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01 July 2008 / This website is no longer updated
EURO 2008 took place from 7 to 29 June in eight host cities, including Geneva. This website, specially created for the event, is no longer updated since 1st July 2008. It will remain accessible on line for achive purposes.
30 June 2008 / Spain’s victory marks the end of an amazing month
Last night in Vienna, Spain became the European champion, 44 years after its last major title. 45,000 people came to share the thrills one last time in the Fan Zone giving Geneva the grand finale it deserves after the amazing month it has experienced for EURO 2008.
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29 June 2008 / Who will become the “Kings of Europe”?
Tonight in Vienna, Germany and Spain will be fighting for the throne of European football. The tournament has been 23 days, 2 countries, 8 host cities, 30 matches. Suspense, joy and tears. Come and see the Final of the EURO 2008 in Geneva’s Fan Zone or Fan Village (8.45 pm).
29 June 2008 / The Verdi Gala turns out to be a great success
7000 people came to the Fan Zone yesterday to listen to the two Verdi Galas, proving that classical music and football can live in harmony. Attached you will find all the details on this last evening before the big night of the Final (8.45 pm).
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29 June 2008 / The Final in the Fan Zone
Geneva is looking forward to the Final of "its" EURO 2008, in the Fan Zone in Plainpalais of course, or in the relaxing scenery at Bout-du-Monde. Several thousand people are expected to come and end EURO 2008 with a bang.
28 June 2008 / A first: a Verdi Gala in Plainpalais
After a night of Swiss rock, it is now Giuseppe Verdi’s turn to take over Plainpalais with 150 musicians and chorists brought together for the occasion. An exceptional event that will take place in two parts, at 3 pm and at 8.30 pm.
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28 June 2008 / Opera and Samba
Tonight Giuseppe Verdi plane on the Plaine de Plainpalais for a free classical concert than 150 musicians and singers, while "Carnival Carioca" transforms the Bout du Monde Fan Village in a Sambodrome
27 June 2008 / Tonight: Swiss Rock
Spain joined Germany in the finals before a large crowd. Tonight, Swiss rock will be taking over the Fan Zone in Plainpalais and the Fan Village at Bout-du-Monde.
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27 June 2008 / Unlimited musical pleasure from the Fan Zone to the Fan Village
Tonight, Geneva will become a gigantic open-air stage. In Plainpalais, the rock band Gotthard will be setting fire to the stage at 11.30 pm. But the concerts start at 7.45 pm in the Fan Zone and Fan Village with, to name but a few, Stevans (FZ-8 pm) and Moonraisers (FV-11.30 pm).
26 June 2008 / An ideal semi-final
Tonight, Russia will be facing Spain for a place in Sunday’s final in Vienna opposite Germany. In the Fan Zone in Plainpalais, this very promising confrontation between playful Russia and talented Spain should attract a large crowd (8.45 pm).
26 June 2008 / Geneva has won the organisation match
So far Geneva has won the organisation match! This is the conclusion of the press conference of this morning. Geneva has proven that it is capable of organising major sports events and festivities. Supporters from Geneva and from abroad have all reacted well.
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26 June 2008 / An impressive match that takes us back
Tonight, the first two winners of the competition will be battling it out to see who wins the last ticket to the finals. Will impressive Russia (who won in 1960 under the USSR flag) be able to beat experienced Spain (1964)? Find out tonight from 8.45 in the Fan Zone in Plainpalais.
25 June 2008 / The Fan Zone is ready for the semi-finals
Turkey and Germany are dreaming of Sunday on the banks of the Danube. But tonight in Basel only one of the teams will be winning a ticket to the final match in Vienna. Will it be serene Germany or stubborn Turkey ? Come to the Fan Zone at 8.45 tonight to find out.
25 June 2008 / Marie-Thérèse entertains the football fans during the break
Last night, Marie-Thérèse Porchet thrilled all 6,000 spectators who came to see her host the Nuit des publivores in her own special way. Today football is back in the Fan Zone with the first semi-final between Turkey and Germany (8.45). More details.
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25 June 2008 / First semi-final: another miracle for the Turks?
Can the Turks expect another miracle tonight in Basel? In the Fan Zone in Plainpalais a great many Turkish supporters seem to believe so and will be rooting for their courageous team who have always pulled through so far. Will they have what it takes to beat Germany? Find out from 8.45 pm.
24 June 2008 / Marie-Thérèse, Mistress of Ceremonies in Plainpalais
Tonight, the most famous housewife in Switzerland will be cleaning up the Fan Zone (8.30). After having given her views on footballers thighs, Marie-Thérèse “Gorgoni” Porchet will be hosting the Nuit des publivores, directed by Pierre Naftule. A wonderful evening to look forward to.
24 June 2008 / An unforgettable evening with Bernard Lavilliers
Bernard Lavilliers is a truly amazing man ! Last night, this world traveller sang with all his heart about those who are excluded. All 6,000 people in the Fan Zone were mesmerized by his irresistible rhythms and meaningful lyrics. More details :
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24 June 2008 / Electro and Advertisement Night : EURO 2008 truly is a modern event
For the last day off before the semis, EURO 2008 in Geneva will be going modern. Electro music will be taking over the Fan Village with Kid Chocolat (7.45 pm) and Gravity (9.30 pm) and the Fan Zone will be welcoming the Nuit des Publivores presented by Marie-Thérèse Porchet (8.30 pm)
23 June 2008 / A concert not to be missed : sail away with Lavilliers !
Tonight, EURO 2008 is giving Geneva a wonderful gift. From the Fan Zone, Bernard Lavilliers will take you around the world (9 pm). Well-known for his generosity and commitment, this performer will take you from Kingston to Havana, carried by the beauty of his lyrics. A must!
23 June 2008 / Musical interlude before the final race
Spain won last night’s match after a penalty shoot-out which was nerve-wracking for the 40,000 supporters in the Fan Zone. Here you will find all the details on this evening. Tonight the poet and world traveller Bernard Lavilliers will be offering us a musical interlude (9 pm).
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23 June 2008 / Tonight: Bernard Lavilliers
The quarter finals are over and the four remaining teams are taking some time to rest... but music has taken their place, starting with Bernard Lavilliers tonight in the Fan Zone.
22 June 2008 / Latin derby in the Fan Zone
I Tricolori or Sangre e Oro, which of these flags will end up in the semi-finals? Tonight, live from the Fan Zone in Plainpalais, Italy and Spain will be battling it out for the last of the quarter finals.
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22 June 2008 / Sunday in the country
A comfortable patch of grass, a friendly atmosphere and some good music. The Fan Village will be offering you a Sunday in the country only 15 mn from the city centre. For example, you can come and hear the Geneva band Recto Verso (6pm) before the latin teams start battling it out (Italy-Spain, Fan Village and Zone, 8.45).
21 June 2008 / Saturday Night Fever
In the Fan Zone, an offensive quarter between the Netherlands and Russia (8.45 pm) followed by the legendary band Beau Lac de Bâle (10.45). In the Fan Village, three groups start rocking at 6 pm. For the Fête de la Musique, EURO 2008 has caught Saturday night fever !
21 June 2008 / The Fête de la Musique has been lucky for Turkey
At the end of a nail-biting match, 15,000 people in the Fan Zone watched Turkey miraculously beat Croatia (1-1 ; 1-3 tab) last night. Attached you will find all the details of this great evening of Summer and musical delights in Geneva.
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21 June 2008 / The Fête de la Musique takes over the Fan Zone
Tonight, the Fan Zone in Plainpalais will be having its biggest party yet. The quarter final between the Netherlands and Russia should thrill all football fans (8.45). It will be followed by “Beau Lac de Bâle”, a legendary Geneva band that should attract the crowds (10.45).
