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Arch enemies Germany and the Netherlands face off
13/06/2012 - EURO 2012

Arch enemies Germany and the Netherlands face off

The Netherlands and Germany were set to face off on Wednesday as part of Euro 2012 in the Ukraine. The Dutch loss to Denmark on Saturday puts them in jeopardy of early elimination if they fare badly against the Germans.
Russia and Poland draw 1-1 in match marred by hooligan brawls
13/06/2012 - EURO 2012

Russia and Poland draw 1-1 in match marred by hooligan brawls

Old foes Russia and Poland on Tuesday drew 1-1 in their Euro 2012 match, which was marred by fights between hooligans from both countries just before kickoff. Several people were injured in the clashes.
Russia hammer Czechs as hosts are held to draw
08/06/2012 - EURO 2012

Russia hammer Czechs as hosts are held to draw

Russia started Euro 2012 in impressive style on Friday with a 4-1 victory over the Czech Republic in Wroclaw, while co-hosts Poland fought out a 1-1 draw against Greece in Warsaw.
Poland and Greece play to 1-1 draw in Euro opener
08/06/2012 - EURO 2012

Poland and Greece play to 1-1 draw in Euro opener

Co-hosts Poland and dark horse 2004 champions Greece fought to a 1-1 draw on Friday in the opening game of the Euro 2012 championship, during which both teams had players sent off to end with ten aside on the pitch.
Dutch team complain of racist abuse in Poland
08/06/2012 - EURO 2012

Dutch team complain of racist abuse in Poland

Fears of fan racism overshadowing Euro 2012 resurfaced Friday after the Dutch team (pictured) were reportedly subjected to racist "monkey chants" at a stadium in Poland. A UEFA official said the Polish supporters were not targeting the players.
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From Communism to football hosts: Poland on the world stage
08/06/2012 - POLAND

From Communism to football hosts: Poland on the world stage

Friday June 8th is Poland's big moment on the international stage. The Euro 2012 football tournament it is co-hosting with Ukraine kicks off in Warsaw. Despite the worries and setbacks that have dogged the preparations, it's a chance for Poland to show how far it has come since the fall of communism. France 24 went back to the place where it all began: Gdansk, and the Lenin shipyards where Lech Walesa led the first Solidarity strikes in 1980.
Euro 2012 set for big kick off
07/06/2012 - EURO 2012

Euro 2012 set for big kick off

Euro 2012 kicks off Friday with 16 teams battling it out to be crowned champions of Europe. Officials in host countries Poland and Ukraine will be hoping pre-tournament fears over racism and violence will not spoil the three week football bonanza.
Euro 2012 refs to halt matches if players racially abused
07/06/2012 - EURO 2012

Euro 2012 refs to halt matches if players racially abused

Referees at Euro 2012 have been given the power to stop matches if players are subjected to racial abuse by the crowds in Poland and Ukraine, UEFA chief Michel Platini revealed this week.
Score: sex boom in Kiev expected ahead of Euro 2012
29/05/2012 - UKRAINE

Score: sex boom in Kiev expected ahead of Euro 2012

Ukraine is increasingly becoming known as a destination for sex tourism, and with thousands of football fans pouring in next month for the Euro 2012 tournament, those in the industry expect to do a roaring trade. NGOs are working to ensure that prostitutes can take on the extra work safely, but some believe that their safety is being compromised by police efforts to clear the streets and improve Ukraine's image.
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European court ‘cannot rule’ on Katyn massacre
16/04/2012 - POLAND

European court ‘cannot rule’ on Katyn massacre

The European Court of Human Rights said Monday that it cannot rule on whether Russia’s investigation into the 1940 Soviet massacre of thousands of Polish officers was properly conducted because Moscow has not released vital documents about the case.
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