Official name: Republic of Slovenia Political system: parliamentary republic Area: 20,273 km² (forests: 10,124 km², vineyards: 216 km²) Length of Adriatic coast: 46.6 km Time zone: Central European Time GMT+1 Capital: Ljubljana Population: 2 million Ethnic origin: Slovene(83.06%), Italian(0.16%), Hungarian, (0.43%), Others (11.57%) Language: Slovene Religion: mainly Roman Catholic, but also Protestant and Muslim Climate: Alpine, Continental, Mediterranean Average temperatures July: 21°C January: 0°C, June is usually sunny and warm Economy: GDP p.c. (2005) 13.677 EUR Currency: Euro, from 1 January 2007 Universities: University of Ljubljana , University of Maribor , University of Primorska Principal attractions: Alpine region, Adriatic coast, Ljubljana, Carst Caves, exceptional biodiversity, Slovene cuisine and wines. Almost one third of Slovene territory is Natura 2000 protected area of nature.

Detailed information, maps and photos on this EU Member State “on the sunny side of the Alps” available here

EpsNet conference Ljubljana 2007 will be hosted by Faculty of Social Sciences (FDV), University of Ljubljana.

Conference fee is 50 €, including conference wallet with Book of Abstracts (of papers
presented at the conference), issue of epsNet scientific periodical Kiosk+ and other materials,
coffee breaks, buffet lunches and Friday evening reception.
Conference fee is to be paid upon registration on arrival.
Reimbursement of conference fee for attending students is liable to special conditions (please,
refer to the epsNet Secretariat).

You can fly into Ljubljana via main Slovenian airport Ljubljana Airport or via closest airports in neighbouring countries. Public transport to Ljubljana is assured.

− Ljubljana Airport, 20 km out of Ljubljana, Slovenia For information on destinations and timetables visit: http://www.lju airport.si/eng/default.asp

There is a shuttle bus Airport – Ljubljana and Ljubljana - Airport leaving every hour for app. 4 EUR one way or you can take a taxi to the city center for app. 33 EUR. For additional information see: http://www.lju-airport.si/eng/vsebina.asp?IDM=94

http://www.zagreb-airport.hr/en/timetable_seasonal/index.aspx

There are regular train connections between Zagreb and Ljubljana; timetables and prices

There are four daily train connections between Ljubljana and Salzburg (via Klagenfurt); timetable and prices here

http://airlines.priceline.com/airlines/graz---thalerhof-airport.html There is a daily train connection between Graz and Ljubljana; timetable and prices here

There is a good daily train connection between Trieste and Ljubljana; timetable and prices at here

For information related to destinations and timetables visit: http://www.veniceairport.it/page/servizi/trasporti/treno?language=en There is a special train connection between Venice and Ljubljana by EuroCity Casanova Train, for information visit here

http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/international_transport/international_links/ − Ljubljana Central Bus Station website: http://www.ap-ljubljana.si/eng/ − your local bus or railway station – international information office.

4. ACCOMMODATION

In order to facilitate your accommodation arrangements, we have pre-booked a limited number of rooms at two hotels in the proximity of the Faculty of Social Sciences:

GRAND DOMINA LJUBLJANA, Hotel & Spa

Address: Dunajska cesta 154, 1000 Ljubljana Phone: +386 (0)1 588 25 00 Web: http://www.dominagmljubljana.com/hotels/gmljubljana/eng/home.aspx

Domina Hotel & Spa is a modern high class hotel. Rooms are equipped with: air-conditioning,
TV, radio, telephone, Internet connection, mini-bar, shower, bath, hairdryer, safe. Hotel
additionally offers: seminar room, conference hall, elevator, garage, laundry area, bar, room
service, restaurant, facilities for disabled, relaxation center, Finnish sauna, relaxation center,
massage, whirlpool and casino.
Pre-booked rates for conference participants:
− Comfort Room: 105 € Single/ 120 € Double, 30m2, king or twin bed

Comfort room includes: Continental breakfast in the restaurant, internet connection, free transport to the city center, voice mail and data transfer in the room, LCD monitor.

− Executive Room: 130 € Single / 150 € Double, 40m2, separate sleeping and living room Executive room includes: American breakfast in the restaurant, free telephone calls to fixed network (48 countries), Wellness club Sense: free Sauna & Hammam (reservation required at +386 1 5882 600), free transport to the city center, voice mail and data transfer in the room, plasma monitor.

