News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Economic programme crucial for Kyrgyzstan, says Special Representative of the OSCE Chairman
Publishing date: 12 April 2005
BISHKEK, 12 April- The Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairman-in-Office for Central Asia has welcomed the announcement of the Kyrgyz Government on developing a plan aimed at providing the social and economic rehabilitation of the country...
OSCE Chairman calls on all parties in Albania to make sure parliamentary elections are transparent and fair
Publishing date: 11 April 2005
TIRANA, 11 April 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel said today that parliamentary elections in Albania, scheduled for this summer, would be a major test for the country and should be conducted according to international standards...
OSCE Office helps organize student essay contest on role of women in Armenia
Publishing date: 8 April 2005
YEREVAN, 8 April 2005- The winners of an essay contest on the role of women in Armenia were announced today at an award ceremony in Yerevan. They were chosen from more than 500 students...
Future of Serbia and Montenegro should be decided by consensus, OSCE Chairman says
Publishing date: 6 April 2005
PODGORICA, 6 April 2005- The future of the state union of Serbia and Montenegro should be decided on the basis of consensus and in a way which ensures stability in south-eastern Europe, the OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slovenian Foreign Minister said...
Authorities fail to adequately address electoral shortcomings seen in first round, observers say in Skopje
Publishing date: 28 March 2005
SKOPJE, 28 March 2005- While well-conducted generally across most of the country, second-round municipal elections, held on 27 March in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, failed again in some areas to meet key OSCE and Council of Europe...
Registration of new Kosovo Serbian party open for review
Publishing date: 17 March 2005
PRISTINA, 17 March 2005- The Serbian Democratic Party of Kosovo and Metohija (SDPKM) has today completed its registration requirements with the Political Party Registration Office of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo. A final decision on registration will...
OSCE Head of Mission condemns attack on Kosovo President
Publishing date: 15 March 2005
PRISTINA, 15 March 2005- The OSCE Head of Mission, Ambassador Pascal Fieschi, expressed his shock and dismay at the apparent attack on President Ibrahim Rugova's convoy this morning...