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Students in Gerakas organise Ecological Transportation Week
The students of Gerakas 3rd High School urge citizens to leave their cars at homeThe environmental team of the 3rd High School of Gerakas organizes the “Ecological Transportation Week”, an action that started yesterday and will last till March 12, 2010, under the auspices of the Municipality of Gerakas. Children take an important initiative in an effort to react to climate change and air pollution, so they suggest to all of us to avoid taking our cars for a week and follow alternative transportation ways, like using the bicycle or walking on foot. Under the moto “It’s in our hands”, students invite the citizens of Gerakas to take part in the Ecological Transportation Week stressing that the environment we live in is a matter of choice. For more information, you can call at: 210 6048825 (3rd High School), or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , www.gerakas.gr (http://www.gerakas.gr), www.gerakas-periodiko.gr (http://www.gerakas-periodiko.gr )

Free prevention exams at Aristotelous Square
The aim of the action is to raise women’s awareness on health preventionFrom yesterday through March 10, tens of women have a unique chance to have prevention medical examinations free of charge (breast exam and Pap test) that are conducted by the movable unit of the “Theageneios” hospital, that is located at Aristotelous Square in Thessaloniki. The center of town has been transformed into a public awareness and preventive medicine workshop, on occasion of the celebration of International Women’s Day (8 March). The aim of this action is to raise all women’s awareness on health prevention and education. Medical exams are part of the event “What women want”, from 9.30 in the morning until 2.30 noon.

Lazaros Papadopoulos donates his payment to charities
Lazaros Papadopoulos is a well known and successful greek basketball playerThe most precious shoot of his career in the courts achieved the famous basketball player Lazaros Papadopoulos. The young athlete kept his promise and donated the money of his contract with PAOK to organizations with valuable social work. On Saturday the 6th of March, during the half time of the game PAOK- Panathinaikos the athlete handed two checks of the same amount, one to the Chairman of the “Smile of The Child” mr. Costas Giannopoulos, and one to the Chairman of the “Federation of the Associations of the Greek Basketball players in a Wheelchair” mr. George Kouzas. “I am sure this is for a good cause. Our goal is to make children happy and that makes me happy as well. ” Mr Lazaros Papadopoulos said. At the small event that took place in PAOK Sports Arena before the second half time starts, the Chairman of “Federation of the Associations of the Greek Basketball players in a Wheelchair” gave a honourary plaque to mr Lazaros Papadopoulos and to the Chairman of PAOK mr Miltiadis Kanotas.

Ancient drama: contemporary approaches & education
The event's posterThe Hellenic Theatre, Drama and Education Network in cooperation with the European Network of Research and Documentation of Performances of Ancient Greek Drama, Michalis Kakogiannis Foundation, Goethe Institute of Athens and other educational and artistic corporations, organize a five-day international symposium, entitled “Ancient drama: contemporary approaches & education”, from 26th to 30th March 2010, in Athens.Aim of the symposium is to offer to the participants the chance to attend a creative meeting between theoretical research, contemporary scenic practice and the field of education, in order to be used in the learning procedure. Moreover, the symposium aims at giving the teachers the opportunity to solve their queries and expand their experience, knowledge and self-searching.The symposium supports an overall examination of the ancient drama, through the representation of different fields such as theatrology, classic literature, direction, acting, choreography e.t.c. The symposium features lectures and experiential workshops by theorists and artists from Greece and abroad. More information at the website: http://www.theatroedu.gr/ (http://www.theatroedu.gr/)

A contemporary perception about woman's place in modern Europe
The event's posterThe City of Athens is marking the International Women’s Day (March 8) organizing an open event – discussion on the subject “The woman’s place in Europe: a contemporary perception”. The event will take place in the Spiritual Centre of the Municipality of Athens, on Wednesday the 10th of March at 6.00 pm. The event is the result of the collaboration of the Vice Mayor of Public Relationships of Athens Municipality with the Board of the 1st municipal quarter and the Outlier Youth Organization of Women “Panathinaiki”. The event is held (in the framework of) by the Centre of European Information “Europe Direct”, a european network that aims at the enlightment and the sensitization of the European citizen for matters of his/hers concern. The discussion “The woman’s place in Europe: a modern perception” consists an opportunity for issues concerning the role and part played by women in modern societies to be thoroughly outlined.

5.000 women killed in killings of honor, reports UN commissioner
Most honor killings occur in Muslim countriesSome 5,000 women are murdered in honor killings every year, the UN's top human rights official said Thursday, calling it an extreme symptom of discrimination against women. It has been estimated that as many as one in three women across the world has been beaten, raped or otherwise abused during the course of her lifetime, said Navi Pillay in a statement. And the most common source of such violence comes from within the family. Amongst the most extreme forms of abuse is what is known as 'honor killing', added the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. She pointed out that the problem is exacerbated by the fact that in some countries, legal systems exempt individuals guilty of honor killings from punishment. Honor killings are, however, not something that can be simply brushed aside as some bizarre and retrograde atrocity that happens somewhere else, she said, stressing that under international laws, there is a clear state responsibility to ensure that women are not discriminated against. Examples of such killings have been recorded in Middle Eastern and South Asian countries, including Turkey, India and Pakistan.

Support for the “Women of the World”
ActionAid asks for a better and more aimed development aid for the poor women of the South.On the occasion of the International Women’s Day (8th March), ActionAid Hellas announced the launch of a new program in Greece, entitled “Women of the World”, urging both the Greek and the European Governments to virtually support the poor women of the South, keeping their promises for development aid. Most of the starving people around the world are women. About 45 of the 75 million children, who don’t go to school, are girls. In countries like Pakistan, violence against women is considered a normal phenomenon, since 90% of married women have been abused by their husbands. In war zones, about 7.000 rapes of girls and women have been reported for 2009.However, the funds of the programs of the countries of the EU for the developing countries aren’t disposed for the support of these women. ActionAid along with local organizations is trying to fight the causes of violence against women and girls. “In cases, where women aren’t protected, the development of the poor countries is undermined”, said Mrs. Konstantina Papadimitriou, Policy and Campaign Director of ActionAid Hellas. “The European governments have the obligation to ensure that the funds will be disposed for the support of women and girls, who are among the poorest and most vulnerable people in the world. With only six euros per month, you have the opportunity to support them and their children. More information at 801.11.900.800 or at www.actionaid.gr (http://www.actionaid.gr)

Hand-held device may offer migraine relief
Migraines affect about 18% of women and 6% of men in the USA and Western EuropeA new hand-held device that delivers a magnetic pulse to the back of the head could become an alternative to drug treatment for people with migraines. In fact, the hand-held device emits a single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (sTMS), thought to disrupt the electrical events in the brain which cause the preliminary symptoms of migraines with aura. Two hundred patients were asked to use the device to treat migraines with aura over three months. Half of those patients were given placebo treatment. The findings, to be published in The Lancet Neurology, showed that the real magnetic pulse from the device was significantly more effective than placebo treatment. More patients were pain free two, 24 and 48 hours after using the device. Research showed there were no serious side-effects and patients found the device easy to use at home. However, doctors say more research is needed to work out the timing of the doses. Wendy Thomas, chief executive of the Migraine Trust, welcomed the new trials and stressed that Migraine and headache are the least publicly funded of all neurological conditions in the UK, particularly relative to their economic impact”.

‘One Planet – One Chance’
Students can freely express thoughts and ideas on environment and climate changesThe 30th of April is the last day of the pan-hellenic student competition on digital video entitled “One Planet – One Chance”, that is co-organized by the Ministry of Education, Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs and ERT S.A. aiming to raise students’ awareness on natural environment. The competition targets primary, high school and lyceum students, giving them the chance to freely express their thoughts and ideas on the environment and climate changes through short films and videos. The students will compete in two age categories: a) children from 7 to 12 years old and b) children and teenagers from 12 to 18 years old. The students can take part in as individuals or in a group, under the supervision of their teachers. The digital videos must not exceed five minutes. The participation material will be sent registered at the address of the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT S.A.) including: a) 1 DVD with the title of the film, b) the participation application fully formed and signed and c) extra material (as long as there is any). Videos will be evaluated by a five-member critic committee, which will present: a great award (production of the next films of the winner/winners by ERT S.A.) and 10 more awards. The awarded films will the broadcasted by ERT either as an independent show or in the framework of informative – cultural shows, as well as by the Educational Television. More information at: 210.7407070, email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

European Fleets Conference
After 30 months, the FLEAT-project ends with the two–day European Fleets Conference on March, 9 – 10The European FLEAT-project on energy efficient fleet management, which started on 1 October 2007, now ends with a big international event in Sweden. The two–day European Fleets Conference on 9 & 10 March, 2010 is investigating the question of energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly fleets. As this event means the closure of the 30-month long project, the main results of the pilot actions of the FLEAT-project will be presented, along with other relevant presentations. Specifically, this final conference will present best practice examples from public, private and company fleets from across Europe in the themes of mobility management, vehicle technology and driving behaviour for the benefit of the public. The overall objective of FLEAT (Fleet Environmental Action and Assessment), that is a project funded by the European Commission under the Intelligent Energy Programme, is to reduce energy consumption and CO2-emissions of captive fleets by implementing integrated measures on energy efficient vehicles, energy efficient use of vehicles and energy efficient use of fleets.

