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Heraklion, Crete, June 12-17, 2022 Hybrid Format
Crete is the largest and most populous island in Greece and one of the biggest in the Mediterranean Sea. It is located at the southern end of the country. The Cretan Sea lies to the north and the Libyan Sea to the south of the island. The economy of Crete plays a major role at the financial status of Greece. It focuses on tourism and services, as well as agriculture and farming. Crete’s economy is interrelated with the climate of the island. Its winters are mild, while its summers are warm. Even though it is mostly known for its beaches, Crete is a mountainous island with several gorges, rivers and even lakes.
Crete’s history is very rich, going back into the Bronze Age. Its most prolific era was during the Minoan times. Considered as the oldest in Europe dating from 2700 BC, Minoan civilization was fairly sophisticated, as the remnants of Knossos and Phaistos can attest. Its name derives from Minos, a mythical figure thought to be the first king of Crete. According to Greek mythology, he was the son of Zeus and Europa, a Phoenician princess whose name is used until today for the whole continent. The princess was abducted by the king of the gods and was brought to Crete.
The major cities on the island are Chania, Rethymno and Agios Nikolaos.
Its capital is Heraklion.
English is the official language of the CoV11 Conference. No simultaneous translation is provided.
Heraklion is at UTC/GMT +3 hours during the summer period.
The electrical power supply “voltage” in Heraklion is: 220-240 Volts (U.S./Canada: 110-120 Volts).
There are 3 main GSM operators in Greece that you can roam with: Cosmote, Vodafone and Wind. The protocols for digital mobile telephone transmissions are based on GSM technology, operating at the frequencies of 900 and 1800 MHz. Please contact your provider for further details.
• Ambulance: 166, +30 2810 222222
• Fire Department: 199
• Police: 100
• Tourist Police: +30 2810 274046
• General Telephone Information: 11888
• European emergency number: 112
Euro is the official currency. Banks’ working hours: Monday- Friday from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
In restaurants and hotels, taxis or other services, tipping is optional and customized per case depending on whether you are pleased with the service. Approximately 5% of the bill is a good guideline.
Heraklion enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate and ample sunshine. The average temperature during May in Heraklion ranges from 20°C to 25°C / from 68° F to 77° F.
Registration fees do not include participants’ insurance against personal accidents, sickness and cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal possessions. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements with respect to health and travel insurance. Cities on Volcanoes 11 and the Organizing Secretariat PCO CONVIN accept no liability.
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