 | P.A.C.E. project - A story of innovation in Adriatic schools The first conference of the Agency for Cooperation in Secondary Education was an exercise in cooperation across Central and South East Europe, with more than 150 participants from over 16 countries, brought together by a shared interest in the theme of innovation in secondary schools. As the first main speaker, Professor Richard Bailey from the University of Roehampton., reminded us, for learning to take place, theory needs to be accompanied by practice, experiential work by reflection. The conference itself provided plenty of evidence of this potent combination. Three stimulating, challenging and rousing speeches by Professor Richard Bailey, Professor Umberto Margiotta (Professor of General Pedagogy and Vice-Rector of the University Ca' Foscari of Venice) and Claude Kieffer ( Director of the Education Department OSCE Mission to BiH) brought to the fore the crucial role of education in preparing young people to face the challenges of their future world. These speeches were followed by evidence of some "hands-on" work to this end as teachers presented the PACE Project model of innovation in secondary schools. "Tried and tested" in classrooms in Vukovar, Mostar, Banja Luka and 7 schools in Italy, this project reached a range of schools:— vocational, technical, artistic, scientific, language and business, gymnasia and united world colleges. The work of the teachers received "practical" recognition in the form of ECTS credits from the University of Venice. Cooperation in education also entails teachers working with students and students collaborating, rather than competing, with each other. Students had a major role in the conference, presenting their perspectives on education for the future in the form of a document formally presented to dignitaries from each of the countries represented. This document was the product of collaboration via a workshop and a blog, involving students from 16 countries. The final act of cooperation was in the panel session, which gave us an opportunity to hear views on a variety of issues relevant to educational reform from colleagues from Slovenia, several cantons in BiH, Croatia, Albania, Italy and Austria. This conference was the culmination of the PACE project and the start of something new—an Agency designed to make permanent and build upon the achievements of the PACE project. Many conference participants commented upon the positive feeling "in the air" of the conference—-in the "atmosphere". The warmth and collegiality emanating from the core of PACE teachers from BiH, Croatia and Italy seemed to permeate the climate of the whole conference. While this conference was a great end to the project and a promising start for the Agency, we were left us in no doubt of what needs to be done in the future if we want to harness the enormous power of education as a force for peace and stability in the region. Theory and practice must continue to go together. Sandy Thomas, Education Director, PACE Project, 24/04/08 |
 | myHotelVideo.com presents: Hotel Ontur Izmir in Izmir / Turkish Adriatic / Turkey More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::85634 Location: This hotel is located in the centre of Izmir, only two-minutes' walk from the international Izmir Fair and 18 km from the airport. Facilities: Renovated in 2007, the hotel features 80 rooms across 6 floors. The air-conditioned hotel offers a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange, a cloakroom, lift access, a bar, a restaurant, conference facilities, Internet access with WLAN and 24-hour room service, as well as a laundry service are available (fees apply). Parking facilities with a garage are also included. Rooms: All rooms are luxuriously furnished in contemporary decor. They are equipped with an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone, Internet access, a minibar, a hairdryer, a satellite TV, climate-controlled air conditioning and heating, electronic safe boxes and a high-tech fire extinguishing system. In addition, rooms feature king-size or double beds. Sports/Entertainment: The hotel features an indoor pool, a poolside snack bar, a sauna, massage treatments (charges apply) and a gym, for those wishing to work-out. Meals: A breakfast buffet is offered each morning and guests are able to select their lunch and evening meals from the à la carte or set menu. Payment: The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard and VISA. |
 | Croatia Croatia is located in South-Central Europe. Its shape resembles that of a crescent or a horseshoe, which flanks its neighbours Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. To the north lie Slovenia and Hungary; Italy lies across the Adriatic Sea. Its mainland territory is split in two non-contiguous parts by the short coastline of Bosnia and Herzegovina around Neum. Its terrain is diverse, including: plains, lakes and rolling hills in the continental north and northeast (Central Croatia and Slavonia, part of the Pannonian Basin); densely wooded mountains in Lika and Gorski Kotar, part of the Dinaric Alps; rocky coastlines on the Adriatic Sea (Istria, Northern Seacoast and Dalmatia). The country is famous for its many national parks. Croatia has a mixture of climates. In the north and east it is continental, Mediterranean along the coast and a semi-highland and highland climate in the south-central region. Offshore Croatia consists of over one thousand islands varying in size. The largest islands in Croatia are Cres and Krk which are located in the Adriatic Sea. The Danube, the second longest river in Europe, runs through the city of Vukovar. [edit] Counties |
