Tourists from both Israel and abroad can travel the country and enjoy activities that have minimal impact on the environment and build environmental awareness. Environmental tourism options in Israel are growing apace, especially in the verdant Galilee region. If you want a healthy holiday, check in to the Mizpe-Hayamim Hotel, Spa and Organic Farm. Dating […]
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As reported in Israel21c: Recently, Israel’s Cabinet approved a 2.2 billion shekel ($598 m.) National Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To implement the plan, the allocated funds will be invested over the coming decade. In the course of the decade, home electricity consumption will be reduced by switching to electricity-saving home appliances and improving and […]
As reported in Globes: Israel Chemicals Ltd. is buying the Scotts’ Global Professional business from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) for $270 million. Global Pro is a global provider of specialty fertilizers and horticultural and turf specialty products. Israel Chemicals will finance the acquisition from its own resources, and expects to close the deal during […]
As reported in Globes: Whether or not a real estate bubble is developing in Israel, the country is not far behind Hong Kong. The “Global Property Guide’s survey of changes in home prices for the third quarter of 2010 puts Israel in fourth place, after Hong Kong. The survey ranks residential real estate markets by […]
As reported in Globes: Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) CEO Vikram Pandit is in Israel. He has met economic leaders, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who made time for him from his schedule, which is currently crowded because of the need to deal with aid for victims of the Carmel fire. This is Pandit’s first visit […]
As reported in IVC: NanoMaterials, a Top 30 Winner in the NoAE Innovation Award 2010 NanoMaterials, Ltd. Israel, a producer of nanotech products, was named a prize winner in the Network of Automotive Excellence Innovation Award 2010 competition. The company, producer of the NanoLub(R) brand of performance enhancing nanotechnology additives for lubricating oils and greases based […]
A reported in IVC: Network storage giant appoints weathered scientist, businesswoman Dr. Orna Berry to chair center of excellence in Israel One of the world’s largest network storage companies, EMC, has appointed an Israeli woman to be its new vice president. Dr. Orna Berry, formerly the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Labor’s chief scientist and […]
As reported in IVC: The contract is to provide a European ministry of defense with advanced tactical communication systems. Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced a contract valued at €17.7 million to provide a European ministry of defense with advanced tactical communication systems to be delivered during 2011- 2012. The communication systems to be delivered under the […]
As reported in IVC: Top-10 North American Bank to Deploy NICE Process Enforcement Business Solution in a 7-digit Deal to Improve Compliance of Over 25,000 Tellers across NICE Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: NICE), the worldwide leader of intent-based solutions that extract insight to impact business performance, reduce financial risk and ensure safety and security, today announced […]
As reported in Israel21c: The rain is just arriving and temperatures are inching down. Now’s the time for some unique winter activities to enjoy in Jerusalem. ISRAEL21c takes a look at some of the top 10. The rain hasn’t yet begun to fall, but it’s officially wintertime in Jerusalem. All the signs are in place, from […]
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