We are pleased to inform you that 29th INTERPOL European Regional Conference is scheduled to be held from 17th to 19th May 2000 in Reykjavik, Iceland. should you wish to cover the proceedings, please ensure you apply for the necessary authorisations either directly to the following address, or via the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in your country:

Mr Smari Sigurdsson
Head INTERPOL Reykjavik
fax (354) 570 2541
tel (354) 570 2500

All applications should be sent in writing and should specify the person’s name and professional card no., and indicate what branch of the media he/she works in. They should be accompanied by a passport-size photograph, so that the Icelandic Police Public Relations Department can prepare identification badges.

We would also stress that no media representatives will be allowed to attend the conference proceedings. however,
journalists may contact any delegates they wish to interview via the public relations office which will operate throughout the conference.

As is the practice at regional conferences, on 17th may 2000, immediately after the opening ceremony, a press conference will be given at which senior officials from the host country and from the general secretariat will brief the media on the topics to be discussed during the conference. On 19th may 2000, immediately after the closing ceremony, a second press conference will be held to report on the proceedings and conclusions of the conference.

We shall be grateful for your assistance in giving this message maximum circulation.

Enquiries to:

Communications & Public Relations Sub-Directorate
e-mail: Communication and public relations
fax: +33 4 72 44 74 07