Course Dates

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 October 2026

Official language

The official language of the course is English.

Currency

Greece’s currency is the euro (€). All major credit cards are widely accepted in Greece, though some establishments do not accept American Express and Diners.

Banks

In Athens, banks are open Monday—Friday from 8 am to 2 pm, except on public holidays. (A few central branches have extended hours and some are open on Saturdays). Participants can find ATMs all around the city that can disperse cash from their accounts at home.

Weather

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Athens is known for its mild climate and clear, blue skies.

• Temperatures usually remain above 22º Celsius from April until October.
• During the autumn and winter, temperatures generally range from 7° C to 15° C.

Time

Athens is on Eastern European time, two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (EET, UTC+2), seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time, and one hour ahead of Central European Time.

Use of electronic devices

Electricity in Greece is supplied at 230 V / 50 Hz, and Type F plugs are used.To avoid any inconvenience or damage to electronic devices, participants are kindly advised to ensure they have the appropriate power adapters and/or voltage converters, if required. Alternatively, please verify that your device is compatible with the available power supply and socket type.

Emergency Numbers

• Police Hotline: 100
• Tourist Police: 1571 (English, French and German)
• Airport Police: +30 210 353 6919
• European Emergency Number: 112
• Ambulance: 166
• Hospitals & Pharmacies: 14944
• Roadside Assistance (ELPA): 10400
• Fire Brigade: 199

Safety

The Organizers of the 1^st Endosurgical Course, and the PCO accept no responsibility for any personal injury, loss, or damage to participants’ personal belongings, nor for any unforeseen expenses that may arise during the conference or due to delays,

strikes, or other exceptional circumstances during their travel. Participants are kindly advised to ensure that they have appropriate travel and health insurance coverage.