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<td align="center" bgcolor="#F4F4F4" valign="middle" width="225"><span>April 1, 2011 / Issue #4</span></td>
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<td align="left" bgcolor="#F4F4F4" valign="top"><span><span><b></b><p><b><a name="12f11348bc03625e_12f112faa186fade_mainarticle"></a></b><b>Greetings from Istanbul!</b> <br>
</p><p><span><span>Only 94 days left for RoboCup 2011!</span></span></p>
<p><span>RoboCup 2011 will be in
Istanbul which as the only city that resides on two continents is the
ideal place for such an event.
We welcome everybody to share the enthusiasm of advanced
intelligent robotics research in a beautiful city with many cultures and
has been the capital of many civilizations.</span></p><br>
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<td align="left" bgcolor="#E0E0F8" valign="top"><span><span><b></b><p><b><a name="12f11348bc03625e_12f112faa186fade_thisissue"></a></b><b>In this issue:</b> <br>
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• <a>Greetings from Istanbul!</a><br>
• <a><span>RoboCup 2011 Registration is now open!</span></a><br>
• <a>Shipping Robots and Equipment</a><br>
• <a><span>Visa Requirements</span></a><br>
• <a>Contact Details</a></p>
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<b></b><p><b><a name="12f11348bc03625e_12f112faa186fade_registration"></a></b><b>Registration</b>
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The registration web site for RoboCup 2011 is now open!
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The qualified teams should already have received a password
for accessing the registration system. If your team is qualified, but you haven't received a password yet, please contact
<a href="mailto:info@robocup2011.org" target="_blank">info@robocup2011.org</a>
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Please consult <a href="http://www.robocup2011.org/en/content.asp?PID=%7BE7D02712-FFC8-47DB-BA10-ECA1C93D304A%7D" target="_blank"> registration information page</a> in the RoboCup 2011 web site for information like the timeline, the registration procedure, and the fees.
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<td align="left" bgcolor="#F4F4F4" valign="top"><span><span><b></b><p><b><a name="12f11348bc03625e_12f112faa186fade_shipping"></a></b><b>Shipping Robots and Equipment</b> <br>
<span>In order to preclude the possible delays and customs issues, please check <a href="http://www.robocup2011.org/en/content.asp?PID=%7B2A21F536-3E67-4958-8E63-8A354845BACD%7D&PageFn=Cargo%20Shippinga" target="_blank">here</a> for detailed information about shipment rules custom procedure of Turkey.</span> <br>
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<b></b><p><b><a name="12f11348bc03625e_12f112faa186fade_accommodation"></a></b><b>Accommodation</b>
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We would like to remind you the <span>special accommodation rates</span> for Junior participants, for whom we know that affordable solutions are crucial
as well as <span>special reduced rates</span> for Senior participants at various hotels in close vicinity (5 to 20 minutes distance) of the competition venue.
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Please find detailed information about those hotels <a href="http://robot.cmpe.boun.edu.tr/%7Erobocup/info/accommodation_information_01.02.2011" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a>. The listed rates include VAT, service charge, and breakfast.
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<td align="left" bgcolor="#E0E0F8" valign="top"><span><span><b></b><p><b><a name="12f11348bc03625e_12f112faa186fade_visa"></a></b><b>Visa Requirements</b>
Most countries do not require visa to enter Turkey. However, visa
can be issued at the border gates if needed. Please check the website of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey for your visa status:
<a href="http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa" target="_blank"> http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa</a>
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<p>You can also check the full list of countries with their corresponding visa categories <a href="http://www.robocup2011.org/files/downloads/visa%20applications%20of%20rupublic%20of%20turkey.xls" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a>.
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<b><a name="12f11348bc03625e_12f112faa186fade_contact"></a></b><span>Contact Details</span>
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<span>Please contact the RoboCup 2011 Office for enquiries at:<br>
Tel: +90 (212) 347 63 00<br>
Fax: +90 (212) 347 63 63<br>
E-mail: <a href="mailto:info@robocup2011.org" target="_blank">info@robocup2011.org</a><br>
Website: <a href="http://www.robocup2011.org/" target="_blank">www.robocup2011.org</a></span><span><br>
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