Adaptability Efficiency Value

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3 MEETING INFORMATION Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, lies on the Danube, a waterway connecting Western and Central European countries with the countries of Southeastern and Eastern Europe. Belgrade is the third largest city in Southeastern Europe after Istanbul and Athens. Belgrade is the city of youth. You can find the sessions you wish to participate in, on the PostEurop Plenary Assembly in Belgrade online. VENUE OF MEETINGS The Plenary Assembly will take place at: Hyatt Regency Belgrade PO Box 067, Milentija Popovica 5, Belgrade, Serbia Tel: Fax: belgrade.regency@hyatt.com Photo by: Hyatt Regency Belgrade ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE PLENARY The event registration is handled electronically. Please register online at: main.asp no later than 2 April. Photos by: D. Bosni}, B. Jovanovi}; Archive: TOS

4 HOW TO GET TO SERBIA By Air Belgrade`s Nikola Tesla International Airport (BEG) is main gateway to Serbia. There are 26 airline carriers operating in Belgrade: 20 international carriers, 5 low-cost carriers and 1 national carrier. Belgrade is directly connected to over 50 major European ports and cities. Getting to/from the Airport A complimentary shuttle service to and from Belgrade`s International Airport and the Hyatt Regency Belgrade hotel, courtesy of Public Enterprise of PTT Communications Srbija is available 24 hours from 21 till 27 April. Contact person for transfers: Mr. Zoran Stevanovic T ; s.zoran@ptt.rs Mr. Marko Kontic T ; mkontic@ptt.rs Travel distance to city center: 23km (approximately 20 minutes by car). Taxi: One direction (up to 3 people). Price is 15. The Taxi Counter is located at the Baggage Claim section (Please remember to reserve your vehicle before passing Customs). Bus: Public Line No. 72 leaves from the Airport approximately every 25 minutes. Price is 1. Airport bus line A1 leaves from the Airport approximately every 25 minutes. Price is 2.5. The bus stop is located in front of the Arrivals. Tickets can be bought on the bus. By Bus The E-70 and E-75 international routes connect to all major towns in Europe. Belgrade lies along the E-70 and E-75 connecting Western and Northern Europe on one side and Southern and Eastern Europe on the other side. Serbia has 40,000 km of roads, including 600 km of expressways. The Central Bus Station is located in the city center. By Rail The capital city, Belgrade, has regular and direct rail connections with capital cities in Central and Eastern Europe. International passenger trains include a regular day and night train, the Avala, that goes from Belgrade to Budapest, and Vienna. There are also daily trains running from Belgrade to Zurich (Switzerland), Munich(Germany), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Banja Luka (Bosnia), Sofia (Bulgaria), Bucharest (Romania), and Thessalonica (Greece). The Central Railway Station is located in the city center. Photos by: D. Bosni}, B. Jovanovi}; Archive: TOS

5 HYATT REGENCY BELGRADE Hyatt Regency Belgrade is a 5 star hotel located in New Belgrade, just 15 minutes drive from Belgrade s Nikola Tesla International Airport, only five minutes by car from the city centre and within walking distance of Sava Centre the largest conference and concert venue in Belgrade. The hotel has 302 luxury rooms and suites. Dining at the various restaurants in the Hyatt Regency Belgrade hotel is a delightful experience. Be it a choice of international cuisine at the Metropolitan Grill or a meeting over tea at the Tea House, Hyatt Regency Belgrade offers you a perfect place for intimate or business meetings. The hotel is also host to Club Olympus Spa and Health Club. Internet Wifi connection is available and free to all participants all around the hotel (at the lobby, meeting room area and rooms). Photos by: Hyatt Regency Belgrade

6 REGISTRATION A welcome desk will be located next to the hotel reception desk from 23 till 25 April 2012, to welcome all the delegates and accompanying persons. A detailed programme will be available at the welcome desk. Oplenac Perched high above Topola on Oplenac Hill, the Karadjordjevic family mausoleum and St.George Church complex are one of the most historic sites in this part of Sumadija. All participants are to register themselves at registration desk located next to the entrance of the plenary room (Crystal Ballroom) on 25 and 26 April Upon registration, participants will receive a welcome pack and their name badge. Photo by: Hyatt Regency Belgrade SOCIAL EVENTS 24th of April 20:00 22:00 Welcome cocktail Hyatt Regency Hotel (Focaccia lounge) hosted by PE of PTT Communications Srbija ; 25th of April 10:00 departure Excursion to Oplenac; 11:30 13:30 Visit to the Mausoleum of Royal Family of Serbia at Oplenac; 13:30 15:00 Lunch in restaurant Vo`d in Topola; 15:00 16:00 Wine tasting and Alexandrovic winery tour; 16:00 17:30 Back to Belgrade Hotel Hyatt; For All 19:00 Philatelic Exhibition Srbijafila The Pavilion Cvijeta Zuzori} ; 20:00 Plenary Dinner Kalemegdan terrace - hosted by PE of PTT Communications Srbija ; 26th of April 15:00 18:00 Belgrade sightseeing; 19:00 00:00 Farewell Dinner hosted by PE of PTT Communications Srbija, Venue: Ka{tel E~ka, Dress code: Smart casual. Photos by: D. Bosni}, B. Jovanovi}; Archive: TOS

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8 SERBIA IN BRIEF The Republic of Serbia is situated in southeastern Europe, in the centre of the Balkan Peninsula. Because Serbia covers part of the Pannonian Plain in the north, the country also belongs to Central Europe, while due to its southern region, in terms of geography and climate, Serbia is also considered a Mediterranean country. Serbia has connected West with East for centuries a land in which civilizations, cultures, faiths, climates and landscapes meet and mingle. Serbia s beautiful mountains, national parks, rivers and lakes are the perfect location for an active outdoor holiday from hunting and fishing to extreme sports. Today, Serbia is a modern, democratic European country, on the path to membership of the European Union, which a diverse range of visitors from young backpackers to participants in congresses and fairs visit every day. Connection and Internet: The national Internet domain of the Republic of Serbia is rs. There are many Internet cafés in Belgrade and large towns and tourist sites in Serbia. Currency: Dinar is the Serbian national currency. Money can be exchanged at banks and currency exchange offices, or withdrawn from ATM machines. The indicative rate (as of January 2012) EUR 1.00 = RSD USD 1.00 = RSD 81.7 Credit cards: ATMs accept major credit cards and are located throughout the city. Major credit cards are accepted by almost all restaurants, travel agencies, petrol stations, shopping malls and stores. Larger sums of money may be brought in if purchased from foreign bank an accompanied by receipt from bank. USEFUL INFO Name of state: Republic of Serbia Population: approximately 9,300,000 Capital city: Belgrade, population: approximately 2,000,000 Official language: Serbian Religion: The main religion is Christian Orthodox. Other religions: Islam, Roman Catholic, Protestant, Judaism. Climate: moderate continental Eletrical appliances: Voltage: 220 V Frequency: 50 Hz 110 volts appliances need a converter and adapter plugs. Time zone: Central European Time, GMT + 1 Telephone calls: Serbia: +381 Belgrade: (0) 11 For international calls dial: 00 Emergency numbers: Police 92, Ambulance 94 Mobile phones: Full area coverage is provided by: - MTS - Telenor - VIP Mobile All networks are based on GSM 900/1800 standard. Photos by: D. Bosni}, B. Jovanovi}; Archive: TOS

9 USEFUL INFO SHOPS & BANKS Shopping malls and stores are opened from 09:00 until 23:00. Most banks and post offices are open from 08:30 to Only designated banks or post offices are open on Sundays. FOOD & DRINK Tap water is safe to drink. Bottled water is popular and easily available. Most hotels and restaurants offer Serbian national cuisine. ABOUT BELGRADERS It does not take long for foreign visitors to Belgrade to discover the hospitality, kindness, openness and warmth of Belgraders. The citizens of Belgrade like all sorts of things: pleasant conversations and long walks, drinking their morning coffee or days off work, they also love it when they find freshly baked warm bread in the local bakery. They like being in motion and therefore the streets, walkways, cafes and restaurants are always filled with people. In contrast to the rest of Europe, there is not a single day of the week in Belgrade when you cannot have a night out and that holds true for all generations, for all lifestyles and musical tastes and for all available budgets. The exciting nightlife of Belgrade is gaining momentum. Belgrade is said to be the new capital of cool, the place where the best nightlife in Europe is happening. TIPPING It is customary in restaurants and cafés to round up the gratuity fees to the nearest 10% 15% of the bill, depending on service.

10 USEFUL INFO WEATHER Serbia s climate is moderate continental, with four seasons. Spring is from April to June, and the daily temperature varies from 20 C to 28 C. Light jacket in the evening is compulsory. Summer is from June to September and the daily temperature varies from 29 C to 36 C. For tourist information please check tourism websites: National Tourism Organisation of Serbia; Tourist Organisation of Belgrade. For iphone: check Serbia Destination app in the istore For Android: check Serbia Destination app in the Market Photos by: D. Bosni}, B. Jovanovi}; Archive: TOS

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