Monthly Archives: April 2017

96-year-old Olympic gymnast wins Israel Prize

Posted on April 2, 2017

Israel’s highest honor, the Israel Prize, has been awarded to 96-year-old Agnes Keleti, the world’s 10th top Olympic gymnast.  Saved from the Holocaust by Swedish diplomat Raoul Wallenberg, Keleti, made Aliyah from Hungary in 1957 and then founded Israeli gymnastics. … Continue reading →

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That’s entertainment

Posted on April 2, 2017

Israel’s schedule for 2017 Spring and Summer concerts includes Rod Stewart, Aerosmith, Radiohead, Nick Cave, Justin Bieber, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, The Pixies, Britney Spears, Pet Shop Boys and many more. http://www.creativecommunityforpeace.com/ http://igoogledisrael.com/2017/03/the-pet-shop-boys-return-to-tel-aviv-for-yet-another-concert/

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Have a beer before (or after) Pesach

Posted on April 2, 2017

Doug Greener writes about the surge in availability of Israeli craft beers on tap as well as bottled.  Take a trip around Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda and you will find delicious Israeli draft (draught) beers in 17 bars and restaurants.  “Lechayim!”.  … Continue reading →

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Yoga – Israeli style

Posted on April 2, 2017

Preschool yoga, prenatal yoga, workplace yoga, yoga for soldiers… yoga in its many forms has found its way into virtually every area of Israeli life. Even government ministries and the Jerusalem prosecutor’s office offer weekly yoga sessions to workers. But … Continue reading →

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Intel buys Mobileye for $15 billion

Posted on April 2, 2017

Immediately after my last newsletter, Intel bought Israeli vehicle safety and automation systems company Mobileye for just over $15 billion, which makes it the biggest ever exit in the history of Israel’s high-tech industry. The company’s HQ will remain in … Continue reading →

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Yet more flights

Posted on April 2, 2017

Ten airlines will begin operations at Ben Gurion Airport shortly, including Air India, Air Transat, WOW, Eurowings, Cobalt Air, Envelop, Yarmal and Pegas Fly. Wizz announced 3 more routes and Ryanair celebrated its first flight into Ben Gurion. 11 airlines … Continue reading →

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Israel’s annual economic report

Posted on April 2, 2017

High points of the Bank of Israel Annual Report include good growth, low unemployment, low inflation, rising wages, low budget deficit and good tech exports, despite a high Shekel. http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/29-3-17GovernorsRemarks.aspx http://www.boi.org.il/en/NewsAndPublications/PressReleases/Pages/29-3-17NathansRemarks.aspx

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Retail is booming in Israel

Posted on April 2, 2017

Deborah Weinswig, Managing Director of Fung Global Retail & Technology, took her team on a four-day innovation technology tour to Israel. She was impressed with the level of investment, tie-ups with multinationals and accelerators hosted by Adidas and GE. https://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahweinswig/2017/03/10/retail-tech-innovation-is-booming-in-israel-top-three-insights-from-our-innovation-technology-tour/#409402792078

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Encouraging Israeli startups to list in Australia

Posted on April 2, 2017

I reported previously (Nov 13) on the popularity of the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for Israeli companies to go public. ASX is now actively marketing its advantages over NASDAQ and London, both inside Israel and to Israeli delegations visiting Australia. … Continue reading →

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Israel-UK trade reinforced by Brexit

Posted on April 2, 2017

United Kingdom’s International Trade Minister, Lord Price, arrived in Israel for the first meeting of the new UK-Israel Trade Working Group, on the same day Britain chose to notify the European Union of its intention to leave.  Annual bilateral trade … Continue reading →

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