Sports Armenia
Europe and Central Asia
Corruption. Corruption has been the most significant problem within Georgia's law enforcement agencies. Georgia's anti- corruption efforts continue to be hampered by the widespread tolerance of corruption within Georgian society. During 2001 the Government of Georgia formed a commission to reform the law enforcement agencies (so-called "power ministries"). The commission developed a strategy for reorganization that was forwarded to the Georgian National Security Council; however, no significant changes were made. In any case, none of these proposed measures can truly ameliorate the situation given the low wages of officials and poor standard of behavior from those in charge that nourish wide-scale, low level corruption. The new hope of eradicating corruption within the system emerged with the appointment of a new Minister of Internal Affairs, who has publicly and repeatedly announced his commitment to combating corruption and the trafficking ... [Read More]
Events and Activites, International Education Week 2001
U.S. Ambassador Lawrence G. Rossin and Dr. Vladimir Strugar, Minister of Education and Sports, will give welcoming remarks at a November 16 conference focusing on civic education. The program will be held at the Grammar School and High School of Economics Benedikt Kotruljevic, Zagreb. ... Ministry of Education and Sports – Institute for Education, Republic of Croatia and U.S. Embassy Zagreb ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
There are numerous excellent schools away from post in both Europe and the U.S. A few families send their children to boarding school or home-school their children. For those unfamiliar with the process of choosing a boarding school and the procedures involved in using away-from-post school allowances, the Department’s Family Liaison Office and the CLO at post can provide assistance. Recreation and Social Life SportsLast Updated: 3/23/2004 3:25 PM The employees of the Embassy and their dependents can purchase discount memberships to the Sheraton Hotel Fitness Center. Small groups get together with the international and local community to play softba ... [Read More]
Europe and Eurasia
The Embassy closely monitored incidents of anti-Semitism that occurred throughout Belarus. On May 31, 2003, the Embassy issued a public statement condemning the vandalism of Holocaust memorials and Jewish cemeteries in several Belarusian cities. Embassy officials, including the Ambassador, along with American and international NGOs, regularly raised with the Government the concerns of international Jewish groups over the expansion of a sports stadium built on a Jewish cemetery in Grodno; this action led to agreement on the renovation and the appropriate treatment of unearthed remains. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Bring all your own sports equipment and clothing, as items are difficult to find, and, when available, expensive. Touring and Outdoor ActivitiesLast Updated: 11/25/2003 3:16 PM ... Sport complexes and Western hotels’ private clubs offer memberships for their facilities. Although expensive, these clubs have a selection of state of the art workout equipment, aerobic classes, tennis courts and indoor/outdoor swimming pools. Many Embassy employees belong to the Oasis Sports Club at the Hyatt Hotel, which offers world-class workout facilities, an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, tennis, squash, and a host of other facilities. The Health Club at the Radisson also has some western members. ... [Read More]
For the Record Newsletter – European Programs Branch
Project Description: Organized a series of workshops for children with chronic iodine deficiency diseases (IDD) and their families, targeting low-income families. The program was modeled on American approaches to chronic disease. Fifty children and 100 caretakers attended five weekly classes and five group therapy sessions. The classes covered topics such as medical information regarding IDD, activities and sports accessible to children with IDD, parenting skills, diet, and school issues. The therapy group focused on handling the emotional and psychological effects of chronic illness. The program's main goal was to provide participants with tools and outlets that would improve the lives of children living with IDD. ... [Read More]
U.S. Commitment to Women in Europe and Eurasia
Management Training. In April 2003, a delegation from the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Kosovo undertook a week-long Voluntary Visitor program in New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. on how to organize, recruit, fund, and manage girls/women’s sports teams--specifically soccer--and the role that government, business, and private citizens play in managing and funding sports leagues. With very few organized sports teams for youth and none for girls, the officials hope to promote sports as a beneficial activity for girls. The development of sports programs for women and girls can have a positive effect on women’s lives. ... [Read More]
For the Record Newsletter – European Programs Branch
Aiming to provide tools and outlets to improve the lives of children living with iodine deficiency diseases (IDD), Marina Asatiani (CI, 2000) of Tbilisi, Georgia, organized a series of workshops for children with IDD and their families. The program, modeled on the American approaches to chronic disease, targeted low-income families. Fifty children and 100 family caretakers attended five weekly classes and five group therapy sessions, covering topics such as medical information, activities and sports accessible to children with IDD, parenting skills, nutrition, and school issues, as well as how to cope with the emotional and psychological effects of chronic illness. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
NB: For persons traveling without diplomatic passports the Armenian Customs regime can be strict. There is a genuine problem with smuggled antiquities, some of great value and cultural significance, so inspections upon leaving the country can be thorough. Also, there are currency export restrictions in Armenia: $500 is the maximum. If you are bringing in a lot of money, declare it on your customs entry form along with anything else of substantial value—especially jewelry. Failure to do so could cause problems upon departure. ... [Read More]
Office of Academic Exchange Programs: European Programs Branch – Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs – U.S. Department of State
- Activity: Sports Day for Children, June 1st (Bishkek) ... [Read More]
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