Brandy, wine production increase in ArmeniaOctober 1, 2011 - 10:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 7467,6 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-August 2011, which is 9,8% more compared to the same period in 2010 (6801 thousand liters). According to the National Statistical Service, 4243,1 thousand liters of vodka was produced in the same period, which is 28,2% less than in January-August in 2010. 3682,2 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-August 2011 against 3346,3 thousand liters in 2010 (10% growth). During the reporting period, beer production totaled 11203,3 thousand liters, which is 3,2% less than in January-August 2010 (11572, 5 thousand liters). Production of champagne grew by 2,3%, totaling 149,6 thousand liters. In 2011, production of soft drinks in Armenia grew by 5,6% totaling 24228,7 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 | 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. 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. Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. |