  Armenia’s brandy production grows by 35,7% Jan-May 2012 July 13, 2012 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 6654,3 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-May 2012, with production volume growing 35,7% against the same period in 2011 (4905,4 thousand liters). According to the National Statistical Service, 3050,7 thousand liters of vodka was produced in the same period, production volume increasing by 53,3% against 2011. 1597,3 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-May 2012 against 2664,5 thousand liters in 2011 (40,1% decrease). During the reporting period, beer production totaled 4747,4 thousand liters, growing by 10,1% against 2011 output (4312,9 thousand liters). Production of champagne dropped by 57,2%, totaling 29,6 thousand liters. In January-May 2012, production of soft drinks in Armenia dropped by 15,3%, totaling 10646,2 thousand liters.   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. |
