News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Skopje Mission and Interior Ministry conduct police training on ethics
Publishing date: 17 May 2004
SKOPJE, 17 May 2004- The OSCE Mission to Skopje and the Ministry of Interior today launched the first training course for police officers on the Code of Police Ethics. The programme will be attended by more than 30 officers...
OSCE Mission in Skopje supports judicial reform efforts
Publishing date: 11 May 2004
SKOPJE, 11 May 2004- The Head of the OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje, Ambassador Carlos Pais, believes that reforming the judiciary is a priority for the country. "Improving the work of the judiciary is crucial...
OSCE Skopje Mission Head attends border hand-over ceremony
Publishing date: 7 May 2004
SKOPJE, 7 May 2004- The Head of the OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission in Skopje, Ambassador Carlos Pais, today attended a ceremony marking the first transfer of border authority from the Defence Ministry to the Interior Ministry...
OSCE Mission to Skopje promoting involvement of women in politics
Publishing date: 6 May 2004
SKOPJE, 6 May 2004- The Union of Women Organizations, the unit for promotion of gender equality of the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy, and the OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje have launched for the second time a project promoting women...
International representatives in Skopje praise conduct of election, express concern over irregularities
Publishing date: 30 April 2004
SKOPJE, 30 April 2004- Representatives of international organizations based in Skopje have commended the peaceful way the second round of presidential election was held on Wednesday. A joint statement the Head of the OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission...
Presidential election generally consistent with international standards but marred by irregularities, OSCE reports from Skopje
Publishing date: 29 April 2004
SKOPJE, 29 April 2004- The second round of the presidential election in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia on 28 April was generally consistent with OSCE election related commitments. However, election day was marred by serious but localized...
Head of OSCE Skopje Mission stresses importance of second round of presidential elections
Publishing date: 23 April 2004
SKOPJE, 23 April 2004- The Head of the OSCE Spillover Monitor Mission to Skopje, Ambassador Carlos Pais, stressed the importance of a successful and democratic second round of presidential elections in meetings with representatives of the four...