 | HVAR - Croatia Hvar belongs to the central island group of the Adriatic and lies in an east-west direction at right angles to the coast. These islands together are called "The Hvar Group". The eastern promontory of Hvar is only 4.5 km away from the mainland, while the western one faces the open sea. It is the longest of the Adriatic islands. "Lower Hvar", the western part, is called the "head of the island", as its main area. Plume - the eastern part - gets narrower towards "the top". Hvar (68 km long), is also the fourth largest in area (300 sq. m). The longitudinal road which links the town of Hvar with Sućurje at the eastern end of the island is 84 km long. The high plateau between St. Nicholas hill (626 m) and Hum (603 m) which extends from Sv. Nedjelja to Jelsa and is partly under pine woods and partly under arable land is marked by distinctive beauty and a fresh climate. The flat part of the island between Stari Grad, Vrboska and Jelsa is under vineyards which produce up to 50,000 hectoliters of wine per year. |
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 | Beautiful Albania - Yours to discover . Albania, coastline 362 km, with geographic coordinates: 41N, 20E, with 28.748 km2 (11.100 sq miles), with population of 3.260.000 and density of 113.4 population/km2 is wild and mountainous, with extensive forests, sandy beaches and many beautiful lakes. It shares borders with Montenegro and Kosovo to the north, with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to to the northeast and Greece to the south. To the west lie the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Tourism development in Albania becomes possible for several rasons: a) Very favourable geographic position. b) Very favourable and healthy climate. On the average, there are 120 days yearly characterized by temperatures higher than 20 C and about 120 sunny days. Albania ranks second in Europe, that is after Spain, for sunny duration within a day. c) Long stretches of diversified beaches d) Un spoilt environment. The Albanian nature and ecology provide the possibility for the development of all kinds of tourism, green, white and entertainment tourism. Proceeding from this, it has been judged that this nature provides the possibility for the development of medium, high and elite tourism and facilities. |
 | srebrenica bosnia massacre part 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country on the Balkan peninsula of Southern Europe with an area of 51,280 square kilometres (19,741 sq mi). Around 4.3 million people lived in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1991, prior to its 1992--1995 war. In 2007 its population was estimated at 4 million people. The country is home to three ethnic "constituent peoples": Bosniaks, Serbs and Croats. Regardless of ethnicity, a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina is often identified in English as a Bosnian. In Bosnia however, the distinction between a Bosnian and a Herzegovinian is maintained as a regional, rather than an ethnic distinction. The country is decentralized and comprised of two political entities, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the south, Bosnia and Herzegovina is mostly landlocked, except for 26 kilometres of the Adriatic Sea coastline,[1][2] centered around the town of Neum. The interior of the country is mountainous in the center and south, hilly in the northwest, and flat in the northeast. The nation's capital and largest city is Sarajevo, seated between several high mountains and was thus the host of the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. The region of Bosnia is the largest geographic region of the modern state with moderate continental climate, marked by hot summers and cold, snowy winters. Smaller Herzegovina is the southern tip of the country, with Mediterranean climate and topography. Bosnia and Herzegovina's natural resources are abundant. Formerly one of the six federal units constituting the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Herzegovina gained its independence during the Yugoslav wars of the 1990s. As a result of the Dayton Accords, the civilian peace implementation is supervised by the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina selected by the Peace Implementation Council. The High Representative has many governmental and legislative powers, including the dismissal of elected and non-elected officials. More recently, several central institutions have been established (such as defense ministry, security ministry, state court, indirect taxation service etc.) in the process of transferring part of the jurisdiction from the entities to the state. Bosnia is a potential candidate for membership in the European Union and a candidate for NATO. |
