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Annual report of the European Commission on the rule of law: Slovenia achieves significant progress
SLOVENIA, July 8 - Slovenia will continue to actively build an open, democratic and inclusive legal order based on respect for the rule of law, human rights and the independence of institutions, and will remain committed to the fundamental values...

The humanitarian consequences of armed conflict: Promoting respect for and good practices in the application of international humanitarian law
Chair, Excellencies, In September 2024, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa launched, jointly with the ICRC, a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law (IHL). They called upon...

OSCE Mission to Montenegro's support for youth entrepreneurship
On 24 June, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro partnered with the Union of Young Entrepreneurs of Montenegro to host a local networking event that connected aspiring young entrepreneurs with municipality representatives from Podgorica. The event...

Governor Katie Hobbs Blasts House Republicans for Plans to Gut Bipartisan, Negotiated Budget
Phoenix, AZ – This morning, the Governor’s Office met with House Republicans. During the meeting, House Republicans outlined their plans to unilaterally introduce a partisan and unserious “continuation budget” that guts pay raises for state...

Montenegrin MPs sign Declaration committing them to enhanced co-operation with youth
Montenegrin MPs have committed to establishing regular dialogue with youth and youth-focused organizations across the country in order to support youth as actors in building a democratic, inclusive, and peaceful society. They also aim to ensure...

OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security concludes visit to North Macedonia and Montenegro
The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office’s Special Representative on Youth, Peace and Security, Santeri Leinonen, concluded a visit to North Macedonia on 10 and 11 June, and to Montenegro from 11 to 13 June. Throughout the visit, Leinonen met with...

Statements from Montenegro do not add to stability in region
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses deep concern regarding the statements coming from Montenegro, in the context of support for the independence of the so-called Kosovo and active lobbying for Priština's membership in international...

At Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, Minister Fajon warns of detained civilians, including journalists
SLOVENIA, June 11 - A complete and unconditional ceasefire is now more urgent than ever. It is equally essential to find those responsible for crimes committed: "The Russian leadership must be held accountable for war crimes, crimes against...

OSCE-supported conference in Montenegro tackles challenges of transnational drug crime
Transnational organized crime, specifically drug trafficking, remains a critical, shared threat that transcends national borders. It can only be effectively countered through co-ordinated, joint action grounded in international collaboration,...

OSCE Mission to Montenegro facilitates discussion on establishing national press safety mechanism
Recognizing the urgency to proactively protect journalists, Montenegrin stakeholders are working toward establishing a national press safety mechanism. In support of this effort, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro assists Montenegro in crafting a...

Montenegrin Police Directorate and Police Academy exchange good practices on strengthening responses to violence against women and girls with their counterparts in Spain
From 5 to 9 May, representatives of the Montenegrin Police Directorate and the Police Academy Danilovgrad participated in a study visit to Spain, organized by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, in close cooperation with the Embassy of Spain. The...

Mondelēz International Joins the 100+ Accelerator to Help Advance More Sustainable Innovation at Scale
100+ Accelerator was created to rapidly pilot and scale solutions. Mondelēz International’s addition reinforces movement among world’s largest brands to collaborate on more sustainable innovation at scale. CHICAGO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...

Governor Ivey Salutes Alabama Exporters Driving Growth with Trade Excellence Awards
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday recognized five outstanding Alabama companies for their international success, presenting them with the 2025 Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards during a ceremony at the State Capitol. The awards honor...

Mondelēz International Joins the 100+ Accelerator to Help Advance More Sustainable Innovation at Scale
100+ Accelerator was created to rapidly pilot and scale solutions. Mondelēz International’s addition reinforces movement among world’s largest brands to collaborate on more sustainable innovation at scale. CHICAGO, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --...

Joint Statement by President Marcos Perestrello and Mike Turner on the 30th Anniversary of the Dayton Accords and Preserving Peace & Security in the Western Balkans
26 May 2025 Over the course of the 2025 NATO PA Spring Session in Dayton, Ohio, we have commemorated the legacy of the Dayton Peace Accords, signed 30 years ago to bring an end to one of the most devastating conflicts on European soil since the...

Mondelēz International Expands Sustainable Futures Portfolio Aiming to Accelerate Scalable Climate and Community Initiatives
New investments span regenerative agriculture, inclusive financing, and circular packaging ambitions through innovative technology. Investments reflect the company’s three-pronged approach across direct investments, fund investments, and technical...

OSCE strengthens Montenegro’s border security with training on arms and human trafficking
The OSCE is helping strengthen Montenegro’s ability to combat arms and human trafficking through targeted training for border and criminal police officers. From 13 to 16 May in Bar, Montenegro, the OSCE Transnational Threats Department (TNTD), in...

Nebraska FCCLA Members Dare to Dream at National Leadership Conference
News Release July 17, 2025 Nebraska members proudly represented their schools, communities, and state association at the highly anticipated FCCLA National Leadership Conference (NLC) held at the Orange County Convention Center July 5-9, 2025 in...

Center-Right Leads Portugal's Parliamentary Elections, Short of Majority
(MENAFN) Portugal's recent parliamentary elections saw the center-right Democratic Alliance, under Prime Minister Luis Montenegro, secure the most seats, according to official results. However, the victory fell short of a majority, leaving the...

Montenegrin State Election Commission begins livestreaming its sessions with OSCE support
On 17 April, the State Election Commission of Montenegro (SEC) held its first livestreamed session using video equipment provided by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro. By introducing livestreamed sessions, SEC has addressed a recommendation from the...