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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |