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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Mission condemns killing of two police reservists in former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Publishing date: 26 August 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Skopje
SKOPJE, 26 August 2002- Ambassador Craig Jenness, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Skopje, strongly condemned the killing of two police reservists Monday night in Gostivar. "We deeply regret this criminal act and express our sincere condolences...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office welcomes broad participation in Kosovo municipal elections
Publishing date: 2 August 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Elections, National minority issues
LISBON, 2 August 2002- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Portuguese Foreign Minister Antonio Martins da Cruz, has welcomed the certification of political entities running in the forthcoming Municipal Elections in Kosovo. Those entities certified...
Minister praises OSCE role in forthcoming Macedonian elections
Publishing date: 25 July 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council, OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Democratization, Elections, National minority issues, Policing
VIENNA, 25 July 2002- The Foreign Minister of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Slobodan Casule, today praised the role of the OSCE and other partners from the international community in restoring confidence in democracy...
OSCE Croatia Mission supports refugee return pledge at Sarajevo Summit
Publishing date: 17 July 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: Democratization, National minority issues
ZAGREB, 17 July 2002- The OSCE Mission to Croatia is encouraged by the joint statement made in Sarajevo Monday by the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Presidents of the Republic of Croatia and of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia...
OSCE Mission discusses international community's concern with Croatian President
Publishing date: 8 July 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: National minority issues
ZAGREB, 08 July, 2002- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Croatia, Ambassador Peter Semneby, was received today by Croatian President Stjepan Mesic, to discuss issues of concern to the OSCE and to the international community...
Deadline approaches for political entity certification in Kosovo
Publishing date: 24 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Elections, National minority issues
PRISTINA, 24 June 2002- The first deadline is fast approaching for Kosovo's political parties, coalitions, citizens' initiatives and independent candidates to ensure their participation in the municipal elections on 26 October. Political...
Yugoslav foreign minister welcomes OSCE contribution to reform in FRY
Publishing date: 20 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Permanent Council, OSCE Mission to Serbia
VIENNA, 20 June 2002- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Goran Svilanovic, today welcomed the OSCE's contribution to the process of reform and democratisation in his country. Addressing the Permanent Council...