Austria Soccer
Eurasia Overview
Enhancing regional counterterrorism cooperation has been a priority for the United States. Toward that end, the US Department of States Coordinator for Counterterrorism, working closely with the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, hosted the Fifth Counterterrorism Conference for Eurasian states in Vienna, Austria, in June 2003. Participants included most of the countries of Eurasia, Turkey, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Delegations consisted of officials from the ministries of Foreign Affairs, Health, Defense, and Interior and the intelligence services. The conference consisted of a tabletop exercise based on a bioterrorism incident (the intentional release of pneumonic plague at a major international soccer match). Exercise groups concentrated on the broad range of public health, law enforcement, political-military, socio-economic, and human rights issues, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary communication, cooperation, and advance pla ... [Read More]
Introduction
"Red Card Against Child Labor". African governments, the ILO, and the Federation for International Football Associations teamed up with airlines, popular African soccer players, music personalities, and television and radio stations throughout Africa to launch a continent-wide anti-child labor campaign during the Africa Cup of Nations Soccer tournament. Television and radio stations broadcast songs and public service announcements throughout the month-long tournament. In this campaign, airlines gave "red cards" to fans traveling to these matches indicating their support to "eject" or end the worst forms of child labor. This campaign is being replicated for other regions of the world and will be included in the next World Cup tournament. Some African countries, such as Cote dIvoire and Ghana, continue to use these anti-child labor broadcasting spots during national and local soccer matches. ... [Read More]
State Department Terrorism Report: Europe, Eurasia Overview - US Department of State
Spain has arrested and indicted scores of individuals with possible links to al-Qa’ida since September 11. In November, Spanish police arrested more than 30 suspected members of a radical Islamic organization, disrupting apparent plans to bomb Spain’s High Court, Madrid’s largest soccer stadium, the headquarters of the opposition Popular Party, an office building, and other public landmarks. Spain requested the extradition from Switzerland of Mohamed Achraf, the alleged leader of this terrorist conspiracy, also known as “Mikael Etienne Christian Lefevre.” Extradition was authorized in January 2005 by the Swiss Federal Office of Justice, and in April 2005, Achraf’s appeal against extradition was denied. In May, a Spanish judge ordered the detention of three Algerian nationals and one Spanish national for their ties to an al-Qa’ida cell in Hamburg, Germany. Police in Barcelona arrested ten Pakistani nationals suspected of providing logistical and financial support to Islami ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Lessons for children in the arts, dance, music for children are easily arranged. Sports for children, including basketball and soccer, are available through local clubs. Riding and karate lessons are also available and reasonably priced. ... Podgorica has basic facilities for tennis, volleyball, basketball, swimming, soccer, and various others sports. There are some running paths on the edge of town. Bicycling is not recommended on city streets, due to the aggressive driving, but would be possible (if still hazardous) on the outside of town on less frequented roads. There are some gyms offering basic work-out facilities, but these are not high-quality. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Computer equipment can be damaged due to power outages, so if you bring your own PC, include voltage or power surge regulators. Most computer shops have a stock of diskettes and ribbons, and computer repair facilities are available. Domestic HelpLast Updated: 12/2/2003 9:18 AM Mission members find it easy to hire part-time domestic help to assist with housekeeping, cooking and gardening, although it is difficult to find domestic employees who are able to speak English well. The Community Liaison Office (CLO) has a file of references on domestic help. In order to protect potential employers and their neighbors, the Security Office will assist in obtaining routine police checks of all prospective domestic staff members. [Read More]
Report on Global Anti-Semitism
January 5, 2005 Executive Summary I. Anti-SemitismAnti-Semitism has plagued the world for centuries. Taken to its most far-reaching and violent extreme, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism resulted in the deaths of millions of Jews and the suffering of countless others. Subtler, less vile forms of anti-Semitism have disrupted lives, decimated religious communities, created social and political cleavages, and complicated relations between countries as well as the work of international organizations. For an increasingly interdependent world, anti-Semitism is an intolerable burden. The increasing frequency and severity of anti-Semitic incidents since the start of the 21st century, particularly in Europe, has compelled the international com ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Away From PostLast Updated: 2/28/2003 6:00 PMFamilies who choose to send their children to school away from post will receive an allowance determined by the Office of Overseas Schools in the Department. There are several outstanding boarding schools in Austria and Switzerland that offer instruction in English. Some follow an American curriculum. Special Needs EducationLast Updated: 2/28/2003 6:00 PM None of the schools that offer instruction in English can accommodate students with special education needs. Physical access to schools is also difficult for students with disabilities. Building codes to not re ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
After school activities include soccer, basketball, judo, dance, choir, art, a camping club, computer club and other seasonal activities. ... Both cross-country and downhill skiing is possible all over Slovakia and in locations close to Bratislava. The Carpathian Mountains provide the full range of possibilities with high, steep runs in the Tatras and Fatras, and gentle sloping runs in the low Carpathians. The most popular spectator sports are soccer and ice hockey. Touring and Outdoor ActivitiesLast Updated: 5/11/2005 11:06 AM ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Basketball is popular in Zagreb; from October to April professional games take place at the Cibona Centar. Professional soccer (football to the Croatians) attracts an ardent following, and well-attended matches take place at the Maksimir Stadium. ... Children Bring a supply of children's clothes. Snowsuits, heavy jackets, coats, hats, mittens, ski pants, and warm boots are necessary for winter when temperatures go below freezing and snow and ice can linger on the ground for weeks at a time. For summer bring clothes for sports such as tennis and swimming. Temperatures reach 35 C (95 F) frequently in summer, so shorts and T-shirts are a necessity. You'll save yourself a lot of time and hassle if you think ahead and bring special items like Halloween costumes, soccer cleats, ballet shoes with you. ... [Read More]
"It's Academic" Special Edition
Soccer star David Beckham was recently sold to what new team? ... [Read More]
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