20 June 2008 / Big reggae night at the Fan Village
Tonight it’s already Summer at the Fan Village ! The bitter-sweet reggae of Mosquito will be starting off the festivities (7.45 pm) before the lively Koumba-Tosh and Fifawa Band (10.30) make you dance all night long. Between the concerts, the Turks and Croatians will be battling it out for a place in the semis (8.45).
20 June 2008 / Suspense on the pitch and music in the air
Germany qualified yesterday for the semis by beating Portugal (3-2) despite the 30,000 mainly Portuguese supporters of the Fan Zone. Attached you will find the details on last night’s events as well as the programme for the upcoming weekend.
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20 June 2008 / Music, football, sunshine: the party isn't over!
Euro 2008 and la Fête de la musique are playing together to make a week-end to remember in Geneva! Attached please find all the important informations about the concerts of the week-end and the next week.
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19 June 2008 / A musical week-end to come in Geneva
La Fête de la musique will make the city dancing all the week-end long. The Fan areas of the EURO 2008 in Geneva will follow the trend hosting many concerts. Attached please find all the details about the programm of this partnership.
19 June 2008 / Let the serious matches begin !
Tonight the quarter finals of EURO 2008 will be starting. Only three wins to go for the eight competing teams to reach their long awaited trophy. From Basel to Berlin, from Lisbon to Geneva, all of Europe will be glued to the screen for the clash between Portugal and Germany. Come and watch the match in the Fan Zone from 8.45 pm.
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18 June 2008 / The sun has come out for a spectular evening in the Fan Village
What a pleasant surprise : the sun has finally come out for the last matches of group D (8.45 pm, Fan Zone). This Summer weather should attract the crowds to the Fan Village for The Sheer (9.30 pm) and Jamie Clarke’s Perfekt, a folk band set up by an ex-member of the legendary Pogues (7.45 pm).
18 June 2008 / An uneventful day in Geneva
Last night around 30,000 spectators went to the Fan Zone to watch the decisive match between France and Italy. Tonight are the last matches of the first round, including the confrontation between Russia and Sweden.
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17 June 2008 / The Swiss romande final of Euroschools puts a smile on the kids’ faces
The 4 mini football pitches set up in the heart of the Fan Zone were the setting for some memorable games in which everyone showed excellent team spirit. After having been congratulated by Charles Beer, the winning teams will now have the honour of representing French-speaking Switzerland at the final in Innsbruck. Well done to all of you !
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17 June 2008 / Decisive match in the Fan Zone tonight
Tonight at 8.45 in the Fan Zone all eyes will be riveted on the decisive match between France and Italy! And in the Fan Village you can see the multi-talented Alenko at 9.30 with his mixtures of rock, new soul and electro-pop, with a first act at 7.45 by Galloway, a band that combines rock and celtic folk music.
17 June 2008 / A quiet evening before tonight's suspense
This frustratingly rainy Monday evening remained very calm on all Geneva’s EURO 2008 sites. A short break between the excitement of Sunday and the decisive match between France and Italy tonight at 8.45 (Fan Zone). Attached is Tuesday’s press release.
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16 June 2008 / Get your cameras out !
Picture of the giant football perched on the top of the Jet d’eau is already world famous. Now that the foreigners have snapped away, it’s up to the population of Geneva to use its imagination in immortalising the symbol of EURO 2008 in Geneva! Here you will find all you need to know about this original competition, all entries are free.
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16 June 2008 / Amazing results and atmosphere for the last match in Geneva !
At the end of quite a crazy game, Turkey qualified yesterday for the quarter final by beating the Czech Republic 3-2. Now that the last match in Geneva is over, it’s time to take a look at what has happened so far in EURO 2008 in Geneva.
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16 June 2008 / Rock night at the Fan Village
After a big football evening, Geneva has once again decided to give a new dimension to « its » EURO 2008. Tonight, a rock evening has been organised in the Fan Village with Stilltone (8.45) and Verdena (9.30) while the Fan Zone watches Austria and Germany fight for a place in the quarter finals (8.45).
15 June 2008 / Plainpalais capital of European football !
Only two hours before the kick-off of the group A matches (8.45), the Fan Zone looks like the crossroads of European football. Thanks to the two giant screens, the Swiss, Portuguese, Czech and Turkish supporters have been brought together in an amazing atmosphere.
15 June 2008 / Geneva is getting ready for a “real knockout match”
At 8.45 pm the Stade de Genève will be hosting the most decisive match of group A between Turkey and the Czech Republic. Excitement is rising all over the city – attached you will find all the details on the preparation of this capital match.
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15 June 2008 / Brass band and Tektonik in the FANZONE
Petit-Saconnex's brass band will be playing great classics and more unusual pieces to liven up lunchtime in the Fan Zone. Then, at 2 pm, some of the best dancers in Switzerland will be giving a demonstration of Tektonik.
14 June 2008 / Geneva is getting ready for its last match at the Stade de Genève
Around 55 000 supporters visited the Fan Zone in Plainpalais yesterday, 35 000 at one point of the evening. To make the Fan Village more appealing to families, a bouncy castle was put up last night.
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14 June 2008 / Feels like a festival at Bout-du-Monde.
Tonight the programme at the Fan Village is reminiscent of some of the best music festivals. First the rockers from Fribourg, the Lundegaards (5.30 pm) followed by Junior Tshaka (7.45 pm) will be warming up the stage for Jah Man Gang (10.30 pm), one of the biggest names in Swiss reggae, who will light up the night!
13 June 2008 / Top entertainment tonight at the Fan Village and the Fan Zone
A whole series of events will be kicking off the weekend tonight! As regards the football, with Italy playing for its survival (6pm) and the France-Netherlands hammer (8.45pm), a huge crowd is guaranteed at the Fan Zone. Meanwhile, expect the exciting vibes of Afro Spirit Sound (7.45pm) and Patatas Chipas (9.30pm) to pull in the crowds at the Fan Village too!
13 June 2008 / Very quiet day and evening in Geneva
Waiting for a rich week-end, the city took a break yesterday. Attached please find all the details about a very quiet thursday evening.
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13 June 2008 / A rich and diverse evening to kick-off the weekend
Tonight, Geneva is already in weekend mode! Whether you’re a football fan or a world music lover, you’ll have a great evening. The exciting game between the Netherlands and France should fill up the Fan Zone (8.45 pm) and Patatas Chipas will be rocking the Fan Village (9.30 pm).
12 June 2008 / “Jazzy” sunset at the Fan Village
An evening drink in the grass to start your weekend 24 hours early? Tonight, come and enjoy a “jazzy” evening at the Fan Village and soak up the last rays of the sunshine that has finally made an appearance! The Old Time Jazz Fellows with their be-bop band and the Swingers’ singers will take care of the atmosphere.
12 June 2008 / Record evening and Portugal’s delight !
What an exceptional night on the EURO 2008 sites in Geneva ! Records were broken in the Fan Zone (75,000 visitors) and the Fan Village. Attached you will find all the details on this amazing day marked by the joy of the Portuguese and the cruel elimination of the Swiss.
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12 June 2008 / Jazz at the FAN-VILLAGE
Tonight the FAN VILLAGE will be jazzing the night away with a be-bop band and swing singers. Spend a night out with the family at the Bout-du-Monde
11 June 2008 / Czech Republic-Portugal at 6 pm.
The second match in Geneva will be between the Czech Republic and Portugal. From 3 pm to 10 pm the area around the Stade de Genève will be closed off to traffic. Choose public transport which has increased its services for the occasion.
11 June 2008 / Geneva is ready for its second match
No major incidents or unexpected events occurred yesterday. Today will be all about the match between Portugal and the Czech Republic at 6 pm at the Stade de Genève and, of course, the Switzerland-Turkey match at 8.45 pm in Basel.
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11 June 2008 / Czech Republic-Portugal, two winners face to face at the Stade de Genève.
At 6 pm Geneva will be hosting one of the key matches in group A between the Czech Republic and Portugal. It will be quite a night, from la Praille to the Fan Zone. Especially since Switzerland will be fighting to keep its place in the competition in Basel against Turkey. The match will be projected on the big screen in Plainpalais (8.45 pm).
10 June 2008 / You are all invited to the Fan Village to celebrate Portugal
Tonight, the Bout-du-Monde will be singing, dancing and living for Portugal ! Come and enjoy the performances of Os Reis da Faro (7.45 pm) and jazz band Trip In (9.30 pm) and celebrate the Portuguese national holiday at the heart of the Fan Village. From 11 pm there will also be a Barrio Latino night at the Fan Club 08 !
10 June 2008 / Festive but calm atmosphere for the third night of the championship
The Fan Zone in Plainpalais celebrated France and Italy’s arrival in the competition last night. Around 40,000 supporters got together in a friendly atmosphere. Attached please find all the details on the events of Monday night.
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10 June 2008 / The Fan Village celebrates Portugal !
Today, the Portuguese are celebrating their national holiday all the way to Geneva. Only 24 hours before the match between Portugal and the Czech Republic, the Fan Village is alive with red and green. And what an atmosphere with Os Reis de Faro playing at 7.45 p.m. and the jazz band Trip at 9.30. An unforgettable and truly Portuguese night !
09 June 2008 / Footbal and Songs for a great Monday evening!
The Monday programm is looking very promising. In addition to France’s first match (6 p.m.) and Italy’s (8.45 p.m.) which you will be able to enjoy on the big screens of the Fan Zone, the Fan Village will be hosting a “song night” with Pierre Lautomne (7.45 p.m.) and Nill Kleim (9.30 p.m.). Don't miss it!
09 June 2008 / A quiet and friendly Sunday
After a wild night on Saturday, the fan sites for the EURO 2008 in Geneva enjoyed a relatively quiet Sunday with no incidents. Attached please find all the details on the events of the day. Today : France will be entering the competition at 6 p.m. and Italy at 8.45 p.m. and we are all looking forward to Nill Klemm’s performance at the Fan Village at 9.30 p.m.
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09 June 2008 / Monday’s programme : football, music and sunshine !
In Geneva, the EURO 2008 Festivities never end. After an eventful weekend, Monday is looking very promising. In addition to France’s first match (6 p.m.) and Italy’s (8.45 p.m.) which you will be able to enjoy on the big screens of the Fan Zone, the Fan Village will be hosting a “song night” with Pierre Lautomne (7.45 p.m.) and Nill Kleim (9.30 p.m.) to accompany the sunset – the weather is finally looking brighter! And for those of you who want to relive the excitement of the weekend DJ Doug and DJ Ortega, our faithful MC’s in the Fan Club will be partying from 11 p.m to 5 a.m.
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08 June 2008 / The first match night in Geneva turns out to be a great success !
It was a wonderful night of celebrations and everything went smoothly. The Stade de Genève, full to the brim, came alive with excitement during the Portugal-Turkey game and 60,000 people got together in the Fan Zone in Plainpalais. No major incidents were reported. Attached please find a full report on the events of Saturday night.
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07 June 2008 / In red and green, the Fan Zone was shaking with joy !
What a night in Plainpalais ! In a wild but friendly atmosphere, the Fan Zone managed to beat all records tonight (we don’t have the exact figures yet) for the retransmission of the Portugal – Turkey game. With an amazing score of 2-0, the Portuguese team gave their many fans in Plainpalais an excellent reason to celebrate.
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07 June 2008 / The Fan Zone vibrates and suffers with the Swiss Team
A large crowd formed on Saturday around 6 p.m. in the Fan Zone in Plainpalais. Turkish and Portuguese fans had already been celebrating for several hours when the Swiss supporters joined them to watch the opening match between Switzerland and the Czech Republic.
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07 June 2008 / The opening party is a success!
State Counsellor Mark Muller, in charge of hosting the EURO 2008 in Geneva, officially
inaugurated Friday the party areas. Read the press release about the opening concerts and all information about the first evening of festivities.
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07 June 2008 / Geneva singing in the rain : a great success !
Despite the bad weather, 15,000 people came to hear Yannick Noah sing, brightening up the Fan Zone. Dancing around in bare feet, Yannick Noah put all his energy into warming up the audience’s bodies and hearts. Organised in a very friendly spirit, the event got off to a wonderful start.
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06 June 2008 / Let's the party begin!
Here we are. The party is on track! Friday evening, the sun will shine on the three knocks of the festivities. The caribbean group Kassav will first inflame the Fan Village with its furious zouk (8pm) while the Fan Zone is going to dance for the first time thanks the generosity of Yannick Noah (10.30pm).
05 June 2008 / 800 citizen of Geneva test the fan areas
About eight hundred persons went volunteers on thursday evening to discover the three party areas of Geneva during the EURO 2008. This happy crowd moved from the Fan Zone Plainpalais to the Fan Village at the Bout-du-monde. And finished its trip at the Fan Club 08 at the Vernets.
05 June 2008 / The french team arrived in Switzerland
The french national team landed wednesday evening at the Geneva Airport. Welcomed by the State Councillor Mark Muller, the finalist of the last World Cup joined then by bus their hotel at the Mont-Pèlerin, near Vevey.
03 June 2008 / The State of Geneva invites pupils to the game Portugal-Turkey
The State Council of Geneva will make eighteen more happy schoolboys! 18 tickets for the game in Geneva on Saturday 7 June Portugal-Turkey will be given to a group of pupils from the local priority teaching programme.
State Councillors Mark Muller (DCTI) and Charles Beer (DIP) will personally hand the tickets to the happy few on Friday afternoon at the Palettes school (3.30 pm).
23 May 2008 / The winners of the draw for 100 tickets have been announced!
The winners of the draw for 100 tickets to see a EURO 2008 march at the Geneva Stadium have been announced! Discover their names by clicking on the link below. The tickets will be presented to the lucky winners on 2nd June at 18h30 in the courtyard of the City Hall.
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23 avril 2008 / Pièces commémoratives pour l'UEFA EURO 2008™
Des monnaies commémoratives éditées spécialement pour l'UEFA EURO 2008™ et en l'honneur des quatre "sites d'accueil" de Suisse ont été réalisées par l'entreprise du Locle, Faude & Huguenin S.A
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20 mars 2008 / Les autorités adoptent EUROLEX
Le Conseil d'Etat a adopté le 17 mars 2008 un arrêté relatif à l'EURO 2008. Celui-ci a été présenté au cours d'une conférence de presse tenue le lendemain à 81 jours du coup d'envoi de l'événement.
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- Dossier de presse : 509 ko
6 février 2008 / EURO Experience Tour
Venez nombreux découvrir l'EURO Experience Tour du 7 au 10 février 2008, de 12h à 18h, sur la plaine de Plainpalais. Les fans de foot auront l'occasion de se rappeler les moments forts des championnats d'Europe, et d'approcher la fameuse coupe Henri Delaunay. Les visiteurs sont invités à tester leurs connaissances sur des bornes interactives.
