Spain, the current world and European champion, won its third international title in six years when it defeated Italy 4-0 in the final of the Euro 2012 in Kiev. “An extraordinary display,” according to the daily.
What no one had ever accomplished – El Mundo
The Italians, who were reduced to ten men in the wake of an injury to their third substitute, “lost to one of the best teams of all time. But that does not make the pain of one of the worst scores ever in a tournament final any easier,” remarks the newspaper.
Azzurri, a major disappointment – La Repubblica
With 600,000 foreign football fans having visited Poland during the tournament, which was organised with Ukraine, Euro 2012 has been a great logistical success. This “allows us to think about the Olympic Games in Vistula”, writes the daily.
Spain are the champions! Poland deserve a medal too – Dziennik Gazeta Prawna
The government is seeking an agreement with the European Union on substantial reductions in the state’s bank debts. Although it refuses to quantify the scale of the reduction, it is understood officials are working on a possible cut of more than half of the total €63 billion spent on bailing out the banks up till now.
Government targets end of October for EU deal on bank debt – The Irish Times
In spite of the anti-European sentiment prompted by the crisis, the daily reports that 43% of Germans are, according to a recent poll, in favour of a United States of Europe.
How much Europe do you want? – Die Welt
National power company Hidroelectrica, which has previously announced it is unable to pay its debts, has been placed under administration. At the end of 2011, the company already owed more than 500 million euros to 13 banks. The situation is a threat to Romania’s entire economy.
Hidroelectrica insolvency to hit entire economy – România libera
Re-elected for a fifth consecutive four-year term on July 1, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson won 52.8% of the vote in the Icelandic presidential elections. An opponent of EU membership, Grimsson believes the election result shows Icelanders have given him a mandate to voice his opinion on important political matters.
President can take part in important debates – Fréttablaðið
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