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WORKING WEEK

Sofia 2015

Preferred event dates:

8 – 15 May 2015 or

17 – 24 April 2015

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Bulgaria is situated in Southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.

Due to its cross-road location it has witnessed many ancient

civilizations and remembers a lot of great people that marked its

turbulent history.

The famous Bulgarian hospitality combined with the

professional attitude of all people engaged in the sphere of

services made Bulgaria a preferred destination for many

international congresses and events.

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STRONG GOVERNMENTAL

SUPPORTUnder the Patronage of the President of the

Republic of Bulgaria

Supported by the Government

Supported by the Mayor of the Capital

Institutions

NGOs

Sofia Airport

Plovdiv Airport

Bourgas

Airport

Varna

Airport

HOW TO GET

HERE?

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TRAVEL TO SOFIA,

BULGARIAEvery day direct flights from and to many

European airports are being held…

…such as

London

Paris

Munchen

Frankfurt

Brussels

Madrid

Moscow

Warsaw

Prague

Budapest

Vienna

Zurich

Rome

Milan

Athens

Bucharest

Istanbul

Amsterdam

Copenhagen

Stockholm

Berlin

Barcelona

Lisbon

Brussels etc.

BULGARIA IN

DETAILSThe climate in Bulgaria is determined by four clear seasons. In the northern part of the country in

moderate continental, while in Southern Bulgaria it is intermediate continental tending to

Mediterranean. The climate of the seaside regions is milder in the winter and cooler in the summer

than in the interior of the country. The average temperature in Bulgaria in October is 15-20 °C.

Clim

ate

On 1st January 2007 Bulgaria adhered to the European Union. EU Nationals do not need a short- or

long-term visa. They may enter and stay in Bulgaria with a valid passport or national identity card

without any formality.

For further visa information and entry requirements you can also visit the Bulgarian Ministry of

Foreign Affairs web site at:

http://www.mfa.government.bg

Visa

Sofia has a very well developed public transport infrastructure which helps easily to go to the

desired direction from the city airport. For maximum comfort of the participants in the conference

there will be organized transportation from the airport to the hotel of accommodation and back

with modern vehicles and professional drivers, who will provide assistance if needed.

Transport

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VENUE

National Palace of Culture

� The World’s Best Congress Center for 2005

� 25 years ICCA/AIPC Member

� 13 Halls

� 55 Meeting Rooms

� Exposition Area exceeding 17 000 m²

VENUE

National Palace of Culture

� The National Palace of Culture –

Congress Centre Sofia is the largest

multifunctional complex in South-

Eastern Europe.

� The Centre combines professional

services and modern technology

with an exclusive atmosphere and

provides excellent conditions for

holding a variety of events –

congresses, symposia, seminars,

presentations, product launches,

exhibitions, business meetings and

functions.

� Located in the city centre, the

Congress Centre is surrounded by a

number of 4 & 5 star hotels just

minutes away. Only 15 minute drive

from Sofia International Airport, the

Congress Centre is easily accessible

via public transport.

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