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Applicants Can Now Request Replacement Naturalization Certificate and Naturalization Hearing Online

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that Form N-565, Application for Replacement of Naturalization/Citizenship Document, and Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the INA), can be filed online.

Applicants use Form N-565 to replace a naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship, or a repatriation certificate. They may also use it to apply for a special certificate of naturalization as a U.S. citizen to be recognized by a foreign country. Applicants use Form N-336 to request a hearing before an immigration officer if we have denied their application for naturalization.

“USCIS is making the process of applying for immigration benefits more efficient, secure and convenient,” said USCIS Director L. Francis Cissna. “We continue to add new forms that applicants can complete online.”

These are the third and fourth forms that applicants can file online through their online account. We introduced the first, Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, in March 2015. We introduced the second, Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, in August 2016, and began heavily promoting online filing for the form in December 2017. We are using innovation and technology to continually meet the needs of our applicants, employees and stakeholders.

To file an N-400, I-90, N-565, or N-336 application online, the applicant must first create a USCIS online account. The system is completely mobile-responsive, which means applicants can file the forms from a phone or tablet. The account provides a convenient and secure way for individuals to:

• Monitor the status of their cases,
• Respond to requests for evidence,
• Communicate with USCIS through a secure inbox, and
• Change their address.

Applicants will be able to complete Forms N-565 and N-336 electronically, pay the filing fee online, and submit evidence to USCIS through the online account. However, Form N-565 applicants will be required to mail their original certificates and photos to the Nebraska Service Center after they file their applications through their online account. Applicants filing the N-336 will simply follow the online filing instructions, and wait to be scheduled for a hearing within 180 days of filing the application. 

Attorneys and accredited representatives can also file online for their clients once they create an online account. Representatives can use their online account to submit additional evidence, respond to requests for evidence on behalf of their clients, view the status of their clients’ applications, communicate with us about their clients’ cases, and manage previously filed paper applications.

We are still accepting the latest paper version of Form N-565 and Form N-336. Applicants who have mailed these forms, or any other USCIS form can still create an online account to track the status of their form throughout the adjudication process, even if they did not file the form online.

Regardless of whether a form is filed on paper or electronically, USCIS is committed to ensuring a secure immigration system and a streamlined experience for applicants.

For more information on USCIS and its programs, please visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis), and Facebook (/uscis). 

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Application for Advance Permission To Enter as Nonimmigrant

05/25/2018 12:00 AM EDT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Revision of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Advance Permission To Enter as Nonimmigrant 

Application for Travel Document, Form I-131; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection

05/25/2018 12:00 AM EDT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Travel Document, Form I-131; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection

Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation)

05/25/2018 12:00 AM EDT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Travel Document (Carrier Documentation) 

Petition for Alien Relative

05/25/2018 12:00 AM EDT

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for Alien Relative

Happy World Trade Month! 

Don't miss the final Go Global webinar, MANAGE CHALLENGES, on Wednesday, May 30 at 2 pm. You'll learn what to do if issues arise during your export transaction. Being prepared can save you time and money.

This webinar is part of a month-long series on how to succeed abroad, presented by federal agencies*. Hundreds of people joined the first three webinars to get valuable insights and answers to their questions about selling internationally.  

No pre-registration is required. Just go here to get the details. 

If you missed the previous webinars, "GET STARTED", "GET PAID" and "PREPARE TO SHIP", recordings will be posted here as available.

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Webinar Description

   

Go Global: MANAGE CHALLENGES 

May 30, 2018 - 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (EDT)

Find connection details here.  

How do I keep my product from being copied or pirated? How do I protect my brand? What if my product is held up at customs or blocked?  

Learn how to protect your intellectual property, get quick help from U.S. embassies, and how the government can assist in resolving unfair trade barriers.

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*Federal agencies presenting: U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Export-Import Bank, and the U.S. Department of Commerce (International Trade Administration, U.S. Census Bureau, and Bureau of Industry and Security).

