Armenian spirits in demand as sanction curtail alcohol import to RussiaNovember 10, 2022 - 17:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - There’s a growing demand for Armenian sprits in Russia as Western sanctions on the supply of alcohol to Russia are leading to a shortage of a number of popular brands by the New Year, RBC says in a fresh article. Luding Group Marketing Director Andrey Ushakov believes that wines and spirits from Armenia and Georgia, including Georgian cognacs, Georgian chacha and fruit distillates, are becoming more and more popular. In addition, Metro, a retailer is planning to import sparkling wines from a number of countries, including Armenia. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |