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WFSBP 2015
Congress Information
Cash Machine
An ATM/cash machine is located in the passway from the
congress registration counter to conference room 4 (in the
foyer of the main Megaron Entrance A).
First Aid
In case of emergency, please contact the registration counter.
Mobile Phones
Participants are kindly requested to keep their mobile phones
turned off while attending the scientific sessions in the mee­
ting rooms.
Currency
The Greek currency is the Euro. The Euro is freely converti­
ble on world currency markets. The exchange rate fluctuates
daily depending on the money market.
Visa
The entry formalities for Greece vary according to the coun­
try of origin. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece advises
on its website a list of countries that do not and that do re­
quire a visa to enter the country. Please visit the website
www.mfa.gr
Official Italian Agency
AIM Group International - AIM Education S.r.l. has been
appointed as the Italian Official Agency for AIFA submission.
Italian pharmaceutical companies which require specific
authorization from the Italian Health Ministry have been
advised to contact:
AIM Group International – AIM Education S.r.l.
Raffaella Figerio / Cristina Ghidoli
Via G. Ripamonti, 129 l 20141 Milan, Italy
Phone: +39 – 02 – 56601.288/360
Fax: +39 – 02 – 70048585
Email:
Insurance
Please notice that the congress fee does not include insu­
rance. All participants should arrange for their own insurance.
Health and accident insurance is strongly recommended and
will need to be purchased in the country of origin.
Force Majeure
For reasons beyond its control (such as war, strikes, lockouts,
riots or any such civil disturbances, any natural disaster, in­
cluding but not limited to earthquakes, floods, droughts and
typhoons and any other cause of circumstance of whatsoe­
ver nature beyond its control) that have an impact on the
arrangements, timetables or planning of the 12th World
Congress of Biological Psychiatry (WFSBP 2015) and its cor­
responding activities in Athens, WFSBP has the right to im­
mediately alter or cancel the activities or events or any of
the arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating
directly or indirectly thereto. No party involved shall be en­
titled to any compensation for damages that result from such
alteration or cancellation.
General Conditions
The conditions published in the web will apply.
Climate
The city of Athens is located in a Mediterranean climate.
The average temperature for the month of June is 28°C/82°F
and it can drop down to 20°C/68°F.
The sun shines 13 hours a day. The sun’s rays are strong and
it is recommended to use sun-cream and to wear a hat and
sunglasses. A bottle of water should be taken with you every
time you go outside to keep yourself appropriately hydrated.
In average it rains 4 days in the month of June.
Housing
For the 12th WFSBP Congress in Athens, the hotel accom­
modation for the participants is managed by our on-site
partner company AFEA.
AFEA S.A.
39-41 Lykavittou Str.
10672 Athens, Greece
Email:
Phone: +30-210 366 8800
Contact: Martha Kornarou
Booking conditions and information can be found on the
congress website .
Athens Information Counter
An Athens counter is located at the registration counter and
open during the congress. Please contact the staff for city
information on Athens or reservations.