 | Croatia Istria Umag - resorts Its natural beauties, the history and tradition of the old town of Umag and of the surrounding Istrian area, a warm Mediterranean climate with an abundance of sunshine during most months of the year and high quality hotels, campsites, apartments and bungalows make Umag an ideal vacation place for the whole family. |
 | myHotelVideo.com presents: Hotel Kempinski Barbaros Bay in Bodrum / Turkish Adriatic / Turkey More @ http://myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::70421 Location: The birthplace of Heredotus, the 'Father of History', ancient Halicarnassus that was renamed Bodrum, boasts an unrivalled past that stretches back into the beginnings of recorded time. Its colourful culture is the result of many influences; its ancient monuments are testaments of the legends of millennia. The hotel is a pearl of the Aegean and lies just 4 minutes walk from Barbados Bay and about 15 minutes drive from the centre of Bodrum. Bodrum airport is situated some 15 km away whilst it is approximately 3 hours by car to Izmir. Facilities: Opened in 2005 and providing a total of 173 rooms, this deluxe resort offers both luxury and a spa experience. Guests may enjoy modern service and the highest quality in a mild climate. Facilities within the air-conditioned building include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a library, concierge and limousine services, lifts, a safe and a currency exchange bureau in addition to a hairdressing salon, a selection of shops, a bar, a café, a nightclub, a restaurant, conference facilities, Internet access (WLAN), a TV room and a games room. Room and laundry services are available and there is car parking and a garage for those arriving by car. It is possible to hire bicycles and younger guests may participate in the kids' club activities and let off steam in the playground. Rooms: The 33 m² standard rooms come with a full bathroom with a shower or bathtub and a hairdryer, a satellite/ cable LCD TV, video (on demand), a radio, a direct dial telephone (ISDN), Internet access (WLAN), a minibar, a king-sized bed, ironing equipment, a hire safe and a balcony or terrace affording views out over the sea. Individually controlled heating and air conditioning also come as standard. Sports/Entertainment: An array of sports and leisure facilities are available at the hotel; further information is available at the reception desk. The spa area is open 24 hours a day. Leisure options in the outdoor complex include 3 pools, children's pools, parasols and a poolside bar. Moreover, there is an indoor pool to make use of, a gym, steam baths, gymnastics sessions and a massage service. Activities on offer in the local area include hiking, Nordic walking, banana boating, motor boating, water skiing, diving, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, cycling, billiards and basketball. There is an entertainment programme (also for children). Meals: A delicious buffet breakfast is available until 12 pm; lunch and the evening meal may be taken à la carte or chosen from a menu. It is possible to book a bed and breakfast only or a half-board stay. The restaurant is open 24 hours a day. Payment: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted. How to get there: When arriving from Izmir, take the Aydin Highway and exit at Soke, Bodrum (approximately 100 km from Izmir). Follow the directions to Bodrum (approximately 150 km from the exit). There will be a three way intersection: Yaliçiftlik, Yalikavak, Bodrum. Turn left to Yaliçiftlik and follow the directions to hotel. |
 | Albania - Tourism discover . http://www.aths-travel.com/index.html Albania, coastline 362 km, with geographic coordinates: 41N, 20E, with 28.748 km2 (11.100 sq miles), with population of 3.260.000 and density of 113.4 population/km2 is wild and mountainous, with extensive forests, sandy beaches and many beautiful lakes. It shares borders with Montenegro and Kosovo to the north, with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to to the northeast and Greece to the south. To the west lie the Adriatic and Ionian Seas. Tourism development in Albania becomes possible for several rasons: Hotels online in ALBANIA HOTEL CITY SEARCH a) Very favourable geographic position. b) Very favourable and healthy climate. On the average, there are 120 days yearly characterized by temperatures higher than 20 C and about 120 sunny days. Albania ranks second in Europe, that is after Spain, for sunny duration within a day. c) Long stretches of diversified beaches d) Un spoilt environment. The Albanian nature and ecology provide the possibility for the development of all kinds of tourism, green, white and entertainment tourism. Proceeding from this, it has been judged that this nature provides the possibility for the development of medium, high and elite tourism and facilities. |
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