Securing Energy Supply – How to better protect

BRATISLAVA ENERGY CHARTER FORUM
“Securing Energy Supply – How to better protect energy networks
from disruptions”
organised by the
Energy Charter Secretariat
Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic
with the support of the
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Historical Building of the National Council of the Slovak Republic
Župné námestie, Bratislava
Slovakia
10 October 2014
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
1. VENUE AND DATE OF THE EVENT
Bratislava Energy Charter Forum will be held at the premises of the Historical Building of the
National Council of the Slovak Republic on 10 October 2014 in Bratislava, Slovakia.
1. 1 Venue address
Historical Building of the National Contact (Energy Charter Secretariat)
Council of the Slovak Republic – 1st
floor
Župné námestie 1
Tel:
+32 2 775 9800
811 03 Bratislava
Fax:
+32 2 775 9801
Slovak Republic
E-mail:
[email protected]
Reach us by Trolleybus
The nearest stations are Hodžovo námestie (trolleybuses 203, 206, 207, 208, 212, buses
34, 83, 84, 93) and then walk 5-10 minutes to the venue.
Reach us by Bus
The nearest stations are Hodžovo námestie (buses 34, 83, 84, 93) or Zochova (buses 31,39,
80, 83, 84, 93, 94) and cross the street and walk 5 minutes to the venue.
Reach us by Tram
The nearest stations are Kapucínska (trams 1, 5, 9, 10) or Poštová (trams 5, 7, 13) within 2
and 5-10 minutes walking respectively.
More information on public transport in Bratislava can be found here:
http://imhd.zoznam.sk/ba/public-transport.html
1. 2 Venue Map
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1. 3 Forum Co-ordinators
Mr Jozef Korček (Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs)
Tel
+421 2 5978 3815
GSM
Fax
+421 2 5978 3869
E-mail
[email protected]
Mr Cyril LEROY (OSCE)
Tel
+43 1 514 36 6776
GSM
+43 676 404 0009
Fax
+43 1 514 63 6251
E-mail
[email protected]
Mr Martin MINARIK (Energy Charter Secretariat)
Tel
+32 2 775 9837
GSM
+32 483 583 303
Fax
+32 2 775 9813
E-mail
[email protected]
Mr Kanat BOTBAEV (Energy Charter Secretariat)
Tel
+32 2 775 9845
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GSM
Fax
+32 2 775 9842
E-mail
[email protected]
2. REGISTRATION
The registration desk will be located on the ground floor of the Historical Building of the
National Council of the Slovak Republic, together with the security check. It will be open
from 8.30 until 9.00 on Friday, 10 October 2014.
Upon registration, please present your identification (ID card or passport that you provided in
your registration form) and undergo a required security check. For security reasons, please
wear your identification badge that you will receive upon registration at all times during the
Forum, as well as during social events.
3. VISA SUPPORT
For visa support, please contact Mr Martin Minarik (contact details under the section 1.3).
4. SUGGESTED ACCOMMODATION
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Contact
Hodžovo nám. 2
Tel:
+ 421 2 5934 8111
816 25 Bratislava
Fax:
+ 421 2 5441 4645
Slovakia
E-mail:
[email protected]
Falkensteiner Hotel
Contact
Pilárikova 5
Tel:
811 03 Bratislava
E-mail:
Slovakia
+421 2 592 36 100
[email protected]
Ibis Hotel
Contact
Zamocká 38
Tel:
+ 421 2 5929 2000
811 01 Bratislava
Fax:
+ 421 2 5929 2111
Slovakia
E-mail:
[email protected]
5. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
The event organisers (see above) are at your disposal and can advise you on the means of
transportation in and around Bratislava further to the information below.
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5. 1 How to get to and from Bratislava National Airport
The most practical and easiest way to get from the airport is a taxi. There is only one
company operating to and from the airport. The official taxis with a taximeter permanently
available outside the arrivals terminal. The fare from the airport to the city centre is normally
around 15 – 20 €. Licensed taxis can be recognized by their registered number. Before
boarding the taxi, ask for a driver for the price to the city centre to avoid unreasonably
overcharged prices.
For all the means of transportation to and from the airport, please follow this link (car, bus,
train and taxi): http://www.bts.aero/en/passengers/navigation/from-the-airport/
5. 2 How to get to and from Vienna National Airport
For all transportation possibilities from Vienna Airport (including trains (S-Bahn to Vienna city
and then a train to Bratislava) and direct buses to Bratislava), please follow this link:
http://www.viennaairport.com/en/passengers/arrival__parking/city_airport_train_cat
5. 3 Official taxi services
With regard to a taxi service around the city of Bratislava, the best option is always to call
and order a taxi (see some numbers below). Furthermore, you can always ask at the hotel to
order one for you. We do not recommend taking a taxi from the street, as they usually
charge more (always try asking them how much would it be to an address that you provide
and the amount shouldn’t exceed 5-7 € in the city centre).
Fun Taxi + 421 2 16777
Hello Taxi + 421 2 16321
Profi Taxi + 421 2 16222
Trend Taxi + 421 2 16302
6. WORKING LANGUAGE
The official language of the Forum is English. No interpretation will be provided. The
individual parts of the Forum may be audio recorded for internal use by the organisers.
7. PROTOCOL
Standard protocol rules apply for high-level speakers/events.
8. INFORMATION CENTRE
The event will be closed to the public. An information centre will be available for all
participants on the 1st floor of the venue building providing access to computers with onward
access to the Internet and connected to a printer/scanner/copier).
9. PRACTICAL & TOURISTIC INFORMATION
9. 1 Information on Bratislava
http://visit.bratislava.sk/en/
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9. 2 Visit Slovakia
http://www.visitslovakia.com/slovakia-slovakia/
9. 3 Bratislava City Tours
http://www.bratislavasightseeing.com/
http://www.tour4u.sk/en/
http://www.befreetours.com/
9. 4 Weather
http://www.accuweather.com/en/sk/bratislava/297345/weather-forecast/297345
Bratislava lies in the north temperate zone and has a moderately continental climate with
mean annual temperature of around 10.5 °C (50.9 °F), average temperature of 21 °C (70 °F)
in the warmest month and −1 °C (30 °F) in the coldest month, four distinct seasons and
precipitation spread rather evenly throughout the year.
It is often windy with a marked variation between hot summers and cold, humid winters. The
city is in one of the warmest and driest parts of Slovakia. Recently, the transitions from
winter to summer and summer to winter have been rapid, with short autumn and spring
periods.
9. 5 Additional information
In Slovakia, the currency is EURO, driving on the right side, the international dialling code is
+421, and the Internet TLD is .sk. The time zone is CET (UCT +1 hour).
As most parts of the world, Slovakia uses GSM 900 / GSM 1800 MHz for mobile networks.
Slovakia uses 230 V, 50 Hz frequency, and E-type of plugs. 'C' style plug can be used with
'E' and 'F' receptacles. All double-insulated appliances are fitted with a 'C' plug, and can be
used in any compatible receptacle (C E F and narrow L).
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