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OSCE media freedom representative gravely concerned about continuing persecution of investigative journalists in Russia
Publishing date: 21 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 21 December 2009- Citing two specific criminal cases, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, called today for an end to the persecution of independent journalism in Russia in a letter to Russian Foreign Minister...
OSCE Office in Baku launches training sessions for journalists and press officers
Publishing date: 9 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
What we do: Media freedom and development
BAKU, 9 December 2009- The OSCE Office in Baku, with the support of Azerbaijan's Presidential Administration, launched a series of training sessions for journalists and government press officers today...
Romania's run-off election confirmed overall positive assessment and need to address remaining shortcomings, OSCE observers say
Publishing date: 7 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Elections, Media freedom and development, Rule of law
BUCHAREST, 7 December 2009- The second round of Romania's presidential election confirmed the overall positive assessment made following the first round, but remaining shortcomings and renewed allegations of irregularities need to be addressed...
OSCE Mission organizes first environmental film festival in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 7 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
ASHGABAT, 7 December 2009- Ten films featuring environmental topics such as the energy crisis in North America, Cuba's green revolution in agriculture and the impact of the fishing industry on East Africa's marine environment were screened...
OSCE, press freedom institutes visit Serbia to discuss media situation
Publishing date: 3 December 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
BELGRADE, 3 December 2009- A visit to Serbia by delegates from the office of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the South East Europe Media Organization, and the International Press Institute ended in Belgrade today...
OSCE Mission organizes study visit to Germany for Serbian media experts
Publishing date: 27 November 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
BELGRADE, 27 November 2009- The Serbian Deputy Culture Minister and six other media experts will return to Serbia tomorrow after a six-day study visit to Germany where they learned about Germany's mechanisms and practices for media self-regulation...
OSCE media freedom representative urges Moldovan government and opposition to jointly continue media reforms, foster pluralism
Publishing date: 26 November 2009
Content type: Press release
What we do: Elections, Media freedom and development, Media laws, Media pluralism
CHISINAU, 26 November 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, said today following meetings in Chisinau...