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Venue and dates |
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The 8th Congress of the European Hepato - Pancreato - Biliary Association will take
place in Athens, from June 18- 20, 2009 at the Megaron the Athens International
Conference Center (Address: Vassilissis Sofias Avenue & Kokkali Str., Athens,
Tel: +30 210 7282000, website: www.megaron.gr).
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Organizing Secretariat & Official Travel Agency |
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For any information regarding Abstract Submission, Registration, Accommodation,
Travel or Exhibition please contact the Congress Secretariat & official Travel agency:
ERA Ltd, 17 Asklipiou Str., 106 80, Athens, Greece
Tel.: +30 210 3634944, Fax: + 30 210 3631690, e-mail: info@era.gr,
website: www.era.gr
The Registration Secretariat and Hospitality desk will operate at the Congress Venue
during congress hours.
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Language |
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The official Congress language will be English.
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Exhibition |
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A commercial exhibition of pharmaceutical items and technical equipment will be organized
during the Congress. Participation is open to any interested company or organization.
Detailed information, Exhibition Plan & Exhibition Mannual, may be obtained from
the Organizing Secretariat, ERA LTD.
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Insurance |
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The 8th Congress of the European Hepato – Pancreato – Biliary Association accepts no
liability for any personal injury, loss or damage of property belonging or additional
expenses incurred to Congress participants either during the Congress or as result of
delays, strikes or any other circumstances. Participants are requested to make their own
arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance.
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Shopping in Athens |
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In Athens the usual opening hours for shops are:
- Monday, Wednesday & Saturday from 09.30-14.30 hours
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 09.30-14.30 hours and from 17.30-20.30 hours
These times are not always strictly adhered to. Many shops in tourist resorts are open
seven days a week.
Departments’ stores and supermarkets are open from 09.00-20.00 hours (Monday-
Friday) and from 08.00-15.00 hrs (Saturday) and are closed on Sunday.
Post offices are open from 07.30-14:00 hours (Monday-Friday).
Tourist shops in Plaka stay open on Sunday also.
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Travel and Visa |
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Upon request, the Organizing Secretariat will send you a letter of invitation to obtain a
visa. Applications for a letter of invitation should be sent to the Congress Organizer
before May 20th 2009.
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Weather |
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Typically mediterranean climate. Athens enjoys relatively mild winters and lovely, temperate
autumns and springs. The climate is pleasant, and sunshine is plentiful. June is
warm without being stifling, the swimming is excellent and the temperature ranges from
25°C to 35°C.
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Transportation |
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Athens Airport
The Athens International Airport is located in Spata, 27 Kms north-east of Athens and
handles all international and domestic flights. For more information please visit the
Eleftherios Venizelos website: http://www.aia.gr. A special feature of this web site is that
on the home page you can link to live arrival and departure information by clicking on
the link Real Time Flight Information
The Athens International Airport “Εleftherios Venizelos” is linked to the Athens city center by:
• From Airport by Bus:
Three express lines serve the Athens International Airport to Athens City Center on a
24 hours basis.
The bus line E95 (Direction Syntagma) serves Athens City center
(Syntagma, Constitution Square)
The following timetable is applicable:
| From Airport to Syntagma area |
From Syntagma area to Airport |
Every 25’ from 06.30 to 21.20 |
Every 25’ from 06.00 to 20.40 |
Every 25’-35’ from 21.20 to 06.30 |
Every 25’-35’ from 20.40 to 06.00 |
Current ticket price for the airport express line is 3,20 euro
• From Airport by Taxi
An average journey by taxi from Eleftherios Venizelos Airport to City Centre should take
approximately 30- 45 minutes, depending on the traffic. The cost of the ride should be
around 25-28 per way.
• From Airport by Metro
The metro (Lines 2 and 3) runs from about 05.00 am until 2.00 am, every 10 minutes,
the trip takes approximately 30 minutes. For further information contact Attiko Metro or
through the Internet www.ametro.gr
Kindly note, there is a temporary suspension of operation of Athens Metro in the station of the airport, in order to complete the necessary construction works for new lines.
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Web Site |
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Up-to-date information regarding the Congress will be available on the congress web
site: www.ehpba2009.com. Participants will be able to register, submit abstracts and
book hotel accommodation on line. |
