  No special “Olympic visas” for entry to Great Britain in 2012September 23, 2011 - 16:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Special “Olympic visas” for entry to Great Britain in 2012 will not be issued. Itar-tass.com reports that Jeremy Hunt, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, introduced a new program in London on attracting tourists to the United Kingdom in the Olympic year. The government faces the issue of increasing the number of tourists in 2012 by 4 mln people. Olympic Games in London will kick off on July 27 and close on August 12. London is the first city to host the Olympics for the third time after 1908 and 1948.   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 |  Latest news Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29  Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said.Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said.Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution.Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |
