Armenia brandy production up 10% to reach 15,5 million litersNovember 29, 2013 - 13:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 15 492,2 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-October 2013, with production volume increasing by 10,1% against the same period in 2012 (14 069,1 thousand liters). According to the National Statistical Service, 7 885,3 thousand liters of vodka was produced in January- October 2013 against 7 913 thousand liters in 2012. 4 620,3 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-October 2013 against 3 600,5 thousand liters in 2012 (28,3% increase). During the reporting period, beer production totaled 16 973,8 thousand liters, increasing by 38,7% against 2012 output (12 239,1 thousand liters). Production of champagne increased 46,5% totaling 268,9 thousand liters. In January-October 2013, production of soft drinks in Armenia increased by 39,5% against the 2012 results to total 47 181,7 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |