News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
The Kyrgyz Republic counters money laundering and terrorism financing through digitalization with the support of the OSCE
Publishing date: 21 November 2023
On 21 November 2023, the State Financial Intelligence Service of the Kyrgyz Republic presented the Unified Financial Intelligence Information and Analytical System (UFIAS) with the support of the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB). This innovative system aims to combat financial crimes and terrorism financing.
Greece early parliamentary elections 2023: ODIHR election assessment mission final report
Publishing date: 21 November 2023
The 2023 early parliamentary elections in Greece took place in a competitive and pluralistic environment, and fundamental freedoms were respected. Voters were provided with ample information to make an informed choice. While some technical aspects could be improved, the election was effectively
OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media concludes visit to Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 21 November 2023
VIENNA, 21 November 2023 – The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Teresa Ribeiro, has concluded her visit to Uzbekistan which took place from 15 to 17 November. The visit included a series of high-level meetings with Uzbekistan’s officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister, Gairat Fazilov, Assistant to the President, Saida Mirziyoyeva, Chair of the Committee of the Legislative Chamber for Innovations, Information Policy and Information Technologies, Ilhom Abdullayev, and the Director of the Agency for Information and Mass Communications, Asadjon Khodjaev.
Developing youth strategy for Sarajevo: OSCE multi-stakeholder event
Publishing date: 21 November 2023
The OSCE Transnational Threats Department, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Youth of the Canton of Sarajevo and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina delivered the second multi-stakeholder event to discuss the draft of the 2024-2028 Canton of Sarajevo youth strategy.
OSCE-supported campaign against gender-based violence launched in Montenegro, with participation of members of national football team
Publishing date: 21 November 2023
See for yourself, you’re not small boy – is a title of the campaign the OSCE Mission to Montenegro launched on 21 November in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, NGO Women’s Safe House and the Football Association of Montenegro.
OSCE supports regional conference on the role of youth in addressing climate change in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 21 November 2023
On 21 November 2023, Turkmenistan’s International University for Humanities and Development hosted an OSCE-supported conference on engaging youth in addressing climate change.
Kyrgyz Entrepreneurs Elevate Youth Innovation: Highlights from OSCE's CiO Youth Forum in Skopje, North Macedonia
Publishing date: 21 November 2023
Two aspiring entrepreneurs from the Kyrgyz Republic, Mr. Nurgazy Raev and Ms. Tansuluu Arstanbekova participated at the Chairmanship in Office’s (CiO) Youth Forum titled "Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Creating a Sustainable Future in the OSCE Region." This initiative underscores commitments of the OSCE participating states to advancing and nurturing youth entrepreneurship within the OSCE region.