News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Presence calls for swift action after Assembly approves law on electoral zones
Publishing date: 4 March 2005
TIRANA, 4 March 2005- The OSCE Presence in Albania today welcomed the adoption by the Albanian Assembly of the law on electoral zones and called for swift implementation of the Electoral Code, in time for the 2005 general elections...
Kyrgyz elections competitive but fell short of OSCE commitments in important areas
Publishing date: 28 February 2005
BISHKEK, 28 February 2005- The 27 February Kyrgyz parliamentary elections fell short of OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections in a number of important areas. Despite positive aspects such as competitiveness and a...
Elections in Tajikistan fail to meet key international standards
Publishing date: 28 February 2005
DUSHANBE, 28 February 2005- The parliamentary election process in Tajikistan failed to meet many OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections. A number of important improvements to the electoral process were undercut by...
OSCE Mission to Croatia concerned that refugee may lose house a second time
Publishing date: 24 February 2005
ZAGREB, 24 February 2005- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Croatia is concerned that Serb refugee Jovan Rapaic, who repossessed his house in Korenica only after a long legal battle, may lose it again...
OSCE Chairman appoints ex-Slovenian Prime Minister as Personal Representative for Central Asia
Publishing date: 22 February 2005
LJUBLJANA, 22 February 2005- OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, has appointed Slovenia's first Prime Minister, Alojz Peterle, to be his Personal Representative for the OSCE States in Central Asia...
Role of Civil Society in Democratic Control of Armed Forces and Security Sector Reform in Serbia to be discussed
Publishing date: 17 February 2005
BELGRADE, 17 February 2005- A two-day discussion on the Role of Civil Society in Security Sector Reform and Democratic Control of Armed Forces, organized by the OSCE Mission to Serbia and Montenegro and the Centre for Civilian-Military Relations...
OSCE Skopje Mission aids publication of new handbook for local councillors
Publishing date: 11 February 2005
SKOPJE, 11 February, 2005- A "Handbook for Elected Municipal Officials" that has been supported by the OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje will be presented today to the public. The publication provides elected officials within a decentralized...