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Logistics
Venue
The conference will be held at the five star Radisson SAS Bay Point
Resort, situated in St. George's Bay on the island's north coast, directly overlooking the clear blue waters of the Mediterranean and with views stretching from the historic Grand Harbour in the East to the sister island of Gozo in the West.
There is also alternative accommodation arranged at the four star
Coastline
Hotel, overlooking Salina Bay on Malta's northern coast. The Coastline Hotel is close to St. Paul's Bay and Bugibba, one of Malta's holiday resorts. 
Financial Assistance
Fellowships will be made available by the organisers to finance the participation of a limited number of participants who will be actively participating in the event. Participants from developing countries and economies in transition will be given preference, followed by individuals who do not have institutional support for their participation in the event.
Requests for financing must be received no later than 10th January
2006, and should be addressed to the conference
organisers. About Malta
"In Malta, you'll explore 7000 years of history yet live passionately in the present. You'll span the millennia with an astonishing array of things to discover. And wherever you go, the Islands' scenery and architecture provide a spectacular backdrop. The colours are striking. Honey-coloured stone against the deepest of Mediterranean blues.
The Maltese Islands have been described as one big open-air museum. What makes them unique is that so much of their past is visible today. Delve into the Islands' mysterious prehistory, retrace the footsteps of St Paul or see where the Knights of St John defended Christendom." (Source: VisitMalta.com) For more information about Malta visit:
Malta:
Welcome to the Heart of the Mediterranean
AboutMalta.com
SearchMalta.com How to Get Here
The Maltese islands lie in the Mediterranean Sea, 93 km south of Sicily. Malta is just a few hours’ flying time from most mainland European cities and has excellent intercontinental connections. For more information on flights to Malta visit:
Air Malta
Malta
Airport Weather
Malta’s climate is typical of the Mediterranean: sunny with a daily average of five to six hours of sunshine in mid-winter to more than 12 hours in summer. Winters are mild but can be damp and rainy, with the occasional short chilly period brought about by the north and north-easterly winds from central Europe. Average temperatures in February range from 10 to 16 degrees Celsius, and the monthly average rainfall is 62 mm. For the latest forecasts visit
Maltaweather.com. Money
The local currency is the Maltese Lira (Lm), which is usually called the pound. Approximate rates of exchange with major international currencies are listed below. For current rates of exchange and other currencies visit the
Universal
Currency Converter.
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USD
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2.9
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| EURO
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EUR
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2.3
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| POUND STERLING
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GBP
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1.6
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| SWISS FRANC
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CHF
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3.7
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Banks and Credit Cards
Most banks are open from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday to Friday, and 8:30 to 11.30 AM on Saturday. Some banks work longer hours. The exchange offices at the Malta International Airport are open 24 hours a day. International bankcards are accepted. Banks, automated teller machines (ATMs) and exchange offices can be found all over the islands. Many hotels, larger shops and restaurants can exchange currency but offer rates lower than those available at banks. The exchange slip is required to change local currency back to foreign denominations on departure.
Most hotels and restaurants, as well as many shops, accept Access, American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club International, Mastercard and Visa. Visas
Information about visa requirements for Malta can be found from your
nearest Maltese embassy or
consulate. If you need a visa and do not live close to a Maltese embassy or consulate, the conference organisers can apply for a visa on your behalf for an administrative fee of Lm10.
If you require our assistance with obtaining a visa please let us know
when you register for the conference, at least one month before you plan to travel to Malta. A single entry visa costs Lm 10.
» Information
about visa requirements for Malta and visa application forms.
Information source:
Visitmalta.com.
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