Monthly Archives: March 2025

Abstract art began in Israel

Posted on March 9, 2025

New research by Israeli and European scholars on prehistoric artifacts discovered in a Lower Galilee cave in the 1970s, proves that abstract artistic expression began much earlier than previously thought. A 100,000-year-old grave contained decorated engravings on stone tools. https://www.timesofisrael.com/prehistoric-artifacts-from-israel-prove-our-ancestors-made-art-100000-years-ago/

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45,000 run Tel Aviv marathon

Posted on March 9, 2025

Some 45,000 people took part in the Tel Aviv Marathon, the first since 2023. It included a special 3km run for soldiers wounded in the war and disabled veterans. Yellow balloons were released to symbolize the 59 hostages still being … Continue reading →

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The first Israeli NBA triple-double

Posted on March 9, 2025

Israel’s Deni Avdija posted 30 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists for Portland Trail Blazers against the Cleveland Cavaliers – the first Israeli NBA player to achieve a triple-double. A double is where a player scores a double-digit number of … Continue reading →

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35 Israeli appearances for Romanian baritone

Posted on March 9, 2025

Romania’s Ionut Pascu is back Israel – his 35th visit to Israel (five since Oct 7 2023.)  He plays Iago in Verdi’s ‘Otello’ with the staging moved to post-Ottoman Cyprus. In previous  productions he changed Italian words, and used “habibi … Continue reading →

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Average wage rose 5.1% in 2024

Posted on March 9, 2025

The average wage of an Israeli employee rose by 5.1% in 2024, compared with 2023, the Central Bureau of Statistics reports. Even after inflation is taken into account real wages rose by 1.9%. The long-term average real wage in Israel … Continue reading →

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Terminal 1 to reopen for April surge

Posted on March 9, 2025

Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal One will resume operations during the last week of March. Israel’s Airport Authority expects 1,377 flights, mainly Arkia, Israir, Wizz Air, and Ryanair to depart from Terminal 1 in April. EasyJet is expected to resume flights … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 9th Mar 25

Posted on March 9, 2025

Grain Finance raised $33 million; Lutris raised $30 million; Nurami raised $30 million; CaPow raised $15 million; Aryon raised $9 million; Alta AI raised $7 million;

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Exits, takeovers & mergers – to 9th Mar 25

Posted on March 9, 2025

Boston Scientific has acquired Israel’s SoniVie for up to $540 million. California’s Armis (Israeli founded) has acquired Israel’s Otorio for an estimated $120 million. US-based Dynatrace has acquired Israel’s Metis Data for tens of millions of dollars.

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Israeli technology for German army

Posted on March 9, 2025

Israel’s Smart Shooter (see here previously) from Kibbutz Yagur has sold hundreds of its Smash AI smart fire control systems to the German army. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-germany-buys-kibbutz-yagurs-smartshooter-ai-sights-1001502672

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Arkia continues flights to New York

Posted on March 9, 2025

Israeli airline Arkia announced that it is extending its recently launched flights to New York through at least October due to high demand. Its three weekly flights have a set price of $1,200 round trip in economy. https://www.jns.org/arkia-extends-new-york-flights-through-october/

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