The first Miss & Mrs Cross Continent event in Dublin showed how a pageant can combine cultural diversity, leadership and practical community education. Approximately 450 people attended the Dublin programme, where 24 contestants representing seven nations presented their cultures, talents

Teen volunteers from the Danish branch of Truth About Drugs have mobilized in Copenhagen to spread factual drug education materials across over 500 retail locations. The initiative, which is backed by the Church of Scientology, marks a new wave to raise awareness about drug risks among youth.