News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Mission supports Kosovo Police with training on individual needs assessment for victims of hate crimes
Publishing date: 1 December 2023
Between 5 October and 30 November 2023, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, in co-operation with Kosovo Police, trained a total of 142 police officers from different communities on individual needs assessment for victims of hate crimes.
OSCE Mission, Council of Europe host high-level roundtable on strengthening Assembly’s role in monitoring ‘Istanbul Convention’ implementation in Kosovo
Publishing date: 23 November 2023
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo, in co-operation with the Council of Europe and the Kosovo Assembly, organized on 22 November 2023 in Prishtinë/Priština a high-level panel on the role of the Assembly in monitoring the implementation of the Istanbul Convention. Preceding the “16 Days of Activism against
Youth camp on restoration and documentation of cultural heritage concludes in Pejë/Peć
Publishing date: 27 October 2023
A five-day youth camp on restoration and documentation of cultural heritage in the Pejë/Peć Old Bazaar, organized by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo for 10 students of architecture, anthropology and related fields, concluded on 27 October 2023.
Courts in Kosovo to apply detention on remand only as last resort, OSCE Mission report recommends
Publishing date: 25 October 2023
Excessive use of detention on remand is a global issue that poses rule of law and human rights concerns, and Kosovo faces similar challenges.
Kosovo Mayors conclude study trip to Austria on gender responsive governance
Publishing date: 25 October 2023
Between 22 and 24 October 2023, the OSCE Mission organized a study trip to the city of Graz, Austria for five mayors from Kosovo, selected for their efforts in promoting gender responsive governance in their municipalities. Gazmend Muhaxheri of Pejë/Peć, Bali Muharremaj of Suharekë/Suva Reka, Ramiz
Ninth edition Dialogue Academy for young women from Prishtinë/Priština and Belgrade concludes in Struga
Publishing date: 16 October 2023
The 9th OSCE Dialogue Academy for Young Women organized by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia, concluded yesterday in Struga, North Macedonia.
OSCE Mission publishes court reporting guidelines for journalists in Kosovo
Publishing date: 21 September 2023
Prishtinë/Priština, 21 September 2023 –The OSCE Mission published today a set of guidelines for reporting on courts to assist journalists in Kosovo in their work and contribute to responsible and informed journalism. The guidelines offer comprehensive support for journalists navigating the Kosovo court system and emphasize ethical and legal considerations in reporting on the judiciary.