UEFA-2020: Dutch Parliament reacts to calls for boycotting Baku gamesJune 29, 2021 - 18:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Dutch Parliament has reacted to calls for boycotting UEFA-2020 games set to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to information provided by FAON (Federation of Armenian Organizations in the Netherlands). The Parliament has reportedly urged the government of the Netherlands against sending a delegation to the quarter-finals in Baku, should the Dutch team qualify, by approving a motion by lawmakers Tom van der Lee and Gert-Jan Segers in Tweede Kamer. The document also made a reference to the trophy park featuring the helmets of fallen Armenian soldiers inaugurated in the Azerbaijani capital, as well as the Armenian prisoners of war still being held captive in Baku. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |