Ionian International Forum , 21-29 August 2012

3rd International Forum of EYP

Information~ Booklet CORFU 2012

information booklet

European Youth Parliament Greece Ionian International Forum, Corfu 2012 Salaminos 10 3rd International Forum 54625, Thessaloniki of European Youth Parliament Greece Greece [email protected] [email protected] http://corfu12.eypgreece.org http://eypgreece.org

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WELCOME NOTE

It is our great pleasure to invite you to the “Ionian International Forum, Corfu 2012”, the 3rd International Summer Forum of the European Youth Parliament Greece. EYP Greece is proud to announce that the island of the North Western Greece, Corfu, will host 152 young people from all over Europe for 8 days of hard work, cultural interaction and entertainment! The session will be held between 21-29 August 2012. The participants of the session will elaborate on major European current issues and they will try to find solutions for them under the theme of the Forum: “Embracing civilisations - Promoting multilingualism”. We also encourage you to visit our website (corfu12.eypgreece.org) and our Facebook Page to find out more about the Forum.

The Organising Committee

Alexandros Politis Dora Markati Athanasios Karagiannis Alexis Nompilakis

Head Organiser Head Organiser Deputy Head Organiser Deputy Head Organiser

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Applications

General Assembly.

We ask anyone interested to The participation fee for del- participate to apply online as an egates is 80€ per delegate, in- individual. The application form cluding full board (except com- is available at http://corfu12. mittee dinner and other minor eypgreece.org/apply/ Please fill expenses), accommodation, out this form as soon as possi- transportation during the ses- ble, but no later than the 28th sion and all events. However, of June. Delegates will not be the participants will have to accompanied by teachers. If cover their travel costs by them- The Ionian International Forum, there are any National Commit- selves. Corfu 2012 is a unique event tees wishing to send an already that will gather more than 150 formed delegation, please con- youngsters from all over Europe tact us as soon as possible at in Corfu, Greece from the 21st to [email protected] the 29th of August 2012; an in- ternational forum for the youth of Europe. The participants will meet, discuss and debate Eu- ropean current affairs, express their opinions and experience European citizenship from an in- novative prospective. The session programme includes the basic EYP elements, but also other tra- ditional EYP cultural events; two full days of Teambuilding in Vido Island, three days of Committee Work in the buildings of the Ion- ian University and the day of the

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Travel Details

Corfu is an island located in the northwestern part of Greece, near the Greek mainland, Albania and Italy. Delegates are expected to arrive on Tuesday the 21st of August. Once you come to Corfu, either by plane either by boat, there will be organisers to transfer you to the accommodation venue.

Useful links

Corfu International Airport hcaa-eleng.gr/kerk.html International Airport aia.gr Skyscanner skyscanner.com

By plane The international airport of Corfu “Ioannis Kapodistrias” is connected with many other airports in Europe. In addition, there are, also, low cost flights. For example, Ryanair has direct flights from Brussels, Glasgow, London, Leeds, Milan, Oslo, Billund ext., EasyJet from Berlin, London, Milan, Rome, Bristol and Manchester and Wizzair from Budapest.

By boat If you are coming through the Greek mainland, you can take the boat from Igoumenitsa to Corfu. You can also come to Corfu by boat from Italy (Venice, Ancona, Brindisi and Bari) and from Albania (Saranta). If you wish to travel by boat we recommend you to contact the local travel agencies.

By bus If you will to have a flight to Athens or to Thessaloniki, there are buses which are going directly from there to Corfu (the one way ticket costs around 40 euros). In case you decide to use this option, please contact the organizing team ([email protected])

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Accommodation

The participants of the session For extra nights, we can recom- will be hosted at the organised mend hotels or rooms to let in campus of the Municipality of Corfu Island. Corfu, which includes small All the participants of the “Ion- houses and tents. The houses and The transportation to and from ian International Forum, Corfu the tents are for 4-6 persons. The Corfu Town will be facilitated by 2012”, will be accommodated majority of the participants will the boat which carries out this in a small historic island called be accommodated in these tents, 10-min distance every day. Vido. Vido is less than a-mile which all include beds. Neverthe- distance from the Corfu Town. less, we recommend you to bring The island has no permanent your sleeping bag. Delegates will residents and no vehicles are al- share room with their committee lowed (except for 2 cars working members. The participants who permanently there). It is a place, stay in tents will have common which is going to be highly ad- bathroom, with different sec- mired by nature lovers. It is full tions for men and women. of green and there are also beau- tiful sandy beaches.

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The Programme

Teambuilding: Vido Island Tuesday, 21st August

Teambuilding activities are essential in order for every delegate to get to know the com- mittee they will be working with through- out the week. The teambuilding will take place all around the 538.000 m2 where all delegates will have outdoors activi- ties throughout two intense days with their committees. Working languages through- out the session are English and French. Dress code: Comfortable, sports/outside activ- ity clothing

Eurovillage: Vido Island Country presentations: Vido Island Wednesday, 22nd August Sunday, 26th August

On Wednesday night, each delegation will Every delegation will have some time to have a stand to represent their country’s present its country to all the session with culture and regional products at EYP’s fa- a sketch, a dance or a song. As there will be mous Eurovillage. So, bring lots of food! many countries represented, each presen- You are encouraged to wear your national tation should be no longer than 3 minutes. costumes and bring a flag to decorate your An audio and video system will be provid- stand. ed for the performances. Dress code: Casual or National Costumes Dress code: Casual or National Costumes

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Opening Ceremony: Ionian Parliament Friday, 24th August

The Opening Ceremony will mark the start of the parliamentary part of the ses- sion, and will offer you a formal introduc- tion to EYP. There will be speeches by prom- inent statesmen of Greece and Europe.

Dress code: Formal/Elegant (skirts, dresses or suits for ladies; suits for gentlemen)

Committee Work: Two buildings logical means, including translator booths and of the Ionian University rooms with computers. During these three in- 24th – 26th August tense days of Committee Work each committee The three productive days of the Committee will create a resolution on their respective topic Work are taking place in two nearby build- through the help of an experienced Chairperson. ings of the Ionian University: “Kalipso” & Dress code: Smart the building of the former French Institute. The two neoclassical buildings, designed for academic purposes, will be inspiring for the procedures of the Committee Work and they will provide both the delegates and the of- ficials with a friendly environment, which meets the demands of a high quality Com- mittee Work. The rooms of the two build- ings are also well-equipped with techno-

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Committee Dinners Euroconcert: Municipal Theatre Saturday, 25th August of Corfu Monday, 27th August On Saturday night, the organisers will book tables at a selection of local restaurants. Each Euroconcert is an opportunity for the tal- committee will have the chance to go out for ented musicians among the participants to a meal together. This is a very special mo- entertain the whole session and its sup- ment for the committee, which can spend porters. All participants are encouraged to some time together off committee work en- take part as long as high standard is pro- joying some fine local restaurants. The partici- vided. Performances should be polished pation fees will not cover committee Dinner, and well rehearsed. Euroconcert is a serious so you will have to pay your meal yourself. event and performances should respect the importance of the event. Musicians should The cost will not exceed 20€ per person. bring their own instruments. There will be a piano available, though. There will also Dress code: Casual be the possibility during the session to re- hearse your performance again. Dress code: Formal/Elegant

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General Assembly: Tuesday, 28th August

One day of General Assembly will be the perfect setting for sharing ideas and dis- cussing all the resolutions produced during the week. The venue of the General Assem- bly is also a building of the Ionian Universi- ty, which is known as the Ionian Academy. The Ionian Academy was the first academ- ic institution established in Greece in mod- ern times. Nowadays, this historic building is used for several academic or other cultur- al events, featuring a ceremonial Hall suita- ble for the realisation of the General Assembly. Among other, the hall provides its guests with a complete system facilitating interpretation. Evening programme & Farewell Dress code: Formal party

Throughout the week we will provide all the par- ticipants with an evening programme that will allow everybody to spend time and relax with new friends. The programme will include special events, such as the welcome night in Vido Island, a theme party and of course the farewell party, which marks the end to an incredible week. Dress code: (only for the theme party) navy!

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Preliminary Programme

Monday 20.08 Monday 27.08 Morning – Arrivals of officials Morning – Visit to Corfu Town Afternoon – Officials Training Transfer to “Aqualand Water Park” Afternoon – Free time Tuesday 21.08 Transfer to Corfu town All day – Arrivals of delegates Night – Euroconcert Night – Welcome party Tuesday 28.08 Wednesday 22.08 Morning – General Assembly Morning – Teambuilding Afternoon – Closing Ceremony Afternoon – Teambuilding, Night – Farewell Party Eurovillage Night – EYP Café Wednesday 29.08 All day – Departures Thursday 23.08 Morning – Teambuilding Afternoon – Teambuilding, Committee Presentations Night – EYP Café

Friday 24.08 Morning – Opening Ceremony, Committee Work Afternoon – Committee Work Night – Theme Party

Saturday 25.08 Morning – Committee Work Afternoon – Workshop, Treasure hunt in the old town of Corfu Night – Committee Dinner, EYP Café

Sunday 26.08 Morning – Committee Work Afternoon – Delegation’s presentation Night – EYP Café

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Theme

“ Embracing civilisations - Following this direction, one of the objectives of the Forum is to Promoting multilingualism ” equally promote the use of the two official languages of the European Youth Parliament; the English and One of the fundamental ele- tributed to this direction. Corfu is the French. The aforementioned ments of civilisations is language. the only place in Greece current- objective will be emerged through Recognising linguistic diversity ly hosting a university department the inclusion of one francophone remained imperative in the pro- of translation and interpreta- committee, whose delegates will cess of harmonising European tion rendering the island a sym- be called upon to speak the French civilisations. bol of multilingualism as a mean language during Team Building The Ionian International Forum of respecting cultural diversity. and Committee Work. In addition, will present its participants with The Ionian International Fo- a team of students from the Ionian the opportunity to deliberate on rum’s events, such as the tour dur- University guided by two profes- matters regarding multilingual- ing the free day and the treasure sors will be employed and called ism and civil diversity in Europe. hunt will allow participants to ex- on to translate all resolutions from Historically, Corfu has been a melt- perience the cultural and social English to French and vice versa. ing pot of European civilisations character of Corfu. Moreover, Euro- Lastly, professional interpretation which have, gradually, shaped the pean multiculturalism and multi- will be offered to all participants island’s character. The Greek, the lingualism will be the epicenter of during the General Assembly. Italian, the French and the British roundtable discussions held by ac- civilisations have altogether con- ademic and political personalities.

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What to bring

Essentials Travel tickets Visa (if required) Valid insurance Money and/or credit/debit cards Sleeping bag Sun cream, sunglasses, bathing suit, towel, flip – flops, hat etc. (Be prepared for the hot and sunny weather of the South, we strongly encourage that every participant bring their own sun cream to protect from the sun) Bath towels (for shower and swimming) Shampoo Toothpaste and toothbrush Mosquito spray

For Eurovillage Food and drinks representing your country National costume of your country Flag of your country

For Europe’s Got Talent Material, music and outfit for your country presentation. You can make use of a projector and employ a Power Point presentation as well.

For Committee Work Preparation and material for your committee topic. Printers are not available so please print your own material before you arrive.

For the Theme Party The right outfit for the navy party

For Euroconcert Instruments Music (on USB stick)

Preparation It is essential that each delegate prepares for his/her committee topic. This includes carrying out extensive research and following current news and the international political scene. The topics of the Ionian International Forum 2012 will be sent after the selection of delegates.

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Important Information

Visas Please check for visa and other documents requirements at the website of Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/visas-for-foreigners-traveling-to-greece/ If you need any assistance in obtaining a visa, please contact us as soon as possible. We can provide you with a formal invitation letter if necessary.

Insurance It is vital that all participants have their own travel insurance. Travel insurance will cover loss of luggage, accidents, disease etc. For those from countries which are members of the European Health Insurance Card system, we ask you to obtain and bring your card, in order to ensure that you will get easy access to public sector health care. You may find more information at the follow link or at your local health authority. http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=559

Alcohol and behavior policy It is the responsibility of your own to ensure your well being and good behavior during the session, even during social events. Alcohol will be available at some events, but delegates should be mindful of Greek legislation prohibiting alcohol consumption below the age of 18. Everyone is expected to understand that the organisers would not wish your stay in Greece and memories of the session to be ruined by misbehavior. We operate a total zero tolerance policy with drugs.

Special needs and requests If you have any needs concerning allergies, medical treatment or handicap facilities, please send an email right away with all the relevant information to [email protected] or fill out the appro- priate field in the application form.

Parental consent If you’re under 18, remember to send us your Parental Authorization before Friday 27th of July to [email protected] and bring the original Parental Authorization to the session, otherwise you won’t be able to participate.

For any further questions and requests, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

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Contact

Organising committee

Alexandros Politis, Head Organiser E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +30 6978920242

Dora Markati, Head Organiser E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +30 6932412084

Athanasios Karagiannis E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +30 6976909466

Alexios Nompilakis E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +30 6976421845

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