General Information
| Transportation |
Upon your arrival at Thessaloniki “Macedonia Airport” you can reach your hotel either by using a public bus service (line number 78- ticket cost 0,50 euro), which has frequent itineraries every day (approximately every 30 minutes) and takes you in less than 40 minutes directly to the center of the city, or by taxi which is also available at the airport on a 24-hour base (a 20-minute drive which costs approximately around 15-20 Euros) (Further assistance and information you can seek at the INFORMATION DESK of the Conference located at the Arrival terminal of the airport. |
| Languages |
The official language of the conference will be English. There will be no simultaneous translation. All correspondence should be in English. |
| Internet Access |
Inside the Congress Centre “I. Vellidis”, there will be a wireless internet connection as well as an internet station. |
Invitation Letter |
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Delegates requiring a letter of invitation in order to attend the conference may write to the conference secretariat specifying the necessary details. Please note that this procedure aims explicitly at assisting delegates who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the conference; it is not an official invitation covering fees and other expenses and does not imply any financial support from the conference organizers. The registration fee must be settled for delegates who wish to claim an invitation letter. |
Passport / VISA |
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Passport and visa requirements vary from country to country. Greek Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad, click here |
Currency |
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Since the 1st of January 2002, the Euro (EUR) is the currency of Greece. A currency converter is available here |
Electrical Appliances |
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The electricity supply in Greece is alternating current, 220-250 volts, 50 cycles. Appliances for 110 or 120 volts may be operated by using step down transformers of 220 - 250/110 volts connected to each outlet. |
Time Zone |
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Greece is in the Eastern European Time Zone. Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). |
Greece Telephone Code |
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To call Greece, you will need to dial: International Access Code ++30 + number |
Shopping |
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Greece is the ideal place to shop for a wide variety of products, catering to everybody’s tastes and needs. Prices are very reasonable in relation to product quality and visitors will be able to find something for every kind of budget. |
How to reach Thessaloniki |
Thessaloniki Transportation |
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Thessaloniki has its own international airport: Macedonia. It is situated 16 kilometres (10 miles) away from the city centre. Car hire, bus and taxi services are all available. Getting around the city itself is possible using buses and taxis, as both are easily available throughout the city. |
By Air |
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Macedonia International Airport serves Thessaloniki, Greece. |
By Train |
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Balkan countries are also connected to Thessaloniki by train through frequent services. There is also an intercity rail connection from Athens (4h 15min journey) as well as regular bus services. |
By Ferry |
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Greek ferries to Greece and the Greek islands www.greekferries.gr |
By Bus |
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Buses link Thessaloniki to Athens and other main towns in Grrece |
Getting Around Thessaloniki |
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Thessaloniki has a good public transport system that can be used to travel throughout the city centre and beyond the city limits. However, as Thessaloniki is a relatively small city, with all its prime attractions within close proximity to each other, it can be easily explored on foot. All major rental car companies have branches at Macedonia Airport. Cars can also be rented from the downtown branches in Thessaloniki. |
Weather |
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www.accuweather.com |
