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Published on November 14, 2024 - 16:59 GMT

OSCE-supported women entrepreneurs showcase their impact at the Women’s Economic Empowerment Forum

On 12 November 2024, the Forum on Women's Economic Empowerment brought together women entrepreneurs from across Kyrgyzstan to highlight their achievements in fostering economic growth and social change in the country. With OSCE support, over 199 women …

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Published on November 14, 2024 - 01:09 GMT

OSCE Chair-in-Office Borg concludes visit to North Macedonia

SKOPJE, 13 November 2024 —OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg, concluded his visit to North Macedonia today, underscoring the strong partnership between North Macedonia and …

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Published on November 14, 2024 - 01:08 GMT

OSCE Chair-in-Office Borg concludes visit to Albania

TIRANA, 13 November 2024 —OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg, concluded his visit to Albania today, reaffirming the OSCE’s commitment to strengthening regional security and …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 19:24 GMT

OSCE Mission to Montenegro supports RYCO to train NGOs on project proposal writing

Reconciliation, peacebuilding, regional co-operation and intercultural learning were the focus of the OSCE-supported three-day capacity building training course for potential grant applicants to the ongoing Open Call of the Regional Youth Cooperation …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 13:11 GMT

OSCE roundtable held in Neum strengthens financial investigations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

On 7 and 8 November, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, the Office of the OSCE Co-ordinator of Economic and Environmental Activities and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, in co-operation with the Federal Agency for the Management of …

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Published on November 13, 2024 - 02:50 GMT

OSCE Chair-in-Office Borg concludes visit to Montenegro

PODGORICA, 12 November 2024 —OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg, concluded his visit to Montenegro today, reaffirming the long-standing partnership between the OSCE and …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 21:51 GMT

OSCE Chair-in-Office Borg concludes visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina

SARAJEVO, 12 November 2024 — OSCE Chair-in-Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta Ian Borg, concluded his visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina yesterday, reaffirming the OSCE's unwavering commitment to …

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Published on November 11, 2024 - 20:13 GMT

Improving assistance to victims of trafficking in persons belonging to minorities focus of OSCE workshop

On 30 October 2024, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the Office of the Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings hosted a workshop on “Addressing trafficking in persons belonging to minorities through …

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Published on November 11, 2024 - 20:13 GMT

Responsible use of AI in the military domain focus of OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group Meeting

On 11 November 2024, North Macedonia, as Chair of the OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group, hosted the fifth OSCE Asian Partners for Co-operation Group meeting in collaboration with the Republic of Korea. The meeting, titled “The Outcomes of the …

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Published on November 11, 2024 - 20:13 GMT

OSCE Presence in Albania, Elbasan University inaugurate Legal Clinic for people in need

A Legal Clinic was inaugurated today at the University of Elbasan, in which lecturers and fifth-year law students will offer free legal advice to people in need. The establishment of the legal clinic was made possible thanks to a two-year co-operation …

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Published on November 11, 2024 - 15:13 GMT

Ukrainian border guards participate in study visit to Spain, focus on passport security and forgery detection

Senior officers from Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service participated in a study visit to Madrid, Spain, from 4 to 7 November 2024. The study visit was organized by the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department, in close co-operation with the Spanish …

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Published on November 8, 2024 - 22:59 GMT

OSCE helps tackle violent extremism online through increased gender awareness in North Macedonia

On 7 and 8 September in Skopje, North Macedonia, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department, in co-operation with OSCE Mission to Skopje, organized a training course on understanding the linkages between violent misogyny, violent extremism, and gender. This …

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Published on November 8, 2024 - 22:59 GMT

OSCE and UNOCT host 8th Passenger Data Seminar in Vienna

On 7 and 8 November 2024 the 8th Annual Passenger Data Seminar took place in Vienna, Austria. The event was organized by the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). The seminar was organized back-to …

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Published on November 8, 2024 - 18:10 GMT

ODIHR experts discuss electoral recommendations following local elections in Serbia

Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the final report and recommendations of the observation mission to the June local elections in Serbia during a visit to Belgrade from 23 to 26 September …

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Published on November 8, 2024 - 18:10 GMT

Albanian School of Magistrates, OSCE Presence strengthen SPAK and Special Court investigative and adjudicating techniques

On 7 and 8 November 2024, the School of Magistrates, in close co-operation with the OSCE Presence in Albania, organized a training on investigation and adjudication of criminal offences related to public procurement. The training was designed based of the …

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Published on November 8, 2024 - 13:11 GMT

OSCE continues to strengthen Moldova’s ability to combat illicit trafficking, with a focus on small arms and light weapons

From 5 to 8 November, the OSCE gathered representatives of Moldovan law enforcement agencies in a series of meetings to strengthen their capabilities in detecting and investigating illicit trafficking, with a focus on small arms and light weapons (SALW …

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Published on November 8, 2024 - 08:18 GMT

Combating crypto-related financial crime focus of OSCE-led training session in Moldova

Cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets can present a wide range of risks, including money laundering, terrorist financing, and fraud. To strengthen Moldova’s crypto-related crime investigation capacities, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic …

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Published on November 7, 2024 - 21:42 GMT

OSCE Presence and Secretariat support Albanian authorities to foster international co-operation to combat organized crime and ...

From 4 to 7 November 2024, prosecutors of the Special Structure against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) and high officials of the Albanian State Police conducted a study visit to Italy focused on operational aspects of financial investigations. The …

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Published on November 7, 2024 - 15:18 GMT

XIV Review Conference on implementation of Dayton Article IV Agreement takes place in Vienna

The Parties to the Agreement on Sub-Regional Arms Control, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Serbia, under the chairmanship of Montenegro, held the XIV Review Conference on the implementation of the Agreement …

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Published on November 7, 2024 - 15:17 GMT

OSCE facilitates exchange of best practices for WTO accession

Best practices from OSCE participating States for developing effective strategies to successfully navigate the WTO accession process were shared during an OSCE-organized seminar that took place on 6 and 7 November 2024. The two-day seminar showcased …

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