News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Presence in Albania announces conclusion of work of technical experts group on electoral reform
Publishing date: 21 December 2004
TIRANA, 21 December 2004- A group of experts working under the auspices of the OSCE Presence in Albania yesterday concluded its task of producing suggestions to improve the Albanian election system. Eight independent or party-appointed experts...
Despite some shortcomings, Dushk by-election largely reflects will of voters, says OSCE Presence in Albania
Publishing date: 13 December 2004
TIRANA, 13 December 2004- The OSCE Presence in Albania carried out an observation of by-elections in the commune of Dushk, southern Albania, on 12 December. In general, the by-elections were conducted in a calm and peaceful...
OSCE Presence in Albania commemorates Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Days
Publishing date: 9 December 2004
TIRANA, 9 December 2004- The OSCE Presence in Albania has today issued the following statement: "The OSCE Presence in Albania commends the efforts of all...
European Commission and OSCE Presence launch 800,000 euro electoral assistance project in Albania
Publishing date: 17 November 2004
TIRANA, 17 November 2004- The Delegation of the European Commission and the OSCE Presence in Albania signed today an agreement launching a project to assist the Albanian government in improving the country's voter register, worth 800,000 euro...
OSCE Presence Head delivers review of Albanian media legislation to Prime Minister Nano
Publishing date: 27 October 2004
TIRANA, 27 October 2004- The Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Pavel Vacek, today delivered a set of five expert reviews of Albanian media legislation to Prime Minister Fatos Nano. The purpose of the reviews...
OSCE Presence welcomes new laws on Central Election Commission and voter registration in Albania
Publishing date: 22 October 2004
TIRANA, 22 October 2004- The OSCE Presence in Albania welcomes the passage by the Albanian Assembly yesterday of the law on changing the Electoral Code with regard to the composition of the Central Election Commission...
OSCE Chairman calls on Albanian parties to work together on electoral reform
Publishing date: 22 October 2004
TIRANA, 22 October 2004- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy, called on Albania's political parties to work together on important electoral reforms and pledged the support of the OSCE in this process...