OREANDA-NEWS. October 13, 2008. A meeting of the European Business Association devoted to preparation to Euro-2012 took place in Donetsk (East Ukraine). Serhiy Derhunov, first deputy head of the Donetsk State Regional Administration, told the audience about preparation to Euro-2012 in Donetsk region.

"The main site is the Donbass Arena stadium which is under construction. It demonstrates the stages of readiness," Serhiy Derhunov said. The construction is held according to the schedule. This project will be complemented by the projects of improvement of the surrounding territory. The construction of the second complex of Viktoria hotel which is next to the stadium is launched. During their last visit, UEFA inspectors noted good level of sports infrastructure preparation, state of training fields and medical facilities.

Serhiy Derhunov also told representatives of the European Business Association about works held in Donetsk region on development of transport infrastructure, hotel construction, and investment projects preparation.