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Athens Roof Plans Abandoned

Posted by: John Ross on March 20, 2004 2:23:48 PM

BBC Sport, Mar 20 2004
Not, it must be pointed out, the famous and controversial roof over the Olympic stadium, designed by renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. The roof in question is the one over the aquatic centre, where the swimming competions are to be held. Click here for original story. Or read on, for a cryptic comment and some information about the upcoming torch-lighting ceremony and the route the relay will follow.

Sampaio Says Soccer Security Needs Tightening

Posted by: John Ross on March 16, 2004 11:37:26 AM

The Scotsman, Mar 15 2004
The Madrid bombings have achieved their effect: Europe is now aware of its vulnerability, and Euro 2004, the European Football Championships, is the biggest sporting event being held in the region this year after the Olympics. Click here for original story.

Missile Umbrella Ready for Athens Olympia

Posted by: John Ross on March 16, 2004 11:15:14 AM

China View, Mar 16 2004
The umbrella consists of Patriot, Stinger and Hawk missile batteries, as well as a variety of aircraft. Considering that the protective position for an umbrella is right over your head, is this supposed to make people feel safer? Click here for original story.

Greeks Winning Olympic Race

Posted by: John Ross on March 09, 2004 7:37:37 PM

Herald Sun, Mar 10 2004
At last, an optimistic opinion. The Australian Herald Sun thinks that Greece will be ready for the Athens Olympics this summer. Click here for original story.

Olympic Dream Turns to Nightmare for Athens

Posted by: John Ross on March 03, 2004 2:11:08 PM

Guardian Unlimited, Mar 3 2004
With less than six months to go before the inauguration of the Olympics, nothing is ready (and who was the cleverdick who decided it was a good idea to design the Olympic stadium with a glass roof for a Greek summer? In an earthquake zone?). Click here for original story.

Sex Games Keep Athens Occupied

Posted by: John Ross on March 02, 2004 2:00:11 PM

Reuters via Taipei Times, Mar 2 2004
Great headline, ain't it? It seems that recently legalized, registered brothels and their workers are being hassled by the authorities who want to avoid a "Games boom." Click here for story.

Big Business Backing Paris Bid

Posted by: John Ross on March 02, 2004 1:47:15 PM

AFP via IOL, Mar 02 2004
Eight of the largest companies in France have pledged 12 million euros to support Paris's bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Click here for original story.

McCartney to Open Rock in Rio Lisbon

Posted by: John Ross on March 01, 2004 7:56:38 PM

Mediterranean Blue March 1 2004
The transatlantically transplanted megafestival Rock in Rio has signed up aging ex-Beatle Paul McCartney. He will join rock and pop stars like Guns n' Roses, Peter Gabriel, Alejandro Sanz and Britney Spears, as well as Brazilian performers of the stature of Charlie Brown Jr. or musician-turned-politican Gilberto Gil.

Euro 2004 Fans to Be Tested for Drunkenness

Posted by: John Ross on February 28, 2004 8:22:28 PM

Reuters Feb 28 2004
The Portuguese are prepared to breathalyse spectators entering stadiums. Inexplicably classified under "Oddly Enough," considering how sensible a measure it is. Click here for story.

Nato pledges to help at Olympics

Posted by: John Ross on February 20, 2004 12:50:25 PM

BBC News Feb 20 2004

Click here for story

Nato? Isn't that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization? What in the name of sanity has that got to do with Greece or the Olympics?