What to do while in Ukraine

Hublot  is one of the official sponsors of the UEFA Euro 2012 football cup. For the occasion the Swiss watch brand has produced two limited edition versions of its popular King Power watch. “…unveiled the two King Power UEFA EURO 2012TM watches, one made from King Gold and ceramic and mainly featuring the blue of the Ukrainian flag, and the other in titanium and ceramic featuring the red of the Polish flag. This King Power chronograph, 48 mm in diameter, with elegant sporty lines, was specially created for this event and includes a 45-minute counter at 9 o’clock amongst its special features, indicating the duration of half a football match as a nod to the footballing world. The official UEFA logo is featured on the watch’s sapphire crystal case-back, surrounded by a graphic representation of a football, inspired by the competition’s official logo.” A further look at the two watches follows after the jump.

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.