Monthly Archives: November 2012

Tel Aviv to Manchester UK

Posted on November 11, 2012

Low-cost airline easyJet has started a twice-weekly service between Ben Gurion and Manchester, England on Mondays and Thursdays. It also starts its twice-daily flights on Mondays and Thursdays between Tel Aviv and Luton, adding to the current daily flights between … Continue reading →

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Go4Europe

Posted on November 11, 2012

The annual Go4Europe conference brings 1000 Israelis and Europeans together to present Israeli technologies to the European market, promote investment and establish strategic alliances in Europe. Since 2005, 88 Israeli companies have gone public in Europe – more than in … Continue reading →

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How start-ups start-up

Posted on November 11, 2012

Here is an example of how three Israeli companies got the funding they needed to boost their chances of becoming a roaring success. They include mobile security company Zimperium and Clarisite with its unique EyeView customer support tool. http://venturebeat.com/2012/10/17/bootcamp-israeli-startups-funding/

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Israel’s start-ups see international success

Posted on November 11, 2012

An in depth feature in the Wall Street Journal on the current status of Israeli entrepreneurship in the USA, UK and Europe. http://blogs.wsj.com/tech-europe/2012/11/01/israels-local-start-ups-see-international-success/?mod=WSJBlog

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Microsoft signs agreement with Israel

Posted on November 11, 2012

The agreement is intended to develop “shared infrastructure investment” in national information technology projects, and encourage interdependent Israeli technology companies and start-ups. Microsoft has also begun registering for its next accelerator program where Israeli start-ups will receive $20,000 and help … Continue reading →

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Intel invests in Israeli education

Posted on November 11, 2012

Intel Corporation’s CEO Paul Otellini has launched a $5 million investment in science and technology in Israeli high schools. The project aims to double the number of high school students completing their science and technology matriculation certificate. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000795006

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Israel rises in WEF Index

Posted on November 11, 2012

Israel has climbed two places from 26th to 24th in the World Economic Forum’s Financial Development 2012 index of 62 countries. It is second in the Middle East and North Africa region, after Kuwait. Improved financial stability has been one … Continue reading →

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Texas tie-up with Weizmann

Posted on November 11, 2012

The Texas A&M-Weizmann Collaborative Program has awarded over $1.5 million for eight joint research projects to advance scientific discovery. The projects form partnerships between Israel’s Weizmann Institute, Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M Health Science Center. http://tamutimes.tamu.edu/2012/09/18/texas-am-weizmann-institute-collaborative-program-announces-over-1-5-million-in-awards/

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Huge rally for Israel

Posted on November 11, 2012

Thousands of Texan members of the pro-Zionist Christians United For Israel gathered at a “Night to Honor Israel”. The event raised nearly $3 million to support Jewish and Israeli charities. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/161601

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Growing relations with Bulgaria

Posted on November 11, 2012

President Rosen Plevneliev of Bulgaria revealed that he was born on May 14th 1948 – the same day as the modern Jewish State. He planted a tree in Jerusalem’s Grove of Nations and hoped “it will grow and flourish just … Continue reading →

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