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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

1. Venues

Bratislava Castle – 28 and 29 Nov 2019

The conference sessions will take place in the Winter Riding Hall of the Bratislava Castle from Thursday 28 November at 8.30 to Friday 29 November at 13.00. The evening reception will also take place on the Castle premises, on Thursday 28 November from 18.00 to 20.00. Please note the event is only open to participants who registered before the registration deadline through the registration web page and were accepted as participants by the organiser.

Address: Hrad/ Castle, 81106 Bratislava By foot: Around 15 minutes from the City Centre (uphill) By public transport: Trolley-busses 203 (direction ‘Búdková’) and 207 (direction ‘ŽST Železná studienka’) with a Clean Air Forum sign on the windscreen -- 5 min away from the 'Hodžovo námestie/ Hodža Square', located in front of the Slovak Presidential palace. Get off on the ‘Hrad / Bratislava Castle’ stop, walk a few minutes to the Castle gate (Viedenská brána/ Vienna Gate) and follow the Clean Air Forum signage to the entrance. We strongly encourage you to use public transport or walk, and to avoid arriving with your own car. Parking possibilities in the garage of the castle are limited and need to be paid by participants (3 EUR per hour)

Security check requirements Participants are responsible for bringing

1. their own passport or ID card depending on which they provided when registering for the event, and 2. a copy of your registration confirmation email.

for a security check at the entrance to the Bratislava Castle. Please note that the security check may take a while so it is highly recommended to arrive well in advance.

About the Bratislava castle Bratislava Castle is situated on a hill above the old town and is one of Bratislava’s most famous and visited monuments. The first written reference to Bratislava (as Brezalauspurc) and the Castle dates back to 907 AD in connection with the fight between Bavarians and Hungarians. The Castle was later occupied by Celts, Roman Empire, Slavs or Hungarian governance. Nowadays it serves as a representative venue for the Slovak Parliament and houses collections of the Slovak National Museum. More information: https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/bratislava-castle/

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Primatial Palace (Bratislava City Hall) – 27 Nov (and a side event on 28 Nov)

The town hall discussion and welcome cocktail will take place in the Hall of Mirrors of the Primatial Palace (Bratislava City Hall) on the eve of the Forum, on Wednesday 27 November from 19.00 to 21.00. Please note that registration for this event via the official Clean Air Forum registration form was required and the venue capacity has now been reached. On Thursday 28 November from 19.30 to 21.00 a panel discussion on ‘The air we breathe:

Improving air quality at European, national and local level’ is organised as an official side event of the 2019 EU Clean Air Forum. This will take place at the Justi Hall of the Primatial Palace (Bratislava City Hall). The panel discussion is open to audiences beyond the registered participants of the Clean Air Forum. If you wish to attend, please register via this form by Sunday 24 November. For more information about the event, please visit its webpage. in English: https://bit.ly/33HRc7t Slovak: https://bit.ly/34VgI9O Address: Primaciálne námestie 1, 81499 Bratislava By public transport: To get to the Primatial palace from Bratislava Castle, take the trolley-bus no. 203 or 207 from the ‘Hrad / Castle’ stop to ‘Hodžovo námestie/ Hodža Square’. Take the underground passage across to the ‘Obchodná ulica/ Obchodná Street’ and then walk across the Old town to reach the Palace. For detailed instructions see the online foot walk directions here.

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About the Primatial Palace The Palace was built in the period 1778-1781 on the property originally belonging to the archbishop of Esztergom and is one of the most beautiful classicist buildings in Slovakia. In its interiors, you can see the historical exhibition of portraits of the Hungarian rulers. Since 1903, The Primatial Palace has served as the city hall.

More information: https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/primatial-palace/

More information: https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/primatial-palace/

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2. Bratislava city centre map

All points of interest are saved in this Google Map list.

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3. Getting to Bratislava

Bratislava Airport Bratislava Airport (M.R. Štefánik Airport) is the biggest airport in Slovakia. To get to the city centre: By bus: To get to the city centre, take the bus no. 61 in front of the airport (timetable: https://bit.ly/2NQT33o), get off at the bus stop ‘Trnavské mýto’ and continue by tram no. 4 in the direction ‘Chatam Sófer’ or tram no. 9 in the direction ‘Nám. SNP/ The SNP square’. The most convenient tram stop to get off will vary depending on where your hotel is. However, ‘Kamenné námestie’ on the tram 4 route or ‘Nám. SNP/ The SNP square’ on the tram 9 route are as central as it gets. By taxi: If you need to book a taxi, it is best to book one on the phone or through a mobile taxi app instead of using the taxi service in front of the airport:

EASY TAXI: +421 918 555 555. Cash only, price: 8€ (Bratislava Airport – City centre)

VB TAXI: +421 2 17 158. Cash, payment with card available, price: around 10€ (Bratislava Airport – City centre)

MOBILE APPS: Uber, Bolt, Hopin. Online card payment only, registration in the app needed.

