  Armenian brandy production down 4,1% in January 2011 March 1, 2011 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 679,5 thousand liters of brandy were produced in Armenia in January 2011, what is 4,1% less compared to the same period last year. According to the national Statistical Service, production of vodka increased by 15,6% to total 234,7 thousand liters. Production of beer decreased by 14,4% to make 312,6 thousand liters, while production of sparkling wines decreased by 65,5% to total 2,9 thousand liters. 1,7 million liters of non-alcoholic drinks were produced, what is 8,9% compared to January 2010.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
