EURO 2021

Riding the wave of enthusiasm caused by Euro 2012 many Poles started dreaming. When will an event of this kind take place in Poland again? An analysis conducted by sport redactors it shows that it would be relatively easiest go obtain rights to organize the summer Olympic Games in Warsaw in 2024. It is also possible to organize the football Mundial, but not before 2030. An analysis by Michał Kiedrowski. Poland surely has some assets to organize football Mundial or summer Olympic Games in future, but it won’t happen within […]

Fans urged to ‘play it safe’ and sort travel cash in advance of Euro 2012 40% of British fans attending Euro 2012 are in the dark when it comes to the currencies in Poland and Ukraine, a gaffe that could cost England supporters as much as £200 extra in poor exchange rates and high commission charges, a survey has revealed. Whilst fans might be savvy about soccer, they are less than clued up when it comes to currency, as 30% of those questioned didn’t know what the currency was in […]

Nearly 900 million PLN was spent on the stadium in Lviv, one of the four Ukrainian stadiums for Euro 2012. The stadium in Lviv will be the stadium at which three matches in group B (9, 13 and 17 June) will be played. It makes space for about 33 thousand fans. It is located on the southern exit from Lviv, just 12 km from the city center and about 8 km from the airport, at the end of the Stryjska street. There is 4500 parking places available, with 100 designed […]

During the Euro 2012 in the Ukrainian airports and airspace of Ukraine will be on duty by up to four fighters and two helicopters. This was during a briefing on February 21 said director of operations – Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major-General Victor Gamora. According to him, the Ukrainian side is a constant dialogue with the Polish colleagues. “Today, the Ukrainian side intends to continue consultations with the Polish working group to amend the agreement between the defense ministries […]

For some SPA was important, for others it was a golf course and a private beach. All of them wanted luxury hotels and even pitches. What were the national football teams driven by when choosing residential bases for Euro 2012 UEFA announced the official list of centres in October this year. It included 21 offers from Poland and 17 offers from Ukraine. For the last twelve months, representatives of football teams taking part in Euro 2012 have been traveling around Poland and Ukraine in search of places where footballers could […]

In four Polish host cities three thousand volunteers will help guests of the EURO 2012. The recruitment officially began on Wednesday. The “Volunteer Work of Host Cities” programme is independent of the similar one organized by the UEFA and is directed mainly to fans and tourists, not only to team players of the EURO 2012. In Warsaw there will be a group of thousands of volunteers, in Wroclaw – 650 people, and, in Gdansk and Poznan – 600 people per each city. In order to become a volunteer, you need […]

The 3rd part of Wrocław Motorway Bypass was opened. From today, drivers can cross the Odra and Ślęża rivers over the Rędziński Bridge. Wrocław Motorway Bypass will direct transit traffic from Wroclaw. Wrocław Motorway Bypass is one of the biggest road projects implemented in Poland. Wrocław Motorway Bypass was constructed between 2008-2011. Wrocław Motorway Bypass runs along the north-west side of Wroclaw. The main purpose of the project is to direct the transit traffic beyond the existing streets in Wroclaw. Wrocław Motorway Bypass will take part of the long-range movement, […]

David Taylor, the UEFA chief executive, assessed the progress of works of Ukraine for Euro 2012 in 80%. Taylor said on Wednesday in Kiev: “The main problem? In view of the fact that I represents the football side, it is important for me to finish the construction of the stadiums in Kiev and Lviv”. As Taylor pointed out the another issues are airports of the host cities and infrastructure. Ukraine has already prepared two stadiums – in Kharkiv and Donetsk. The Stadium in Kiev is now being modernized and in […]

According to the Euro 2012 Director  Martin Cullen, Ukraine has undergone significant changes during preparations for the European Football Championship. UEFA official has expressed the view that the Euro modernizes the country. Asked about what has changed, Martin Cullen said: “Of course, there are many variations. Look at the roads that are radically changing, especially in hosting cities. EURO 2012 mobilizes each city and induces the emergence of new airports. If you go to other cities in Ukraine – there is real difference in favor of the four host cities. […]

In mid 2007, Poland was abuzz after receiving co-hosting rights with Ukraine for the Euro 2012 football championship. A year from the event, the country is biting its nails with key infrastructure yet to be completed. As May came to an end, a storm drew over the Polish capital, Warsaw, and it became evident that the roof at its brand new national football stadium – built ahead of the 2012 European Championship – was not entirely waterproof. Shortly beforehand, it had become known that the staircases at the stadium were […]