Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 25, 2025 - 09:35 GMT

OSCE trains over 650 police cadets in Serbia on responding to violence against women and girls

From 8 to 12 September 2025, in Sremska Kamenica (Serbia), the OSCE Transnational Threats Department/Strategic Police Matters Unit (TNTD/SPMU) organized a series of basic training courses on gender-responsive policing for violence against women and girls, …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

Finnish Chair convenes Joint OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation and Permanent Council meeting on "Violation of Estonian Airspace ...

A joint meeting of the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) and the OSCE Permanent Council was held on 24 September, under Finland’s dual role as 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship and Chair of the FSC. Finland placed the “Violation of Estonian airspace by …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 17:11 GMT

From principles to practice: 20 years of border security and management in the OSCE

The OSCE Month of Borders was launched in September with a series of high-level events to mark 20 years since the adoption of the OSCE Border Security and Management Concept (BSM Concept) by the OSCE Ministerial Council in Ljubljana, Slovenia in 2005. The …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 17:03 GMT

Judges and prosecutors in Moldova strengthen adjudication skills on virtual assets cases at OSCE events

The OSCE, in partnership with the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), organized two events in Chisinau on 15 and 16 September aimed at strengthening the capacity of Moldovan judges and prosecutors — both in training and practicing — for addressing …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 17:03 GMT

OSCE Ambassador highlights key security and social progress during visit to Tuzla, Vukosavlje and Odžak

Odžak, 24 September 2025 – During his first official visit to Tuzla, Vukosavlje and Odžak, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, reaffirmed the Mission’s commitment to supporting regional stability, …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 17:03 GMT

On first official visit to Kazakhstan, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp discusses integration of ...

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visited Astana and Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 14 to 20 September 2025. In Astana, the High Commissioner discussed matters related to his mandate with government officials, including Chairman of …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 14:11 GMT

Annual National Round Table on UNSCR 1540 to Take Place in Issyk-Kul

Bishkek, 16 September 2025 – The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB), in co-operation with the OSCE Secretariat, OSCE CPC project in support of the implementation of UNSCR 1540 (2004), funded by the EU through UNODA and the Ministry of Economy and …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 14:10 GMT

From Dialogue to Action: OSCE Mission to BiH Highlights Importance of Cybersecurity Partnerships

Sarajevo, 23 September 2025 – As cyber threats continue to grow in complexity and cross national and sectoral boundaries, addressing them requires co-ordinated action and collaboration. To meet this challenge, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 14:10 GMT

Centre for Verification of Deactivated Firearms opens in Tuzla with OSCE support

Tuzla, 23 September 2025 - Ambassador Rick Holtzapple, Head of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, attended the official opening ceremony of the Centre for Verification of Deactivated Firearms at the Ministry of Interior of Tuzla Canton. The …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 11:50 GMT

Empowering young leaders for sustainable futures: OSCE field offices in Central Asia launched the 15th Central Asian Leadership ...

From 15 to 19 September 2025, the OSCE Programme Office in Astana, OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in partnership with the Regional Environmental Centre …

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Published on September 22, 2025 - 11:50 GMT

Fifth Media Law School Empowers Future Lawyers to Protect Press Freedom in BiH

SARAJEVO, 21 September 2025 – The Law School of the University of Sarajevo, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the European Union in BiH successfully held the Fifth Media Law School on Safety and Protection of Journalists: From Online Threats …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

South-Eastern Europe strengthens dialogue and public participation in environmental assessment

Representatives from South-Eastern European countries gathered in Vienna to advance public participation and transboundary dialogue in environmental impact assessment (EIA). The OSCE, together with Italy’s Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 14:52 GMT

OSCE promotes women’s entrepreneurship at a seminar on circular economy in Turkmenistan

Circular economy with a focus on the role and opportunities of women’s entrepreneurship was discussed at an OSCE supported seminar that took place in Ashgabat on 18 and 19 September 2025. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the event to present …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 14:52 GMT

"Young Women for Peace" Initiative Showcased in Vienna: OSCE and EU Empower Women from Central Asia

Eighteen young women peacebuilders from Central Asia and Afghanistan came together in Vienna this week for the final regional event of the Young Women 4 Peace (YW4P) Initiative, a flagship programme of the OSCE Gender Issues Programme, funded by the …

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Published on September 19, 2025 - 03:04 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy Hakala concludes visits to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan

VIENNA/HELSINKI, 18 September 2025 - The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Envoy, Ambassador Terhi Hakala, has concluded her official visit to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. The aim of the visit was to strengthen OSCE partnerships in the …

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Published on September 18, 2025 - 21:00 GMT

Switzerland’s 2026 OSCE Chairpersonship to focus on Dialogue, Trust and Security

VIENNA, 18 September 2025 – Today, Switzerland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis outlined the country’s priorities as the incoming 2026 OSCE Chair-in-Office to the Permanent Council. Switzerland has set out its vision for a …

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Published on September 18, 2025 - 11:43 GMT

Ukrainian forensic experts certified in biometric chip authentication for stronger border security through OSCE-IDCentre workshop

At busy international airports around the world, travellers pause briefly at an automated border gate. With a quick scan of their faces and a soft beep from their biometric passports, the gate opens. What seems like a simple interaction is powered by …

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Published on September 18, 2025 - 11:43 GMT

Special representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office reiterates concern over shrinking civic space in Georgia

Anu Juvonen, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Civil Society, concluded a visit to Georgia. During her visit from 7 to 11 September, Juvonen met with government officials, civil society representatives, and members of the …

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Published on September 18, 2025 - 11:35 GMT

National trainers deliver a course on media literacy organized by the OSCE in Turkmenistan

An OSCE-organized training course on media literacy for representatives of Turkmenistan’s national media and state institutions of the National Human Rights Action Plan for 2021-2025 took place on 16 and 17 September 2025. The training course was delivered …

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Published on September 17, 2025 - 23:51 GMT

Swiss Foreign Minister Federal Councillor Cassis to outline Switzerland’s priorities as incoming OSCE Chairpersonship

VIENNA, 17 September 2025 – Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, who heads Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, will be outlining the country’s priorities as the incoming OSCE Chair-in-Office for 2026 on Thursday, 18 September 2025. In his …

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