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ROMANIA

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language: Romanian
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code: 40
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Currency: New Leu (RON 1 = 100 Bani)
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Romanian. Many executives speak English or French and some speak German. Smoking is generally acceptable unless there are notices to the contrary. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated
Public Holidays: 2011
1 Jan New Year, 6 Jan Epiphany, 25 Apr Easter Monday (Orthodox), 1 May Labor Day, 1 Dec National Day, 25-26 Dec Christmas.
Emergency Services: Emergency: 112
Clothing: Lightweights in summer, medium to heavyweights for winter with light rainwear recommended throughout the year

SLOVAKIA

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language: Slovak, Czech, German, English, Humgarian (Southern Part only)
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code: 421
Driving: Driving is on the right. National licence or International Driving Permit required
Currency: Slovak Koruna (SKK 1 = 100 Haliers)
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in Slovak, many executives speak a second language English, German or Russian. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Public Holidays: 2011
1 Jan New Year's Day and Independence Day of the Slovak Republic, 6 Jan Epiphany, 22 Apr Good Friday, 25 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May May Day, 8 May Victory Day, 5 Jul St Cyril and St Methodius Holiday, 29 Aug Anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising, 1 Sep Slovak Constitution Day, 15 Sep Our Lady of Sorrows, 1 Nov All Saints' Day, 17 Nov Fight for Freedom and Democracy Day, 24 Dec Christmas Eve, 25 Dec Christmas Day,
Emergency Services: Police, Fire & Ambulance: 112
Clothing: Generally mediumweights with heavy topcoat for winter. Lightweights for summer

LATVIA

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language: Latvian, Russian, English & German widely spoken
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code: 371
Driving: Driving is on the right. European nationals require a new European Licence i.e Pink UK licence or a International licence or Green Card
Currency: Latvian Lats (LVL 1 = 100 Santims)
Business/Social Hints: If invited to a private home, it is usual to bring flowers for the hostess
Public Holidays: 2011
1 Jan New Year's Day, 22 Apr Good Friday, 25 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May Labor Day, 4 May Declaration of Independence Day, 23 Jun Ligo (Midsummer's Eve), 24 Jun Jani (Midsummer's Day/St John's Day), 18 Nov Latvian National Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day, 26 Dec Boxing Day, 31 Dec New Year's Eve.
Emergency Services: Police: 02. Fire: 01. Ambulance: 03
Clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens during summer, woollen and rain clothes in spring & autumn. Warm coats and hats are required during winter

ESTONIA

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language: Estonian
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code: 372
Driving: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit recommended
Currency: Kroon (EEK 1 = 100 Sents)
Business/Social Hints: If invited to a private home, it is usual to bring flowers for the hostess. The minimum drinking age is 21 years
Public Holidays: 2011
1 Jan New Year's Day, 24 Feb Independence Day, 22 Apr Good Friday, 1 May May Day, 12 Jul Whit Sunday (Pentecost), 23 Jun Vidupha (Victory Day - anniversary of the Battle of Vnnu), 24 Jun Midsummer's Day/Jaanipev (St John's Day), 20 Aug Restoration of Independence Day, 25-26 Dec Christmas and Boxing Day.
Emergency Services: Police: 110. Fire & Ambulance: 112
Clothing: Lightweight cottons and linens during all seasons except winter when warm clothes are required

LITHUANIA

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language: Lithuanian
Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz
International Direct Dialing Code: 370
Driving: Driving is on the right. International licence required (supported by a photograph)
Currency: Lithuanian Litas (LTL 1 = 100 Cents)
Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted on a formal basis. English is widely spoken. Social life is reasonably informal. The minimum drinking age is 18 years
Public Holidays: 2011
1 Jan New Year's Day, 16 Feb Restoration of the State Day (1918), 11 Mar Restoration of Independence Day (1990), 22-25 Apr Easter, 1 May International Labor Day, 1 May Mothers' Day, 24 Jun Jonines (St John's Day/Midsummer's Day), 6 Jul Anniversary of the Coronation of King Mindaugas, 15 Aug Assumption Day, 1 Nov All Saints' Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day, 26 Dec Boxing Day.
Note: All holidays falling on a Saturday or Sunday, including those that are always celebrated on a Sunday, are moved to the following Monday.
Emergency Services: Police: 02. Fire: 01. Ambulance: 03