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15 janvier 2008 / Genève cherche des bénévoles
Si vous aimez être au cœur de l'événement et souhaitez participer activement à l'organisation de l'EURO 2008 à Genève, alors engagez-vous comme bénévole pour le site d'accueil de Genève
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10 décembre 2007 / Lancement du programme d'accueil des supporters
La première conférence dédiée à l'accueil des supporters de l'UEFA EURO 2008™ s'est déroulée le 10 décembre 2007 au Stade de Genève. Les programmes nationaux suisse et autrichiens y ont été présentés à plus de cent participants.
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2 décembre 2007 / Portugal, Turquie et République tchèque joueront à Genève!
Le tirage au sort des équipes disputant l'UEFA EURO 2008™ a eu lieu le 2 décembre 2007 à midi à Lucerne. On connaît à présent les trois matches qui auront lieu à Genève: Portugal-Turquie le 7 juin, République tchèque-Portugal le 11 juin et Turquie-République tchèque le 15 juin 2008.
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27 novembre 2007 / Séances d'information publiques
Quelque 400 personnes, habitants et professionnels confondus, ont assisté aux deux séances d'information organisées par l'Etat de Genève les 22 et 26 novembre derniers. Les préoccupations des participants seront prises en compte.
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23 novembre 2007 / Séances d'information publiques
La séance d'information à l'intention des commerçants a remporté un franc succès.
- Consultez la présentation 1.3 Mo
Une séance pour les habitants est prévue lundi 26 novembre à 20h à Uni Mail, salle R080
16 novembre 2007 / Séances d'information publiques
Mark Muller, conseiller d'Etat, a le plaisir à vous convier à deux séances d'information sur l'EURO 2008 à Uni Mail le 22 novembre pour les professionnels et le 26 novembre pour les habitants. Venez nombreux!
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14 novembre 2007 / Partenariat entre l'UEFA et le CICR
Genève, en tant que site d'accueil de l'EURO 2008 et hôte du CICR, salue le partenariat entre l'UEFA et le CICR annoncé mercredi 14 novembre 2007 par leurs présidents respectifs Michel Platini et Jakob Kellenberger.
L'UEFA a choisi le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) comme organisation humanitaire partenaire officielle pour l'UEFA EURO 2008. Une campagne de collecte de fonds en ligne permettra aux internautes d'acheter des buts pour leur équipe préférée afin de l'aider à gagner le titre d'équipe la plus caritative de l'EURO 2008. De plus, l'UEFA s'engage à verser au CICR 4000 euros par but marqué durant le tour final (du 7 au 29 juin 2008). L'argent récolté servira à améliorer la vie des victimes de mines en Afghanistan en leur fournissant des membres artificiels et des services de physiothérapie.
5 octobre 2007 / Michel Platini visite le Stade de Genève
Le Conseiller d'Etat Mark Muller a accueilli Michel Platini pour une visite du stade de Genève le 4 octobre 2007. Verdict du président de l'UEFA: «La Praille est un bon stade, mais il manque un peu de couleur».
26 juin 2007 / Charte de développement durable UEFA EURO 2008™
La Charte de développement durable UEFA EURO 2008™ a été présentée à Vienne
par les ministres de l'environnement suisse et autrichien le 25 juin 2007.
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12 juin 2007 / Cocktails spéciaux UEFA EURO 2008™
EURO 2008 Genève sera l'invité d'honneur des Fêtes de Genève 2007, du 2 au 12 août prochains. Découvrez le programme des festivités et les recettes des deux cocktails spéciaux UEFA EURO 2008™ créés par le champion du monde des chefs de bar, le Genevois Daniel Pion.
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7 juin 2007 / Euro 2008 Genève: lancement du compte à rebours
A un an du coup d'envoi de la troisième manifestation la plus suivie au monde, le compte à rebours décomptant les jours qui nous séparent de l'EURO 2008 a été dévoilé jeudi 7 juin à Genève, sur la rue piétonne du Mont-Blanc. Les autorités en ont profité pour faire un tour d'horizon de l'état des préparatifs et annoncer la mise en ligne du site web officiel consacré à l'EURO 2008. Genève est dans les temps.
