  Armenian chess players successful at Chigorin Memorial October 30, 2012 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian grandmaster Robert Hovhannisyan beat Russia’s Ivan Rozum in the third round of Mikhail Chigorin Memorial International Chess Festival in Saint Petersburg. Meanwhile, Avetik Grigoryan and Hovik Hayrapetyan scored wins against Turkey’s Emre Can and Russia’s Anton Shomoev respectively. After the third round the players scored 3 points each to share the 1st-16th places with several participants. Chigorin Memorial will last through November 4.   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
