EUREKA’s representatives from 40 countries are investing 134 million euros ($194 million) in 89 initiatives across Europe, 14 of which have Israeli partners. Israel has been one of the five most active members in EUREKA, the leading industrial R&D initiative in Europe, boasting the same number of projects as much bigger [EU] countries. In 2011, […]
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Readers of the popular travel website Trip Advisor have ranked Jerusalem among the Top 25 places to visit in 2011, ranking the city 13 out of 25 “Religious pilgrims have been traveling to Jerusalem for centuries, yet you don’t have to share their zeal in order to appreciate this city’s profound cultural and historical significance. […]
Figures released by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics for the 2010 incoming Tourism sector show an impressive increase in the number of incoming tourists to Israel, making it a record year with a total of 3.45 Million tourists, a 26% annual growth compared to 2009. A similar trend was reflected in the Australian market, as […]
Israel’s Negev Desert accounts for more than 55 percent of Israel’s land, but only about 8% of its population. Here, among spectacular desert vistas, you can find an increasing number of unique tourist accommodations. Click here for the full story by MFA
Though they cannot hear or speak, the Israeli actors in Nalaga’at stage full-length, professional performances – the only shows like this in the world. These actors can’t see or hear. Nevertheless, their unique theatrical presentation captivates audiences by blending touch, mime, sign language and music in a show about dreams and disability Click here for […]
Mekorot National Water Company will develop Uganda’s water infrastructures under an agreement signed with the government-owned National Water and Sewerage Corporation. Mekorot will ultimately build 11 dams and reservoirs to supply water to two million residents. Mekorot will first build projects in Karamoja district in Uganda’s arid northeast, but hopes to expand its work throughout […]
Israel’s cabinet approved the country’s membership in the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) that currently includes 20 states, 18 of them from the EU. Israel first joined the organisation in 1991 as an observer state, and became a special observer state in 2009. Based in Geneva, CERN is the world leader in the research […]
“Over the next five years, we expect to continue to grow our business tremendously in Israel and will benefit significantly by being able to leverage the academic network and the talented engineers in the region.” – Dr. Orna Berry, vice president and general manager of EMC Israel COE. EMC Corporation, one of the world’s leading […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Novocure’s non-invasive NovoTTF-100A System for the treatment of brain tumors. The NovoTTF, a portable, wearable device that delivers anti-cancer therapy as patients pursue their normal daily activities, is the first ever medical device for the treatment of cancer as an alternative to chemotherapy. The device was approved […]
Australians living in regional and remote parts of Australia will gain access to the National Broadband Network from as early as 1 July 2011 following the appointment of Optus to supply managed services for NBN Co’s Interim Satellite Service. Optus will be responsible for managing the project and will partner with Gilat Satellite Networks Australia […]
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