Meeting Venue

The meeting will take place at the Filoxenia Conference Centre – 17 Thrakis Street, 1311 Nicosia, Cyprus (http://www.fcc.com.cy/). The venue is close to the city Centre, not more than 6 km from all hotels in the capital. The facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities and assistance will be provided if need be. A luggage storage area will also be available for the convenience of the delegates. Filoxenia Conference Centre offers a free and secure Wi-Fi network. Passwords will be given on the spot.

Interpretation/Languages

Simultaneous interpretation will be provided in English and French.

Display of background/information material

Relevant information and documentation will be distributed by the Secretariat of the Council of Europe prior to arrival or/and at the conference venue.

Accommodation

For your own convenience, please see the list of all the hotels in Nicosia with rates and relevant information. In case you wish to proceed with the reservation you should contact the hotel directly

Transport

1. Transportation from-to the airports in Larnaca / Paphos

• Kapnos Airport Shuttle to Nicosia normally terminates at Kyrenias Avenue, opposite the Police headquarters. For the purposes of the Cyprus Chairmanship, Kapnos airport shuttle kindly offers transportation to any hotel in Nicosia at the following preferential prices:

Prior-booking is necessary for all journeys. Please note that in order to ensure the above fare it is necessary to declare in the booking form your participation in a Council of Europe Cyprus Chairmanship activity. Exact timetables, other information and prior-booking are available at https://www.kapnosairportshuttle.com/?locale=en.  In order to reduce costs, participants are recommended to use this shuttle. For participants whose expenses are being covered, please keep your original receipts and return to the Secretariat after the Conference.

• Taxis may also be found in front of the arrival hall of both airports; the fare should not be more than €40 - €50 from Larnaca and €90 - €100 from Paphos. For participants whose expenses are being covered, please refer to article 6 of the enclosed Rules and keep your original receipts and return to the Secretariat after the Conference.

Transportation from the hotels in Nicosia to the Conference Centre

Taxi transportation from any hotel in Nicosia to the Filoxenia Conference Centre varies according to distance and traffic; it should not cost, at any case, more than €10. No reimbursement will be provided for this service.

Useful Information:

• Cyprus Tourism Organisation official website: http://www.visitcyprus.com
• Nicosia Tourism Board website: http://www.visitnicosia.com.cy
• Time zone: Eastern European Time Zone (GMT + 2)
• Average temperature in Nicosia in APRIL: min. 11°C – max. 22°C
• Languages: Greek and Turkish are the national languages of Cyprus; the majority of the population is also fluent in English
• Voltage: 220-240 volts
• Emergency numbers: Police, Fire or Medical Service: 112 or 199
• International dial code for Cyprus: +357
• Currency: Euro
• Credit cards: All major credit cards are generally accepted everywhere
• Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places
• Shop opening hours: Most shops in Cyprus open at 9:00 and close at 19:00

Visas

Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for securing a visa, if need be, for entry into Cyprus. Further details may be found on: http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/mfa2016.nsf/mfa81_en/mfa81_en?OpenDocument

The Cypriot consular posts have been informed of the events of the Cyprus Chairmanship of the Council of Europe, so as to facilitate the granting of visas. Participants are kindly requested to contact the Cypriot consular post responsible for their country. It is highly recommended that visa requests are made well in advance. 

No visa is required for holders of a Council of Europe laissez passer.

Member states of the Council of Europe whose citizens require a visa to enter Cyprus:

1. Albania: not required for holders of diplomatic or biometric passports;
2. Armenia: not required for holders of diplomatic and service passports;
3. Azerbaijan;
4. Bosnia and Herzegovina: not required for holders of diplomatic or biometric passports;
5. Georgia: not required for holders of diplomatic and service passports;
6. Republic of Moldova: not required for holders of diplomatic and service or biometric passports;
7. Montenegro: not required for holders of diplomatic or biometric passports;
8. Russian Federation: not required for holders of diplomatic and service passports;
9. Serbia: not required for holders of diplomatic and service or biometric passports;
10. “The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”: not required for holders of diplomatic or biometric passports;
11. Turkey;
12. Ukraine: not required for holders of diplomatic and service passports.

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