Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Euro organizers increase security budget after Paris attacks (The Associated Press)

Jacques Lambert, President of Euro Soccer 2016 tournament, left, and UEFA Events CEO Martin Kallen speaks during a press conference to mark the hundred days to go before the start of Euro 2016 soccer tournament, in Paris, Wednesday, March 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Euro 2016 organizers have increased the security budget by 15 percent in the wake of the Paris attacks. At a news conference marking 100 days before the European Championship begins, organizing president Jacques Lambert said the attacks that left 130 people dead in November have forced organizers to ''strengthen'' safety measures, with the security budget up to 34 million euros ($36.9 million). Organizers are in charge of security within stadiums with French authorities dealing with it outside.


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