News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Kosovo Forum to improve democracy, OSCE Mission Head says
Publishing date: 13 May 2005
PRISTINA, 13 May 2005- The Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, Werner Wnendt, today called on the local political leadership to fully utilise the Kosovo Forum which will allow for constructive dialogue on a range of key issues. "Discussion of all...
OSCE Kosovo mission launches internship programme to support work of parliamentary groups
Publishing date: 13 May 2005
PRISTINA, 13 May 2005- The OSCE Mission in Kosovo today signed an "Internship Programme" agreement with the caucus leaders of the three main political parties and one citizens' initiative. A part of the Assembly Support Initiative, the programme is...
Registration of new Kosovo Serbian party open for review
Publishing date: 17 March 2005
PRISTINA, 17 March 2005- The Serbian Democratic Party of Kosovo and Metohija (SDPKM) has today completed its registration requirements with the Political Party Registration Office of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo. A final decision on registration will...
OSCE Head of Mission condemns attack on Kosovo President
Publishing date: 15 March 2005
PRISTINA, 15 March 2005- The OSCE Head of Mission, Ambassador Pascal Fieschi, expressed his shock and dismay at the apparent attack on President Ibrahim Rugova's convoy this morning...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office shocked by attack on Kosovo leader
Publishing date: 15 March 2005
GENEVA, 15 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel, expressed his distress at hearing news of this morning's attack on the convoy of President Ibrahim Rugova in Pristina...
OSCE Chairman-in-Office urges calm in face of Hague indictment of Kosovo Prime Minister
Publishing date: 8 March 2005
WASHINGTON, D.C., 8 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel said he was following events in Kosovo, where the Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has just announced his resignation, with concern. He welcomed the intention by the...
OSCE Chairman discusses Kosovo with UN Secretary-General Annan
Publishing date: 5 March 2005
NEW YORK, 5 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel discussed the situation in Kosovo and the future of the OSCE with United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday. They discussed the way ahead for Kosovo after the review of...