Yuri Merzlyakov: there are objective conditions for reaching an agreement on the fundamental principles of the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

"Armenia has lost a devoted son, who made an invaluable contribution to the economics and political development of the state," the messages say.

Zurab Noghaideli will arrive in the Armenian capital March 28.

Charles Aznavour is safe and sound and is preparing for a concert in Moscow scheduled for April 20.

The Embassies of Italy, Belarus and Iran conveyed their condolences on the untimely death of Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan.

Two manuals dedicated to elections were issued with the assistance of the OSCE Yerevan Office and the Italian government.

Vladimir Putin conveyed deep condolences to Armenian President Robert Kocharian, the RA leadership and to the family of the deceased Prime Minister.

The RA state flags will be lowered in Armenia and at the republic's diplomatic representations abroad.

According to the RPA regulations, in the absence of the chairman his duties are assumed by the chairman of the party council.

Leader of Great Unity nationalistic conservative party Yashar Jihan was arrested in Trabzon.