 Big staff reductions recorded in Armenian Defense Ministry, paper says August 2, 2012 - 11:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Zhamanak paper, big staff reductions have been recorded in Armenian Defense Ministry. By Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan’s decree general Sergei Chalyan, general staff deputy head, lieutenant general Valeri Grigoryan, as well as head of the ministry’s organizational and mobilization department Arakel Martikyan have been relieved of their posts, the paper says. Ministry’s spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan neither confirmed, nor denied the information, saying “You will be informed, once a formal decree is issued.” Partner news  Top stories At the meeting, the parties focused on the prospects of bilateral relations, and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. Dwelling on the hike in gas prices, Iskandaryan said the change also affected other countries importing Russian gas. Armen Martirosyan noted that the price rise will further deteriorate the situation in the country, fostering emigration. In this connection, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian left for Strasbourg to attend CoE foreign ministers meeting.   Partner news |  Latest news Ex-leader Rafsanjani barred from Iran presidential vote – news agency  If true, the exclusion of Rafsanjani and Mashaie would leave the presidential race dominated by hardline conservatives.Cuba lifts ban on energy-sucking appliances’ imports 8 years ago, an energy crisis prompted then-President Fidel Castro to launch the so-called Energy Revolution, seeking to lower consumption.Shanghai Film Festival jury announced The fest announced that Oliver Stone will be receiving an Outstanding Achievement honorary award at the festival this year.Sylvester Stallone in talks with Steven Seagal for "The Expendables 3" Besides Mickey Rourke, "The Karate Kid" star Jackie Chan has agreed to join the film from director Patrick Hughes. |
