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OSCE press freedom representative calls on Albanian parliamentarians to prepare for digital era
Publishing date: 30 January 2007
Content type: Press release
What we do: Democratization, Digital switchover, Media freedom and development
VIENNA, 30 January 2007- Miklos Haraszti, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, urged Albanian parliamentarians today to ensure that media regulation takes into account the abundance of channels that digital television...
OSCE Mission review of Kosovo lawmaking shows considerable progress, persisting challenges
Publishing date: 26 January 2007
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
PRISTINA, 26 January 2007- Most of the ministries in Kosovo have made considerable progress in the implementation of the laws promulgated in 2005, according to a report published today by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo...
ODIHR Director discusses co-operation on democratization and human rights at visit to Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 22 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
BAKU, 22 December 2006- The strengthening of co-operation between Azerbaijan and the OSCE's Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on democratization and human rights related issues were the focus of a two-day visit to Baku...
OSCE Chairman expresses condolences to Turkmen people over death of leader, offers Organization's help on democratic reforms
Publishing date: 21 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Democratization, Conflict prevention and resolution, Rule of law
BRUSSELS, 21 December 2006- OSCE Chairman Karel De Gucht expressed condolences to the people of Turkmenistan today after the death of their president, and said the OSCE stood ready to help with the ensuing transition and to advance democratic reforms...
OSCE Mission Head expresses deep concern about disruption of Chisinau radio station's broadcasting
Publishing date: 18 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Democratization, Media freedom and development
CHISINAU, 18 December- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Louis O'Neill, said today he was worried about the recent disruption of broadcasting at the Chisinau radio station Antena-C...
OSCE Mission supports campaign that asks Kosovo residents to demand the best from civil servants
Publishing date: 15 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Education, Tolerance and non-discrimination
PRISTINA, 15 December 2006- A public information campaign calling on the public to keep civil servants under scrutiny and request services to be provided efficiently and without discrimination was launched today in Kosovo...
Challenges persist in Kosovo's criminal justice system, OSCE Mission says
Publishing date: 14 December 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Rule of law
PRISTINA, 14 December 2006- Kosovo's court system must continue to work toward effective fulfillment of the rule of law, which is the best way to ensure public confidence in the criminal justice system, according to an OSCE Mission report...