Arthur Abraham risks driving ban, Euro 1,360 fine for speedingSeptember 30, 2011 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-German boxer Arthur Abraham’s driving licence is at risk after he was pulled over by police in Berlin doing 230 kilometres per hour in his Ferrari, a new speed record for the city. The 31-year-old was first spotted zooming along the city’s A113 motorway in a section where the speed limit is only 80kph Sept 28 evening. But shocked police used a radar gun to clock his car’s speed and after a short chase, they pulled him over. He told them he was on his way to an awards ceremony and running late, according to the newspaper. Officers let him go but followed him the rest of the way to the ceremony to ensure he stayed within the law. Abraham now risks a three month driving ban and a fine of €1,360. This is not the first time he has demonstrated a need for speed, and has been banned from the road in the past, Tagesspiegel newspaper reports. 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. |