The office of President Robert Kocharian said today he signed a decree relieving chief of staff Artashes Tumanian of his duties.
On 17 February, Tumanian announced that he was launching a new party, Nor Yerkir (New Country), with the aim of bringing Armenia closer to the European Union.
Armenia will hold parliamentary elections next year.
(RFE/RL's Armenian Service)
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On 17 February, Tumanian announced that he was launching a new party, Nor Yerkir (New Country), with the aim of bringing Armenia closer to the European Union.
Armenia will hold parliamentary elections next year.
(RFE/RL's Armenian Service)
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