General information
Insurance
The organizers do not accept responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. All participants are strongly advised to make their own personal insurance before travelling to the congress.
Official Congress Language
The official language of ISOPP 2010 in Prague will be English and no simultaneous translation will be provided.
Programme Changes
The organizers cannot assume liability for any changes in the programme due to external or unforseen circumstances.
Registration at the Venue
On-site registration will take place in the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague. Symposium documents and bags cannot be guaranteed for those participants registering on-site.
Smoking Policy
For the comfort and health of all participants, smoking is not permitted at any official function. This includes scientific sessions, business and similar meetings, meal functions and also registration area & foyers. In case you are a hard-smoker, please contact the on-site staff for information on smoking designated areas within the symposium venue.
VAT
The Czech legislation requires participants to pay all their costs as registration fees, accommodation, etc. including the Czech VAT. In case the VAT rate changes, the change will be automatically applied to services ordered.
Visa Requirements
The Symposium Secretariat staff is ready to help you with getting visa for the congress by issuing an official Letter of Invitation for the Congress. Please note that such a letter can only be issued if you are registered for the symposium and your... (more)
Information about Prague & Czech Republic
Airport
Prague International Airport handles flights of most European carriers and also some overseas flights. It is located 30-45 minutes by car from the centre of Prague. There is a good connection between the airport and city centre by public transport buses and taxis.
Currency & Banking
Czech crown (CZK, Kč) is the official currency in the Czech Republic. Exchange of foreign currency is available at Prague international Airport and at most hotels, banks and exchange offices throughout the city. International credit cards are accepted for payments in hotels, restaurants and shops. Payment in cash in EUR is also available in some restaurants and shops, please ask for details on-site. You can find the official exchange rates on the website of the Czech National Bank.
Electricity
The Czech Republic uses a 220 volt 50 Hz system, sockets have the European standard and plugs are three-prong grounded.
Entry Formalities
All foreign visitors to the Czech Republic must possess a passport valid for at least the next three months. Participants requiring visa should apply in advance to consular offices of the Czech Republic or diplomatic missions in their countries in order to avoid delay in travel to the Symposium.
Public Transportation
Prague has a very sophisticated subway, tram and bus transportation system. The Prague underground is quite new and efficient. In the peak hours trains run every 1 or 2 minutes, and during off-peak hours at least every 10 minutes. (more)
Shopping
Most shops in Prague are open from 9:00 to 18:00, Monday through Saturday. Shops in the city centre are usually open from 9:00 to 20:00, Monday through Sunday.
Time Zone
The Czech Republic is on Central European Time - Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 1 hour. From April to October is summer time, i.e. GMT + 2 hours.
Tipping
Service is usually included in the bill in bars and restaurants but tips are welcome. If you consider the service good enough to warrant a tip, we suggest about ten percent.
Weather
May weather in Prague is usually quite pleasant and mild with temperatures around 20°C. However, evenings can be colder and rainy so we suggest to bring a light coat and not to forget an umbrella.
The current weather conditions you can find at www.weather.com.
Czech Language
Even though at all the hotels, shops and restaurants in Prague English are spoken, we include a few basic Czech words and sentences that can be useful during your stay in Prague.
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Slovník
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Vocabulary
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| Ahoj! |
Hello! |
| Dobry den! |
Good day! |
| Dobry vecer! |
Good evening! |
| Dobrou noc! |
Good night! |
| Jak se mate? |
How are you? |
| Mam se dobre. |
I am fine. |
| Dekuji. |
Thank you. |
| Kolik to stoji? |
How much is it? |
| Nechces jit na pivo? |
Would you like to go for a beer? |
| Pivo |
beer |
| Jeden |
one |
| Dva |
two |
| Tri |
three |
| Deset |
ten |