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Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Switzerland bring in reinforcements

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Security personnel from Germany and France could assist at UEFA EURO 2008™ (©uefa.com)

Switzerland are looking to bring in additional security officers from Germany and France for the UEFA EURO 2008™ finals.

Security guaranteed
A week after the draw determined the tournament schedule, the Conference of Cantonal Justice and Police Directors (CCJPD) continued measures to improve security at the event. The CCJPD have requested support from neighbouring Germany and France, with existing agreements allowing police authorities from both countries – between 500 and 1,000 officers – to aid local security at the finals. "Joy and hospitality will be at the forefront but the safety of our visitors and local residents is as well," said federal councillor Samuel Schmidt. There is a declaration from the cantons granting the extra personnel the right to assist in the host cities wherever needed.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Coca-Cola truck goes on tour

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Happening in waiting for uefa euro 2008

The truck will be touring Austria (©Andi Bruckner/Coca-Cola 2007)

A special Christmas Coca-Cola truck can be seen on the roads of Austria drumming up enthusiasm for UEFA EURO 2008™ over the next couple of weeks.

Win tickets
The vehicle began its tour in Salzburg and will take in fellow host cities Innsbruck and Vienna until 22 December. There will be plenty on board for lovers of the beautiful game, including information on the finals, a tipp-kick game and a chance to win tickets for matches next summer at every stop.

Fan care project launched in Geneva

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The conference looked at fan safety during UEFA EURO 2008™. (©AFP)

The first conference to consider fan care during UEFA EURO 2008™ has taken place in Geneva where more than 100 participants discussed how to ensure a safe and peaceful tournament.

Varied representatives
Representatives from the eight host cities, the 16 participating nations, UEFA, fan groups and national football associations convened at the Stade de Genéve to discuss ways to look after fans during the tournament. The aim of this, the first conference on fan care during UEFA EURO 2008™, is to ensure the finals will be safe and secure. Fan care co-ordinators Heidi Thaler, from Austria, and Switzerland's David Zimmermann, addressed the participants to launch the fan care project which will centre on fan embassies.

Fan embassies focus
The fan embassies will act as reception and information hubs for visiting supporters who will always be able to find staff who speak their language. Fan embassies are organised by fans for fans: they provide information on accommodation, transport and cultural activities that may interest visitors to the tournament and on UEFA EURO 2008™ itself.

Warm welcome
The fan embassies will also provide fans with immediate assistance if they run into any problems. The aim is to make visiting supporters feel at home, and the eight host cities will do everything to give them a warm welcome during their stay.