Monthly Archives: February 2012

Israel’s tallest building

Posted on February 5, 2012

Tel Aviv’s Planning and Building Commission has approved a plan to build Israel’s highest skyscraper. Eurocom Global Real Estate is to build a 70-storey skyscraper in Givatayim. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000721375

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Israeli bakers are the top crust

Posted on February 5, 2012

An Israeli team of bakers won two first-place awards at the International Baking Championships held in Rimini. They won in the healthy bread and dessert categories. http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2012/01/bakewashing.html

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Malaysian opposition leaders supports the State of Israel

Posted on February 5, 2012

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Mr. Anwar Ibrahim responded to the question of whether he would open diplomatic ties with Israel by stating his “support” for “efforts to protect the security of the State of Israel. … Continue reading →

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Israel elected to UN board

Posted on February 5, 2012

History was made when Israel took a seat on the executive board of the UN Development Program. The UNDP’s one billion dollar budget supports health, welfare and women empowerment projects in 177 countries. Israel’s technological and agricultural know-how is a … Continue reading →

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Israeli consumer confidence grows

Posted on February 5, 2012

After months of pessimism, Israel’s Consumer Confidence Index rose by 5.3 points in January 2012. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000721352&fid=1725

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IBM buys Israeli smartphone app company

Posted on February 5, 2012

Worklight was named as one of Israel’s most promising start-ups of 2010. Its open platform helps speed the delivery of existing and new mobile applications to multiple devices. It also helps enable secure connections between enterprise IT systems and smartphone … Continue reading →

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Half a million electricity meters

Posted on February 5, 2012

That’s the number of devices that the Honduras government-owned electric company ENEE is buying from Israel’s LR Group Ltd. The smart meters will be placed at homes and atop power lines and will allow ENEE to remotely cut off customers … Continue reading →

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The Eagle has landed

Posted on February 5, 2012

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. has opened its first store in Israel at the Ramat Aviv Mall in Tel Aviv. Ten more stores are planned to open during February. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000720873&fid=1725

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Air France starts Nice -Tel Aviv route

Posted on February 5, 2012

That’s “Nice” the city, but it may be also worth looking for “nice” initial prices for those travelling to and from the Jewish State via other destinations. The new service starts in April three times a week. It’s yet another … Continue reading →

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Record-breaking art auction

Posted on February 5, 2012

The first part of a two-part sale of Israeli and international art, held Saturday at Tiroche Auction House in Tel Aviv broke a house record with sales worth NIS 3.35 million. Record prices were achieved for five of the artists … Continue reading →

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