  35.2% growth recorded in brandy production in January-October 2010 in Armenia November 30, 2010 - 17:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 9.6mln liters of brandy were produced in Armenia in January-October that is 35.2% more as compared with the same period in 2009. According to the RA National Statistical Service, 8.1mln liters of vodka were produced during the reporting period that is 12.9% less compared to January-October 2009. Besides, 3.5mln liters of wine were produced in January-October 2010 against 2.8mln liters during the same period in 2009. In addition, 14mln liters of beer and 279.3thous liters of sparkling wine were produced in January-October 2010 that is 44.3% and 54% more compared to the same period in 2009. 0.3% drop was recorded in soft drinks production, reaching 29.1mln liters during the reporting period.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. |
