Rainbow/Vinozhito Press Release

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Rainbow-Vinozhito, as a part of the European Free Alliance (EFA), will host its Congress in Thessaloniki (Solun) on the 30th of May, 2004. The Central Council of Rainbow-Vinozhito decided this after the meeting in Barcelona where a new political party was established.

The Congress, which was initially scheduled for last November in the city of Edessa (Voden), had to be cancelled twice due to threats and protests from Greek extremists. Requests to Greek authorities for assistance in dealing with such extreme racism went disregarded. [ EFA Letter 1 | EFA Letter 2 ]

Such tolerance for minority oppression by Greek authorities was noted and condemned by the EFA and human rights NGOs: EFA | MRGI | Eurolang | EFA Report

Participants and guests at this congress include representatives of the EFA, members of the European Parliament, as well as representatives from various international and domestic organizations for the protection of Human Rights.

CONGRESS SCHEDULE

10.30: Opening

11.00: Introductory speech by the Central Committee

12.00: Short greetings by guests

12.30: The European elections in the framework of a new politician setting within the foundation of the "European Free Alliance" as a European party

13.15 Break

13.30: Problems of organizational and communicational participation of members and friends - organizational structure of Rainbow

14.15: Lunch

15.30: Discussion- suggestions by members and friends

17.30: Election of Inspection Committee

18.00: Break

18.30: Congress Declaration

18.45: Ballot Vote - Election of Central Committee

19.45 Conclusion