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International Multi-Conference on Computing in the
Global Information Technology ICCGI 2006 August 1-3, 2006 - Bucharest, Romania |
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SHUTTLE INFORMATION
This information is only for those of you who have booked a shuttle via the registration form
Upon your arrival at the Bucharest International Airport (OTP), look for a shuttle representative with the sign reading:
Shuttle
ICWMC 2006 / ICCGI 2006
IARIA
Identify yourself by your name.The shuttle representative bring you to the hotel.
Like in all international airports, for the enjoyment of your stay, please keep your belongings with yourself at all times.
HOTEL
Hotel IBIS Palatul Parlamentului - Bucharest
Izvor 8284, Sector 1
Bucharest
The history of Romania is a major part of the hist ory of Central-Eastern Europe. Rooted in the Roman Empire of the first millennium AD, Romanians have continuously inhabited the same geographical area. Romania is a Latin language country.
Historically Bucharest has been founded in 1459 on the banks of the Dambovita river in the south-eastern part of the country by the ruler Vlad Tepes and became later the capital city of the Princely Court. After the achievement of the Romanian national unity (1859), Bucharest became and remained the capital of the country with more than two million of inhabitants today. Bucharest is served by Otopeni International Airport, and Subway Network.
Bucharest has a lot of parks, gardens and natural lakes (Herastrau, Cismigiu etc.), hosts many industrial companies' headquarters, and stays as the main cultural center of Romania, with many universities, theatres, operas, and museums.
Not far away from Bucharest are Prahova Valley and Carpathian Mountains (100 miles/160 km), where some on-demand trips could be organized for visiting medieval castles, monasteries and churches and... Dracula's Castle is just there!
Bucharest Map
Please consult the following site: http://www.romaniatourism.com/bucharest_maps.html
Passport and Visa
All foreigners possessing valid passports recognized by the Romanian state are allowed to enter the country. Visas can be obtained either early from the Romanian consular offices abroad or at the entry points from the visa officers. Please check for visa rules and fees since they are subject to change.
Letter of invitation
The conference organizers will be pleased to send a letter of invitation to any individual requesting one, in order to obtain a visa or raise travel funds. To obtain a letter, send an email request to petre@iaria.org
Electrical current
The electrical current in Romania is 220V ( 50 Hz ). The plugs have 2 round prongs. Plugs and sockets are the same as in the European continental countries. In case your equipment requires different voltage, an electrical transformer will be needed.
Time difference
Local time is GMT+2.00 hours during winter (October to March) and GMT+3.00 hours during summer (March to October).
