12th Working Group of Enforcement Officers (WGEO) Meeting Nicosia International Conference Centre 12-14 November 2012 EVENT CODE: 3HL18
Practical Information for the 12th WGEO Meeting
1. REGISTRATION
“Cyprus Presidency online registration system” will remain open until 29 October 2012. You are kindly requested to complete your registration online by following the instructions below.
Instructions: - Click on the link below https://delegations.cy2012.eu/php/self/login.php
The following screen is displayed
- Click on “Create new Account”
- Fill in your email address and the verification code (displayed on the image) By clicking ¨validate¨ an automated message is sent to your email address with your personal username and password. NOTE: Please make sure to check the spam/trash folder of your email for the above mentioned automated message.
- Return to the login screen (link provided in the email and above) You can now login to the “Cyprus Presidency online registration system” using the information below: Delegation code: WGEO.WGEOCY2012 (also provided in the Invitation Letter) Username: Your email address Password: Password (included in the automated email sent to you by the system just after the creation of your account)
Page 1 of 6 (Please note that all information to be inserted is case sensitive.)
- Click on ¨validate¨ The Registration screen will be displayed and you may start filling in the requested information.
Should you have any questions or requests concerning registration please contact Mr Michalis Antoniou at [email protected], telephone number: +357 22 608 658.
2. MEETING DOCUMENTS
Closer to the WGEO meeting date, all relevant meeting documents will be made available in the “Cyprus Presidency online registration system”, on the upper right corner of the registration screen by clicking on the link Meeting Details.
3. ACCOMMODATION
All relevant information can be found at the “Cyprus Presidency online registration system”.
When registering for the meeting a list of designated hotels will be displayed, with the corresponding prices for single and double rooms on a “bed and breakfast” basis. The booking form provided in the online registration system must be completed and sent directly to the hotel in order to make your reservation. Delegates can pay for their accommodation at the hotel. Please note that the “Event Code” for this meeting, required on the booking form, is 3HL18. Please make sure you include this code on the form before sending it to the hotel.
Please note that you may choose alternative hotels but transportation to and from the meeting venue during the meeting cannot be guaranteed.
Once you have sent in your hotel booking form, you should expect confirmation of your room booking by the hotel. Upon confirmation by the hotel, delegates are kindly requested to complete their accommodation details at the relevant section of the “ Cyprus Presidency online registration system” . If this section is not completed, free transportation from the airport to the hotel cannot be guaranteed (see below). It is therefore very important to arrange your accommodation no later than 14 days prior to the event.
4. MEETING VENUE
Nicosia International Conference Centre 17 Thrakis Str. 1311 Nicosia Tel.: +357 22 395 000
Page 2 of 6 5. FLIGHTS, TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION BADGES
The legal points of entry into the Republic of Cyprus are the Larnaca International Airport (LCA) and the Paphos International Airport (PFO). The Cyprus Presidency will provide free transportation from Larnaca International Airport to the hotels designated for the WGEO Presidency Meeting. For this purpose buses will depart from the airport at specified intervals.
More information can be found at the Cyprus Presidency “Info Points” at the airport.
Upon arrival at Larnaca International Airport, please go to the Cyprus Presidency “Info Point” which is situated after the passport control in order to collect your badge for the WGEO Meeting. Badges may be collected as early as two days prior to the meeting and until 5.00 am on the day of the meeting. Having your identification badge will enable you to have free transport from the airport to the designated hotels. The meeting point for the free transport to the hotel is located close to the bus departure exit of the airport.
Free transportation will also be provided from the designated hotels to Larnaca International Airport after the end of the meeting and on the following day.
If you would like to make your own travel arrangements you can use the shuttle bus services or a taxi.
Shuttle bus services run to and from: Larnaca International Airport and Limassol (http://www.pameaerodromio.eu/); (cost €9 one way) Paphos International Airport and Limassol ((http://www.pameaerodromio.eu/); (cost €9 one way) Larnaca International Airport and Nicosia (http://www.kapnosairportshuttle.com/); (cost €8 one way)
Τhe Cyprus Presidency will not provide free transportation form Paphos International Airport to the hotels. For delegates arriving at Paphos International Airport, staff members will provide information on the various means of transport available.
