UK Foreign Secretary invites everyone to London Olympics 2012March 14, 2011 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UK Foreign Secretary William Hague issued an address on occasion of 2012 Olympic Games in London. “In just 500 days, the world’s gaze will turn to the UK as the lights go up on the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games. The British people stand ready to welcome friends from across the globe, athletes and spectators alike, to what my friend and Chairman of the Games, Lord Coe, describes as the greatest show on earth. As British Foreign Secretary, I would like to invite you to see for yourself what the UK has to offer during this truly momentous occasion.” “In 2012 we intend to honour this tradition of innovation by organising games that are more environmentally sustainable, accessible and inclusive than ever. We have also incorporated disability access into the design and construction of buildings, open spaces and public transport; ensuring all can fully enjoy the spectacle of the Games,” the address said, British Embassy in Armenia told PanARMENIAN.Net 2012 Olympic Games will start on 27 July 2012 in London, with 205 countries expected to send athletes. 10 million tickets go on sale from March 15, 2012. Ticket prices begin at £20. 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 | Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. |