The access code for domestic long distance in Europe, and a number
> of other areas, is 0. This isn't part of the international number,
> so if you see a number like +44 (0)20 ..., the zero in parentheses > should be dropped.
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I discovered last month that when you call a number in Italy, you must dial the zero or the call will not go through. Also Luxembourg and several other European countries.
R's,
John