Brandy production grew by 16,2% Jan-Oct in ArmeniaDecember 2, 2011 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 11157,8 thousand liters of brandy was produced in Armenia in January-October 2011, which is 16,2% more compared to the same period in 2010 (9601,8 thousand liters). According to the National Statistical Service, 6124,5 thousand liters of vodka was produced in the same period, which is 24,2% less than in January-October 2010. 4544,8 thousand liters of wine was produced in January-October 2011 against 4180,2 thousand liters in 2010 (8,7% growth). During the reporting period, beer production totaled 13333,4 thousand liters, which is 4,8% less than in January-October 2010 (14000,9 thousand liters). Production of champagne grew by 15,9%, totaling 323,8 thousand liters. In 2011, production of soft drinks in Armenia grew by 5,3% totaling 30667,8 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 | Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Armenia: Rescue workers restore pedestrian bridge for flood-hit community Rescue workers on Wednesday, June 5 restored a pedestrian bridge in the town of Alaverdi in Armenia’s north. |