Monthly Archives: April 2014

New center for Israeli antiquities

Posted on April 20, 2014

Israel is building a new 35,000-square-meternational archaeological center to store and showcase its rich collection of some two million ancient artifacts, including the world’s largest collection of Dead Sea Scrolls. The Antiquities Authority’s hoard of treasures dates back as far … Continue reading →

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British Airways to add more Tel Aviv-London flights

Posted on April 20, 2014

Due to rising demand, British Airways is to increase its number of weekly flights between Tel Aviv and London from 14 to 17 (around 1000 extra seats). The new schedule will also give travelers from Israel more convenient arrival times … Continue reading →

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Microsoft re-launches as Israeli start-up

Posted on April 20, 2014

Microsoft is turning to the start-up nation for inspiration in reinventing itself as a start-up, according to its local research and development chief. Yoram Yaakovi was speaking at Microsoft’s annual Think Next event, a showcase for new technologies from Israel … Continue reading →

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Lockheed Martin opens Israel office

Posted on April 20, 2014

Lockheed Martin officially opened a branch in Be’er Sheva, in support of the IDF and the “Move South” campaign funded by the Israeli government. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/179452#.U0d0CaKoVew

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Deficit gets smaller

Posted on April 20, 2014

Israel’s budget deficit on government activity fell to NIS 2.5 billion in March 2014 from NIS 2.9 billion in March 2013. There was a budget surplus of NIS 100 million in the first quarter, compared with a deficit of NIS … Continue reading →

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Muscovites get first taste of Israeli chocolate

Posted on April 20, 2014

Israeli chocolate company Max Brenner has opened first chocolate bar in Russia – on Zvetnoy Boulevard in the cultural heart of Moscow. Russia accounts for nearly 10 percent of the world’s chocolate consumption, making the country a key growth market. … Continue reading →

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“Politicians don’t make peace – people do

Posted on April 20, 2014
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Walk the web, step by step

Posted on April 20, 2014

Israel’s WalkMe is a user-friendly app that allows website owners to build step-by-step guidebooks for using their sites. WalkMe has just raised $11 million in its third round of financing. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-website-guide-co-walkme-raises-$11m-1000928943 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7HfyPY2peA

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$163 million order for Elbit

Posted on April 20, 2014

Israel’s Elbit Systems has won a $163 million contract from a European country for the supply of defense electronic systems for ground applications. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-elbit-systems-wins-163m-european-contract-1000928018

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Boosting telecoms to Brazil

Posted on April 20, 2014

Israeli communications specialist Radcom has sold its MaveriQ service assurance solution to a major Brazilian cellular operator in a $3.5 million deal. http://www.radcom.com/radcom-generates-strong-momentum-its-maveriq-solution-multi-million-dollar-lte-deal-brazil

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