2005 Austria Hockey
US Department Of State Post Report
Thirteen career consular posts are located in Lyon, along with dozens of honorary consuls. International organizations have a presence in Lyon as well: Interpol’s headquarters, the World Health Organization’s cancer research center, etc. The Post and Its AdministrationLast Updated: 6/13/2005 10:12 AM ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Public Diplomacy is managed from the Amerika Haus in Cologne, a distance of about 25 miles or 45 minutes from Düsseldorf at most times of day. Cologne, with a population of over one million, is Germany’s fourth largest city, and lies south of Düsseldorf on the Rhine. Its profile is marked by one of Europe’s most beautiful Gothic cathedrals ( www.stadt-koeln.de). The city is a leading media and business center, hosts Germany’s largest university (65,000 students) and also occupies a prominent place as a national cultural and arts center. The Consulate General’s Amerika Haus (Apostelnkloster 13–15, 50672 Köln, telephone 0221–209–010) is staffed by an American officer and nine FSNs. Through the Amerika Haus, the Consulate General conducts a comprehensive public affairs program throughout North-Rhine Westphalia, working closely with important national broadcast and print media, and managing an informat ... [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
The American discount culture has yet to catch on, so shoes and other regularly priced items are more expensive. VAT refunds combined with sales, however, make clothes very affordable. Styles may also differ from what is popular in America. MenLast Updated: 5/12/2005 10:14 AM There is a limited supply of extra large men’s sizes. Men’s underwear generally will not have a fly. Anything imported from America is overpriced. European sizing tends to be smaller than the U.S. so a large here is an American medium. WomenLast Updated: 5/11/2005 10:37 AM Most women will find low-heeled sho ... [Read More]
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