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The Summary of NLRB decisions for the week of May 14 - 18, 2018 is now available on the NLRB’s website. The summary can be accessed by clicking the links below. 

https://www.nlrb.gov/cases-decisions/weekly-summaries-decisions/summary-nlrb-decisions-week-may-14-18-2018

"XΡΥΣΗΣ ΑΥΓΗΣ" δελτία τύπου

Κατάθεση στεφάνου προς τιμήν των τελευταίων υπερασπιστών της Κωνσταντινούπολης: Τρίτη 29 Μαΐου, Μνημείο Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη, 18:45


Την Τρίτη 29 Μαΐου στις 18:45, ανήμερα της μαύρης επετείου της άλωσης της Κωνσταντινούπολης, ο Γενικός Γραμματέας του Λαϊκού Συνδέσμου-Χρυσή Αυγή, Νικόλαος Γ. Μιχαλολιάκος θα καταθέσει στεφάνι στο Μνημείο του Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη προς τιμήν του τελευταίου Βυζαντινού αυτοκράτορα, Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου και των τελευταίων υπερασπιστών της Βασιλεύουσας.
29 Μαΐου, Μνημείο Αγνώστου Στρατιώτη, 18:45

Διαβάστε περισσότερα: http://www.xryshaygh.com/enimerosi/view/katathese-stefanou-pros-timhn-twn-teleutaiwn-uperaspistwn-ths-kwnstantinoup#ixzz5Gne5a4o1

Χρυσή Αυγή: Ο Τσίπρας να πουλήσει το σπίτι του και ΟΧΙ την Μακεδονία!

ΒΙΝΤΕΟ:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYADHGIc86Q

Ο εκπρόσωπος Τύπου της Χρυσής Αυγής δήλωσε για τις διαπραγματεύσεις της κυβέρνησης στο Σκοπιανό:

"Ο Τσίπρας να δώσει το σπίτι του και το κόμμα του στους Σκοπιανούς, γιατί σε καμία περίπτωση δεν θα του επιτρέψουμε να δώσει το όνομα της Μακεδονίας που είναι γραμμένο με χρυσά Ελληνικά γράμματα στις σελίδες της Ιστορίας από αρχαιοτάτων χρόνων μέχρι και σήμερα και μέχρι το τέλος αυτού του κόσμου."

Διαβάστε περισσότερα: http://www.xryshaygh.com/enimerosi/view/chrush-augh-o-tsipras-na-poulhsei-to-spiti-tou-kai-ochi-thn-makedonia-binte#ixzz5GWDjUxHD

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Amendments 006-011 - Motion for a resolution on the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework and own resources - B8-0239/2018(006-011)

29-05-2018 07:55 AM CEST

Amendments 006-011 - B8-0239/2018 - MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
to wind up the debate on the statements by the Council and the Commission
pursuant to Rule 123(2) of the Rules of Procedure
on the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework and own resources
(2018/2714(RSP))
José Manuel Fernandes
on behalf of the PPE Group
Eider Gardiazabal Rubial
on behalf of the S&D Group
Gérard Deprez
on behalf of the ALDE Group
Jordi Solé
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Βίντεο μιας συζήτησης σε ολομέλεια - Έναρξη της συνεδρίασης - Τρίτη 29 Μαΐου 2018 - 09:07 - Στρασβούργο

29-05-2018 09:25 AM CEST

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Amendments 012-012 - Motion for a resolution on the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework and own resources - B8-0239/2018(012-012)

29-05-2018 10:25 AM CEST

Amendments 012-012 - B8-0239/2018 - MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
to wind up the debate on the statements by the Council and the Commission
pursuant to Rule 123(2) of the Rules of Procedure
on the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework and own resources
(2018/2714(RSP))
José Manuel Fernandes
on behalf of the PPE Group
Eider Gardiazabal Rubial
on behalf of the S&D Group
Gérard Deprez
on behalf of the ALDE Group
Jordi Solé
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Amendments 042-052 - The future of food and farming - A8-0178/2018(042-052)

29-05-2018 10:25 AM CEST

Amendments 042-052 - A8-0178/2018 - REPORT on the future of food and farming

Amendments 012-012 - Motion for a resolution on the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework and own resources - B8-0239/2018(012-012)

29-05-2018 10:25 AM CEST

Amendments 012-012 - B8-0239/2018 - MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION
to wind up the debate on the statements by the Council and the Commission
pursuant to Rule 123(2) of the Rules of Procedure
on the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework and own resources
(2018/2714(RSP))
José Manuel Fernandes
on behalf of the PPE Group
Eider Gardiazabal Rubial
on behalf of the S&D Group
Gérard Deprez
on behalf of the ALDE Group
Jordi Solé
on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Amendments 042-052 - The future of food and farming - A8-0178/2018(042-052)

29-05-2018 10:25 AM CEST

Amendments 042-052 - A8-0178/2018 - REPORT on the future of food and farming

Working document - on ECA Special Report 19/2017 (2017 Discharge): Import procedures: shortcomings in the legal framework and an ineffective implementation impact the financial interests of the EU - PE 622.178v01-00 - Committee on Budgetary Control

29-05-2018 10:40 AM CEST

WORKING DOCUMENT on ECA Special Report 19/2017 (2017 Discharge): Import procedures: shortcomings in the legal framework and an ineffective implementation impact the financial interests of the EU
Committee on Budgetary Control
Nedzhmi Ali

Agenda - The Week Ahead 28 May – 03 June 2018

29-05-2018 10:25 AM CEST

Plenary - Strasbourg

Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP

Council of the European Union     28/5/2018 Main results - Competitiveness Council, 28 May 2018 The Council agreed on a general approach on a regulation aimed at improving the mutual recognition of goods marketed in another member state. Ministers discussed a proposal to promote fair practices for businesses operating through online platforms. They carried out a "competitiveness check-up" to assess the impact of the internal market in terms of competitiveness and productivity. Monday, 28 May: Internal market and industry   The Council agreed on a general approach on a regulation aimed at improving the mutual recognition of goods marketed in another member state. We have still to overcome a number of artificial barriers in various areas of the internal market. Many of them are a result of the application of different rules in non-harmonised sectors or poor implementation of mutual recognition principles. Today's agreement will help promote the freedom of movement of goods in the internal market, and therefore facilitate market access for our companies, which will in the end benefit all European consumers. Emil Karanikolov, Minister for the Economy of Bulgaria Mutual recognition of goods: Council agrees position to reinforce the single market Ministers discussed a recent proposal to promote fair practices for businesses operating through online platforms. Under the traditional "competitiveness check-up", ministers assessed the concrete impact of the internal market on the EU industrial base in terms of competitiveness and productivity. Agenda highlights Tuesday, 29 May: Research, innovation and space The Council will hold a debate on research and innovation in the context of the next multiannual financial framework, the EU's long-term budget. This takes place one week before the presentation of a proposal to establish "Horizon Europe", the new 7-year framework programme for research and innovation.   Ministers are also expected to agree on the extension of research activities carried out under the EURATOM programme until the end of 2020.  The Council will be invited to adopt conclusions on knowledge circulationand on the European Open Science Cloud.  Ministers will also debate on the future of the EU space policy.  The satellites that the EU sends into orbit allow millions of people to use new technologies and to travel by land, sea and air. EU space policy (background information) Multiannual financial framework (background information) Council of the European Union  28/5/2018  CORRECTION - Mutual recognition of goods: Council agrees position to reinforce the single market The Council today agreed on a general approach on a draft regulation aimed at improving the mutual recognition of goods marketed in another member state. The objective of the regulation is to improve the application of the principle of mutual recognition in the internal market, and so ensure that goods lawfully marketed in one member state can be sold in any other, as long as they are safe and respect the public interest. "We have still to overcome a number of artificial barriers in various areas of the internal market. Many of them are a result of the application of different rules in non-harmonised sectors or poor implementation of mutual recognition principles. Today's agreement will help promote the freedom of movement of goods in the internal market, and therefore facilitate market access for our companies, which will in the end benefit all European consumers." Emil Karanikolov, Minister for the Economy of Bulgaria The existing legislative framework does not ensure a reliable application of the principle of mutual recognition, since market access to goods which are considered safe and in line with the public interest in one member state, may be denied or restricted in another. Consequently, businesses face unwarranted costs and delays, because they have to adapt their goods to the various requirements of national markets. All member states have acknowledged the need to adapt the existing legislative framework in order to reduce differences in the interpretation and application of the principle of mutual recognition by national authorities, and to remove obstacles, in the way of achieving a genuinely playing field for businesses.

