What to do while in Ukraine

Situated 70 km from the Polish border in western Ukraine, Lviv is a vibrant cultural and historical center famous for its picturesque old town and easy-going coffee-house culture. The area around Ploshcha Rynok (Market Square) is a UNESCO world heritage site, its cobbled streets and stunning architecture a proud symbol of the city's rich past. Lviv, has long been a focal point for tourists, whose experience will now be enhanced by the investments made in infrastructure in the build-up to UEFA EURO 2012. While the crowning glory is the newly constructed Area Lviv, with a tournament capacity of 30,000, fans will feel the impact of regeneration work throughout their stay - from the new terminal building at the airport links and excellent hotel accommodation. And aside from the stadium itself, there will be few stunning places from which to watch a match than the beautiful surrounds of the official fan zone in front of the Lviv Opera on Svobody Square.

The Arena Lviv was inaugurated on 29 October, with a concert by Ukrainian and international pop stars. Work had begun in November 2008 on the 30,000 - seat stadium, which will stage three Group B matches during UEFA EURO 2012 before becoming home to local side FC Karpaty Lviv. While the stadium pays homage to the past with traditional Ukrainian ornamentation enhancing the modern exterior, inside, its two-tiered stands offer the perfect sightliness for watching a game. A transparent roof protects fans from the elements, while a walkway at the back of the lower tier provides a sense of space and comfort. With the seats in the upper deck predominantly blue and those below mostly yellow in the design of the Ukrainian flag, the stadium's allegiances were firmly aligned when Oleh Blokhin's team played their first match there against Austria in a friendly on 15 November.

Watch the drama and excitement unfold in style and comfort by purchasing UEFA EURO 2012 Club Prestige corporate hospitality package. Club Prestige guarantees the best seats for every game in each of the tournament's eight stadiums, as well as gourmet catering provided by the acclaimed DO & CO. Pre- and post - match entertainment, a selection of fine wines and complimentary parking passes are also included in the packages; perfects for leading business looking to entertain clients. There are two main products available: Club Prestige Platinum, which gives access to a private skybox, and Club Prestige Gold, which allows access to a shared hospitality business lounge. Examples of packages: Kyiv 3: Club Prestige Gold: three group matches in Kyiv, shared business lounge. Warsaw 5: Club Prestige Platinum: three group matches, a quarter-final and semi-final in Warsaw, private skybox. Further information can be found on  www.uefa.com UEFA offer the only in-stadium Club Prest...

Capello  has quit as England manager. Fabio Capello resigned following a meeting with FA chairman David Bernstein and general secretary Alex Horne. An FA statement read: 'The Football Association can confirm that Fabio Capello has today resigned as England manager.' The statement went on: 'This follows a meeting involving FA chairman David Bernstein, FA general secretary Alex Horne and Fabio Capello at Wembley Stadium. 'The discussions focused on the FA board's decision to remove the England team captaincy from John Terry, and Fabio Capello's response through an Italian broadcast interview. 'In a meeting for over an hour, Fabio's resignation was accepted and he will leave the post of England manager with immediate effect.' Bernstein said the resignation was the right course of action. The FA chairman said: 'I would like to stress that during today's meeting and throughout his time as England manager, Fabio has conducted himself in an extre...

29 February - 100 days to go!!! 8/9 March - Finalists' workshop in Warsaw April-June - Trophy tour in Poland and Ukraine 2-4 April - 4th sponsors' workshop in Kyiv 30 April-3 May - Referees' workshop in Warsaw 9 May - Stadium handover 5 June - Official opening of the International Broadcast centre (IBC) in Warsaw 8 June - UEFA EURO 2012 opening match at the National Stadium in Warsaw 1 July - UEFA EURO 2012 final match at the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv

Four more stadiums have been officially inaugurated, with the Arena Gdansk, the Municipal Stadium Wroclaw, the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv and the Arena Lviv receiving rave reviews when they opened their doors for the first time. Kyiv's renovated  Olympic Stadium, which will host five UEFA EURO 2012 matches including the final, was inaurated on 8 October with a vast theatrical production followed by a concert by the Colombian singer Shakira. "The whole country is celebrating a gift to all our people," said the president of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych. The Arena Lviv, meanwhile, opened on 29 October with a concert by the American pop-star Anastacia. Over in Poland, Franszek Smuda's national side played their first game at the new Arena Gdansk on 6 September. Their 2-2 draw with Germany provided a memorable introduction to international football at the venue, which had opened in August. On 17 September, 30,000 people then enjoyed a George Michael concert to mark the officia...

Poland's capital has undergone a transformation as it prepares for UEFA EURO 2012 and the end of the building work is in sight as the tournament approaches. The finishing touches are being put on the new National Stadium Warsaw in plenty of the big kich-off on 8 June 2012, whileWarsaw's Chopin airport awaits the first arrivals for the finals following its upgrade. The new airport in Modlin will be finished early in 2012 and will provide for 1.8 million passengers a year. Warsaw's rail infrastructure has also been improved. As well as a new line linking the two airports, the city centre and the stadium, the construction of a new station at Chopin airport is close to completion. The renovation of Warsawa Gdanska station is done, Warszawa Wschodnia and Warszawa Centralna stations are indergoing major overhauls, and the Warsawa Station is rebuilt. A second underground line is under construction, while new roads will facilitate the flow of traffic, including an express ring road...