Date of the Congress & Congress Venue
CİSED International Sexual Health Congress will be held between 17 – 20 April 2014 at Su Hotel, in Antalya, Turkey.

Language of the Congress
Languages of the congress are Turkish and English. There will be Turkish and English simultanious translation during the congress.

About the Congress
Sexual Health Congress has been organized biennially for 40 years by German Society for Social Scientific Sexuality Research (DGSS - www.sexologie.org) in Germany. 21st International Sexual Health Congress will be held in 2014 in Antalya, Turkey. 

Invitation Letter
Invitation letter will be send to the participants who has finalised the registration application and need a formal letter for participating to the congress. This invitation letter will be sent to the participants for only taking a permission from the institutions.

Name Badge
All participants, accommpanying persons and company representatives can receive the name badges from the registration desk. Name badges should be carried during the congress for attending to the all scientific sessions and social programmes.

Certificate of Attendance
All participants who has attended to the congress may have a certificate of attendance from the registration desk on the last day of the congress.

Congress Website
Congress website has been activated to follow all updates about the congress. All abstract which will be presented at the congress will be collected via congress website www.cinselsaglik2014.org

Exhibition Areas
There will be an exhibition area during the congress to exhibit medicines, medicinal supplies and machines on this field. All participants should have been finalised their registrations for entering to the exhibition area.

About Turkey

Turkey, exotic, colorful, many - faceted, romantic, ever old,and ever new is the gateway and to the fabled east. Turkey is a country located at a point where the three continents of the old world, Asia, Africa and Europe, are closest to each other and where Asia and Europe meet because of its geographical location, Anatolia has always been important throughout history and is the birth place of many great civilizations. Turkey is not only a passageway from which the ancient Asian Turkish Culture is transmitted to the Europe, but also counted as a window of Western Culture opening to meet the Eastern Culture.

Neighbours
Turkey is bordered on the northwest by Bulgaria and Greece; on the north by the Black Sea; on the northeast by Georgia and Armenia; on the east by Iran; on the south by Iraq, Syria, and the Mediterranean Sea; and on the west by the Aegean Sea.

Climate
The Mediterranean and Aegean shores of Turkey experience long, hot summers and mild, rainy winters. Istanbul averages 0°C (32°F) in January and 23°C (73°F) in July. Average annual precipitation totals 697 millimeters (27.4 inches), most of which falls in December and January. Along the central Anatolian plateau, a continental climate prevails, with hot summers and colder winters. The plateau receives only about half as much precipitation, but it is more evenly distributed throughout the year. The eastern highlands experience even longer and colder winters. Along the Black Sea, the climate is mild and rainy. Southeast Anatolia records the country's highest summer temperatures, averaging more than 30°C (86°F) in July and August.

ACTIVITIES

Hunting
Geographic structure of Turkey is an appropriate ground for hunting in connection with its plant cover and wild life.

Winter Sports
Turkey is an important center of winter activities and attractions with its high altitude mountains covered with snow all throughout the year.

Faith Tours
All throughout its history as the homeland of various religions, Turkey posses monuments worth seeing by people having different beliefs.

Silk Road
Anatolia is formed on one of the most important junction points of Silk Road from China to reaching to Europe through passing over Middle Asia.

Thermal Resorts
Turkey with its rich and curative mineral waters is the paradise of thermal springs and welcomes the ones seeking for good health with its high quality facilities.

Congress Tourism
Located on the junction point of Europe and Asia, Turkey is an ideal venue of meetings and congresses.

Ornithology
Ornithology is to discover the nature through the eyes of a bird.

Botanic
Various geographic characteristics, climate variety, caused by geographical differences enables Turkey to have a rarely encountered vegetation in the world.

Highlands
The highlands of Turkey and the lifestyle of its people have an important place in the rich cultural landscape of Turkey.

Mountaineering
Turkey presents mountains lovers with an incredible variety of interesting climbing opportunities that are sure to satisfy the most demanding hikers, climbers, and winter sports fans.

Underwater Diving
Important submerged things and underwater caverns within the seas of Turkey are waiting divers for discovery.

Golf
In recent years, since the golf facilities with international quality entered into service respectively, Turkey has
become an elite golf center where golf players all around the world meet in an environment of delicacy, quality and prestige.

Yachting
Surrounded by the sea in three directions, Turkey is a treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and bays at which yachtsmen can choose a different and private anchorage each night.

Spelunking
With an approximate number of 40.000 caves and caverns present, our country is like a "paradise of caverns" when compared to other countries.

Air Sports
Turkey is a country which should be discovered by those fond of air sports such as, Paragliding, Glider, Parachute and Balloon.

Rafting
Turkey, with its rich natural resources, provide an important river tourism potential for the visitors of water sports.

About Antalya

Did you know?

• That Antalya is also known as "the paradise on earth", "the pearl of the Mediterranean", and "the Turkish Riviera"?

• That the most magnificent and best-preserved ancient theatre in Asia and Africa is the Aspendos Theatre in Antalya?

• That, in addition to numerous archaeological cities and historic buildings, Antalya offers lots of waterfalls, caves and an endless beach?

• That 15 of the world's top 100 hotels are in Antalya, according to a worldwide survey of customer satisfaction
conducted among 35 million people?

• That the world - class golf clubs of Antalya are among the favorites of internationally famous golfers?

• That the city was visited by Attalos, and subsequently by queens and emperors such as Cleopatra and Hadrian?

• That Antalya Museum is one of the world's most important museums thanks to the ancient statues on display?

