ORF: Kharkov and its people have shown their best side in the first days of EURO-2012

Radio Reporter «ORF» Harald Hofshtetter in his story noted that the Kharkov together with its inhabitants in the first days of the tournament showed his best side. «Most of the signs and signals in the city has been translated from Cyrillic to English. However, if anyone is still confused looking for something one can see how a group of concerned local residents gladly help to orient the place. Parks, gardens and monuments have been timely given in perfect order», - said in the article.

 

In addition, the journalist emphasized that the city makes every effort to make people forget about the «negative political reports and international boycotts of EURO-2012».
 

«At the moment, Kharkiv ... doesn’t show its weak spots. The presence of a large number of police officers is striking. For example, there are officers on each metro station who are watching the entrance and the presence of suspicious objects. All the streets around the stadium are blocked and one is able to go there only in the evening and having the ticket, "- noted European reporter.