Kyiv International Session (KIS) 2006 Newspaper Issue 5

Issue 5 Covering: General Assembly Photo Gallery

Editorial

By M&M

Our last words This is it, you are holding the 5th and last issue of “KIS & tell” in your hands. We can not hide how proud we are of these 6 newspapers, winning the fights against printers, photocopiers, multiplicator plugs, USB sticks, viruses and empty bottles, as well as our tired and hungry bodies.

These 6 issues, though, would never have been printed without the efforts of many participants at the session. We are extremely grateful to Sasha Andrusyk íhead organiser) for all the hugs and affection, and for always wearing a smile. Thanks for listening to us, never saying no to our requests but always creative solutions, and providing us with the pressroom palace. Not to forget Jan-Phillipp Beck (president, DE), who has served been our guardian angel throughout the session, being available and approachable when needed.

Truly a LOT of credits to Hadrian Loets (organiser, DE) for the huge effort he made during the session, and for not giving up on the copying machine; the fact that the 1st issue got printed is all due to you. And thanks to Stas Uimenov (organiser), for always staying positive and spreading joy to the pressroom.

Now, the chairs have found mysterious ways of contributing to the newspaper; we would especially like to thank Klara Sebakova (chair, CH) for screaming weard phrases in Norwegian in the pressroom at three o`clock in the morning, giving us the much needed escapes from commas and pyting rerrors.

Still, the people who we are the most proud of and thankful to, can be found within our pressroom; a huge thank you to our super lapitadous giganpidis fabulous journos. You have endured the two M’s, worked like no one else and still never forgot to take care of each other and oh, yes, the journo parties. Thank you Lelde, Gillian, Roxy, Bella, Lorenz, Fillip, Joe, Valentina, Alex, Marco, Javi, Tanja, Ivar and Karolina! We will never forget how some of you fell asleep on the couch in the middle of a party, or the time we all climbed up on the tree to take the perfect group picture. Throughout the last days, M&M have mostly stayed in the pressroom, yet we feel we have participated at every single event, committee and place through your ears and eyes. The paper is all your work; be proud of it!

Last but not least, to all the delegates; better raw material can hardly be found. And thanks to teachers and delegates for using Thee Box! To those we have forgotten, thank you.

We hope many continue within the EYP and stay involved for years to come. See you at the summer session!

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Vova: A Ukrainian youth

By Daredevil

Volodymyr Reshota is a Ukrainian 21-year-old organiser who experienced the Soviet collapse as a child. In an interview, he shares how he sees Ukraine now and in the future. in Ukraine. Ac- ideological division between cording to the western and eastern Do not worry about the past, Vova, there are parts of Ukraine is in his opina lot of student ion very apparent; whereas dream about the future” organisations the western part believes in which are fi- the European Ukraine, the Vova recalls his home town nanced by political parties. eastern part is affiliated with as not being very developed Non-partisan organisations ‘mother Russia’. and described it as “not as do exist but are not very Speaking of the future of nice as [western] Europe”. He known, as most reports that there were very young Ukrainians People had become rudfew supermarkets if any, and regard improver. Everybody did as they that it was difficult to buy cer- ing their standard tain goods such as European of living through pleased, and the situation clothing. As the Iron curtain work as more imwas similar to anarchy” fell, the variety of products portant than poliobviously increased. Howev- tics, he explains. er, in the immediate post-So- On the other hand, the viet period, not eveUkraine, his dream is to see rything changed to it develop year by year the better: “People and become more stable had become ruder. in order to attract tourEverybody did as ists. Further on, he regards they pleased, and Ukraine’s accession to the situation was the EU as “very useful” for similar to anarchy”. economic development, The government because they will get inteseemed powerless grated into the markets of against these probdeveloped countries. lems.

His advice to the readers: He then went on “Do not worry about the to describe the popast, dream about the fulitical part young ture”, a principle he cerpeople play today tainly practices himself.

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Who said politicians can’t sing?

By Elektra and Romeo

During the Opening Ceremony, Ruslana Lyzhychko showed us that politics and performing in fact can be combined. On Thursday evening, artistic EYPers proved her right when the KIS participants and supporters invaded the Conservatoire in Kiev for Euroconcert. The “KIS & tell” journalists now unravel the messages which could potentially be concealed within the night’s performances.

