Monthly Archives: November 2011

Another movie deal

Posted on November 13, 2011

Israel’s AnyClip Media’s agreement with Warner Bros is its 3rd deal with Hollywood. AnyClip’s technology enables users to find any moment from any movie in its database. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000696767&fid=1725

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Supporting Europe’s navy

Posted on November 13, 2011

Israel’s Orbit Technologies has won a NIS 4.5 million services and support contract for its satellite communications systems with a leading European navy. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000696800&fid=1725

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Russian tourists love Israel

Posted on November 13, 2011

In a survey of 10,000 Russians, National Geographic magazine reported that the Jewish State was their most popular destination after Italy. 357,000 Russians have visited Israel so far in 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csTnFB7IzPs&feature=player_embedded

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40,000 in one month

Posted on November 13, 2011

October saw a sudden surge in visitors through the port of Haifa from Cruise ships – nearly as many as the whole of 2010. Cruise companies have been avoiding the unrest in Egypt and Tunisia. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4141327,00.html

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More cash for start-ups

Posted on November 13, 2011

Sofinnova Ventures is raising a new $200 million fund to invest in young Israeli IT, communications, mobile, software, and digital media companies. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000695842

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More money in the bank

Posted on November 13, 2011

Israel’s foreign currency reserves rose by over half a billion dollars during October. http://www.bankisrael.gov.il/press/eng/111107/111107c.htm

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120 delegations at WATEC 2011

Posted on November 13, 2011

Tel Aviv will host thousands of top international delegates who will share their insights and debate key issues facing the world’s water and ecological systems. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/149623

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OECD praises Israel’s environmental work

Posted on November 13, 2011

Deputy Secretary-General Rintaro Tamaki of the Organization for Economic Coordination and Development praised Israel for its successes in environmental protection in the past two years. “The Government of Israel is doing exceptional work and is investing considerable resources in socio-economic … Continue reading →

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Exploring the sea floor

Posted on November 13, 2011

The Nautilus project is an international endeavour involving Haifa University with state-of-the-art technologies involving diving robots and elaborate control rooms. It includes educational opportunities and public activities that raise awareness of the deep-sea environment and its secrets. http://newmedia-eng.haifa.ac.il/?p=5570

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How to counter terrorists

Posted on November 13, 2011

A delegation of senior American police commanders arrived here for a counter-terrorism training. They hailed from New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. http://www.jpost.com/DiplomacyAndPolitics/Article.aspx?id=243812

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