The turquoise shores of Antalya combine ancient cities whispering tales of history, myth and legend, met on either side by tranquil, emerald-green forests and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean. This is the perfect choice for a vacation surrounded by sea, sun, sand and more. Along with a cultural heritage deeply rooted in history, Antalya's coves and highlands of unique beauty, pristine beaches, comfortable hotels and marinas, colorful entertainment venues, and art-filled festivals all make it a tourist destination that offers endless possibilities to its guests. These include the pleasure of sunbathing from sunrise to sunset; the natural thrill of outdoor sports in the grip of mother nature; the excitement of discovering national parks with their rich flora and fauna, ancient cities, museums and Kaleigi; the mystery of the mountains and the peaceful Mediterranean coves
drawing you away; the romance of watching an opera outdoors under the stars at night; sampling the unique delicacies of Turkish cuisine and enjoying the party scene. Meeting the hospitable people of Antalya is just
another part of the pleasant holiday experience.

Genaral Information:
Average June Temperatures
Air : 30 - 35 °C
Sea : 25 - 30 °C

Flight Information:
It takes 1 hour to fly from Istanbul to Antalya, with direct flights offered by Turkish Airlines and other domestic carriers. In June, many direct charter flights to Antalya are available from most major European cities. Turkish Airlines also offers easy connections to all passengers arriving in Istanbul from its other direct flight locations with Turkish Airlines or other Star Alliance Members. From the Airport to the Hotel (Kervansaray Lara, ISTA Congress venue), the Taxi fare is approximately 20 EURO/40 Turkish Lira (TRY). 

Direct Flights to various can be found above:
ST PETERSBURG, DONETSK, MINSK, COLOGNE, WARSAW, HANNOVER, FRANKFURT, HELSINKI, CHELYABINSK, AMSTERDAM, MUNICH, DRESDEN, FRANKFURT, KIEV, EKATERINBURG, DUSSELDORF, KARAGANDA, STUTTGART, BRUSSELS, TEL AVIV, ASTANA, LIEGE, L'VIV, OSLO GARDERMON, COPENHAGEN, GOTEBORG, MALMO, EKATERINBURG, NURNBERG, SARAJEVO, KEMEROVO, NEWCASTLE, BASEL/ MULHOUSE, ZURICH, BREMEN, BERLIN, EINDHOVEN, ST PETERSBURG, HAMBURG, BAGHDAD, ORENBURG, VIENNA, BERLIN, BOURNEMOUTH, MANCHESTER, AALBORG, DORTMUND, GLASGOW

Useful Information

Visas
All participants are advised to check with the Turkish Consular Missions (where available) for visa requirements. Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website about visa requirements details. (www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa) For registered participants, a letter of invitation will be issued by the ISTA Secretariat to participants requiring a visa.

Medical Facilities
In addition to the special precautions taken by the host authorities, medical facilities available at the Hotel will be at the disposal of the participants. In case of need, please contact the relevant information Desks.

Local Time
Local time in Istanbul is GMT + 2 hours.

Working Hours
Banks are open weekdays from 08.30 until noon (or 12.30), depending on the bank, and from 13.30 until 17.00. However, there are some banks which continue to serve during lunch breaks. Museums are generally open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 until 17.00 (or 17.30) and closed on Monday. Shops and bazaars are normally open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30 to 22.00 and closed all day on Sundays. But shopping malls and stores on crowded streets are open seven days a week, including lunch breaks. You can find restaurants or cafes open virtually at any time of the day or night.

Weekend Holidays
In Turkey, Saturday and Sunday are weekend holiday. Therefore, official institutions and banks are closed.

Currency and Exchange
As of 01 January 2009, the monetary unit in Turkey was changed to the Turkish Lira (TL), which comes in bank notes of 5 TL; 10 TL; 20 TL; 50 TL; 100 TL and 200 TL. Smaller denominations will come in coins of 1 TL; 50 Kr; 25 Kr; 10 Kr; 5 Kr; and 1 Kr." Kr. stands for "Kuruş". 100 Kuruş is worth 1 Turkish Lira. Exchange rate is around 1 USD=1,82 TL and 1 EURO=2,35 TL. The most recent exchange rate values may be accessed at the website of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (www.tcmb.gov.tr/yeni/eng). Convertible foreign currency can be exchanged at the airport, hotels and exchange offices as well as at all banks in accordance with the daily announced exchange rates at that time. In Turkey, travel checks are rarely accepted. We recommend that you cash your travelers' checks at the banks. ATMs can be found in even the smallest Turkish towns. Most accept international credit cards or bank cards (a strip of logos is usually displayed above the ATM). Almost all ATMs have a language key to enable you to read the instructions in English.

VAT & Service Charges
Value - Added Tax (VAT), in Turkey called KDV, is 18%. VAT is usually included in quoted prices. Certain shops are authorized to refund the tax.

Credit Cards
International credit cards are widely used in Turkey. Major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Diner's Club, MasterCard, Access, JCB, Eurocard, etc.) are accepted in most establishments. Most ATMs accept international credit/bank cards.

Electricity Supply
The electrical current in Turkey is 220 volts, 50 cycles alternating current (AC). Wall outlets take Continental - style plugs with two round prongs.

Communication
Turkey has a highly sophisticated communication system. In addition to the usual postal and telephone services, GSM telephones can be used through international roaming agreements. Please contact your GSM Operator for more information. It is possible to use most cellular phones in Turkey. Public telephones have two different systems. Some of them work with cards while others work with tokens. They are both sold in post offices and tobacco shops. For international calls it is advisable to purchase cards. All over Turkey, phone numbers consists of two sections: area code with three digits and the number itself with 7 digits. Same area/city calls just the 7 - digit number From area to area 0 + area code - 7 - digit number International calls 0 + 0 + country code + area code + number.