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Israel Water Technology for Mining and CSG – Delegates Information

The Israel Trade Commission recently hosted a delegation of  Israeli water technology companies to Brisbane to explore opportunities in the mining and coal seam gas companies. The delegation met with major exploration and engineering companies involved in these sectors, as well as hosting a Breakfast seminar attended by over 100 people. To find out more […]

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Walking in the footsteps of Jesus

 The newly opened Gospel Trail lets pilgrims experience the same terrain where Jesus spent his childhood and ministry This spring, the Israeli Ministry of Tourism (www.tourism.gov.il) opened a new 60-kilometer Gospel Trail (www.gospeltrail.com) in the Galilee, in Northern Israel. The trail will allow pilgrims and tourists to walk, bike or drive from Nazareth – Jesus’ […]

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Israeli Ice Device Destroys Benign Breast Tumors in Minutes

Biomedical company IceCure offers women a quick, scar-free and virtually painless option for freezing fibrous breast growths out of existence. An Israeli product that gives benign breast tumors the cold shoulder is launching in US medical offices and hospitals. Last December, the US Food and Drug Administration cleared IceSense3, a device made by IceCure Medical to […]

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Sandy Bridge: More Options for Less Juice with New Super Processor

As reported in The Australian IT: IT’S Israeli developed, and capable of receiving a poisoned pill that will disable your computer. So what the heck is Sandy Bridge and why have it? Sandy Bridge is the buzzword of the year for the frontline of Intel computer architecture released on to the market on January 9. Its […]

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Welcome to Israel’s summer festival season

Once the winter rains end, Israel’s cities come alive with festivals showcasing everything from opera and puppets to beer and kites

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ISRAEL PARTNERS IN 16% OF EUREKA’S 89 APPROVED INNOVATIVE PROJECTS

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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Jerusalem, Israel on TripAdvisor Top 25 Destinations in the World

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. […]

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A record year for Tourism to Israel and challenges ahead

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 […]

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History and scenery come together for visitors to Israel’s Negev Desert

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

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Deaf-blind theater troupe touches audiences

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 […]