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Euro 2008

In June 2008 Austria welcomes Europe’s best soccer players and Europe’s most loyal fans to the UEFA EURO 2008™! Austria’s “line of four” with the host cities of Vienna, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Innsbruck is the perfect line-up for a cheerful soccer festival for fans, participants and athletes!

Austria and Switzerland will host the European Soccer Championships from 7th to 29th of June 2008. We expect 550 000 visitors in the Stadiums, up to 2 Million participants in Fan Miles and Public Viewing and 8-10 Billion viewers on TV! For three weeks the ball will be kicked between Austria and Switzerland before the final whistle signals the end of the European Soccer Championships on 29th June in Ernst-Happel Stadium. Three weeks of excitement, euphoria, and tears. Austria’s host cities and provinces provide the stages for great feelings, and welcome you to three thrilling and exhilarating weeks.

Austria will be playing in Group B against Poland, Croatia and Germany.

Austria will host 16 out of 31 matches. The Ernst-Happel Stadium in the Vienna Prater accommodates up to 50,000 fans and will host 7 matches (3 group matches, 2 quarter finals, 1 semi-final, finals); Salzburg, Innsbruck and Klagenfurt will host 3 group matches each. The stadiums seat 30,000 fans.
But what would soccer championships be without the Fan Miles? Thousands of fans meet up with others who all share one sentiment: soccer rules the world! The Fan Miles offer the most boisterous parties, the best events and largest screens for an unforgettable soccer celebration
Austria will score with great sports events, entertainment and lifestyle as well as first-class supervision by charming hosts in Tyrol, Carinthia, Salzburg and Vienna. One result is already known: In Austria the UEFA EURO 2008™ will be a home game for all!

For the exact dates and venues, ticketing etc.: click here www.euro2008.com
For Fan-assistance, click here www.fanguide2008.net

For information on entry-regulations/visa, please follow the links on this website.

Austria will be playing in Group B against Poland, Croatia and Germany. The other groups are:

- Group A: Switzerland, Turkey, Czechoslovakia and Portugal

- Group C: France, Netherlands, Italy and Romania

- Group D: Swede, Greece, Spain and Russia

The Match Schedule:

07.06.08 SUI-CZE & POR-TUR

08.06.08 AUT-CRO & GER-POL

09.06.08 ROU-FRA & NED-ITA

10.06.08 GRE-SWE & ESP-RUS

11.06.08 SUI-TUR & CZE-POR

12.06.08 AUT-POL & CRO-GER

13.06.08 ITA-ROU & NED-FRA

14.06.08 GRE-RUS & SWE-ESP

15.06.08 SUI-POR & TUR-CZE

16.06.08 AUT-GER & POL-COR

17.06.08 FRA-ITA & NED-ROU

18.06.08 GRE-ESP & RUS-SWE

19.06.08 WA-RB

20.06.08 WB-RA

21.06.08 WC-RD

22.06.08 WD-RC

25 & 26 06.08 Semi-Finals

29.06.08 FINAL

see www.uefa.com for more information

FSME

The Tick-borne meningoencephalitis is a very dangerousillness, which can lead to death once infected. The virus infects the brain anddestroys the central nervous system. It is mostly transmitted by the bite ofticks. However, there is a possibility to prevent the infection. Through immunization you can preventthe spread of the virus. Austria and Switzerland belong to countries, which areunder risk. Therefore, it is recommended to be immunized before traveling tothose countries. This is especially important, if you are going to thosecountries during the summer because of the Euro 2008.

For more information look at the websites www.tbe-prevention.info and www.isw-tbe.info.

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