News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
Tajikistan hosts final phase of regional explosive ordnance disposal training
Publishing date: 11 July 2025
From 23 June to 11 July 2025, the Regional Explosive Hazards Training Center (REHTC) of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Tajikistan hosted the third and final phase of the regional Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 training. The intensive three-week program significantly enhanced the theoretical and practical skills of 16 participants (14 men and 2 women) representing Tajikistan’s Ministry of Defense, Border Troops, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense.
OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 4 July 2025
An OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives took place from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in close co-operation with the Conflict Prevention Centre/Forum for
OSCE Mission Hands Over Specialized Vehicles to Kosovo Police to Improve Public Safety and Security
Publishing date: 25 June 2025
The OSCE Mission in Kosovo handed over five specialized vehicles to the Kosovo Police K9 unit on 24 June 2025 to enhance the operational capabilities of police canine teams.
OSCE boosts European canine teams in searching out illicit firearms
Publishing date: 16 June 2025
The OSCE brought together 22 dog handlers from across Europe, including from Ukraine, for a workshop to strengthen their expertise and skills in detecting illicit firearms from 9 to 13 June in Tallinn, Estonia.
OSCE Presence trains Albanian journalists to report responsibly on small arms, security and gender-based violence
Publishing date: 5 June 2025
Eleven journalists from different media outlets participated in a training aiming to enhance the quality of reporting on incidents related to small arms and light weapons (SALW), with a specific focus on gender-based violence, on 3 June 2025. The interactive training was organized by the OSCE Presence as part of its support to Albanian authorities’ efforts to strengthen public awareness about the risks and misuse of SALW.
OSCE Enhances Ammunition Safety Skills of Kyrgyz Defence Personnel through Study Visit to Austria
Publishing date: 2 June 2025
From 19 to 23 May 2025, four technical specialists from the Ministry of Defence of the Kyrgyz Republic took part in a study visit to Austria, focused on the use of mobile laboratory equipment for the chemical analysis of ammunition propellants. The visit was organized by the OSCE Programme Office
Tajikistan leads Central Asia in explosive ordnance disposal training
Publishing date: 23 May 2025
The Regional Explosive Hazards Training Center (REHTC) of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Tajikistan (MoD) hosted a regional training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 2, marking a significant step in enhancing Central Asia’s capabilities in mitigating explosive threats. The comprehensive training, which began on 28 April and ran until 16 May, was led by expert instructors from Tajikistan, underscoring the region’s growing self-sufficiency in this critical field.