If you opted to stay at the Domina Hotel, the number of rooms available at pre-booked rates being limited, please, fill in the registration form (Domina Hotel registration form.doc), included in this zip folder, and send it without delay to the e-mail address indicated at the bottom of the form.

M HOTEL

Address: Derčeva ulica 4, Ljubljana Phone: +386 (0)1 513 70 00 Web: http://www.m-hotel.si/

M Hotel is a very pleasant three star hotel, half way between the Faculty of Social Sciences and the city center. Rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, internet connection, mini-bar, shower and hairdryer. M Hotel also offers: Air-conditioning, safe, seminar room, laundry area, room service, lobby bar, consecutive translation, facilities for disabled, pets allowed and parking lot. Pre-booked rates for conference participants: − Business class single room, self-service breakfast, 75,60 € / night − Standard single room, balcony, self-service breakfast, 55,80 € / night − Standard double room, self-service breakfast, 51,75 € / person / night

If you opted to stay at the M Hotel, the number of rooms available at pre-booked rates being limited, please, fill in the registration form (M Hotel registration form.doc), included in this zip folder, and send it without delay to the e-mail address indicated at the bottom of the form.

YOUTH HOSTEL BEZIGRAD

Address: Kardeljeva ploščad 28, Ljubljana Phone: +386 (0)1 534 28 67 Web: http://www.hostel-ddb.si/_eng/

For budget-minded participants we have pre-booked a limited number of rooms at the Youth Hostel Bežigrad, a spacious, recently renovated hostel, on the same block as the Faculty of Social Sciences:

− Single room, breakfast, TWC, 31,5 € / night − Double Room, breakfast, TWC, 21,5 € / person / night

For reservation of YH Bežigrad go to http://www.hostel ddb.si/_eng/index.php?page=rezervacija and indicate “epsNet Ljubljana 2007 conference” under item other wishes.

If you prefer to arrange your accommodation independently, consider a list of hotels or hostels in Ljubljana here .

6. Trip to ŠKOCJAN CAVES & LIPICA STUD ESTATE (FULL DAY EXCURSION on SUNDAY June 24 2007)

Program:

8:10 pick up at Dijaški dom

8:20 pick up at Domina hotel Ljubljana

8:35 pick up at M-hotel Ljubljana drive to Skocjan Caves

9:55 estimated arrival at Skocjan Caves,

10:00 beginning of guided tour Skocjan Caves, Slovenia's UNESCO World Heritage site, the largest natural underground cave system in the Karst area. We will walk about 3 km through this complex system of caves, valleys, passages and waterfalls (about 1 hour and 40 minutes). We will cross Velika dolina (Great Valley) and Mala dolina (Small Valley), which with awesome depth of 163 meters astonish every visitor. Standing on the Cerkvenik Bridge, we will admire the precipitous gorge and the mysterious Reka River rushing forward 45 m below our feet. For details see http://www.park-skocjanske jame.si/Eng

12:00 end of the tour, departure to Sepulje Village

12:30 lunch at the Sajna Estate We will enjoy specialties of the sophisticated Karst kitchen in the pleasant atmosphere of a traditional Karst farming estate: Mixed cheese (fresh and ripe); Tagliatta – finely sliced, grilled beef with olive oil and rosemary; arugula and potatoes; Walnut rolls.

14:30 departure to Lipica

14:45 arrival at Lipica

15:00 beginning of the show of the classical equestrian school Last highlight of the day is the picturesque village of Lipica, where Lipizzaner, beautiful white horses, have been bred for over 400 years. We will enjoy a special summer feature, a spectacular show-program of Lipizzaner studs performing with astounding elegance. Also see www.lipica.org .

16:30 end of the show, drive to Ljubljana

18:00 app. arrival in Ljubljana Drop off of the guests at the above mentioned hotels.

Duration: full day

^Price: 60 EUR per person

^Included: bus transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to the Skocjan Caves and Lipica Stud Estate with show fee included, lunch

^Note: camera; very comfortable, non-slippery sport shoes

To take part in this excursion to the Karst region of Slovenia select the option in conference registration form (conference registration form.doc).