General Info

English is the official language of the CEUM 2012. All paper presentations and discussions will be in English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Bulgaria
Bulgaria is a part of the Balkan Peninsula in South Eastern Europe. The state of Bulgaria was first founded in 681 AD and has a long and varied history. Since January 2007 Bulgaria is a member of European Union.

Varna
This is Bulgaria’s third largest city, a large port, and an important cultural, trade and industrial centre. Founded in the 6th century BC, the city boasts lots of remains from Roman and Byzantine times. Varna is rightly known as the “capital city” of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

How to reach Varna
From Europe:
  By air: Bulgarian and foreign airline companies directly link the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, to all major   European cities. Regular flights operate between Sofia and Varna several times daily. Direct flights from   major European cities to Varna are also available (for more information see Varna Airport website). Detailed   schedule can be obtained from the Sofia Airport website and also from CIM upon request.
  By car: Varna is accessible from the main border checkpoints via national and international roads.
From Sofia:
  By train:Varna has railroad connection with all major cities in Bulgaria. For more information visit the   following site.
  By bus: CIM could make reservations for the regular bus lines between Sofia and Varna if required. The price   of the ticket for both directions is 30 Euro.

How to reach Golden Sands
  Public transportation: There is a bus line available from Varna Airport to Golden Sands Resort Centre with a   bus stop at the Central Bus station. Detailed information can be found on the following link.
  Taxis are also available but the participants are advised to be careful by ordering a car because of the high   rates.
  Тransfers upon request from Varna Airport to Lilia Hotel and v.v. will be organized as well, which has to be   noted in the registration form along with the arrival and departure details.
Additional travelling information will be available soon.

Entry Formalities
There is no need for visa within the European Community including Bulgaria. For information on passport/visa requirements for entry into Bulgaria, contact the Bulgarian Embassy or Consulate in your country. In a case you need to apply for a visa, the Scientific Secretariat will send you a formal letter of invitation to support your application.

Insurance
The participants are advised to take out appropriate health and travel insurance.

Monetary System
The national currency is the Bulgarian Lev. Bank notes of the following denominations are in circulation: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Levs. 1 Euro = 1,95583 BGN.

Climate, time and voltage
Moderate climate: mild spring and autumn, hot summer, cold snowy winters. The weather at the beginning of September is warm and sunny. Daily temperatures range from 23 to 28°C. For further information: www.weather.bg
Summer time - GMT + 3 hrs. (April through September). Electricity in Bulgaria runs on 220 Volts, 50 Hz.

Registration

Registration fee:

Social Events

Coffee, tea, refreshments will be available during the CEUM 2012. Working lunches will be organized for all participants.
GET TOGETHER PARTY (inc. in the Registration fee) 16 SEPTEMBER
COCKTAIL PARTY (inc. in the Registration fee) 17 SEPTEMBER
OFFICIAL DINNER (30 Euro per person) 18 SEPTEMBER

LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW OF ALADJA MONASTERY
This is one of the few preserved and accessible rock monasteries in Bulgaria, dating from the early Middle Ages. The monastery caves were hewn into a 25 m high vertical carst cliff near the upper edge of the Franga plateau on several levels.The monastery is declared a cultural sight and houses a small museum. The show recreates the history of the monastery and represents the most significant moments of Bulgarian’s Black Sea Cost History.

Letter of Invitation

Payments

Confirmation Letter

CIM Registration Desk

Preliminary Programme

Abstracts

Further information will be available soon

List of Participants

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Sponsors

Further information will be available soon

Scientific committee

Vassya Bankova
Stefan Berger
Calin Deleanu
Vladimir Dimitrov
Katalin Kövér
Slobodan Milosavljevic
Ago Samoson
Harald Schwalbe
Pavletta Shestakova
Svetlana Simova
Rudolph Willem
Gerd Wolff

Organizing committee

Georgi Dobrikov
Maya Marinova
Yavor Mitrev
Milena Popova
Pavletta Shestakova
Svetlana Simova
Antoaneta Trendafilova
Pavleta Tzvetkova
Nikolay Vassilev

News

Further information will be available soon

Accommodation

Hotel rooms have been reserved for the CEUM 2012 participants at Lilia Hotel in Golden Beach Resort. Lilia Hotel disposes of 174 Double rooms, 55 suites and 1 VIP suite. All rooms have air-condition and are equipped with telephone, satellite television, mini-bar and hair-drier in the bathroom. There is a beautiful panoramic view towards the sea from the rooms' terraces. The hotel offers Classical Restaurant, developed in an old city style, air-conditioned Beer-house, Sky Bar situated on the roof with a beautiful panoramic view towards the sea shore, lobby bar, BBQ restaurant and a night bar. More information for the hotel can be found on the hotel website.

Hotels in lower categories, located within short walking distance (not more than 10-15 minutes) from the Conference venue, can be proposed upon request at milena@cim.bg. All bookings and inquires should be addressed directly to CIM Ltd. in order to use the special accommodation rates.
A deposit of one night is required in confirmation of hotel reservation. The deposit will be deducted from the total hotel bill. The balance due should be settled upon arrival at the Registration Desk in Lilia Hotel.

Important note: There is still pressure for accommodation at the middle of September at the Bulgarian Black Sea coast and participants are advised to book at their earliest convenience by sending the form with the required first-night deposit (preferably before 20 July).

Meeting Venue