As reported in IVC: EU Seventh Framework Progamme for R&D grants are considered the cheapest money available for technology companies. At a time when it is hard for new technology companies to raise capital, they ought to remember one deep pocket that has money for Israeli companies: EU grant programs for technology R&D companies. The EU […]
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As reported in Globes.co.il: Facebook is paying $60-70m for start-up Snaptu, which has developed Internet applications for mobile phones. Facebook, operator of the world’s largest social network, is buying Israeli start-up Snaptu, for $60-70 million.This transaction is Facebook’s first acquisition in Israel. Snaptu’s application allows mobile phones, even those less advanced than an iPhone or Android […]
As reported in IVC: Companies see the advantage of working together. Peace and an end to the exhausting Israeli-Palestinian conflict may be facilitated by the business sector, possibly because business interests trump political stubbornness and tensions. “Bloomberg” cites a report by international disaster relief NGO Mercy Corps as saying that 32% of Palestinian technology companies […]
Within easy reach of Tel Aviv, the coastal resort of Herzliya, with seven kilometers of beach, the largest marina in the Mediterranean basin, hotels, a recently-renovated mall and a vibrant entertainment area, is a magnet for tourists. The summer program of musical, cultural and sporting events, detailed below, offers an added reason to choose […]
Exert from a speech by Stanly Fischer: During and after the great depression, many central bankers and economists concluded that monetary policy could not be used to stimulate economic activity in a situation in which the interest rate was essentially zero, as it was in the USA during the 1930’s – a situation that later […]
The Dead Sea is one of the finalists in the new 7 wonders of nature competition. The Dead sea is the lowest point on earth and has unique mineral contents. The high content of salt is what makes possible the unique floating experience. The Dead Sea region is also considered the world largets natural SPA area with […]
The Jerusalem Municipality, the Jerusalem Development Authority Tourism Department, the Jerusalem Hotels Association and the Israel Ministry of Tourism have launched a comprehensive website showcasing the many cultural and tourist options on offer in Jerusalem. http://www.jerusalem-culture.com . The website provides updated information on cultural events and festivals, as well as useful information on Jerusalem’s many tourist […]
Eilat, Israel’s premier vacation resort situated at its southernmost tip where the Red Sea meets the Eilat desert mountains, is known not only for its year-round sunshine, water sports, desert activities and unique tourist attractions, but also its packed cultural and sports calendar. Many tourists time their visit to coincide with one of […]
2010 was a record year in the number of incoming tourists to Israel with 3.2 Million tourist from around the world. This growth was also well reflected in the Australian market, with an impressive 32% increase in the number of visitors from Australia, which makes Australia the third largest market for Israel from Asia Pacific […]
Even though any time is the right time to visit Tel Aviv, here are some dates for the diary to help in making the most of any upcoming visit to the city that Lonely Planet ranked the third best city in the world to visit. 20-21 May 2011: Open House Tel Aviv-Jaffa is an annual […]
