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All Polish stadiums for the upcoming European Football Championship 2012 will be ready in November. This was assured by the chairman of the Union government PL.2012 responsible for preparing the country for the tournament, Marcin Herra. According to him, Poland is among leaders on construction of sports facilities, in terms of preparation for such a large-scale events like the European Championship.

"In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, the objects were put into operation six months before the start of the championships, and in Portugal and South Africa - even for two months. Up to November this year will be prepared all the stadiums in Warsaw Arena - the last of them. I must admit that the planning of events before the final transfer of the stadiums was a mistake "- said Guerra.

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Management of construction projects for Euro 2012 in Lviv ordered the construction of the stadium in Slavsko.

Purchase of services was conducted from only one participant, said state buyings portal.

Work on the development of design estimates will cost 614 728 grivnas.

The winner became LTD "UKRDIZAYNGRUP."

As we know, Deputy Prime Minister Boris Kolesnikov in his last interview was unable to name the final amount of the costs of Euro 2012.

Ukrainska Pravda

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In 2012, the growth of the Ukrainian economy will be at least 6%.

This was stated by President Viktor Yanukovych during a meeting in Vinnitsa, UNIAN reports.
 
According to Yanukovych, in the next year will no longer invest such funds in infrastructure for Euro 2012, which will enhance economic growth.

"This year and last have been very busy because it was lagging behind, and now we just entered the chart. Therefore, in Euro 2012 will give us some earn some money - with the help of God," - he said.

"Next year, growth will accelerate. We see in our forecast and that it will be at least 6%, can be written and tested. Who plays in the bookmakers - we can play," - said the president.

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An intriguing piece of news! Warsaw hopes to take Euro 2012 finalea way from Kiev!

The capital of Poland may yet become the main city of the upcoming Euro 2012, told Sport-Express vice president of NCS Robert Voychizh responsible for the construction of the Warsaw Arena.

"Frankly, the Poles were very upset when UEFA decided to give the final of European Championship Kiev. Of course, we took this decision. But still hope that's still possible to change something. If Kiev will not have time to prepare the stadium in time, we are always ready replace it. "

However, the general secretary Gianni Infantino, UEFA said: "In Kiev, everything will be ready in time, do not doubt it. "

The opening of Warsaw's stadium is scheduled for September this year, it will accommodate 58,000 spectators, its construction cost of 500 million euros.

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UEFA expects earnings of Euro-2012 in the amount of 1,3 billion euros.

As reported by Information Center of Ukraine 2012 ", citing the press service of the League, it's a bit more than that from the Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland.

"The lion's share of the provisional income estimates for Euro-2012 will be selling media rights - 62% or more than 840 million European currency, and the commercial rights (sponsorship, licensing and merchandising) - 22% or 290 million euros," - said in a statement.

Overall, UEFA said the big increase in profits for the continental championship in football, and for the last twenty years European Championships yield increased by more than 30 times.

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President Viktor Yanukovych promised to transform Kyiv true European capital.

It is stated in his greeting on the Day of Kyiv, posted on Saturday on the president's official site.

"I am like every citizen of the city, very happy to see both in the capital appear long-awaited subway station and bridges, transport interchanges, construction of new residential complexes, "- said Yanukovych.

He expressed confidence that next year will be special for Kyiv. "We will meet guests Championship Finals in 2012. People from different countries will be able to meet the unique temples, ancient monuments, picturesque scenery and feel the warm hospitality of the inhabitants" - Viktor Yanukovych stressed.

"I assure you that we transform Kyiv in true European capital, " - he promised.

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The roof's Olympic Stadium, which will host the final match of Euro 2012, will soon cover a special membrane and suspension "umbrellas". "We will soon begin to establish the" umbrella "(overhead cantilever struts). This unique elements of the roof, which hung on the cabling system of the roof. They will create the tension of the membrane of the future so that the coating, according to the project, will take a wavy shape "- say in the service manual NSK" Olympic ". Likely to be hanged 640 such "umbrellas" for the 30-meter height. The diameter of a suspension brace is 3,5 m, height - 6 pm

When part of the "umbrellas" will establish, in parallel will cover the polymer membrane. "Today" has already written that the translucent membrane is made with the latest technology. It is lightweight, heavy-duty, fire does not buy it, and no dirt is not delayed. It is absolutely not necessary to clean, everything will flow into the drains.

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On the eve of starting the finals of Euro 2012 Ukraine national football team will hold a short training camp in Austria or Germany.
As part of this planned series of friendly matches, in particular, meeting in Vienna against Austria on 1 June.

This was told by the vice-president of the Football Federation of Ukraine Vladimir Lashkul. According to him, this is due to the requirements of UEFA, according to which national teams can not hold friendly matches in the host country for three months before the start of the tournament and a month after his graduation.

Recall that the coming friendlies team will play Ukraine on June 1 against a team of Uzbekistan in Kiev at the Dynamo stadium name Lobanovsky and June 6 against the French in Donetsk Donbass-Arena.

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I'm not sure if the New York Knicks have all the pieces in place right now, but by adding Carmelo Anthony they are certainly one big step closer to being a NBA championship contender. Although considering the mismanagement over the last 10 years it's heard to believe they won't mess this up too.

Watch for the Knicks to make some strong stragetic moves during this off season to sure things up and make them a true Eastern conference powerhouse.

New York NY Direct TV can bring you all the Knicks action you want.

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Two cities that produce NBA Eastern Conference contenders also have the two teams that are favored to win the Super Bowl as the NFL playoffs are set to begin this weekend.

NBA spread betting experts might recognize that Atlanta and Boston produce two East contenders and with the Falcons and Patriots, both cities have the Super Bowl XLV juggernauts as well.

Just as in the NBA’s East, Atlanta’s team is viewed with an eye of pessimism. The Falcons had a great regular season but don’t have a ton of playoff experience. They’re a young squad that is gaining it on the fly.

Meanwhile, Boston’s team - just like in the NBA – is experienced, savvy and has done it before. The Patriots are the odds-on favorites to do it all and considering they’ve won it three times this decade, why bet against them?

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