Monthly Archives: December 2013

Flying to Israel will be “easy-er” (and cheaper)

Posted on December 15, 2013

UK low-cost airline easyJet is introducing three new routes to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport. They are London Gatwick (three flights a week starting April), Milan Malpensa (four times a week starting March) and Berlin (3 times a … Continue reading →

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First European showroom for Israeli-Chinese cars

Posted on December 15, 2013

Car manufacturer Qoros Auto Co. Ltd., a joint venture controlled by Israel Corporation and China’s Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. has officially opened its first showroom in Europe in the Slovakian capital Bratislava. The price of the Qoros 1.6 turbo will … Continue reading →

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Israeli deficit shrinks further

Posted on December 15, 2013

The cumulative deficit for the last 12 months dropped sharply in November and totaled NIS 31.7 billion, 3% of GDP – much lower than the original target of 4.65% of GDP. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000900198&fid=1725

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OECD praises Israel’s economic growth

Posted on December 15, 2013

“Israel’s output growth remains relatively strong, unemployment is at historically low levels, its high-tech sector continues to attract international admiration, and new off-shore gas fields have come on stream,” The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said in the executive … Continue reading →

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Israeli-Chinese cars

Posted on December 15, 2013

Qoros Auto, the joint car venture of Israel Corporation and China’s Chery Automobile, will have four ranges of cars to accompany the Qoros 3 – the company’s first model. The commercial launch is scheduled for later this year. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000880447&fid=1725

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G8 taskforces take up Israeli social initiative

Posted on December 15, 2013

The organization Social Finance Israel presented an innovative blueprint for preventing type-2 diabetes to the G8 Taskforce on Social Impact Investment. Social Impact Bonds invest in companies tackling social or medical issues and governments pay dividends based on results. http://www.jpost.com/Business/Business-News/Israel-makes-rare-appearance-at-G8-forum-with-blueprint-for-tackling-diabetes-334250

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Arabs rush for Technion course

Posted on December 15, 2013

Thousands of Arab students, including 600 Egyptians, have applied for Israel Technion’s online course in nanotechnology and micro sensors. Technion Professor Hossam Haick, who invented Israel’s NaNose cancer detection device, offers the course beginning in March in Arabic and English. … Continue reading →

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Crossing Boundaries Through Medicine

Posted on December 15, 2013

The “Heart for Peace” Foundation and Israel’s Civil Administration for the Territories organized a party at the Hadassah Ein Karem Hospital, for Palestinian Arab and Israeli children who underwent cardiac surgery and catheterization. http://www.cogat.idf.il/901-11442-en/Cogat.aspx

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Better English for Israeli kids

Posted on December 15, 2013

Israeli and UK education ministers signed an agreement promoting English studies in Israel. A national plan developed by the British Council, includes joint seminars and on-line tools to help improve the professionalism and English language skills of hundreds of Israeli … Continue reading →

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Scholarships for evacuees

Posted on December 15, 2013

Yedidut Toronto is granting University scholarships to 202 students formerly evacuated from Gush Katif as part of Israel’s disengagement from Gaza. The scholarships will be distributed by the employment organization JobKatif, which has already found work for 2,500 ex-Gush Katif … Continue reading →

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