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Round Table on Corruption and Journalists to be held in Prague, 4 December 2000
Publishing date: 4 December 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
VIENNA, 4 December 2000-- Experienced professional journalists from Eastern and Western Europe and experts are meeting on 4 December 2000 in Prague for a one-day round table organized by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media.
Symposium on domestic violence starts in Kosovo
Publishing date: 4 December 2000
PRISTINA, 4 December 2000- A three-day symposium on domestic violence in Kosovo \"Will the 21st century bring an end\" is being held at the Grand Hotel in Pristina on 4-6 December 2000.
Municipal staff completes training course in Kosovo
Publishing date: 4 December 2000
PRISTINA, 4 December 2000-- The Institute for Civil Administration will be awarding diplomas to the 29 participants of the Medium-Term Training Programme for senior municipal staff tomorrow.
Kosovo Temporary Media Commissioner sanctions BOTA SOT
Publishing date: 1 December 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Media freedom and development
PRISTINA, 1 December 2000-- The following decisions sanctioning the Kosovo newspaper Bota Sot was issued today by the Temporary Media Commissioner...
Two broadcasting licenses issued in Kosovo
Publishing date: 1 December 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Media freedom and development
PRISTINA, 1 December 2000-- Broadcasting licenses for the two available Kosovo-wide television channels have been awarded by a panel chaired by the Kosovo Temporary Media Commissioner.
Decisions on polling day activities in Kosovo
Publishing date: 1 December 2000
PRISTINA, 1 December 2000-- The Central Election Commission (CEC) made final decisions on three cases referred to it by the Election Complaints and Appeals sub-Commission (ECAC)...
European network of elected Roma officials established at OSCE meeting
Publishing date: 1 December 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Roma and Sinti
PRAGUE, 1 December 2000-- A European network of parliamentarians, mayors and local councillors of Romani origin was established at a meeting of elected Roma officials that concluded today in Prague.
New higher education institution to be established in former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Publishing date: 30 November 2000
On 29 and 30 November 2000, the Board of the international foundation created to establish a new private higher education institution in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (SEE University Foundation) was constituted in Zurich, Switzerland...
Judges from Ukraine and Hungary discuss judicial independence
Publishing date: 30 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Democratization
KYIV, 30 November 2000-- A seminar for Constitutional Court Judges of Ukraine and Hungary to discuss judicial independence and methods of interpretation is taking place in Budapest on 27-30 November 2000.
Clarification on political party finances in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 30 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
SARAJEVO, 29 November 2000- The OSCE would like to respond to a press release of the SDA, which alleged that OSCE Head of Mission was not correct when he told the Washington Post that the SDA had diverted money.
Joint statement in Bosnia and Herzegovina on elections obligations
Publishing date: 30 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Elections
SARAJEVO, 30 November 2000-- The High Representative, Wolfgang Petritsch, and the Head of the OSCE Mission, Robert Barry, issued a joint letter on 28 November reminding elected candidates of their obligations.
OSCE meets with NGOs on corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 30 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization
SARAJEVO, 1 December 2000-The OSCE will facilitate a meeting with over fifty individuals and NGOs who have worked on anti-corruption issues in BiH with Transparency International.
OSCE concerned about tensions in Albania
Publishing date: 29 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 29 November 2000-- The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Austrian Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner, expressed her deep concern today about the increasing tensions in Albania...
Decision issued on election complaints in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 29 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 29 November 2000-- On 28 November 2000 the Election Appeals Sub-Commission (EASC) issued a supplemental decision involving two cases which had been decided by the EASC on November 23....
Training of public defenders in Belarus
Publishing date: 29 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
MINSK, 29 November 2000-- The OSCE Advisory and Monitoring Group is currently implementing a project on the \"Training of Public Defenders and Support to the Independent Legal Sector\"...
Joint meeting on anti-trafficking projects in Croatia
Publishing date: 28 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Croatia (closed)
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings
ZAGREB, 28 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Croatia and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) jointly hosted a roundtable meeting today on trafficking in human beings...
OSCE deploys observation mission for parliamentary elections in Serbia
Publishing date: 28 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
BELGRADE, 28 November 2000-- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR) today established a standard Election Observation Mission for the 23 December 2000...