Albert Carrillo and Javier Conejos (ES) paraded onto the stage in white and black

Bram Vogels and Kelly de Rooms broke the stone face of politicians and touched the deepest string of our hearts with their “Romanza”.

With his hand securely resting on his belt buckle, William Fisher (UK) professed his positive attitude suits performing a wonder- towards increased efforts to ful piano duet. The colours conquer space with Sinatra’s of their suits were obviously “Fly me to the moon”. chosen on purpose in order to illustrate that it does not The presenters, Sonja Weickmatter if you are black or er (organizer, DE) and Finnian white.

Hanrahan (chair, IE) guided us through the night’s perKlara Sébàkova (chair, CZ) formances in fairy-tale style, and Ance Kaleja (chair, LV) depicting bribery and deceit, proclaimed with sensual hip which are essential when it movement that the most comes to politics in general: pressing issues “Do you know “can’t wait until towhat that stupid night”. To ensure frog got me? A that the performwater lilly! Does ance received media he really think coverage, these girls I’m that cheap?” involved one of the exclaimed Sonkings of Journovia, ja. “I’ve always Michel Hochstrasser been a frog. I (editor, CH) in their just wanted the singing sensation. kiss.” explained Finnian HanraThe Belgian pair han, (chair, IE).

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John Joy’s (IE) fingers flew across the keys when performing Bach’s “Solfegghetto”: the perfect anthem for all quick and efficient politicians.

To effectively address all the crucial political issues, we need to improve our relations and work together as “One”.

This is might be the message that Erik Sergio Aukeland’s is trying to convey “Bono-style”.

The French delegation and modern Edit Piaf depicted love for their country in their charming and douce version of “Douce France”.

The longest love song ever performed at a Euroconcert

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was sung by Chris Tripp. He sang it in some 20 languages.

His positive feeling towards animal rights and a multicultural community were apparent.

Rui Vaconcelos (PT), yet another skilled pianist, proves that it is better to be short, yet impressive than long and insignificant.

We walked up and down musical stairs with the colourful and original stylings of Wojtek Keblowski’s (PL) three piano preludes of Rachmaninoff, urging us not to conform.

Being a politician means you have to know how to get yourself out of uncomfortable situations. Gillian O’Halloran (IE) showed us how to do it laughing her way out of it with her impressive performance “The Laughing Song” by Strauss.

We were blown away by the cheer power of Valentina Vitolo’s voice, proving that one person can make a huge a difference.

Warren Luk (UK), backed up by a fellow countryman, transmitted a message politicians should be given more often: “You say it best, when you say nothing at all”.

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A new dreamy version of a Romanian classic with the panflute from Alex Pal (RO) gave an excellent example of how to bring old set ideas up to date.

Danny Vannucchi (IT) had an emotional message to convey to all the KIS politicians, as “Time of your life” by Green Day filled the room.

No one was left unmoved by the two final songs and the end of Euroconcert: the performers version of “Stand by me” and the EYP “anthem” “Imagine”, which reminds us A tribute to the stars was all to keep dreaming. Politics sung by Ingrid Fast and Veronika Fafienski (DE), making us all rethinks our outlook on life and lifting us up where we belong.

The lovely KIS organising team showed us all how to cooperate, as they stampeded on the stage performing the only would be pointless without a piece in Euroconcert without vision for the future. music.

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Game Lovers

By Lois Lane

ITRE gets energised Passionate about energisers, the members of the ITRE committee passed the Zulu dance challenge set for them by the journos with flying colours, but deserve even more publicity for their fun attitude. During lunch, they were spotted playing a rapid round of the “hand chain” and at their committee dinner they spent almost an hour indulging the “pointing game”. That’s the spirit we like to see at EYP. Combining work and play is a special skill and ITRE are good at it.

AFET II - I like!

By Cleopatra

The Committee on Foreign Affairs has completed its resolution with 100% success. Since they were done with their work one hour ahead of schedule they decided to play a Teambuilding game. What better then than “Honey, tell me that you love me”!

Eric Katzkowsky (Chair, EE) managed to make Stanislav Beletskiy (RU) laugh, whilst Neoclis Neocleous (CY), in his desperate efforts to get Irish Ryan O’Hagan to laugh, decided to climb on him. But his efforts were in vain, as making Irish Ryan O’Hagan, Portuguese Xavier Cardoso and the Belgian Joachim Lommelen to laugh proved to be impossible.

