Winemakers Association chief predicts unprecedented grape harvestJuly 10, 2013 - 16:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An unprecedented grape harvest is expected in 2013, the head of the Association of Winemakers said. As Avag Harutyunyan told a July 10 news conference, 15% increase in crop volume is expected despite the recent severe hail in Armavir province. The Association head forecasted a 24% increase in production of wine in January –May 2013 compared with 2012, to total 1982 thous. liters. In January-May 2013, brandy production will drop by 7% from 2012, to total 6235,9 thous. liters, he said. 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 | Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |