 Brandy production grows 56% in Armenia November 9, 2017 - 16:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has produced more brandy in the first nine months of 2017 than any alcoholic drink. According to the National Statistical Service, brandy production grew 56.5% in January-September of 2017 against the same period last year. The production of wine, meanwhile, has increased by 36%, that of beer and champaign by 10% and 11%, respectively. The production of vodka and whiskey, on the other hand, has dropped in the reporting period.   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. |
