News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, reiterates OSCE’s continued support for stability and security in the country
Publishing date: 18 March 2025
VIENNA/HELSINKI, 18 March 2025 — OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen concluded her visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she engaged in discussions with high-level officials on fostering security, safety and stability in the country and throughout the region.
Bureau members from the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration meet with Representatives of States parties
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
President of the OSCE Court of Conciliation and Arbitration (CCA) Emmanuel Decaux, Vice-President Erkki Kourula, Justice Mats Melin as well as Professors Christian Tomuschat, Vasilka Sancin, Verica Trstenjak, and Anne Ramberg held an information meeting with Representatives of States parties to the Convention on 10 March in Vienna.
OSCE supports K9 handling masterplan to boost Moldovan law enforcement operations into 2028
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
The Moldovan General Police Inspectorate (GPI) introduced a canine (K9) handling masterplan developed with OSCE support in Chisinau, Moldova, on 17 March. Covering the years 2025 to 2028, this document sets a clear framework for enhancing the operational effectiveness of Moldova’s K9 police units.
Armenian financial institutions strengthen their crypto capabilities
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
On 17 and 18 March 2025, the OSCE conducted an introductory workshop for financial institutions on investigating the criminal use of virtual assets in Armenia. The workshop brought together representatives from the Central Bank of Armenia, the Financial Monitoring Center, and private banks. The aim
OSCE-led Mobile Training Team enhances Ukraine’s border security capacities
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) is holding a two-week training programme for 22 State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) officers in Warsaw, Poland, from 17 to 28 March. This event kicked off the third year of the OSCE-led Mobile Training Team (MTT).
Free and independent media are vital for strong democracies and our common security, OSCE leaders say
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
VIENNA, 17 March 2025 – Independent media are essential in providing factual, unbiased reporting that counters propaganda, promotes informed public debate and ensures accountability, OSCE leaders said at the opening of a two-day conference to discuss the role of media in conflict and humanitarian crises against the background of international law today.
Enhancing Ammunition Safety: OSCE Fosters Regional Co-operation in Central Asia
Publishing date: 17 March 2025
On 12 March 2025, a regional seminar on methods for testing ammunition propellants, aimed at enhancing ammunition safety and strengthening regional co-operation, took place in Bishkek. Organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek in partnership with the Ministry of Defence of the Kyrgyz