News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE media freedom representative condemns brutal attack against Ukrainian journalist, calls for thorough investigation
Publishing date: 25 December 2013
VIENNA, 25 December 2013 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed deep concern about journalists' safety in Ukraine following an attack on Tatyana Chernovil, a journalist with Ukrainskaya pravda...
OSCE presents guidebook for online journalists in Armenia
Publishing date: 23 December 2013
The “The Best in the Net” guidebook aimed at online journalists was launched on 23 December 2013 in Yerevan. The publication provides both theoretical and practical knowledge on creating high-quality online media, as well as offering guidelines on information security. The publication was prepared by the non-governmental organization Journalists for the Future with the support of the OSCE Office in Yerevan...
OSCE media freedom representative welcomes conviction of architect of murder of Novaya Gazeta journalist
Publishing date: 20 December 2013
VIENNA, 20 December 2013- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today welcomed the conviction of the person who ordered the murder of Igor Domnikov, a Novaya Gazeta journalist killed in 2000...
OSCE Mission supports award for journalists to promote independent, free media in Moldova
Publishing date: 20 December 2013
Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova Jan Plešinger addressed the participants of the OSCE-supported Annual Press Club Gala event on 19 December 2013 in Chisinau, and reconfirmed the Mission’s support for the development of independent and free media in Moldova and reiterated the essential role media plays in the development of a democratic society...
OSCE representative concerned about amendments to information law in Russia that might limit media freedom
Publishing date: 20 December 2013
VIENNA, 20 December 2013 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today expressed concern about draft amendments to the information law of the Russian Federation which might restrict access to the Internet and limit media freedom and freedom of expression...
OSCE media freedom representative welcomes UN General Assembly’s resolution on safety of journalists
Publishing date: 19 December 2013
VIENNA, 19 December 2013 – OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatović today welcomed the UN General Assembly’s adoption of its first resolution on safety of journalists and the issue of impunity.
OSCE Office trains Azerbaijani journalists on environmental reporting
Publishing date: 18 December 2013
BAKU, 18 December 2013 – The OSCE Office in Baku organized a three-day training course for Azerbaijani journalists on environmental investigative reporting, which began today. The course aims to increase the flow of environmental information in the country, as well as facilitate public participation and action on environmental matters...