 Cigarette production grows 15% in Armenia November 11, 2017 - 16:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Cigarette production grew 15% in Armenia in the first nine months of 2017 against the same period last year. According to the National Statistical Service, the production increased by 46% when compared to the same period in 2015. Armenia exports tobacco mainly to Syria, Iraq and the United Arab Emirates As reported earlier, Armenia has produced more brandy in the first nine months of 2017 than any alcoholic drink.   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. |
