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It is our pleasure to invite you to attend the11th International Conference on the Chemistry of Selenium and Tellurium (ICCST-11) that will be held from August 1st till August 6th 2010 in Oulu, Finland.
Oulu is the largest city in Northern Finland (population ca. 137 000). Founded in 1605 by King Karl IX of Sweden opposite the castle built on the island of Linnansaari, Oulu is situated by the Gulf of Bothnia, at the mouth of Oulu River, which is an ancient trading site. The name Oulu comes from a word in the Sami language meaning floodwater.
Oulu has been the capital of Oulu province since 1776. From being a town known for tar and salmon, Oulu has evolved into a growing modern centre of high technology. Oulu is known for its cooperative, competent people, active development, high-class services, versatile business structure, and strong economy. Oulu offers an excellent setting for study, work, research, and development.
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Travel Information
Oulu is located on the western coast of Finland ca. 150 km South of the Arctic Circle. Thanks to Gulf Stream, the weather is very temperate. The average daytime temperature in early August is usually +15...+25 °C, but the weather may vary from warm (ca. 30°C) and sunny to cold (ca. 10°C) and rainy.
Oulu can conveniently be reached by air from Helsinki (55 min). The location of Oulu airport is 15 km south of the city centre and the hotels. There is a regular local bus service - route no. 19. A single fare from the airport to the city centre costs approximately 5 €. Taxis are available at approximately 35 €. An airport taxi costs 17 € per person and has to be requested in advance by calling +358-600-30081.
You can also take a train from Helsinki to Oulu. The fastest train connection takes less than 6 hours, and a return ticket costs about 150 €. In order to get to the Helsinki railway station from the Helsinki airport, take bus number 615 or the Finnair bus. Reserve at least 35 minutes and 6 € for the transfer.
Currency and Banking
The currency units in Finland are Euros. Banking hours are usually from 10.00 to 16.30 from Monday to Friday. Banks are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Credit Cards and Shopping Hours
Most major credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops. Shopping hours are usually from 9.00 to 18.00 on weekdays and from 9.00 to 15.00 on Saturdays. Some larger department stores remain open until 21.00 on weekdays and until 18.00 on Saturdays.
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Admission to the congress premises is permitted only for those wearing the official congress badge.