  Armenia’s brandy production up 24,7% in Jan-Nov 2012 January 9, 2013 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 16 448,4 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-November 2012, with production volume growing 24,7% against the same period in 2011 (13 192,9 thousand liters). According to the National Statistical Service, 8 736,1 thousand liters of vodka was produced in the same period, production volume increasing by 19,7% against 2011. 4615,5 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-November 2012 against 5 137,5 thousand liters in 2011 (10,2% decrease). During the reporting period, beer production totaled 13 124,9 thousand liters, dropping by 6,3% against 2011 output (14 000,6 thousand liters). Production of champagne dropped by 29,6%, totaling 331,8 thousand liters. In January-November 2012, production of soft drinks in Armenia increased by 11,9% to total 38 843,7 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 Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents  At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party.Russia confirms start of withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh The Kremlin has confirmed reports about the start of the withdrawal of Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh. |
