News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE supports workshop on temporary admission of goods in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 5 April 2018
An OSCE-supported two-day workshop on the temporary admission of goods under Istanbul’s 1990 Convention and the practical application of the Carnet ATA (Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission) system concluded on 5 April 2018 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
OSCE-supported training course on export control and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction held in Bishkek
Publishing date: 3 April 2018
The Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan together with the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek and the Centre for Non-proliferation and Export Control are conducting a training course on export control and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction on 3 and 4 April 2018 in Bishkek...
Sustainable energy at affordable prices precondition for prospering economies in OSCE region and beyond, say participants at discussion in Vienna
Publishing date: 19 March 2018
VIENNA, 19 March 2018- Energy security, the protection of critical energy infrastructure, the development and integration of renewable energy and the best use of digitalization for energy security were the focus of the OSCE Mediterranean Contact Group meeting held today in Vienna...
OSCE supports Second Congress of Civil Initiatives against Corruption
Publishing date: 16 March 2018
The Second Congress of Civil Initiatives against Corruption, supported by the OSCE, took place on 14 March 2018 in Astana...
OSCE PA President Tsereteli stresses parliamentarians’ role in economic co-operation at Baku international conference
Publishing date: 13 March 2018
BAKU, 13 March 2018 – The OSCE’s economic and environmental activities are among its greatest successes, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly George Tsereteli (Georgia) said today at an international conference in Baku. Parliamentarians have a key role to play in favoring economic opportunities and increased trade to support security across the OSCE area, he said, adding that all OSCE countries are becoming increasingly aware of the link between economic success and individual security...
High-level OSCE PA delegation in Baku emphasizes Azerbaijan’s potential as bridge for dialogue and co-operation
Publishing date: 12 March 2018
BAKU, 12 March 2018 – Highlighting Azerbaijan’s potential as a bridge for dialogue and co-operation in the OSCE area, a high-level delegation led by OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President George Tsereteli (MP, Georgia) today discussed with Azerbaijani counterparts upcoming domestic elections, as well as democratic and economic reforms in the country. The delegation underlined the important role that Azerbaijan plays in the region of the South Caucasus, and urged further efforts at economic and security co-operation...
OSCE and Agency for Prevention of Corruption and Co-ordination of Fight against Corruption, with support of Italian Government, launch new project in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 6 March 2018
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) and the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption and the Co-ordination of the Fight against Corruption (APIC), in co-operation with the Embassy of Italy in Sarajevo acting within the framework of Italy’s 2018 OSCE Chairmanship, launched an anti-corruption project on 5 March 2018 in Sarajevo, to be implemented during the first half of 2018...