The book narrates a history that is largely unknown but Balian is not worried about the reception of his book in Turkey.

“The ongoing process in Syria has a huge impact on Turkey, with intense migration taking place,” Beşir Atalay said.

Mario Monti was appointed prime minister last year after the resignation of former premier Silvio Berlusconi.

No one was injured in the blaze but the fire destroyed much of the goods on sale and forced traders to flee.

The low turnout as well as allegations by the opposition of voting violations, threatens to undermine the constitution's legitimacy.

"President Chavez is resting and his recovery is progressing with each day that passes," said Vice President Nicolas Maduro.

The 3,000m (10,000ft) volcano is in Argentina's south-western Neuquen province, which borders the Biobio region of Chile.