IEΡΑ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΙΣ ΩΡΩΠΟΥ ΚΑΙ ΦΥΛΗΣ δελτίον τύπου

ΠΕΝΤΑΕΤΕΣ ΚΤΗΤΟΡΙΚΟ ΜΝΗΜΟΣΥΝΟ

ΠΡΟΕΤΟΙΜΑΣΙΑ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ ΤΣΕΧΙΑΣ

ΕΙΚΟΝΟΛΟΓΙΚΟ ΑΦΙΕΡΩΜΑ ΣΤΗΝ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΑ ΤΟΥ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΠΝΕΥΜΑΤΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΗΝ ΑΓΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΖΩΑΡΧΙΚΗ ΤΡΙΑΔΑ

ΟΙ ΧΑΙΡΕΤΙΣΜΟΙ ΣΤΗΝ ΑΓΙΑ ΤΡΙΑΔΑ

ΘΕΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΕΙΚΟΝΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΠΕΝΤΗΚΟΣΤΗΣ

Το www.capital.gr γράφει:"Για ρύθμιση χρεών μέσω εξωδικαστικού, καλούν 1.000 επιχειρήσεις οι τράπεζες"

"Για ρύθμιση χρεών μέσω εξωδικαστικού, καλούν 1.000 επιχειρήσεις οι τράπεζες

της Νένας Μαλλιάρα
Προσκλητήριο με διορία δύο μηνών προκειμένου να προσέλθουν για ρύθμιση των οφειλών τους μέσω του εξωδικαστικού μηχανισμού, θα απευθύνουν σε περίπου 1.000 επιχειρήσεις οι τράπεζες.
Σύμφωνα με πληροφορίες του Capital.gr, η πρόσκληση προς τις επιχειρήσεις θα γίνει σε δύο φάσεις, με την πρώτη "φουρνιά" 500 – 700 επιστολών να αποστέλλεται εντός της εβδομάδος. Σε δεύτερη φάση, μέχρι τα μέσα Ιουνίου, θα αποσταλούν άλλες 400 – 500 επιστολές.
Η πρόσκληση των πιστωτριών τραπεζών θα δίνει χρονικό περιθώριο δύο μηνών στις επιχειρήσεις προκειμένου να προσέλθουν για ρύθμιση μέσω εξωδικαστικού μηχανισμού...."

Aναγνώσατε ολόκληρο το άρθρο, πατώντας εδώ:

http://www.capital.gr/oikonomia/3295129/gia-ruthmisi-xreon-meso-exodikastikou-kaloun-1-000-epixeiriseis-oi-trapezes

ΑΗΕPA:AHEPA Honors America's Fallen Heroes

AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION May 28, 2018 AHEPA Honors America's Fallen Heroes Ahepans Lay a Wreath at Tomb of the Unknowns, Visit 568 Gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery WASHINGTON (May 28, 2018) - A proud, time-honored tradition continued this week when members of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the leading service association for the nation's millions of American citizens of Greek heritage, and Philhellenes, paid their respects on behalf of the American Hellenic community to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, democracy, and liberty at Arlington National Cemetery. Col. Nicholas P. Vamvakias (USA, Retired), chair of the AHEPA Veterans Committee and past supreme treasurer; ROTC Cadet Donald Moran, Past Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas, and Executive Director Basil N. Mossaidis, placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery, on behalf of a grateful American Hellenic community, May 24, 2018. An Honor Guard Specialist from 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) assisted them. Since 1924 Ahepans have returned annually to Arlington to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Although he was unable to attend, Supreme President Carl R. Hollister, a retired U.S. Army Major with 21 years of active and reserve service, of which 17 years were spent in Special Operations with tours of duty in Central America and Central Asia, stated: "This week, we honored the sacrifices of those throughout our nation's history, who paid the ultimate price, and we expressed-in a small yet significant way-our community's gratitude to our nation's fallen. It is especially meaningful for our Order to perform this ceremony during a time in our nation's history when our brave men and women continue to be in harm's way." Close to 600 Gravesites Memorialized at Arlington AHEPA Chapter 542, Sterling, Va. Nearly 100 AHEPA family members from the mid-Atlantic Region gathered to memorialize those identified as Greek Americans or Greek Orthodox who are buried at Arlington National Cemetery, May 26, 2018. According to organizers, there were an estimated 568 gravesites at which AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope members presented a wreath and paused in remembrance of those who perished for our nation. This solemn ceremony has been performed annually since 1949. "I commend the AHEPA family of the metro Washington, DC area for its carefully detailed effort to honor properly the memory of the brave souls of our community who sacrificed for our freedom," Supreme President Carl R. Hollister said. Among the AHEPA chapters participating were: AHEPA Chapter 31, Washington, DC, which began the annual tradition in 1949; AHEPA Chapter 383, Silver Spring, Md.; Col. Peter N. Derzis Chapter 438, Falls Church, Va., and AHEPA Molon Labe Chapter 542, Sterling, Va. For more information about Arlington National Cemetery, please visit https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/.

