News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Youth participation essential for peace & security, say OSCE Secretary General and Chairmanship Representatives ahead of International Youth Day
Publishing date: 11 August 2017
VIENNA, 11 August 2017 – The participation of young women and men in peace and security efforts is crucial for achieving sustainable and inclusive results, said OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger and the OSCE Chairmanship’s Special Representatives on Youth and Security today, ahead of tomorrow’s International Youth Day...
Austrian Deputy Foreign Minister Linhart and OSCE Secretary General Zannier sign Headquarters Agreement regulating presence of OSCE in Austria
Publishing date: 14 June 2017
VIENNA, 14 June 2017 – Austria’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Michael Linhart, today reaffirmed his country’s commitment and support to the OSCE as he joined the Organization’s Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier, in signing a Headquarters Agreement between the Republic of Austria and the OSCE...
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Kurz and OSCE Secretary General Zannier strongly condemn targeting of innocent civilians in London terrorist attacks
Publishing date: 4 June 2017
VIENNA, 4 June 2017 – The targeting of innocent civilians in indiscriminate acts of violence is unacceptable and never justified, said OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Austria’s Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz and OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier today following the terrorist attacks in London. They offered their condolences to the families of victims and wished a quick recovery to the injured...
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Kurz and OSCE Secretary General Zannier condemn ‘atrocious attack’ in Kabul
Publishing date: 31 May 2017
VIENNA, 31 May 2017 – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and Austria’s Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz and OSCE Secretary General Lamberto Zannier today condemned the bombing in the Afghan capital. They offered their condolences to the bereaved and wished the wounded a speedy recovery...
OSCE Secretary General meets with Armenian President and Foreign Minister during visit to Yerevan
Publishing date: 30 May 2017
YEREVAN, 30 May 2017 – OSCE Secretary Lamberto Zannier had meetings today with Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan and Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian during his visit to Yerevan...
OSCE 2017 Youth Conference participants propose recommendations for mainstreaming youth issues into the security agenda
Publishing date: 29 May 2017
MOLLINA, Spain, 29 May 2017 – Ten recommendations for mainstreaming the youth agenda into responses to security challenges was proposed by more than 70 young people between the ages of 18 and 29 from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation at the end of the two-day OSCE 2017 Youth Conference on 26 May 2017 in Spain's Málaga province...
OSCE social media challenge #DailyThrills promotes alternatives to violent extremism
Publishing date: 23 May 2017
VIENNA, 23 May 2017 – The OSCE launches today the #DailyThrills social media challenge inviting young people to share their stories of resilience and commitment to inspire their peers. Violent extremists often purport to offer meaning, belonging, recognition or adventure to attract new recruits. Rather than falling prey to these deceitful narratives, there are many positive ways young people are channelling their energy, passion, and desire to push their limits...