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OSCE Mission, Croatian officials discuss draft law on financing of political parties
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
ZAGREB, 11 September 2006- A draft law on the financing of political parties was discussed at a conference held in the Croatian Parliament today. The event was organized by the OSCE Mission to Croatia and...
Montenegrin elections largely in line with international standards but challenges remain, international observers say
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
PODGORICA, 11 September 2006- Yesterday's parliamentary elections in Montenegro were held largely in line with OSCE commitments and Council of Europe standards for democratic elections, but several reappearing challenges remain to be addressed...
OSCE Chairman condemns shooting incident in Serbian snap local election
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
BRUSSELS, 11 September 2006- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Karel De Gucht, expressed his concern today about the violence surrounding snap local elections in Novi Pazar, Serbia, and condemned the killing of one of the election candidates...
OSCE Chairman urges all sides to ensure calm in Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone and find workable solutions
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BRUSSELS, 11 September 2006- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Karel De Gucht, expressed concern today about recent incidents of extensive firing in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, including last Friday's fatal shooting incident near Tbeti...
OSCE Chairman De Gucht statement on fifth anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
BRUSSELS, 11 September 2006- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht, issued the following statement: "On the day of the fifth anniversary of the 11 September attacks, we remember the victims, extend...
OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine to help Central Election Commission improve election procedures
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
KYIV, 11 September 2006- The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine will work together with the Central Election Commission to develop a central voter registry, increase the legal awareness of the public, improve election procedures, and help...
OSCE Mission organizes visit of Roma women activists to Serbian Parliament
Publishing date: 11 September 2006
BELGRADE, 11 September 2006- Thirty five Roma women activists visited the National Assembly today, as part of a project organized by the OSCE Mission to Serbia. The Mission's year-long project, "Empowerment of Roma Women for Decision-Making"...