  Armenia posts 3,6% increase in brandy production October 1, 2013 - 14:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 11 151,2 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-August 2013, with production volume increasing by 3,6% against the same period in 2012 (10 766,4 thousand liters). According to the National Statistical Service, 5 498,7 thousand liters of vodka was produced in January-August 2013 against 6 466,3 thousand liters in 2012. 3 449,6 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-August 2013 against 2 598,4 thousand liters in 2012 (32,8% increase). During the reporting period, beer production totaled 12 772 thousand liters, increasing by 31,3% against 2012 output (9 729,0 thousand liters). Production of champagne increased 86,8% totaling 172,4 thousand liters. In January-August 2013, production of soft drinks in Armenia increased by 37,7% to total 25 196,1 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 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.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
