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OSCE Office: free and responsible media operating without threats are essential for Azerbaijan's democratic transition
Publishing date: 21 July 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Baku (closed)
BAKU, 21 July 2006- The OSCE Office in Baku marked celebrations of Azerbaijan's National Press Day today by emphasizing the unique role that a free media plays in fostering economic, democratic and social progress...
OSCE Mission in Kosovo helps raise knowledge on constitutional issues
Publishing date: 21 July 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
SKOPJE, 21 July 2006- Constitutional issues are the focus of a two-day roundtable that began yesterday in Skopje. The meeting, organized by the OSCE Mission in Kosovo, brings together experts and members of the Assembly of Kosovo...
OSCE Magazine devotes special coverage to border security and management
Publishing date: 20 July 2006
VIENNA, 20 July 2006- The OSCE's accelerated push to assist countries in their efforts to manage their borders and keep them safe and secure from today's new threats is the focus of the July issue of the OSCE Magazine. "The challenge is...
OSCE will not recognize Transdniestrian independence referendum- Chairman-in-Office
Publishing date: 20 July 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
BRUSSELS, 20 July 2006- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe will not recognize the referendum on independence called by the Supreme Soviet of the Transdniestrian region, said Chairman-in-Office Karel De Gucht...
OSCE media watchdog's office ends training seminar to improve reporting of governmental information in Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 19 July 2006
Content type: Press release
BAKU, 20 July 2006- An OSCE-organized seminar aiming to improve public access to government information by strengthening relations between authorities and the media concluded today in Baku...
Montenegrin Foreign Minister welcomes broad and durable mandate for new OSCE Mission
Publishing date: 18 July 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Permanent Council, OSCE Mission to Montenegro
VIENNA, 18 July, 2006- In his first address to the OSCE's Permanent Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro, Miodrag Vlahovic, anticipated the rapid signing of an official memorandum to support a new OSCE Mission, based in Podgorica...
OSCE Mission urges Serbian Assembly to avoid hasty adoption of amendments to broadcasting law
Publishing date: 18 July 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Media freedom and development
BELGRADE, 18 July 2006- The Acting Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia today called upon the Serbian Assembly to reconsider the urgent procedure of adopting amendments to the broadcasting law and allow time for public discussion...