REGION ATTIKI

Prefecture ATTIKI

CITIZENS MOVEMENT

Date of Initial Completion: 20/5/1996 1st Update: 8/12/1997 2nd Update (CHAP.I): 3/12/1999

Date of Last Update: 19/4/2001

webpage: www.comind.gr/kinisipoliton

e_mail: kinpol@comind.gr

I. Identity of Organisation

Address

ATHENS Postal Code 116 34 Street: 5-7, EFRONIOU STR.

Tel. 210-7220063, 210-7220475 Fax 210-7220063

Contact Persons: ORETTA STAVROPOULOU Tel. 210-7220063, 210-7220475

Legal Status

The Organisation is Association - Union since 1989

Aims

Research and submission of propositions for solving political, economical and social problems of Greece by

promoting the dialogue between persons and national and international authorities / promoting national

consciousness, promoting democratic institutions -

Members and Friends

With voting right: 430 Without voting right: 550 of whom have paid their membership fee: 250

Material Substructure

Office: Rented, Operating days: Daily, Operating hours: 9.30-15.30

The organisation has access to personal computer and it is mainly uses it for Elaboration of documents, files of

members-friends

There are databases in Paper its morph and structure is Classification of the activities of the citizens movement /

Classification of the activities of other organizations

Activities Hall: 200-300 individuals

Performance material: It is rent according to the requirements of each demonstration

For the organisation is working with fee 1 person.

Administrative board

Kirkos Leonidas President

Papaspiliopoulos Spilios Member

Bakopoulos Kostas - Peas General Secretary

Grispos Ilias Replacement General Secretary

Giannis Nikos Treasurer

Papaleksopoulos Theodoros Member

Katsoulis Ilias Member

Kiriakopoulos Loukas Member

II. Activities

General Issue: 'Citizens republic' issues

Issue-Topic: Assessment of the political situation in Greece - proposals

The activity took place in 1989 Range: Prefectural

Activities - Results:

Organisation of discussion entitled 'Regeneration and reform of our political life'

Organisation of discussion entitled 'Parliament's upgrading'

Organisation of discussion entitled 'Greece's developmental perspectives'

Issue-Topic: General social issues

From: 1990 To: 1993 Range: Prefectural

Activities - Results:

Organisation of discussion entitled 'Unionism and Citizen'

Organisation of discussion entitled 'Criminality in Greece today: identification factors and prevention capabilities'

Issue-Topic: Society and modernisation

The activity took place in 1997 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Organisation of public discussion entitled 'Society and modernisation'

General Issue: Educational issues

Issue-Topic: Education and educational training

From: 1991 To: 1994 Range: Prefectural

Activities - Results:

Organisation of discussion entitled 'What type of staff are we preparing for 2000?'

Organisation of discussion entitled 'Higher education and scientific research'

General Issue: European Union Issues

Issue-Topic: Greece's position in united Europe

The activity took place in 1989 Range: Prefectural

Activities - Results:

Organisation of a discussion under the title: 'Citizens' society and United Europe'.

Issue-Topic: The position of Greece in a united Europe

The activity took place in 1991 Range: International

Activities - Results:

Organisation of discussion entitled 'State and Citizen in a united Europe' in collaboration with Antenauer Institute

Issue-Topic: The position of Greece in a united Europe

The activity took place in 1995 Range: Prefectural

Activities - Results:

Organisation of discussion entitled 'Balkans in a united Europe'

Issue-Topic: The position of Greece in a united Europe

The activity took place in 1994 Range: International

Activities - Results:

Submission of an open letter entitled 'The Europe that we want' to the members of the European Council

General Issue: Local issues

Issue-Topic: Terrorism, strikes, bad service provision by Greek Telecommunication Organisation,

aesthetic pollution from posters

From: 1989 To: 1996 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Media statements and broadcasts

General Issue: National issues

Issue-Topic: Greek-Turkish relationships

The activity took place in 1990 Range: Prefectural

Activities - Results:

Organisation of a public discussion on Greek-Turkish relationships

Issue-Topic: Greek-Turkish relationships

The activity took place in 1996 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Organisation of discussion entitled 'Greek-Turkish relationships and the role of citizens'

Issue-Topic: Skopia-Imia issues

From: 1993 To: 1996 Range: International

Activities - Results:

Publication of a book in 5 languages entitles 'Borders- Symbols-Stability'. A similar publication is programmes for the

General Issue: Protection and management of the natural environment

Issue-Topic: Atmospheric pollution

The activity took place in 1991 Range: International

Activities - Results:

Organisation of an international seminar on 'Smog and Active Citizen'

Offering Los Angeles' air pollution fighting programme (37 volumes) to the Ministry of the Environment

Issue-Topic: Atmospheric pollution

From: 1993 To: 1994 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Elaboration of environmental citizen sensitisation programmes funded by the EU

Broadcasting of air pollution reports from radio stations (Skai and Melodia radio stations between 9/93-4/94)

Issue-Topic: Diversion of Acheloos river

The activity took place in 1992 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Organisation of a public discussion entitled 'The diversion of Acheloos river: attempts for an objective appraisal'

Issue-Topic: Illegal activities regarding urban planning

The activity took place in 1992 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Organisation of a meeting entitled 'Urban Planning Illegalities and Citizen Rights'. The Association for the Protection of

Kifisia also participated

Issue-Topic: Protection of forests from fires

The activity took place in 1991 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Organisation of a seminar for the protection of forest from fires, with the participation of German fire-prevention

Issue-Topic: Recycling

The activity took place in 1990 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Organisation of a meeting regarding recycling. Various interested parties were invited.