OSCE agrees to fight the spread of small arms and light weapons
Publishing date: 28 November 2000
VIENNA, 28 November 2000- A far-reaching agreement to combat the spread of small arms and light weapons has been adopted by the OSCE Forum for Security and Co-operation.
Kosovo Law Centre provides computer training to students
Publishing date: 28 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
PRISTINA, 28 November 2000-- In order to provide law students with the possibility to have adequate computer practice and training, the Kosovo Law Centre (KLC) will begin a computer class at Pristina University Law Faculty on 29 October 2000...
Declaration adopted on OSCE role in South-Eastern Europe
Publishing date: 28 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Summits / Ministerial Councils, OSCE Secretariat
VIENNA, 28 November 2000-- Foreign Ministers and representatives of 55 OSCE participating States adopted the following declaration on the \"Role of the OSCE in South-Eastern Europe\"...
Eighth OSCE Ministerial Council ends in Vienna
Publishing date: 28 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Summits / Ministerial Councils, OSCE Secretariat
VIENNA, 28 November 2000-- The Eighth OSCE Ministerial Council ended today with the adoption of two documents: the Vienna Declaration on the role of the OSCE in South-Eastern Europe and a decision on enhancing OSCE efforts to combat trafficking...
OSCE steps up efforts to combat trafficking in human beings
Publishing date: 28 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Summits / Ministerial Councils, OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
VIENNA, 28 November 2000- The OSCE Ministerial Council is committed to ending violence against women and children, sexual exploitation and all forms of trafficking in human beings.
Elections in Romania in line with international standards
Publishing date: 27 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
BUCHAREST, 27 November 2000-- The 26 November 2000 presidential and parliamentary elections in Romania were conducted in accordance with OSCE commitments for democratic elections...
OSCE releases final results from Bosnia and Herzegovina elections
Publishing date: 27 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 27 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina announced today the final certified results of the Bosnia and Herzegovina general elections held on 11 November 2000...
Report on OSCE contributions to combat corruption
Publishing date: 27 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Summits / Ministerial Councils
What we do: Democratization
VIENNA, 27 November 2000- The international fight against corruption should combine regulation, enforcement and monitoring into one strategy, according to the latest OSCE report on the issue, released today at the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting.
Two reports detail OSCE activities during 2000
Publishing date: 27 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Summits / Ministerial Councils
VIENNA, 27 November 2000-- Two reports describing OSCE activities during the past year were released by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Vienna today...
OSCE Chair calls for forceful reaction to 'brutalization of conflicts'
Publishing date: 27 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Summits / Ministerial Councils
VIENNA, 27 November 2000-- In the opening address to the Vienna Ministerial Council, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Benita Ferrero-Waldner today called for a more forceful reaction to the brutalization of conflicts
OSCE improving capability to react to crisis
Publishing date: 27 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Summits / Ministerial Councils
VIENNA, 27 November 2000-- The OSCE is improving its capability to identify and react to real and potential crisis situations, OSCE Secretary General Jan Kubis told delegates attending the Eighth OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna today.
Foreign Ministers welcome Yugoslavia as newest OSCE participating State
Publishing date: 27 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Summits / Ministerial Councils
VIENNA, 27 November 2000-- Federal Republic of Yugoslavia President Vojislav Kostunica added his signature to three landmark OSCE documents today, symbolizing the country's official status as the 55th OSCE participating State...
OSCE Chair to meet Mediterranean and Asian Counterparts
Publishing date: 26 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Summits / Ministerial Councils
What we do: Arms control, Combating trafficking in human beings, Human rights
VIENNA, 26 November 2000- This evening, the Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE, Austrian Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner, will host a meeting with counterparts from the OSCE...
OSCE Ministerial Council meets in Vienna, 27-28 November
Publishing date: 24 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, Summits / Ministerial Councils, Troika
VIENNA, 24 November 2000-- Children in armed conflict areas, trafficking in human beings, an agreement on small arms, and efforts to promote media freedom will be among the topics discussed at the Eighth Ministerial Council...