"Δικαιούται οποιοσδήποτε να γίνεται αυτοδιοικητικός παράγων;" με την πένα της Μ.Χ.Β.

Δικαιούται οποιοσδήποτε να γίνεται αυτοδιοικητικός  παράγων;

γράφει η ΜΑΡΙΑ ΧΑΤΖΗΔΑΚΗ ΒΑΒΟΥΡΑΝΑΚΗ

v.ch.maria@gmail.com

Όταν ο Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης ανακοίνωσε την ΑΚΑΔΗΜΙΑ ΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ, μου προκάλεσε ένα ευχάριστο σoκ. 

Πρέπει  βέβαια κανείς να έχει μια ευδόκιμη και μακρόχρονη θητεία στο αυτοδιοικητικό ή πολιτικό -γενικότερα - ρεπορτάζ για να καταλάβει την τεράστια σημασία αυτού του βήματος. 

Είκοσι περίπου χρόνια στην επίπονη έκδοση υπερτοπικής εφημερίδας και δημοσιογραφώντας σε έναν Δήμο που έγινε γνωστός στην Υφήλιο για την οικονομική του τραγικότητα και  για το μέγεθος της εγκληματικότητας και της διαφθοράς, είδα και έμαθα πολλά.

Δημιουργείται στο μυαλό πολλών, η ανάγκη  αναζήτησης και επεξήγησης των προϋποθέσεων οι οποίες οδήγησαν σε αυτή τη λυπηρή κατάντια δήμους και  επηρεάζουν την δημόσια ζωή  πολιτών  με κατ’ ουδένα θετικό τρόπο.

Έχω αναρωτηθεί πολλάκις εάν μπορούν να καταλαμβάνουν  θώκο δημάρχου, αντιδημάρχου, δημοτικού συμβούλου, άτομα που δεν διαθέτουν καν κάποια –έστω τυπικά- προσόντα.

Αναρωτιέμαι τι είδους Διοίκηση μπορεί να εφαρμόσει αυτοδιοικητικός «παράγων», όταν δεν γνωρίζει ούτε καν να διαβάζει δημόσιο έγγραφο, πόσο μάλλον να χρειαστεί και να απαντήσει σ’ αυτό ή να εκτελέσει δημόσιες εντολές.

Πως μπορεί να παράξει έργο δημοτικός σύμβουλος που δεν έχει ιδέα από αυτοδιοικητική θητεία, και δεν έχει «διοικήσει» ούτε… περίπτερο!  

Κατά την μακρόχρονη δημοσιογραφική μου προσφορά στον τόπο διαπίστωσα να λαμβάνουν καθοριστικής σημασίας για τον τόπο αποφάσεις που απαιτούσαν ΓΝΩΣΗ, ΕΞΕΙΔΙΚΕΥΣΗ, ΣΩΣΤΟ ΚΡΙΤΗΡΙΟ ΛΗΨΗΣ ΑΠΟΦΑΣΗΣ, εσαεί «άνεργοι», τεμπέληδες, νοσοκόμες, εισοδηματίες πατρικής περιουσίας, κομμώτριες, ταβερνιάρηδες, φιλενάδες παραγόντων, αγράμματοι, απίθανοι "υπηρέτες" τοπικών αρχονταίων, συνήθεις ύποπτοι, ακόμα και άτομα ΠΟΥ ΔΕΝ ΓΝΩΡΙΖΑΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ! 

Δεν μπορώ ούτε καν  να ανιχνεύσω  σε κανέναν από αυτούς ψήγματα ΑΥΤΟΔΙΟΙΚΗΤΙΚΗΣ ΣΥΝΕΙΔΗΣΗΣ και αίσθησης ΚΑΘΗΚΟΝΤΟΣ, ΣΥΝΕΠΕΙΑΣ λόγω-έργω, αγωνίας για το ΚΑΛΟ (του τόπου, όχι το δικό τους). 