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The committee’s measures, 110-49-13

By Daredevil

Resolution passed: It had been predicted that nobody would put up an effective stand against the DREAM team.

At the far right corner of the beautifully crafted assembly hall, shone the stars of Human Rights III. It was a nice wake-up for them today.

The game started when Ariane Lebot (FR) read out the operative clauses [in French of course]. We were all wondering who was bold enough to attack; the only one that dared were Security and Development.

Following this, Jelena Bratonozic (SR) answered in detail the only point of information. It was now time for John Joy (IE) to prove his talent as a speaker. He barely looked at his speech when he passionately defended the resolution.

Nevertheless, the battle had only begun. Following a series of debate questions, Vlada Soucup (CZ) was recognised for the first stand.

In the meantime, disorder occurred in the ranks of the

committee. Melanie Staehelin (CH) was not fully prepared when it was her turn to speak; the only help she received was an abstract drawing, which could only be used to describe our expert’s

painting.

As the debate continued, Niklas Herpertz (DE) answered the third set of questions well. Marcos Pinho (PT) was the last one to get the microphone. However, he got so excited he forgot which point he was answering.

Elisabeth Häggquist (SE)

and Julia Khurchakova (UA) took the last stand against trafficking in their sum-up speech.

Chair Karlis Lapsa (SE) could not be more proud about his delegates, Katarina Allev (EE) who couldn’t be there to share the moment.

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Minister for Youth, Family and Sport welcomes EYP to Ukraine

By Superman

“Europe starts with you” - President of Ukraine Victor Yuschenko On a dark and misty Ukrain- ister wished for the loing exian morning, sparkling elec- perience of these 10 days to tricity was lighting up the “remain in your lives.” spirits within the GA venue in Kyiv. The Minister for Youth, Family and Sport Yuri Pavlenko gave a warm welcome to the gathered participants on behalf of the Ukrainian president.

The president has a positive outlook for the EYP and the host country: “Ukraine’s view is the realisation of its future.”

Further on, he regards the Opening of General Assembly a “wonderful opportunity to share your own experiences” and hopes that “wise decisions will be the parts of Ukrainian policy.”

Conluding this short letter from the president, the min-

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SEDE

By Juliette

Just heard James Millington (UK) fears heights. Unfortunately for him, travelling by metro on the night of committee dinner involved climbing and descending a long escalator to get to the surface and then taking the same route to go back. Luckily, the security of a safe walk was assured by his fellow delegates.

DROI II

By Mrs. Smith

Tied together with a football scarf While the Ukrainian football fans headed home after the Champion League match on Thursday, DROI II delegates were on the way to the hotel having satisfied the wildest culinary cravings during the committee dinner. The two parallel incidents found their meeting point in the form of the lovely Kathryn Peery (UK).

When approaching the underground, this British delegate was chatted up by a random Ukrainian football enthusiast. Finding out that Kathryn comes form Birmingham, the man spontaneously shared with her the memories of his visit to London. He must have had a really nice stay in the UK, or more likely, Kathryn’s feminine charm was extremely appealing, because at the end of the small talk he gave her his Dynamo Kiev scarf. How good looks can connect countries.

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Go “GAGA” phrases from GA

By Marge and Mrs. Smith

Things we picked up during GA, sitting on the balcony.

Starting with the honorable President of KIS, who was explaining the points of order:

break Vice-President Chris Tripp, not trusting Ukrainian watches, commanded: “Be here Let’s start making future!” at 11:30 German time.”

“If we screw up, you raise the I LOVE placard.” - What an elegant FOOD. Hungry those who support ECON”, on expression, Mr. President.

EMPL delegates

Vice-President Sille thought it unnecessary to their placards.

There must be some in her most menacing voice: tell the board members how “Do not play around with the much they love them, but sort of spirit rising from past placards, because you are instead expressed their love EYP sessions every time GA is going to be punished.” -We for food on their placards. - held. There are some phrases wonder how?

Organisers, can you believe that are particularly popular among delegates. Here is the

Just before coffee that?

