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GENERAL INFORMATION

Host city
Visas
Insurance
Weather
Arrival in Budapest - transfer from the airport
Registration and information desk
Welcome cocktail and Banquet
Bank, currency, credit card
Voltage

                                                                                                                                                                

Host city
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is situated in the heart of Central Europe, on both sides of the Danube (Duna) River. On the right bank stands the hilly and wooded Buda and on the left bank, on the plain, Pest. Biased locals and unbiased foreign visitors hold the view that Budapest is one of the finest situated cities in the world. Budapest is also the center of cultural life in Hungary. It is the perfect place not only for tourists, but also for foreign visitors attending conferences, for the city has something to offer everyone with a few hours to spend after work or between meetings. After visiting one of the many famous museums or historical buildings, visitors can enjoy strolling in the downtown, along the Duna Corso or on the Margit Island, stopping to relax in a pleasant coffee-house, a small romantic restaurant or a cosy tavern. Evenings can be spent enjoying the summer entertainment in a night spot, or in one of the open-air theatres or concert halls of the city listening to the music of Bartók, Kodály or Liszt, or perhaps enjoying a folklore performance. Those in search of active recreation can visit Budapest’s famous baths and swimming pools.
Budapest named “the pearl of the Danube” or “little Paris”, is definitely the city you won’t be disappointed in, and it is just ascertain that if you come, there will be one more person falling in love with it.    

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Visas
Visitors from European countries (except Albania, Belarus, Bosnia, Moldova, Macedonia, Russia and Turkey) are not required visas. Participants from a few overseas countries will need a visa (please check beforehand).  

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Insurance
The Organizers of the Conference do not provide insurance and do not take responsibility for any loss, accident or illness that might occur during the Conference or in the course of travel to or from the meeting site. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the participants to check their coverage with their insurance provider.   

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Weather
Hungary is in the temperate zone, the September weather is usually nice and quite warm. Daily temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C. However, the evenings may be chilly so a light jacket/sweater is recommended (please check beforehand).  

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Arrival in Budapest - transfer from the airport
Most participants will arrive at the Budapest Ferihegy Airport. The simplest means of transportation to any place in Budapest is via minibuses. This door-to-door Airport Minibus Service is reasonably priced (approx. EUR 10) and is much more reliable than taxis.

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Registration and information desk
The registration and information desk will operate at the Conference venue as follows:  

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Welcome cocktail and Banquet
Welcome cocktail: 15 September 2003
                                   19.00-20.00 
                                  Hotel Benczur

Banquet: 18 September 2003
                    19.00-22.00
                    boat "Europa"

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Bank, currency, credit card
The unit of currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF), denoted as “Ft” by the Hungarians. As of middle June 2003: EUR 1 = HUF 260, see current exchange rates on the web. International credit cards (American Express, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa) are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. ATMs are available at the Airport and all over the city.  

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Voltage
The electricity supply in Hungary is 230 V AC (50 Hz). (50Hz). For plugs in Hungary see: http://kropla.com/electric2.htm and bring an adapter if required.

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