News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Kyrgyzstan's vibrant and pluralistic parliamentary elections constitute further consolidation of democracy
Publishing date: 11 October 2010
BISHKEK, 11 October 2010- Marked by political pluralism and a vibrant campaign, yesterday's parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan constituted a further consolidation of the democratic process and brought the country closer to meeting...
Responsibility needed in Kyrgyzstan's post-election period, OSCE Chairman says
Publishing date: 9 October 2010
PALERMO, Italy, 9 October 2010- Tomorrow's parliamentary elections in Kyrgyzstan will be crucial for the country's future and difficult tasks await those elected, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister...
OSCE Centre encourages young people's political participation in Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 5 October 2010
BISHKEK, 5 October 2010- A National Youth Congress, supported by the OSCE Centre in Bishkek, the UNDP, the European Commission, the IFES, and the Austrian Government, to encourage the political participation of young people met in Bishkek today...
Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina generally in line with international standards, but key aspects need action
Publishing date: 4 October 2010
SARAJEVO, 4 October 2010- Yesterday's general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina represented further progress and, except for legal restrictions of voting rights, were conducted generally in line with OSCE and Council of Europe commitments...
Elections technical success demonstrates dedication and expertise of Central Elections Commission, says OSCE Mission Head
Publishing date: 4 October 2010
SARAJEVO, 4 October 2010- Ambassador Gary Robbins, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, today met with members of the Central Elections Commission (CEC), following conduct of general elections in the country yesterday...
Latvian parliamentary elections generally met OSCE commitments, observation mission says
Publishing date: 3 October 2010
RIGA, 3 October 2010- The October 2 parliamentary elections in Latvia generally met OSCE commitments and international standards for democratic elections, as well as domestic legislation, observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic...
OSCE Centre in Bishkek supports workshop for journalists in Kyrgyzstan on covering parliamentary elections
Publishing date: 29 September 2010
BISHKEK, 29 September 2010- A workshop for journalists on covering the forthcoming parliamentary elections was held today with the support of the OSCE Centre in Bishkek...