Italy to Spend $110 Million on Security
Italy to Spend $110 Million for Security at Winter Olympics
Italy will spend at least 89.6 million euros ($110 million) and will deploy 9,200 police to ensure security and prevent a terrorist attack at the Winter Olympic Games in Turin next month.
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No firm threat to Winter Olympics
Italy sees no firm evidence of a security threat to the Winter Olympics in Turin, but is alert to possible attacks by local and foreign militant groups.
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U.S. Biathlon Athletes Increasingly Tech-Savvy to Gain a Competitive Edge
In a sport that demands precise weather calculations for optimal performance, the 2006 U.S. Biathlon Team has turned to sponsor Kestrel Pocket Weather Meters to help gain a competitive advantage in this year’s Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
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Turin security bill hits $126 million
TURIN, Italy — Italy has spent more than 89 million euros ($126 million) on security for the Turin Winter Olympics, a figure that will increase over coming weeks, the interior minister said Monday.
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Turin Trendy yet traditional, and oh, so tasty!
There is no availability at these hotels during the Olympics, but they are good choices for people visiting Turin at another time.
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2006 Torino Winter Olympics Information
The 2006 Winter Olympics start February 10 in Turin, Italy. There will be 17 days of winter sports in the city of Turin…
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