Main Press Centre (MPC) - Olympic Greece 2004 (sitios de interés)
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The Main Press Centre (MPC) is the principal facility where the representatives of the international written and photographic Press will be based at Games-time.The MPC will open its gates one month prior to the Opening Ceremony, on July 13 2004, to 5,500 accredited journalists, including 1,100 accredited photographers and journalists of non-rights holding broadcasters (ENRs). As of 27 July 2004, the MPC will operate on a 24-hour basis. A stand-alone Non-Competition Venue, the MPC will be one of the Olympic Venues with the longest period of operation.
The MPC is a modern and functional building complex. It is located next to the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC), a short distance from the Olympic Stadium. The complex comprises of the fully revamped HELEXPO building (the National Exhibition Organiser), and two other modern structures. The total complex space exceeds 52,000 sq.m., thus making the MPC the largest such centre in Olympic Games history. The mission of the MPC Venue Operations is to create ideal working conditions for the representatives of the international written and photographic Press, allowing the best possible coverage of the Olympic Games.
The Main Press Centre will also be home to the headquarters of the ATHENS 2004 Press Operations. The offices of the IOC Communications Department will also be located there.
