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

Published on January 27, 2025 - 19:42 GMT

An end to hatred is only possible when we understand the horrors of the past, OSCE says on Holocaust Remembrance Day

HELSINKI/WARSAW, 27 January 2025 – This year we mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. As the living memory of the Holocaust fades, we have a profound responsibility to commemorate the victims of this atrocity and to understand …

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Published on January 24, 2025 - 16:14 GMT

Federation of BiH undertakes important steps in protecting victims of domestic violence and violence against women

SARAJEVO, 24 January 2025 - Ambassador Brian Aggeler, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH (Mission) welcomes efforts by authorities in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) to improve the legal framework governing gender-based violence in FBiH, …

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Published on January 23, 2025 - 23:54 GMT

Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen presents Finland’s 2025 priorities to OSCE Permanent Council

VIENNA, 23 January 2025 — Upholding OSCE principles and supporting Ukraine were core messages from OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at the inauguration of the 2025 Finnish Chairpersonship during the OSCE Permanent …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

OSCE supports improved co-operation between agencies on financial investigations in North Macedonia

The OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) and the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA), in co-operation with the OSCE Mission to Skopje, delivered a training course on improved interagency co-operation for …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 16:19 GMT

Investigating and regulating virtual assets focus of two workshops held in Armenia

From 21 to 24 January, the OSCE conducted two workshops in Yerevan focused on addressing the complexities of virtual assets in today’s financial landscape. The first workshop aimed at enhancing capacities of relevant practitioners in investigating crypto- …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 16:18 GMT

OSCE Mission congratulates Montenegrin journalists

The OSCE Mission to Montenegro congratulates journalists on the Day of Journalists, 23 January, commemorating this day in 1871 when a weekly magazine for politics and culture, “Crnogorac” was first published in Cetinje. OSCE participating states have …

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Published on January 22, 2025 - 16:18 GMT

ODIHR opens election observation mission in Tajikistan

DUSHANBE, 22 January 2025 - The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 2 March parliamentary elections in Tajikistan, following an official invitation from the national …

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Published on January 21, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

International observers to Tajikistan’s parliamentary elections to hold press conference on Wednesday

Dushanbe, 21 January 2025 – Observers from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) will hold a press conference on the opening of the observation mission to the parliamentary elections in Tajikistan on Wednesday, 22 January. …

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Published on January 20, 2025 - 21:34 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Elina Valtonen to present programme for OSCE 2025 Chairpersonship in Vienna on Thursday

VIENNA, 20 January 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, will present the programme of the 2025 Chairpersonship of Finland to the OSCE Permanent Council at the Vienna Hofburg on Thursday, 23 January. Journalists …

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Published on January 17, 2025 - 09:04 GMT

OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concludes visit to Helsinki

HELSINKI, 17 January 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his visit to Helsinki today, marking his first official visit as OSCE Secretary General. During his trip he met with OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Foreign Minister Elina …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 01:00 GMT

OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu to travel to Helsinki for first official visit

VIENNA, 15 January, 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu will travel to Helsinki on 16 January on his first official visit as OSCE Secretary General, where he will meet with OSCE Chair-in-Office Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Finnish …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 18:57 GMT

No election observation mission in Belarus due to lack of invitation, in breach of OSCE commitments

WARSAW/COPENHAGEN, 9 January 2025 – The decision of the Belarusian authorities not to invite OSCE participating States to observe the country’s presidential election on 26 January is deeply regrettable and prevents an impartial and independent assessment …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 18:57 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Moldova, reiterates continued engagement with the country

CHISINAU, 9 January 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, concluded her first official visit to the Republic of Moldova as OSCE Chairperson today. In Chisinau, Minister Valtonen met with Prime …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina statement on the celebration of 9 January in Republika Srpska

The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) urges Republika Srpska to uphold the rule of law and abide by the final and binding decisions of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Mission further condemns the glorification of war …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 01:04 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen concludes visit to Ukraine, reiterates OSCE’s continued support as country struggles with ...

KYIV, 8 January 2025 - The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, completed her first visit to Ukraine as the OSCE’s Chair. In Kyiv, the Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen met with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 19:37 GMT

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Valtonen to visit Moldova

HELSINKI/VIENNA, 8 January 2025 — The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit the Republic of Moldova on 9 January for talks with authorities from both banks of the Dniester/Nistru River. During her …

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Published on January 2, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

OSCE facilitates roundtable on implementing the Green Economy Strategy

On 30 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe hosted a one-day workshop focused on the implementation of the Green Economy Strategy and its accompanying Action Plan. This event marked a logical continuation and conclusion of the activities …

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Published on January 2, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

OSCE organizes information sessions and workshops across Tajikistan to support the Green Economy Strategy

From November to December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe organized a series of informational sessions for local state authorities under the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade across various regions. These sessions took place in Darvoz …

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Published on January 1, 2025 - 00:28 GMT

Finland takes over OSCE Chair

HELSINKI/VIENNA, 1 January 2025 – Today, Finland takes over the OSCE Chairpersonship with a focus on upholding OSCE principles, supporting Ukraine, and strengthening the Organization’s resilience in order to address complex security challenges. Human …

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Published on December 30, 2024 - 22:11 GMT

OSCE Chair-in-Office Borg announces Switzerland’s 2026 OSCE Chairpersonship

VALLETTA/VIENNA, 30 December 2024 – OSCE Chair-in-Office, Malta’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, today announced the selection of Switzerland to chair the OSCE in 2026. The announcement follows a Ministerial …

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