Vienna Airport

Vienna International Airport (Schwechat) is about 40km/ a one-hour bus ride away from Bratislava city centre. The bus stop is located in front of the airport, just follow the bus signs. SLOVAK LINES (red buses) Slovak lines buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi connection, 220 V and USB sockets. They operate hourly from 4.00 to 23.30. Timetable: https://www.slovaklines.sk/en/destinations/schwechat-airport Stops in Bratislava: Einstein Street, Bratislava Bus Station, Bratislava Airport Ticket prices: Single ticket 5.00€ - return ticket 8.00€ Purchase tickets online: http://www.slovaklines.sk/main-page.html REGIOJET (yellow busses) Regiojet busses are equipped with Wi-Fi connection, air-conditioning, and 230 V socket. Warm drinks, snacks and screen displays with entertainment portal are available for all passengers. Operating hourly from 4.30 to 19.30. Timetable: https://www.regiojet.com/timetables-and-stops/timetables/index.html?timetableId=4832189003 Stops in Bratislava: Einstein Street, Bratislava SNP Bridge, Bratislava Bus Station Ticket prices: Single ticket from 4.00€ - online ticket from 1.00€ Purchase tickets online: https://www.regiojet.com/

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FLIXBUS (green buses) Flixbus buses feature free Wi-Fi, paid snacks and drinks, numerous plug sockets. Operating 26 times a day. Timetable: https://bit.ly/2PZ09Wf Stops in Bratislava: Einstein Street, Bratislava SNP Bridge, Bratislava Bus Station Ticket prices: Single ticket from 4.99€ - online ticket from 1.00€ Purchase tickets online: https://global.flixbus.com/

Tickets from the driver may get sold out but you can buying tickets online via the companies’ websites listed above. A taxi ride from Vienna airport to Bratislava can cost around 40€.

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4. Getting around Bratislava Bratislava is a walking city with a small, highly pedestrianised city centre. If you need to move around faster, you can use the public transportation system of trams, buses and trolley-buses.

Tickets Please note that public transport tickets cannot be purchased from the driver. You have to buy them in advance at a newspaper kiosk, in a yellow ticket machine located on most bus and tram stops (cash only), or through the IDS BK app. Paper tickets must be validated upon entering the vehicle, tickets bought through an app are issued with a timestamp so there is no need for further validation.

Validity

Basic fare Reduced fare

2 zones*/ 15 minutes 0.70€ 0.35€

2 zones/ 30 minutes 0.90€ 0.45€

2 zones/ 24 hours 3.50€ 1.75€

2 zones/ 72 hours 8.00€ 4.00€ *The two-zone tickets are sufficient for moving around the city centre, i.e. Bratislava zones 100+101.

The IDSBK mobile app is available for iOS via Apple Store and for Android via Google Play. For instructions on how to use the app follow: https://www.idsbk.sk/en/information/ The Bratislava public transport website provides further details on ticket prices, ticket sales points as well as the journey planner. Alternatively, you can also use Google Maps to find the best itinerary.

How to reach Bratislava Castle from the city centre Bratislava castle is easy to spot, since it is located on a hill. You can reach it:

By foot -- around 15 min uphill with a nice view of the historical part of the city; you can find the best itinerary via Google Maps) or

By trolley-buses no. 203 (direction ‘Búdková’) and 207 (direction ‘ŽST Železná studienka’) with a Clean Air Forum sign on the windscreen

o Bus stop in the centre: 'Hodžovo námestie / Hodža Square', in front of the Slovak Presidential palace. o Get off at ‘Hrad / Bratislava Castle’ stop, walk a few minutes to the Castle gate (‘Viedenská brána/ The

Vienna Gate’) and follow the Clean Air Forum signage to the entrance.

