5th Pan-Armenian Games stamp issuedAugust 20, 2011 - 12:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 20 thousand stamps dedicated to the 5th Pan-Armenian Games were issued on August 20, 2011. The stamps will be sold for AMD 380. “I am glad to take part in this ceremony. Sports stamps have always been appreciated by philatelists,” Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanyan said, hailing the sportsmen who arrived in Yerevan to participate in the Games. Pan-Armenian Games stamps were first issued in 1999, and then in 2001, 2003 and 2007. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |