Poland
Euro 2012 to present a new Poland – Prime Minister
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated preparations for UEFA Euro 2012 have been “100% accomplished” as he outlined his belief that the tournament will showcase the country’s new, modern image.
Euro 2012 organisers face struggle to sell hospitality
UEFA Euro 2012 organisers are struggling to sell corporate hospitality packages for the tournament due to competition from London’s Olympic Games and the event’s location in Poland and Ukraine, according to experts.
Platini admits to “slightly rash” decision over Euro 2012 hosts
UEFA president Michel Platini has admitted that the decision to award Euro 2012 to Poland and Ukraine proved to be “slightly rash” in the wake of the global economic downturn, but has maintained that this summer’s tournament will be “a magnificent celebration of European football”.
Warsaw stadium completes Euro 2012 venue preparations
Poland’s showpiece venue for UEFA Euro 2012 was unveiled on Sunday, marking the final stadium to be completed ahead of this summer’s tournament.
Wroclaw secures 2017 World Games
Wroclaw has held off competition from Budapest to be awarded host city status for the 2017 World Games.
UEFA banks on Polish partner for Euro 2012
UEFA has announced that Bank Pekao SA will become the second national sponsor for Euro 2012 in Poland.
Continental returns to European Championships fold
Continental has agreed terms with UEFA on a deal that sees it become a global sponsor of Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, along with Euro 2016 in France.
Gdansk stadium opens its doors
Poland’s preparations for UEFA Euro 2012 have taken a major step forward with the official opening of Gdansk’s PGE Arena.
Canon snaps up Euro 2012 global sponsorship
Canon has been unveiled as the ninth global partner of UEFA Euro 2012, leaving European football’s governing body with just one spot to fill ahead of the tournament in Poland and Ukraine.
Police urge PZPN to extend away fan ban – report
Polish police have reportedly asked the country's football association (PZPN) to extend a ban on away fans in the domestic leagues as the nation attempts to clamp down on hooliganism in the build-up to UEFA Euro 2012.
Euro 2012 volunteer program is launched
The volunteer program for UEFA Euro 2012 was launched on Tuesday with special events to mark the occasion in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and Warsaw in Poland.
UEFA no longer concerned by Euro 2012 preparations
UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino has heaped praise on preparations for Euro 2012 and insisted that doubts about Poland and Ukraine’s ability to co-host the tournament have been “wiped out”.
Tusk holds meeting with Ekstraklasa chairmen over hooliganism
The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk, has staged a meeting with the chairmen of Poland’s 16 Ekstraklasa clubs in a bid to crack down on hooliganism in the country.
Prime Minister pledges drastic measures after Cup Final ends in chaos
Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland, has warned that football clubs in the country could be forced to play league matches behind closed doors in an effort to curb hooliganism in the build up to UEFA Euro 2012.
UEFA receives record number of ticket applications for Euro 2012
UEFA has received more than 12 million ticket applications for Euro 2012, the governing body has announced.
Euro 2012 on track despite project problems – Kallen
UEFA Euro 2012 director Martin Kallen is confident the tournament will go ahead in Poland and Ukraine as planned despite admitting that a number of projects for the tournament may not be completed on time.
First Polish national sponsor unveiled for Euro 2012
Chocolate brand E.Wedel has been signed up as the first Polish national sponsor of UEFA Euro 2012, which will be co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine.
UEFA halves price of cheapest Euro tickets
UEFA has insisted it has taken into account the spending ability of fans in Ukraine and Poland in confirming the prices of tickets for Euro 2012, which will take place in the two neighbouring countries.