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OSCE Media Representative asks Berlusconi for clarification on removal of TV programmes
Publishing date: 27 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 27 June 2002- In a letter to the Italian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Silvio Berlusconi, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Freimut Duve, has asked for clarification on the recent removal of two political...
OSCE Media Representative concerned about criminal verdicts for Belarus journalists
Publishing date: 26 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 26 June 2002- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Freimut Duve, is deeply concerned about a criminal court sentence of two Belarusian journalists, Nikolai Markevich and Pavel Mozheiko, for allegedly having insulted President...
OSCE Media Representative criticizes list of banned authors in Belarus
Publishing date: 20 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 20 June 2002- In a report to the OSCE Permanent Council, Freimut Duve, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, today strongly criticized the recent statement made by a Presidential Administration official in Belarus...
No security and stability without freedom of expression, says Head of OSCE Centre in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 18 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Astana
What we do: Media freedom and development
ALMATY, 18 June 2002- Ambassador Heinrich Haupt, Head of the OSCE Centre in Almaty, said today at a media conference in Almaty, Kazakhstan, that there was no true security and stability without freedom of expression...
"Media situation in Kazakhstan has consistently deteriorated", says OSCE Media Representative
Publishing date: 14 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
What we do: Media freedom and development, Media pluralism
VIENNA, 14 June 2002- The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Freimut Duve, has issued a special report on the media situation in Kazakhstan, highlighting his main concerns and recommending concrete steps for improvement...
"OSCE is not a talking shop" says Secretary General
Publishing date: 3 June 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Democratization, Economic activities, Border management, Environmental activities, Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution, Elections, Media freedom and development, National minority issues, Policing, Reform and co-operation in the security sector, Roma and Sinti
VIENNA, 3 June 2002- "The OSCE's work makes a practical difference to the lives of ordinary people in troubled areas", said the Secretary General of the Organization, Jan Kubis, dismissing suggestions by some media commentators calling the 55-...
Multi-ethnic radio in Kosovo launches Roma and Ashkali programming
Publishing date: 28 May 2002
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
PRISTINA, 28 May 2002- Radio "K" began broadcasting in Roma and Ashkali to the communities of Fushë Kosovë / Kosovo Polje and the surrounding region yesterday. The new programmes, which are an addition to broadcasts provided in...