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OSCE helps Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan find ways to share water resources
Publishing date: 26 July 2006
Content type: Press release
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, 26 July 2006- The first meeting of the recently formed Chu-Talas Rivers Commission, set up to better manage water resources in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, was held today in Issyk-Kul...
Economic information centre to promote investment in southern Kyrgzystan
Publishing date: 25 July 2006
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
What we do: Economic activities
OSH, 26 July 2006- To help three provinces in southern Kyrgyzstan attract foreign and domestic investors, a new Economic Information Dissemination Centre has opened its doors today, established by the OSCE's Osh Field Office. The new centre, which...
New OSCE Moldovan Mission Head commends destruction of offensive weaponry- urges Transdniestria to copy
Publishing date: 25 July 2006
CHISINAU, 25 Jul 2006- The new Head of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, Ambassador Louis O'Neill, called today on the Transdniestrian authorities to follow the latest Moldovan example and to cut its military capacity. He made his statement at Bulboaca...
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...