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Simultaneous translation systems delivered to Kosovo courts

Publishing date: 12 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues
PRISTINA, 12 June 2002- The OSCE Mission in Kosovo handed over two Simultaneous Translation Systems (STS) to the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMiK) Department of Justice to equip Kosovo Courts. One STS was installed...

OSCE Permanent Council discusses progress report on Croatia

Publishing date: 6 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues
VIENNA, 6 June 2002- The 55-nation Permanent Council of the OSCE discussed a report on Croatia's progress in meeting its international commitments today...

"OSCE is not a talking shop" says Secretary General

Publishing date: 3 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti
VIENNA, 3 June 2002- "The OSCE's work makes a practical difference to the lives of ordinary people in troubled areas", said the Secretary General of the Organization, Jan Kubis, dismissing suggestions by some media commentators calling the 55-...

Multi-ethnic radio in Kosovo launches Roma and Ashkali programming

Publishing date: 28 May 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Roma and Sinti
PRISTINA, 28 May 2002- Radio "K" began broadcasting in Roma and Ashkali to the communities of Fushë Kosovë / Kosovo Polje and the surrounding region yesterday. The new programmes, which are an addition to broadcasts provided in...

OSCE Mission Head presented six-month report on Croatia to media

Publishing date: 27 May 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, National minority issues
ZAGREB, 27 May 2002- Head of the OSCE Mission to Croatia, Ambassador Peter Semneby, presented the outlines of the latest OSCE report on Croatia to the media. In a press conference in Zagreb on 24 May, Ambassador Semneby welcomed...

Insecurity and lack of freedom of movement still hindering return in Kosovo

Publishing date: 22 May 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, National minority issues
PRISTINA, 22 May 2002- Further fundamental changes need to be made in order to improve conditions for Kosovo's minorities and to create an environment conducive for returns of all ethnic groups, according to the latest OSCE/UNHCR...

Violations of 2002 Electoral Rules of Kosovo will result in penalties

Publishing date: 15 May 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Elections, National minority issues
PRISTINA, 15 May 2002- Stiff penalties will be imposed on Kosovo's political entities again this year if they break the rules governing the 2002 electoral process. These could range from fines to a candidate or party being barred from...