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OSCE delivers training course on airport security and provides equipment to Moldovan border police
Publishing date: 7 February 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Border management
From 3 to 7 February, the OSCE organized a training course in Chisinau, Moldova for aviation security managers from the General Inspectorate of Border Police (GIBP) and Airport Administration of the Republic of Moldova. The course, organized in co-operation with the Permanent Mission of Romania to the OSCE, was conducted by Romanian aviation security experts.
OSCE leads efforts to protect the environment on both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River: another batch of dangerous chemicals removed from Moldova
Publishing date: 3 February 2025
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
Between August 2024 and January 2025, the OSCE Mission to Moldova removed 111 tons of dangerous chemicals from the right bank of the Dniester/Nistru River. Our implementing partner Geocoma Sp. z o.o. safely collected and repackaged chemicals (PCB oils) stored at the State Enterprise Hydroelectric
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Moldova, reiterates continued engagement with the country
Publishing date: 9 January 2025
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
CHISINAU, 9 January 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, concluded her first official visit to the Republic of Moldova as OSCE Chairperson today.
Civil society from both banks meet donors to discuss partnership, challenges and successes
Publishing date: 24 October 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution
On 23 October, the OSCE Mission’s Donors’ Forum united nearly 90 civil society organizations (CSOs) from both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River and over 30 donors and development partners. Civil society shared positive experiences, achievements and challenges. One highlight was that organizations
OSCE Mission to Moldova removed dangerous chemicals from Transdniestria
Publishing date: 2 August 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
With the financial and technical support of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, 154 tons of dangerous chemicals were safely removed, repackaged and transported from Transdniestria for incineration in Germany. The chemicals were collected from electrical sub-stations in Bender, Grigoriopol, Hirtop,
Chair-in-Office Borg reiterates full commitment for continued OSCE engagement during Moldova visit
Publishing date: 13 April 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
CHISINAU/VALLETTA, 13 April 2024 – Chair-in-Office of the OSCE, Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Ian Borg concluded his first visit to Moldova. Minister Borg underscored the OSCE's commitment to actively continue its engagement in Moldova, focusing on advancing the Transdniestrian Settlement Process and strengthening the Organization's work on the ground.
Civil society from both banks advocate for resilience, stronger partnerships and mobilizing local communities
Publishing date: 30 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
On 26 October, the OSCE Mission’s Donors’ Forum united over 80 civil society organizations (CSOs) from both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River to assess CSO developments, challenges and success over the past 10 years. They discussed the health sector, sustainable partnerships for economic