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Greece’s 2004 football champions to face UEFA All Stars on 20th anniversary of Euro triumph
A soccer match between the 2004 Greek national team and the UEFA All Stars will take place on the 20th anniversary of the European Championship triumph, in Essen, the hometown of the German coach Otto Rehhagel, who led Greece to the championship.
German Cities Refuse to Launch Free Public Transport
Five cities in Germany did not approve the idea of providing free public transport to improve air quality, calling it unrealistic, DPA reported.
Berlin is under pressure to meet European air cleanliness standards and to avoid fines.
Europe Strengthens Security Measures Around the Christmas Bazaars
Christmas bazaars and holiday festivals around the world prove to be a potential target for terrorists, for which authorities take serious security measures, sega said.
German Police order Essen Shopping Mall Shut Due to Attack Threat
Police have shut down a shopping centre in Germany after receiving intelligence over a potential terrorist attack, according to German news agencies, cited by BNR.