Good to know
Detailed information is available on the official Czech Republic website at www.czech.cz
Weather
The month of July is characterized by gradually rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 20°C to 22°C over the course of the month, exceeding 28°C. The average probability that some form of precipitation will be observed in a given day is 60%, with little variation over the course of the month. Throughout July, the most common forms of precipitation are moderate rain, thunderstorms, and light rain.
For the weather conditions in the Czech Republic and Prague visit www.weather.com.
Currency and Banking
Czech Crowns are the official
currency in the Czech Republic. Foreign currency exchange is available
at Václav Havel Airport Prague and at most hotels, banks and exchange
offices throughout the city. International credit cards are accepted for
payment in hotels, restaurants and shops. Paying by cash in Euro is also
possible in some restaurants and shops.
For the official exchange rates on the website of the
http://www.cnb.cz/en/index.html.
Electricity
The Czech Republic uses a 230 volt 50 Hz system. Sockets are the standard European type (two-prong round pin plugs with a hole for a male grounding pin are standard). To use electric appliances from your country you may need a special voltage converter with an adapter plug.
Time Zone
The Czech Republic one hour ahead of GMT and at the time of the congress this will be GMT +2 due to Summer Daylight Saving Time.
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is provided in all the congress areas and exhibition. You will receive the password at the Registration Desk.
Official Language
The official language of the Congress English.
Programme Changes
The organisers cannot assume liability for any changes in the programme due to external or unforeseen circumstances.
Liability and Insurance
The organisers do not accept responsibility for individual medical, travel or personal insurance. All participants are strongly advised to take out their own personal insurance before travelling to the Congress.
Health Care
Vaccinations are not required to enter the Czech Republic. An individual travel and health insurance is recommended.
Shopping
Most shops in Prague are open from 9:00 to 18:00, Monday till Saturday. Shops in the city centre are usually open from 9:00 to 20:00, Monday till Sunday.
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.
Important telephone numbers
112: General Emergency for Europe
150: Fire
155: Ambulance
156: Prague Police
158: Police
Czech language
Even though at all the hotels, shops and restaurants in Prague are English spoken, we include a few basic Czech words and sentences that can be useful during your stay in Prague.
| Slovník | Vocabulary |
| Ahoj | Hi |
| Dobrý den | Hello |
| Dobrý večer | Good evening |
| Dobrou noc | Good night |
| Jak se máte? | How are you? |
| Mám se dobře. | I am fine. |
| Děkuji | Thank you. |
| Kolik to stojí? | How much is it? |
| Nechceš jít na pivo? | Would you like to go for a beer? |
| Pivo | Beer |
| Jeden | One |
| Dva | Two |
| Tři | Three |
| Deset | Ten |
Taxi service
In the city centre, taxis are easy to take from the street but we strongly recommend you use hotel taxis or to call a taxi by phone through the radio taxi service.
We recommend you use following taxi companies:
AAA Taxi: +420 14 0 14
Profi Taxi: +420 14 0 15