OSCE expresses shock at Kosovo murder
Publishing date: 24 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
PRISTINA, 24 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission in Kosovo strongly condemns the cowardly and brutal murder of Mr Xhemail Mustafa, senior LDK official, who was attacked and killed outside his home in Pristina yesterday afternoon.
OSCE condemns upsurge of violence in Kosovo and in south-eastern Serbia
Publishing date: 24 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Human rights, Conflict prevention and resolution
VIENNA, 24 November 2000--The Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE, Austrian Foreign Minister Benita Ferrero-Waldner, strongly condemns the recent violence in Kosovo and in the bordering area of Presevo, FRY...
Decision issued on election complaints in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 24 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 24 November 2000-- At its session on 23 November 2000, the Bosnia and Herzegovina Election Appeals Sub-Commission (EASC) ruled on several cases regarding the 11 November 2000 general elections...
OSCE and European Union have growing partnership
Publishing date: 23 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: Partnerships, Permanent Council
VIENNA, 23 November 2000-- The relationship that exists between the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and the European Union is making a real difference to the everyday lives of many people across the European continent...
Uncertified results from Republika Srpska presidency elections now available
Publishing date: 23 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 23 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina today is releasing the final uncertified results for the election of the president and vice president of the Republika Srpska...
OSCE to open ninth NGO resource centre in Kosovo
Publishing date: 23 November 2000
PRISTINA, 23 November 2000-- On 24 November 2000, the OSCE Mission in Kosovo is inaugurating a new NGO Resource Centre in Fushë Kosovë/ Kosovo Polje...
Uncertified results for Republika Srpska presidency race to be announced today
Publishing date: 23 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 23 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina will release the final preliminary results in the election for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the Republika Srpska...
Final partial preliminary results from Bosnia and Herzegovina elections now available
Publishing date: 21 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 21 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina today is releasing the final preliminary, un-audited general election results...
OSCE Mission regrets lack of progress in negotiations on Transdniestria, Moldova
Publishing date: 20 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Moldova
What we do: Conflict prevention and resolution
CHISINAU, 20 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Moldova regrets that the negotiation process for a lasting settlement of the Transdniestrian problem has not made significant progress...
Final preliminary results from Bosnia and Herzegovina elections to be released tomorrow
Publishing date: 20 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 20 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina will release the final preliminary unofficial results of the November 11 general elections at a press conference tomorrow...
OSCE releases seventh set of preliminary results from Bosnia and Herzegovina elections
Publishing date: 19 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 19 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina today is releasing further preliminary, partial general election results for the following races...
Decision on complaint by Bosnia and Herzegovina political party
Publishing date: 19 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 19 November 2000-- On November 18, 2000 the Elections Appeals Sub-Commission (EASC) issued a decision in response to a complaint filed by the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ)...
OSCE releases sixth set of preliminary results from Bosnia and Herzegovina elections
Publishing date: 18 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 18 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina today is releasing further preliminary, partial general election results for the following races...
Ukrainian border guard officials visit Polish checkpoints
Publishing date: 18 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Policing
KYIV, 18 November 2000-- A group of Ukrainian Border Guard officials visited two checkpoints at the Polish-German border on 23-27 October 2000.
OSCE clarifies EASC decisions against political party in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 18 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 17 November 2000- The OSCE would like to correct reports which have suggested that the EASC removed mandates from the HDZ-BiH...
OSCE releases fifth set of preliminary results from Bosnia and Herzegovina elections
Publishing date: 17 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 17 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina today is releasing further preliminary, partial general election results for the following races...
OSCE trains new municipal representatives in Kosovo
Publishing date: 17 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Democratization, Elections
PRISTINA, 17 November 2000-- The first round of post-election training for Kosovo\'s new Municipal Assembly members gets underway next week...
OSCE clarifies votes counting procedures
Publishing date: 17 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 17 November 2000-- The OSCE would like to clarify some issues in response to inaccurate complaints from certain political parties regarding procedures in the Counting Center...
OSCE releases fourth set of preliminary results from Bosnia and Herzegovina elections
Publishing date: 16 November 2000
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 16 November 2000-- The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina today is releasing further preliminary, partial general election results for the following races...