What to do while in Ukraine

The assault on Christianity continues with the latest outrage coming from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) banning the Christian cross at all events and venues for the Euro 2012 Championships to be held in Poland and the Ukraine. The strongly Catholic nation of Poland and its citizens are somewhat displeased with this rule which appears to be a continuation on the assault against the Christian religion by technocrats and bureaucrats who regale themselves under the banner of political correctness. The reaction, per an article from the  New Poland Express  is somewhat strong: Conservative politicians and Christian groups have gone on the offensive over an apparent ban on religious symbols at stadiums during the European football championship. Religious umbrage was sparked by the release of a list of items to be banned during the forthcoming tournament. Lumped in along with bottles and weapons are “materials that are racist, xenophobic, political, religious and propagan

Kyiv authorities agreed to move Sweden's fan campsite closer to Trukhaniv Island, closer to Olympic Stadium and the city center. The area can accommodate some 10,000 fans and will cost Hr 150 - Hr 200 for an overnight stay. The site will be equipped with 50 portable toilets, 160 showers, a cafe with Swedish food a small security post.

Health officials are bracing for the possibility of a measles outbreak in the  USA , fueled   unvaccinated American tourists returning home from this summer's  Olympic Game. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that the Olympics in London, as well as the Euro 2012 soccer cup in Poland and Ukraine, will be huge draws for American travelers and will increase the risk for measles infection. The virus is much more prevalent in Europe, leading to eight deaths and 26,000 illnesses last year. "Disease knows no borders," said Rebecca Martin, director of the CDC's Global Immunization Division. "We are concerned about Americans coming back from the Olympics this summer and unknowingly infecting others." The Olympics in London starts July 27 and the Euro 2012 soccer cup on June 8 in Poland and Ukraine. Martin urges Americans who plan to travel this summer to be up-to-date on measles vaccinations. Measles infections have been on the rise in the U.S. even

KYIV, Ukraine, March 21, 2012 The President of the Union of European Football Associations Michel Platini noted the progress Ukraine made in preparations for the European Football Championship EURO 2012. According to Platini, modernization plans have been 95 percent implemented. "Difficult births often lead to beautiful babies," is how Michel Platini referred to the project. Michel Platini reckoned that the organization of EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine was a complicated and difficult adventure, reports AFP. The upcoming football tournament played a key role in developing the much-needed infrastructure in the host countries. Ukraine has built new airports, hotels and roads, taking its infrastructure 30 years into the future. Such legacy of the UEFA football championship will last, said Platini. In 2010, Michel Platini urged Ukraine to intensify the preparations for the football championship: "The championship is 2012, not 2030." But in 18 months Ukraine dispelle

The UEFA EURO 2012 tournament next summer will be a global sporting event reaching millions of people across the world. Football is intrinsically linked to society and an event on such a scale provides an opportunity to use its enormous popularity to highlight and tackle issues affecting communities across Europe. Away from the action on the field, where the stars and teams make the headlines, UEFA has put together a social responsibility program in cooperation with the local governments, host cities and members associations. The program will have an impact on specific issues and leave a legacy not only in Poland and Ukraine, but also beyond the two host countries' borders.  UEFA invited key organizations in Poland and Ukraine to propose and develop a joint football and social responsibility program under the banner of UEFA's renowned RESPECT campaign. As a result, four RESPECT projects will be implemented at UEFA EURO 2012 - RESPECT Diversity, RESPECT Fan Culture, RESPECT Inc