Warsaw’s Euro 2012 stadium to host opening matchFebruary 21, 2012 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Warsaw’s mayor says all security concerns have been addressed and the stadium that will host the opening match of this year’s European Championship is ready to stage its first game, AP reported. Poland will play Portugal in a friendly at the National Stadium in Warsaw on February 29. The venue will host Poland’s opening game of Euro 2012 against Greece on June 8. The stadium was due to host a league match earlier this month but it was scrapped when police said they were unable to guarantee security because of communication problems inside the stadium. Mayor Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz says police have now given their approval for the stadium to be used. The stadium was opened January 29, six months behind schedule, following a series of glitches in construction. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |