Head of the Georgian Orthodox Church Ilia II and a delegation of the Coptic Orthodox Church headed by Patriarch Shenuda III will visit Armenia May 2-5 on the invitation of Catholicos of all Armenians Garegin II due to the 1700-th anniversary of consecration of the St. Echmiadzin Cathedral.

One of potential candidates for the Azeri president, leader of "Musavat" party Isa Ghambar said a state having a powerful army, clear diplomacy and strong economy could decide the issue of "seized land" without difficulty.

G. Rapota pointed out that at present when Armenia was granted observer status under the EurAsEC, interaction in certain economic spheres was possible.

"Justice" bloc head Stepan Demirchian noted "some differences among parties forming part of the bloc are available, but we find common verges on key issues."

Military attache of Germany in Armenia and Azerbaijan, colonel general Peter Shafranek told journalists in Yerevan.

Well-known Moscow scientist and public figure, academician of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences Mikhail Minasbekian is awarded the Academy premium "In Glorification and Benefit of the Fatherland" golden medal.

Elections are planned May 11, 2003.

This is because resulting from falling when delivering a speech at the solemn ceremony at the Republic Palace April 21 he injured his rib and back ligaments.

After these appearances the government head insisted on the need of urgent ratification of the agreement between Russia and Armenia.

Armenian president Robert Kocharian said at a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Dushanbe yesterday.