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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...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
State Secretary Grašič at the Berlin Process Summit on security and European perspective of the Western Balkans
SLOVENIA, October 23 - In her address, State Secretary Grašič emphasised that security today is not only about conflict prevention; it also rests on strong institutions, good governance, resilient societies and a credible European perspective....
Owner: Slovenian Government
Criminal Illegal Alien Kills Indiana Man After Driving Semi-Truck into Oncoming Traffic Without Valid Commercial Driver’s License
Borko Stankovic was previously arrested but remained in the country for over a decade due to sanctuary policies WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged an immigration detainer with the Indiana Porter County Jail against...
Owner: American Government
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...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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...
Owner: Slovenian Government
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...
Owner: American Government
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...
Owner: The International Committee of the Red Cross (Non-profit)
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...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
International Mother Earth Day: Slovenia's commitment to sustainable development reflected in its foreign policy
SLOVENIA, April 22 - On the initiative of a group of countries, including Slovenia, the UN General Assembly recognised the human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment in 2022. By actively participating in this process, Slovenia...
Owner: Slovenian Government
Minister Fajon calls for stronger action and return of abducted Ukrainian children at Luxembourg meeting
SLOVENIA, April 14 - At the meeting, ministers discussed the escalating situation in Ukraine, where Russian attacks are intensifying, the number of casualties continues to rise and there is still no ceasefire agreement in sight. Minister Fajon...
Owner: Slovenian Government
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...
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,...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
At the SIDEC conference on future technologies and artificial intelligence
SLOVENIA, October 22 - The fair was visited today by a wide range of interested professionals, and featured company presentations and numerous meetings between company representatives. The directors of defence procurement for the Slovenian and...
Owner: Slovenian Government
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...
Owner: Slovenian Government
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...
Owner: NATO Parliamentary Assembly
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)...
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...
Owner: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe