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Germany fined for firework-flinging fans
Football

Germany fined for firework-flinging fans

Germany is facing fresh disciplinary proceedings after fans set off and threw fireworks during the country's 2-1 Euro 2012 win over the Netherlands, UEFA said on Thursday, after fining the country for previous incidents.
Germany's press hails header hero
Football

Germany's press hails header hero

Germany's media on Sunday celebrated the team's 1-0 victory over Portugal, hailing goal-scorer Mario Gomez for getting the team off to winning ways, but coach Joachim Löw is still pushing for a stronger performance.
Counterfeiting of euro banknotes surges
Crime

Counterfeiting of euro banknotes surges

The number of fake euro banknotes seized in the second half of 2009 was eight percent higher than in the first six months, the Frankfurt-based European Central Bank said on Monday, continuing a trend that began in late 2007.