Ανιχνεύω όμως εμφανέστατα δείγματα έπαρσης, συμπεριφοράς «Καίσαρος», ανεβασμένης λίμπιντο, ειρωνικής και χλευαστικής συμπεριφοράς σε πολίτες, και άλλα τέτοια ωραία τινά…

Ολοι αυτοί βέβαια, υπήρξαν «εκλεκτοί» δημάρχων που τους επέλεξαν όχι για τα ουσιαστικά και τυπικά τους προσόντα, αλλά για τις ψήφους που είχαν, είτε επειδή διέθεταν μεγάλη πηγή χρημάτων, συγγενών, φίλων, γνωστών, αναξιοπαθούντων κοινωνικών ομάδων αλλά και ατόμων που είχαν «εξυπηρετήσει» πολλαπλώς στο παρελθόν και αποτελούν την –εσαεί- πολιτική τους «πελατεία». Τέτοια άτομα, λαμβάνουν αποφάσεις χωρίς να έχουν ιδέα τι ακριβώς ψηφίζουν, χρησιμοποιούνται δε ως «γλάστρες» ανάτασης χειρός για το επιθυμητό και επιδιωκόμενο «ΝΑΙ» στα δημοτικά συμβούλια.

Τέτοιες μέθοδοι, απλά διαιωνίζουν την κατάντια της Αυτοδιοίκησης, με εξαίρεση  φωτεινές  περιπτώσεις θαυμαστών Δήμων και ικανότατων Δημάρχων  που υπάρχουν για να επιβεβαιώνουν τον Κανόνα.

Είμαι βεβαία πως καταγράφω απλώς πράγματα που όλοι γνωρίζουμε, αφού τις συνέπειες της «διοίκησης» όλων αυτών, τις υφίσταται  τραγικά, όλη η πόλη.

Και αναρωτιέμαι, μήπως θα ήταν σωστό να ψηφιστεί ΚΑΙ ΝΑ ΕΦΑΡΜΟΣΤΕΙ Νόμος, που να καθορίζει τις απαραίτητες προϋποθέσεις κατάληψης αυτοδιοικητικού θώκου, έτσι ώστε να δούμε τελικά να αλλάζει ο δρόμος της ρεμούλας, της απατεωνιάς και της εκμετάλλευσης της περιουσίας των πολιτών από τους έσχατους.

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CANADA news

Statement by the Prime Minister on the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in federal elections

May 24, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in federal elections:

“One hundred years ago, women in Canada gained the right to vote in federal elections for the first time. Today, we recognize the countless women who have transformed politics in Canada and shaped a better country for all of us.

“This decision was a turning point for gender equality and a victory for Canadian democracy. When more voices are heard, we shape laws that reflect who we are and decisions that improve the lives of Canadians. Social activists and feminists worked hard to win the right to vote. Our democracy is stronger because of their commitment to their convictions, and their vision for a more just future.

“While this anniversary represents an important milestone in the quest for equal rights in Canada, not all women benefitted from this progress. Indigenous women, Asian women, and others were denied the right to vote. These exclusions remind us that progress does not always happen equally, and we must do more to make sure everyone’s rights are respected, promoted, and valued.

“Canada continues to work hard to address the obstacles women and girls face. Here at home, we are taking steps to promote women’s participation in the workforce, support women’s leadership, reduce the gender wage gap, and fight gender-based violence. In 2018, Canada put gender equality at the core of the federal budget, and made empowering women and girls a key theme for our G7 presidency. Thanks to measures like our Feminist International Assistance Policy, we are working to empower women and girls and advance gender equality around the world.

“The 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote in federal elections reminds us that we are stronger when everyone, no matter their gender identity, can participate freely, fully, and equally in our democracy. A century later, women’s leadership continues to push Canada forward. Today, let’s celebrate the achievements of the many women who have shaped our country. Let’s honour their legacy, push for justice and equality, and make sure all voices can be heard.”

The Prime Minister announces a change in the senior ranks of the Public Service

May 25, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service:

Taki Sarantakis, currently Associate Secretary of the Treasury Board, becomes President of the Canada School of Public Service, effective July 9, 2018.

The Prime Minister took the opportunity to congratulate Wilma Vreeswijk, former President of the Canada School of Public Service, on the occasion of her retirement from the Public Service, following an exceptional career marked by dedication and excellence in serving Canadians.

Biographical notes

• Taki Sarantakis