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OSCE media freedom representative opens pioneering seminar for journalists in Turkmenistan, lectures at new Institute for Foreign Relations
Publishing date: 30 March 2009
Content type: Press release
ASHGABAD, 30 March 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, met Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov today, and welcomed the government's intention to reform media education in the country...
OSCE helps Serbian municipal officials and journalists improve communication to ease access to information
Publishing date: 25 March 2009
Content type: Press release
What we do: Human rights, Media freedom and development
BELGRADE, 25 March 2009- A two-day OSCE training seminar that started in Belgrade today aims to help municipal officials and journalists work together to increase the public's access to information...
OSCE media freedom representative urges swift and transparent investigation into stabbing attack on Kyrgyz journalist
Publishing date: 6 March 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 6 March 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, urged Kyrgyz authorities today to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into the stabbing of political reporter Syrgak Abdyldayev...
Inability of authorities to protect Russian journalists must be tackled at highest level, says OSCE media freedom representative
Publishing date: 19 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 19 February 2009- OSCE Media Freedom Representative Miklos Haraszti, commenting on the acquittal of those accused in the murder of Anna Politkovskaya, expressed dismay today at the failure to counter violence against journalists in Russia...
OSCE media freedom watchdog urges Czech President to veto criminal provisions curtailing media freedom
Publishing date: 11 February 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 11 February 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, today called on Czech President Vaclav Klaus to veto the draft criminal code and request Parliament to change provisions that threaten media freedom...
Kazakhstan's media law amendments valuable first step, further reform needed, says OSCE media freedom representative
Publishing date: 28 January 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media laws
VIENNA, 28 January 2009- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, welcomed today the adoption of a number of amendments to Kazakhstan's media law, and underscored the need for further democratization of media governance...
OSCE media freedom representative warns of spiralling violence against journalists in Russia, urges government to act
Publishing date: 23 January 2009
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Safety of journalists
VIENNA, 23 January 2008- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Miklos Haraszti, said today he had called on the President and the Prime Minister of Russia to undertake a resolute and vocal effort to protect journalists' physical security...