During voting proce- one we appreciate most:

“Give dure on the a man ECON a fish resoluIt’s our duty as citizens of a n d tion, Europe to fight for justice.” he can t h e f eed c o m his fammittee ily for a day.

Teach a man how tried to encourage the fellow delegates to give them their to fish and he can feed them votes, by posting: “tax cuts for a lifetime.”

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KIS numerology

By Elektra

In China the number 4 means death, and in western societies 13 is said to be unlucky.

10 means perfection. Sikh religion considers the number 5 to be lucky. In many cultures and religions, numbers traditionally have a symbolic meaning. “KIS & tell” uncovers the true KIS numerology.

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6 is the floor where hectic could there be a connection? resolution typing was per- 53 is the number of Internaformed by tional sessions chairs until that have been early hours held. The numof Thursday bers 107 and morning.

211 however, Curiously means party, enough 666 party;) is also the Devils number…

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Dear delegates, you are recognised...

By Tarzan and Mrs. Smith

The General Assembly is the real core of EYP. Here the committees witness the actual results of teambuilding and their cooperation troughout the session.

Everybody had to wake up ridiculously early in the morning, to be exact at 6.45 am. Sleepy, yet excited delegates rushed to the canteen to get their hands on coffee. After this dramatic beginning, the half-conscious delegates were packed into the buses where they dozed off on the way to the General Assembly Hall in the centre of Kiev.

The General Assembly Hall is a beautiful and majestic building which functions as the Club of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. This is where the visits of high officials, meetings and assemblies of Members of Ukrainian Parliament are held. In these surroundings, delegates have the opportunity to feel like true politicians. They took the task upon themselves with

great vigour and enthusiasm, unlike many politicians.

Throughout the debate, the beloved participants made an exceptional discussion which contained innovative arguments and high standard of knowledge.

Hopefully they will sustain this level of involvement in the discussion in the second day as well.

Balancing Work and Play

By Jane of the Jungle

By finishing their resolution on time, INTA kept themselves busy with games.

Even on Tuesday, chair Lot (BE) was content with her committee’s progress and was convinced that they would be finished early. Due to this, they were able to take it easy and enjoy many luxuries such as playing “Giants, witches and dwarfs” as well as kissing games outside the hotel’s entrance with other committees.

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ing them, they were engaging in a difficult table-clapping game.

We learned that Mark (IE) and Albert (ES) have the best concentration by being the last two left in the game.

The following day, another game w a s

played; a song competition judged by the journo. Olli (FI) was the talented winner who passionately performed his own drinking song.

But not everything was fun and games: there was a prominent argument too. Roman Novalek (CZ) and Jonathan Beyls (BE) could not agree on who’s country made the better beer!

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Kiev Fashion Week

By Lois Lane & Romeo

Check out your fellow EYPers from top to toe!

Some useful Fashion Advice from them to you: Vera: “Wear only dresses!”

Marie-Alix: “Wear lots of hats.”

Wojtek: “Go shopping second-hand.”

Klara: “Brush your teeth!”

Vera Bachrach (NL) showing off her features in a stunning black and white wrap dress, teaching us that matching different styles can result in a positively unique appearance.

Klara Sebakova (chair, CZ) looking drop dead gorgeous here in dramatic red.

Cleverly combining a flirty summer skirt with a bright winter coat. The shoes are like a cherry on top.

Wojtek Keblowski (chair, PL) shows us that earthy colours look well teamed with grey. The hairstyle is an added bonus. This is a great example of expressing one’s personality through the outer appearance.

Marie-Alix Grisolet (FR) proves once again that the French have fashion sense. Teaming girly pink with this season’s must-have shorts in grey and layered shirts for those touches of classic black and white.

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Willkommen André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf

By Superman

From the support of the Heinz-Schwarzkopf Stiftung (HSS) to the direct running assistance from 2004, the HSS has been a major contributor to EYP for the last ten years, with Herr Schwarzkopf at the helm.

German diplomat

André Schmitz-Schwarzkopf will join the proceedings of the 53rd International session of the EYP here in Kyiv on Saturday October 21st 2006 as president of the HSS. A graduate of law, he currently is effectively the ‘right hand man’ of the Berlin lord

mayor, in addition to being the German State Secretary.

He continues to offer his assistance in the form of the HSS, and personal contribution to dedication. On behalf of all of us, Herr Schwarzkopf, thank you.

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