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Georgia Applies to Host Euro

Georgia originally planned to file a joint application with Azerbaijan

Report: National Football Teams Will Not Boycott Euro 2012

However, several European officials have refused to take part in events in Ukraine over concerns over human rights issues

Olympic Fire Lit in Greece

The 30th summer Olympics will begin in London on July 27

Putin Wins Hockey Match After Inauguration

Russian hockey legends Vyacheslav Butusov and Alexander Yakushev, did not score a single goal against the new Russian president

Switzerland against Boycotting Euro-2012, Ready to Treat Timoshenko

A number of European politicians have announced that they would boycott the Euro 2012 in Ukraine

Polish President Denounces Calls for Euro 2012 Boycott

“In Poland, this championship is supposed to demonstrate all the work we accomplished in 20 years of freedom. All of it is under threat today,"

EU Commissioners to Boycott Euro 2012 in Ukraine

The EU Delegation in Ukraine said May 3 that no European Commissioners would attend events in Ukraine, including the final match

Austria to Boycott Euro 2012 in Ukraine

No Austrian government officials will be in Ukraine for the Euro 2012 football matches

FC Bayern President Shows Support for Timoshenko

The German Chancellor Angela Merkel may also boycott the Euro-2012 Football Cup in Ukraine

IIHF Chief 'Confident' Belarus Will Host Hockey Championship

Despite calls to move the 2014 World Hockey Championship from Minsk due to human rights concerns, the head of the ice hockey federation said the plans would likely go through

State Railways Join Forces for Euro 2012

The state railroad companies of Ukraine, Poland, Russia, and Belarus have agreed to cooperate to accommodate fans

Minsk May Lose Hockey Championship

The International Ice Hockey Federation will consider moving the championship from Belarus due to human rights concerns

UEFA Lashes Out at Ukraine's Hotel 'Bandits'

With the Euro 2012 tournament fast approaching, UEFA officials have expressed dismay over skyrocketing hotel costs in Ukraine

Ukraine Delays 'Death Match' Film Screenings

Ukrainian regulators are worried that the patriotic film may stir violence during Euro 2012

Georgian Judo Team Wins 12 Medals

Georgia gained the second most medals at the competition

Georgia Routs Russia in Rugby 46-0

Georgia’s national rugby team beat Russia in the running for the European Nations Cup...

Russia, Georgia Show Down in Rugby

Russia has not beaten Georgia in rugby since the countries played one another for the first time in 1993.

Azerbaijan, Georgia Apply to Host Euro 2020

Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili mentioned the plans while speaking to the Azerbaijani Parliament

Germany Against Belarus Hosting Hockey Championship

“The EU must hold its ground, with zero tolerance and no negotiations so long as they have political prisoners,”

Georgian Judo Team Brings Home Medals

Georgian athletes won gold, silver and bronze medals

Snowboard Contest in Gudauri

The organizers of the tournament say that such competitions will help to popularize and develop Georgia’s winter resorts

Elene Gedevanishvili Wins Bronze in Europe

Georgian figure skater won the bronze medal at this year’s European Figure Skating Championships in Sheffield, UK...

The World in 48 Hours

France's Christophe Blondeau at the fourth South American edition of the Dakar Rally 2012, in Copiapo, Chile, January 7, 2012...

FC Bayern Munich, Gazprom Negotiating Sponsorship

German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich confirmed that it is currently in talks with Russian energy giant Gazprom for a potential sponsorship deal

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