UEFA-2020: Dutch Parliament reacts to calls for boycotting Baku gamesJune 29, 2021 - 18:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Dutch Parliament has reacted to calls for boycotting UEFA-2020 games set to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to information provided by FAON (Federation of Armenian Organizations in the Netherlands). The Parliament has reportedly urged the government of the Netherlands against sending a delegation to the quarter-finals in Baku, should the Dutch team qualify, by approving a motion by lawmakers Tom van der Lee and Gert-Jan Segers in Tweede Kamer. The document also made a reference to the trophy park featuring the helmets of fallen Armenian soldiers inaugurated in the Azerbaijani capital, as well as the Armenian prisoners of war still being held captive in Baku. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |