Platini praises Ukraine progress on EURO 2012September 28, 2011 - 15:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - UEFA President Michel Platini expressed confidence that Ukraine will be ready to host next year's European Championship, and that only ''some little problems'' remain to be sorted out. Platini spoke Tuesday after touring four Ukrainian cities that will be hosting the tournament together with four cities in neighboring Poland in June. He praised the ''tremendous'' progress that has been made in Ukraine's preparations, which had fallen behind schedule and raised concerns about whether the country would be ready in time. Platini said ''there aren't any big problems anymore.'' But he added that ''there are still some little problems,'' such as finishing the roof of the stadium in Lviv, AP reported. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |