Monthly Archives: January 2025

On eagles’ wings

Airlines that have announced they are restoring Israel flights include Air India, Air France, Transavia, Air France, EasyJet, British Airways, ITA Airways; Wizz Air, and the Lufthansa Group (Swiss, Austrian, Brussels, Lufthansa, Eurowings. https://www.passportcard.co.il/en/airlines-flying-to-israel/

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The ear of Finland’s police

Israel’s Silynxcom (see here previously) has won a 4-year contract worth up to $2 million, to supply advanced in-ear communication systems to the national police of Finland. It comprises new-generation high-noise protection Clarus systems, with Silynxcom’s unique “talking from the … Continue reading

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18 years of natural gas

Israel’s Energean has agreed to provide 12 billion cubic meters of natural gas to power the power plants of Israel’s Dalia and Eshkol power plants. It will be sufficient for the next 18 years and cost some $2 billion. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-energean-signs-2b-dalia-power-plants-gas-deal-1001500211

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Shekel at two-year high against Dollar

The Israeli Shekel reached its strongest level against the US Dollar for two years – 3.541 to the US$.  The Bank of America expects the shekel to continue to strengthen if the ceasefire agreements are fully implemented. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-shekel-strongest-for-two-years-against-us-dollar-1001500186

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Strong investor confidence

The normally anti-Israel “Economist” has rated Israel as the 6th strongest economy of 2024. It cited Israel’s strong macro figures with the low unemployment rate and the performance of the stock market strengthening the country’s situation in recent months. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-indicators-point-to-high-investor-confidence-in-israel-1001497442

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Israel’s tech ecosystem evolved despite the war

Startup Nation Central reports that Israel’s hi-tech GDP grew by 2.2% in 2024. It was due to funding, a record $15.8 billion in mergers and acquisitions and mature companies driving innovation and global integration. Cybersecurity remained Israel’s tech cornerstone. https://tps.co.il/articles/scale-up-nation-how-israels-tech-ecosystem-evolved-in-2024-despite-year-of-war/ … Continue reading

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Tech course to develop disability aids

Israel’s Technion Institute has launched its Disability Breakthrough Technology course. It aims to train students in social-technological entrepreneurship with an emphasis on solutions for people with disabilities and rehabilitation. It is even more important in light of the ongoing war. … Continue reading

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The ultimate learning solution

Israel’s Jotit transforms the classroom experience in the digital age, from streamlining organization to improving handwriting skills. Jotit brings “digital-paper” to the classroom, allowing students and teachers to enjoy the benefits of both digital and traditional methods. https://www.jotit.io/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kuZM271IWY&t=7s

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Safer Israeli trains

Israel’s Rail Vision (see here previously) is to install its MainLine obstacle detection system on Israel Railways’ trains to prevent potential collisions and maintain smooth operational flow. Meanwhile, Israel Railways and Israel’s Odysight.ai will develop an AI visualization system. https://ir.railvision.io/news-releases/news-release-details/rail-vision-receives-israel-railways-regulation-approval-its … Continue reading

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Sustainable airplane fuel

Israel’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Knowledge Center (iSAF) was inaugurated at the Technion, supported by the Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, and in partnership with Boeing. The center will work towards achieving local production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF – … Continue reading

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