News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Chairman-in-Office urges calm in face of Hague indictment of Kosovo Prime Minister
Publishing date: 8 March 2005
WASHINGTON, D.C., 8 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel said he was following events in Kosovo, where the Prime Minister, Ramush Haradinaj, has just announced his resignation, with concern. He welcomed the intention by the...
OSCE Chairman more optimistic on budget problems after talks with US Secretary of State
Publishing date: 8 March 2005
WASHINGTON, 8 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel said he was more optimistic that a solution could be found to an impasse over the Organization's 2005 budget after meeting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The situation in...
Moldova elections generally complied with international standards but concerns remain
Publishing date: 7 March 2005
CHISINAU, 7 March 2005- The 6 March parliamentary elections in Moldova were generally in compliance with most OSCE and Council of Europe commitments and other international election standards. They did, however, fall short of some key commitments...
Opening of secret service files important for democracy and justice in Serbia and Montenegro, OSCE mission head says
Publishing date: 5 March 2005
BELGRADE, 5 March 2005- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia and Montenegro, Maurizio Massari, today said the opening of secret service files was very important for the democratic culture and the protection of individual rights in the country. "The...
OSCE Chairman discusses Kosovo with UN Secretary-General Annan
Publishing date: 5 March 2005
NEW YORK, 5 March 2005- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel discussed the situation in Kosovo and the future of the OSCE with United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Friday. They discussed the way ahead for Kosovo after the review of...
OSCE Chairman urges UN Security Council members to use influence to help end "frozen" conflicts
Publishing date: 4 March 2005
NEW YORK, 4 March 2005- OSCE Chairman-in-Office Dimitrij Rupel urged Permanent Members of the UN Security Council on Friday to use their influence to help end some long-standing conflicts in the OSCE region. "It is difficult for inter-state...
OSCE Presence calls for swift action after Assembly approves law on electoral zones
Publishing date: 4 March 2005
TIRANA, 4 March 2005- The OSCE Presence in Albania today welcomed the adoption by the Albanian Assembly of the law on electoral zones and called for swift implementation of the Electoral Code, in time for the 2005 general elections...
Go-ahead agreement for southern Serbia Co-ordination Groups signed at OSCE Mission in Belgrade
Publishing date: 4 March 2005
BELGRADE, 4 March 2005- The Head of the OSCE Mission to Serbia and Montenegro, Ambassador Maurizio Massari, today welcomed an agreement for the municipalities of Bujanovac, Presevo and Medvedja to appoint representatives to eight Co-ordination Groups...
OSCE Presence and German agency support new employment project in northern Albania
Publishing date: 4 March 2005
TIRANA, 4 March 2005- A project on fostering employment through competition, supported by the OSCE Presence in Albania and the German Association for Technical Co-operation's (GTZ) Economic Development Programme, will tomorrow be launched in the city...
OSCE Centre organizes Uzbek delegation visit to Skopje and Rome to study anti-trafficking experience
Publishing date: 4 March 2005
TASHKENT, 4 March 2005- Members of the Uzbek inter-agency working group on anti-trafficking in human beings and representatives of the country's civil society, working in the field, will take part in a study trip to Skopje and Rome from 5 to 14 March...