Prices for taxis vary depending on destination. Some indicative prices are:
Larnaca – Nicosia €50 Larnaca – Limassol €60 Larnaca – Paphos €100 Larnaca – Protaras – Ayia Napa €60 Paphos – Limassol €60 Paphos – Nicosia €100
Please note that taxis with a sign bearing the Cyprus Presidency logo have recently passed a specific quality check (on top of the periodic technical test) from the Republic’s Road Transport Department.
For delegates who choose to arrive earlier or who will arrive at the Paphos International Airport, identification badges will be available at the meeting venue.
6. SOCIAL EVENTS
Page 3 of 6 WGEO meeting delegates are kindly invited to the Welcome Reception on the evening of 11 November 2012 and to the social event planned for the evening 12 November 2012. Further details for the Welcome Reception and the social event will be provided at a later stage. If you wish to participate please indicate this at the relevant section of the “Cyprus Presidency online registration system”.
7. CONTACT PERSONS
For any query or organisational matter for the WGEO meeting you may contact Mr. George Antoniou at [email protected], tel. number +357 22 608 612 or Mrs. Elli Christofidou at [email protected], tel. number +357 22 805 169
Page 4 of 6 8. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CYPRUS
Languages Greek and Turkish are the official languages of the Republic of Cyprus. English is widely spoken.
Local Time Cyprus Time is GMT +2.
Climate & Weather The island’s climate is characterised by hot summers and mild winters. By June, summer will have arrived in Cyprus. Temperatures continue to rise and reach their highest in July and August during which the average maximum temperatures range between 27°C and 36°C. However, in the warmest days of the summer you should expect higher temperatures during midday, especially inland (Lefkosia), where it might soar towards 40°C. From September, the temperature gradually drops yet it remains rather hot. October is still warm enough and sunny and the sea water is still comfortable for swimming. The evenings in June, especially in the beginning of the month and from the end of September could be a little chilly. In June and September rain is considered rather unusual and in July and August it would be a surprise. On the mountains it is pleasantly cooler during the day and, as expected, it is colder at night. In December the mean daily maximum temperature inland is 18°C and the mean daily minimum is 7°C.
What to wear in the summer Recommended clothes are light weight summer clothing and long sleeve linen top or shirt for evenings. It is always a wise idea to use sun protection, such as hats, sunscreen and sunglasses.
Currency The currency of Cyprus is the Euro.
Currency Exchange All banks operating in Cyprus offer foreign currency exchange services and quote the exchange rates of the Euro against all major foreign currencies daily. Foreign currency can also be exchanged at hotels.
ATMs and Credit Cards All major banks in Cyprus have automatic teller machines (ATMs) in most towns and in the majority of the large villages. All major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Electricity supply The electricity supply in Cyprus is 230 volts, a.c. 50 Hz. Sockets are usually 13 amp, with 3-point plugs, square pin. Many hotels provide adaptors upon request from the reception.
Smoking Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places and night clubs.
Opening hours Shops normally open around 09:00 and close around 19:00 except Wednesday afternoon (up to 15:00 hrs). During the summer period June 15th – August 31st there is an optional three hour afternoon break from 14:00 - 17:00. Shops in tourist areas, large shopping centres and department stores may stay open on weekends and public holidays as well.
Page 5 of 6 Banks are open on workdays (Monday to Friday) usually between 08.30 and 13.30. From October to April they are also open on Monday afternoon between 15.15 and 16.45. Banks are closed on weekends and public holidays.
Restaurants and cafes have varying opening hours, but lunch is most often served between 12:00 and 15:00. Dinner is served from 19:00 until late in the evening.
Driving Side Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. All the international road traffic signs are in use and placed on the left-hand side of roads and highways. On roundabouts, priority is given to the right side.
Public Holidays during the Cyprus EU Presidency 15 August 1 October 28 October 24 December 25 December 26 December
Emergency Number Call 112, the EU-wide emergency number for police, fire department and ambulance.
Dial Code for Cyprus: +357
Telephone Directory Assistance: 11892, 11822, 11800, 11833, 11811.
Useful links: National carrier - Cyprus Airways: http://cyprusair.com Cyprus Tourist Organisation: http://www.visitcyprus.com/wps/portal
Limassol Public Transport (buses): http://www.limassolbuses.com/en
Limassol Municipality: http://www.limassolmunicipal.com.cy/index_en.html
Limassol Tourism Company: http://www.limassoltourism.com/
Press and Information Office: http://www.moi.gov.cy/moi/pio/pio.nsf/index_en/index_en? opendocument
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