‘Social Epidemics’ on rise
Academics, researchers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and students are expected to attend the conferenceThe 8th Pan-Hellenic Conference on Public Health and Health Services will be held from 15th to 17th March 2010, on the subject “Social Epidemics”, at the Divani Caravel Hotel, under the auspices of the President of the Hellenic Republic. The Hellenic National School of Public Health, organizer corporation of the conference, emerges, this year, the social, civil and economic consequences of the known or less known epidemic diseases of our time. Serious and very common diseases such as obesity, depression and tuberculosis affect economy, social cohesion and society in local, national and international level. Their treatment often demands political decisions and social commitments, which require the understanding of the problems both in medical-scientific and political-social level. The conference’s program features a series of fora, round tables, symposiums, lectures, special seminars and open announcements. Among the subjects for discussion there are: “The smoking law and its implementation in Greece”, “The safety of vaccines”, “The complex problem of obesity”, “Pandemic flu H1N1 – after the first wave”, “Dementia – depression – school violence”, “Chronic infectious diseases” e.t.c.

Greeks 'conquer' Himalayas
Greek mountaineers will ‘see’ the world from the summit of Island Peak in NepalA Greek team of mountaineers from Thessaly will depart on March 26 on an expedition to the Himalayas in Nepal. The team aims to climb Island Peak at an altitude of 6,189 metres. The team is comprised of four men and two women aged between 20 and 40 and is headed by veteran mountain climber Nikos Magitsis, who conquered Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak, in May 2004. The Greek mountaineers are expected to return to Greece on April 11. The 41-year-old Volos-born Nikos Magitsis is one of the select few summiteers in the world to have scaled the highest mountains on all seven continents.

Green initiatives by Volos Municipality
Environmental initiatives of the Municipality of Volos The Municipal Committee of Education of the Municipality of Volos is taking initiatives for the protection of the environment. The initiatives aim at the construction of a green roof and a photovoltaic roof in three school buildings of the city. A kindergarten, a primary school and a high school will be chosen for these environmental innovations. In order to make this ambitious plan work, there is already a collaboration between the public services, while the Chairman of the Municipal Committee of Education Mrs. Kerassia Bartzioka has already sent a letter for the immediate promote of the plan.

Dementia: an international health priority
More and more countries, Greece included, have managed to make dementia an urging matter for their governments and social health servicesA special medical event, the 25th International Conference of Alzheimer’s Disease, will take place in Thessaloniki, in Grand Hotel Palace, from the 10th to the 13th of March, 2010. Μore than 1500 people from USA, Canada, India, Asia, Australia and Europe as well as notable scientists from federations of 77 national companies will take part in the event. The conference is co-organised by the Greek Federation of Alzheimer’s Disease and the Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). According to the data submitted by Mrs. Magda Tsolaki who is the Chairman of the Conference and the Chairman of the Greek Federation of Alzheimer’s Disease, people suffering of dementia around the world reach up to 30 million, while this number is expected to rise to 100 million by 2050. In Greece, there are 150.000 dementia patients, in Europe 10.000.000 and 35.000.000 worldwide. These numbers are expected to triple by 2050 because the living rate rises continuously. The conference will emphasize on the latest cure methods (not only the pharmaceutical cure), the diagnosis and the prevention of the disease as well as on the practises of care for the sick such as home hospitalisation. In nowadays, more and more countries make dementia a main issue for their governments and social health services, so a part of the conference will be dedicated to these successful efforts - for instance the development of national strategic plans for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in France, Norway, United Kingdom and Greece, as well as the European Initiative of Alzheimer’s made by the European Committee. “The participants will have the chance to search for ways to support these efforts, in order dementia to become an international health priority” said Mrs. Magda Tsolaki.

Anti-abortion billboard sparks anger in Poland
Poland's anti-abortion law is one of Europe's most stringentA Polish anti-abortion group has sparked controversy by using pictures of Hitler and a bloody and torn foetus in a billboard campaign designed to ensure Poles adhere to the country's strict abortion laws. The provocative images, which appeared in the western city of Poznan as a part of a promised nationwide campaign, also carry the slogan Abortion for Poles: introduced by Hitler, March 9, 1943. Fundacja Pro, the organisation behind the billboard, said that it wanted to remind Poles that abortion was first introduced to Poland during the Second World War by the country's Nazi occupiers as a means of limiting the population of a people they deemed inferior. One of Europe's most devoutly Catholic countries, Poland now has some of the strictest abortion laws in the EU, and any attempt to have them liberalised arouses furious and passionate debate. It was Hitler who first introduced abortion to Poland, and in several days it will be the anniversary of that event. In this context it is worth recalling the words of Pope John Paul II: 'History teaches us that democracy without values easily turns into open or thinly disguised totalitarianism', Fundacja Pro said in a statement.

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