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How to get from the bus stop to the entrance of Bratislava Castle

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More about Bratislava

Bratislava Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and serves as its cultural, economic and governmental centre with a population of over 500 000 people. In the past, Bratislava used to be an important economic and administrative centre of the Kingdom of Hungary and because of that it is known under other names, such as Pozsony in Hungarian and Pressburg in German. From the geographical point of view, Bratislava has a position favourable for international development because of the proximity to other capitals, such as Vienna, Prague and Budapest. Time zone The time zone in Bratislava is the Central European Time (CET). Slovakia is GMT/UTC + 1h. Climate Prepare for temperatures between 5 and 15°C. Rain and wind in this time of the year is always possible. We suggest checking the weather forecast for Bratislava before you leave and packing accordingly. Money

Currency: Euro (€) is the Slovak official currency

Currency exchange: You can exchange money at banks or at currency exchange offices which are located at several places across the city. For more information, please visit this site.

ATMs: can be found at banks and in many public places, such as at airports, train stations or shopping malls.

Credit cards: We recommend using credit/debit cards instead of carrying large amounts of cash on you – most shops and service facilities in Bratislava accept cards. Beware of pickpockets.

Tipping: In Slovakia, tips are not mandatory but appreciated.

Taxes: Prices include VAT. Drinking water Tap water in Bratislava is of excellent quality because of the nearest river island named Žitný ostrov which is also the largest water reservoir in Central Europe. Do bring a refillable bottle if you have one. Electricity

In Slovakia, sockets are designed according to the European standards – two-pin sockets plus a small hole for the socket's earthing pin – and they are supplied with 230 volts.

Embassies and consulates Slovakia hosts many embassies and consulates that can help to solve administrative, legal, medical problems or other emergencies. For more information on the national representations, please visit https://www.embassypages.com/city/bratislava. Emergency numbers Emergency call: 112 Ambulance/ First Aid: 155 Police: 158 City police: 159 Health You can find a list of emergency wards and hospitals at https://www.visitbratislava.com/informations/health-and-security/

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Languages The most common foreign language spoken in Bratislava is English, followed by German. Interpretation from English and Slovak to English, Slovak, German, Hungarian and Polish will be provided during the main conference sessions at the Castle. Interpretation from English and Slovak will be provided during the public panel discussion in the evening of 28 November. Opening hours Buses: Every day, 24-hour service Trams: Every day from 05:00 till 23:30 Shops, post offices, pharmacies and banks: there are no fixed opening hours for all of them. In general, they are open mostly from 8.00 to 18.00. Shopping malls: Monday-Friday mostly 10.00-21.00. Embassies: Monday-Friday. The opening hours can be found here. Meal times: Lunch: 12-14. Dinner: 18-20 Mobile phone coverage and Internet If you have a contract with a mobile phone provider in the European Union, you will not get charged for roaming (data, calls, text messages). Please check with your provider for details on all fees and rates. Telekom, Orange and O2 – the biggest Slovak mobile phone operators – have roaming agreements with most international mobile phone companies and provide users with a good coverage nationwide. Bratislava is well covered with mobile network and partially with 3G/4G internet. WiFi will be available for the EU Clean Air Forum participants at the Bratislava Castle. Country code The country dialling code for Bratislava is +421. Smoking rules All restaurants are fully or partially non-smoking. Most cafés and pubs still allow smoking, but cannot serve food due to the anti-smoking law requirements. Smoking is permitted in most open areas with some exceptions, namely: on trains and all public transport vehicles, at sanitary facilities, schools and universities, children's playgrounds, bureaus, theatres, cinemas, shops and galleries. Smoking is also prohibited at the train and bus stations as well as on platforms and bus stops. There will be a designated smoking area outside the Bratislava Castle during the EU Clean Air Forum. Bratislava Visitor Service (tourist information) Address: Klobučnícka 2 Tel: +421 2 16 186, +421 2 5441 9410 (Monday-Friday) Opening hours: 9.00-18.00 Official website: https://www.visitbratislava.com/your-visit/information-centre/ Circular map of Bratislava The circular map (in Slovak) shows places in Bratislava that help generate less waste, e.g. local farmers’ markets, package-free shops, second-hand shops, repair shops, community spaces, waste collection spots. Cultural events If you are staying on after the event and looking for things to do, check http://www.inba.sk/, http://www.kamdomesta.sk/ or https://www.citylife.sk/ (all in Slovak so you will need to Google-Translate the pages). The Month of Photography is currently on, and the Christmas markets will be in full swing, too.

Assistance For queries about logistics, please contact EUCleanAirForum@teamwork.fr