Monthly Archives: June 2011

Building a homeland

Posted on June 5, 2011

The rate of construction of new properties in Israel has reached a 10-year high. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000650950&fid=1725

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Firmly at the helm

Posted on June 5, 2011

Despite rumours that he may be offered the position of the next head of the IMF, Sir Stanley Fischer proudly presented a rosy picture of the Israeli economy and stated that he liked his current job. Meanwhile, the Bank of … Continue reading →

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Israel “exports” its economic plan

Posted on June 5, 2011

Hailed as an innovative success, Israel’s idea of a two-year state budget cycle is to be adopted by Western countries, including the USA. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000650157&fid=1725

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Turkey loves Israel goods

Posted on June 5, 2011

Despite the ongoing spat with Turkey, Israel’s exports to them doubled to $0.5 billion in the first three months of 2011. Turkey is now Israel’s 3rd highest customer of Israeli products. http://www.jpost.com/Business/Globes/Article.aspx?id=222904

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We are listening

Posted on June 5, 2011

Israel has introduced National Hearing Day to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by deaf people. Initiatives include a new programme to teach sign language in schools and free hearing tests. http://nocamels.com/2011/05/israel-to-teach-sign-language-in-city-schools/

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Abu Ghosh Music Festival

Posted on June 5, 2011

The bi-annual event in the Israeli Arab town near Jerusalem will cover the Jewish festival of Shavuoth (Pentecost) and involve 700 musicians. (Second link gives details of last year’s event.) http://www.kadmusarts.com/festivals/3825.html http://www.israel21c.org/201009218371/tourism/perfect-harmony-at-the-abu-gosh-music-festival

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Golda Meir’s legacy

Posted on June 5, 2011

As the International Women’s Conference at Mount Carmel finishes, watch how Golda’s institute continues her International humanitarian work to this day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nEimGzYmNA

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Bob Geldof supports IsraAid

Posted on June 5, 2011

The rockstar-activist spoke in Herzlia where he praised Israel’s work in Africa and requested more help for the impoverished continent. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Entertainment/Article.aspx?id=222711

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Trade ties expand with India

Posted on June 5, 2011

Israeli and Indian industry associations signed a memorandum of understating, as the two countries add high technology to their growing network of trade and economic cooperation. http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Article.aspx?id=223356

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Israel doubles aid budget

Posted on June 5, 2011

Whilst most countries are cutting back, Israel is spending twice as much this year on helping developing countries with medicines, science and technology, disaster relief, and battling hunger. http://www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/About+the+Ministry/MFA+Spokesman/2011/DFM_Ayalon_UN_Dep_Sec_Gen_Migiro_29_May_2011

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