News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Centre raises awareness on fair trials in Tajikistan
Publishing date: 31 May 2005
DUSHANBE, 31 May 2005- The OSCE Centre in Dushanbe today launched a project aimed at training professionals on trial monitoring techniques to improve the transparency and fairness of trials in Tajikistan. "This programme has the potential to become...
OSCE praises dialogue in Skopje on draft law on community symbols
Publishing date: 31 May 2005
LJUBLJANA, 31 May 2005- The OSCE joined the Office of the EU Special Representative and the U.S. Embassy in Skopje in welcoming the Government's recent agreement on a draft Law regulating the use of Community Symbols. "I acknowledge the constructive...
OSCE's field office helps encourage dialogue between police and public in south Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 31 May 2005
OSH, KYRGYZSTAN, 31 May 2005- Enhancing better understanding and co-operation between the local population and police in the field of public order is the aim of a forum that opened today in the Kyrgyz city of Osh...
Acting Kyrgyz President urges OSCE States to support reform and encourage investment
Publishing date: 30 May 2005
VIENNA, 30 May 2005- The acting President of Kyrgyzstan, Kurmanbek Bakiev, urged OSCE countries on Monday to support police and administrative reform in his country and to provide both aid and investment to stimulate economic growth...
OSCE Chairman appeals for support for police assistance to Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 30 May 2005
VIENNA, 30 May 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office called on the Organization's 55 participating States on Monday to provide urgent funding for police assistance projects in Kyrgyzstan to help ensure stability in the run-up to presidential elections...
OSCE Prague economic forum calls for closer co-operation with partners on migration issues
Publishing date: 27 May 2005
PRAGUE, 27 May 2005- Participants in the OSCE's 13th Economic Forum on Friday urged the Organization to develop stronger co-operation with partner organizations in addressing issues related to demographic trends, migration and the integration...
International Organizations launch programme to address environmental and security situation in Ferghana valley
Publishing date: 27 May 2005
VIENNA/ALMATY, 27 May 2005- Addressing the environmental and security situation in the Ferghana valley and other problems facing this complex and dynamic part of Central Asia is the aim of a joint programme launched today in Almaty by...
Kazakhstani prosecutors discuss fighting corruption at OSCE seminar
Publishing date: 27 May 2005
ALMATY, 27 May 2005- District prosecutors from Kazakhstan's various regions today discussed measures against corruption at a seminar organized by the OSCE Centre in Almaty and the Institute of Prosecutors' Training. Latest international instruments...
OSCE Chairman's personal representative discusses elections with Kyrgyz authorities
Publishing date: 27 May 2005
BISHKEK, 27 May 2005- Alojz Peterle, OSCE Chairman's Personal Representative for Central Asia, today discussed the OSCE's assistance for Kyrgyzstan's 10 July presidential election with Deputy Prime Minister Adakhan Madumarov and Tuigunaaly Abdraimov,...
OSCE Centre assists Kyrgyz Government, NGOs and business community in shaping economic policy
Publishing date: 27 May 2005
BISHKEK, 27 May 2005- The OSCE Centre in Bishkek today launched a series of meetings focusing on the interaction between the business community, NGOs and the government to ensure sustainable development of the Kyrgyz economy. "Unifying efforts...