Issue-Topic: State of the environment in Greece

From: 1990 To: 1996 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Dissemination of document regarding the state of the environment in Greece between 1989 and 1990

Preparation of a publication regarding the state of the environment in Greece between 1991 and 1994 in

collaboration with WWF and the Association of Greek Urban and Regional Planners

Issue-Topic: Sustainable Development

The activity took place in 1992 Range: National

Activities - Results:

Organisation of a meeting entitled 'The Rio Conference and the problem of Sustainable Development'

Issue-Topic: Waste management system

The activity took place in 1997 Range: International

Activities - Results:

Organisation of an international seminar entitled 'Waste management systems'. The seminar's proceedings will be

Future Plans

General Issue: Protection and management of natural environment

Issue - Topic: Air pollution / Forest fires

Range National

Future Activities:

Attempt for the continuation of broadcasting the air pollution forecast / Research on the airsemination – watersemination

of burnt forest areas.

III. Source of Information

Sources used are printed materials and books of the administrative board’s members. Additionally expert

scientists, NGOs and Institutions are asked for specific issues.

IV. Relations with the Press

Press releases, referring to future events and proclamations of “Kinisi Politon”, are being sent to the daily and

periodic press and usually get published.

Title: ELEYTHEROTIPIA

Subject: Presentation of the NGO's activities

Type Circulation Time Period Frequency Initiative Satisfaction Level

Newspaper National 2/1994-2/1994 once Common Perfect

Title: TO VIMA

Subject: Publication of an open letter to the European parliament, with subject "Which Greece we want"

Type Circulation Time Period Frequency Initiative Satisfaction Level

Newspaper National 5/1994-5/1994 once Ours Perfect

Title: KATHIMERINI

Subject: Presentation of the NGO's activities

Type Circulation Time Period Frequency Initiative Satisfaction Level

Newspaper National 9/1989-6/1996 continuous collaboration Common High

V. Relations with Mass Media

Title: SKY 100,4

Subject: Transmission on air pollution

Type Rang Time Period Frequency Initiative Satisfaction level

Radio National 9/1993-4/1994 4-5 times on a daily basis Ours Perfect

Title: MELODIA FM 100

Subject: Transmission on air pollution

Type Rang Time Period Frequency Initiative Satisfaction level

Radio National 9/1993-4/1994 4-5 times on a daily basis Ours Perfect

Title: SKY TV

Subject: Transmission on air pollution

Type Rang Time Period Frequency Initiative Satisfaction level

T.V. National 2/1994-7/1994 once a day Ours Perfect

Title: ATHINA 98,4 FM

Subject: Declaration of the NGO "Kinisi Politon"

Type Rang Time Period Frequency Initiative Satisfaction level

Radio Local 9/1989-6/1996 whenever there is a manifesto Ours

Title: PLANET FM

Subject: Declaration of the NGO "Kinisi Politon"

Type Rang Time Period Frequency Initiative Satisfaction level

Radio Local 9/1989-6/1996 whenever there is a manifesto Ours

We will attempt to restart a transmission on air pollution in collaboration with Sky 100, 4 or other radio stations.

VI. Relations with others ENGO

Name: WWF

Subject: Publishing the assessment of the environmental situation of Greece

Nativity Time period Initiative Satisfaction level

Yes 1/1995-12/1996 Ours Very High

VII. Relations with Public and Private Bodies

Name: Association of Land-planners and City-planners

Subject: Assessment of the environmental situation in Greece

Time Period Initiative Satisfaction level

1/1995-1/1996 Ours Perfect

Name: Institute of Frindrich Naumann (German, non govermental institute well-

disposed towards the Liberal German party)

Subject: Co-organising conference about “Forests and fire”

Time Period Initiative Satisfaction level

5/1991-5/1991 Ours Perfect

Name: Association for the environmental protection of Kifisia

Subject: Co-organising a meeting about “Urban planning illegality and citizen’s rights”

Time Period Initiative Satisfaction level

2/1992-2/1992 Theirs Perfect

Name: European Union, ΧΙ division

Subject: Assignment of the transmission of atmospheric pollution bulletin

Time Period Initiative Satisfaction level

1/1993-4/1994 Ours Perfect

Name: University of Athens, section of International and European studies, Department

of Political Science and Public Administration

Subject: Co-organising conversation with the issue: “The Balkans in European Union-the contibution of Greece "

Time Period Initiative Satisfaction level

2/1995-2/1995 Ours Perfect

Name: Liberal political laboratory/Greek institute of defensive and foreign affairs

policy/Center of political research and educational training/European

Subject: Declaration for the promotion of the European Union-common intervention in the General assemply of the

European journalists

Time Period Initiative Satisfaction level

10/1993-10/1993 Ours Perfect

Name: Institute of Goethe

Subject:

Co-organising a meeting with the issue: “ The function of the geek political system and the Institutional

Time Period Initiative Satisfaction level

10/1995-10/1995 Ours Perfect

Name: Institute of Antenaouer (German, non- govermental institute, well-disposed

towards Cristian democrats)

Subject: Co-organizing conversation with the issue: “ The state and the citizen in European Union”

Time Period Initiative Satisfaction level

1/1991-1/1991 Ours Perfect

Continuation of the environmental condition evaluation in Greece jointly with the Regional planners association

VIII. Printed material of the ENGO