Press review | 12/02/2010

 

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Vancouver Olympics begin

Vancouver Olympics begin

 

For around 2,700 athletes from more than 80 nations the Winter Olympic Games begin this Friday evening in Vancouver. The European press emphasises the athletes' function as role models as regards doping and criticises the high costs incurred in the organisation of the event.

With articles from the following publications:
Die Presse - Austria, Turun Sanomat - Finland, Dziennik Gazeta Prawna - Poland

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