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</td></tr><tr><td valign="middle" width="318" align="center" bgcolor="#f4f4f4"><span>RoboCup 2011 Newsletter</span></td><td valign="middle" width="225" align="center" bgcolor="#f4f4f4">
<span>May 18, 2011 / Issue #5</span></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" align="left" bgcolor="#f4f4f4"><span><span><b><p><a name="12fff88a6af019fd_mainarticle"></a></p>
</b><p><b>Greetings from Istanbul!</b> <br></p><p><span><span>Only 47 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></span></span></td><td valign="top" align="left" bgcolor="#e0e0f8"><span><span><b><p><a name="12fff88a6af019fd_thisissue"></a></p></b><p><b>In this issue:</b> <br>
<br>• <a href="#12fff88a6af019fd_mainarticle">Greetings from Istanbul!</a><br>• <a href="#12fff88a6af019fd_registration"><span>Early registration deadline extension</span></a><br>• <a href="#12fff88a6af019fd_shipping">Important Updates on Shipping Robots and Customs</a><br>
• <a href="#12fff88a6af019fd_visa"><span>Visa Requirements</span></a><br>• <a href="#12fff88a6af019fd_contact">Contact Details</a></p></span></span></td></tr><tr bgcolor="#ffffff"><td valign="top" align="left" bgcolor="#e0e0f8">
<b><p><a name="12fff88a6af019fd_registration"></a></p></b><p><b>Early Registration Deadline Extension</b><br></p> The deadline for early registration period is extended! <br>
<br> The new deadline for early registration is <b>May 20, 2011</b>. 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 us at <a href="mailto:info@robocup2011.org" target="_blank">info@robocup2011.org</a><br>
<br> Please consult <a href="http://www.robocup2011.org/en/content.asp?PID=%7BE7D02712-FFC8-47DB-BA10-ECA1C93D304A%7D" target="_blank"> registration information page</a> on the RoboCup 2011 web site for information like the timeline, the registration procedure, and the fees. </td>
<td valign="top" align="left" bgcolor="#f4f4f4"><span><span><b><p><a name="12fff88a6af019fd_shipping"></a></p></b><p><b>Shipping Robots and Customs </b> <br>
</p></span></span><p><span>We are glad to announce that <a href="http://www.schenkerarkas.com.tr/" target="_blank">Schenker Arkas</a> has become an official event partner. <br><br>Also, we have added a special section to the shipping instructions for the teams planning to bring their robots and other equipment with them in hand-luggage. In order to preclude the possible delays and customs issues, please check the updated shipping instructions document <a href="http://www.robocup2011.org/en/content.asp?PID=%7B2A21F536-3E67-4958-8E63-8A354845BACD%7D&PageFn=Cargo%20Shippinga" target="_blank">here</a>.</span> <br>
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<b>Accommodation</b><br></p></span></span><p> 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. <br>
<br> Please find detailed information about those hotels <a href="http://www.robocup2011.org/en/content.asp?PID=%7B42126599-FD16-48C7-81F4-85C2624659A8%7D&PageFn=Accommodation" target="_blank"><span>here</span></a>. The listed rates include VAT, service charge, and breakfast. </p>
</td><td valign="top" align="left" bgcolor="#e0e0f8"><br><span><b><a name="12fff88a6af019fd_visa"></a></b><b>Visa Requirements</b></span><span><p> 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></p>
<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>. </p>
</span></td></tr><tr bgcolor="#ffffff"><td colspan="2" valign="top" align="center" bgcolor="#f4f4f4"><span><b><a name="12fff88a6af019fd_contact"></a></b><span>Contact Details</span><br><br>
</span><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>
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