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2011 showing Israel as tourist hotspot

Over one million visitors arrived in Israel during January-April 2011 – four percent more than the same period last year. The new figures come in the wake of

House stars tour Israel

Photo by Daphna Tal From left to right: Fox TV drama House actors Jesse Spencer, Amber Tamblyn and Omar Epp and the show’s creator and

Israel at 63

As Israel celebrates its 63rd anniversary, the country’s population is nearing eight million residents. According to the country’s Central Bureau for Statistics (CBS), Israel’s population

Tunick hopes to expose Dead Sea

American art photographer Spencer Tunick hopes his next trademark shoot of naked people will take place at the Dead Sea. The controversial photographer has launched

Thai royalty in Israel

Thai Princess Chulabhorn is back in Israel, this time to promote scientific cooperation with her country. The princess will visit the Rambam Medical Center, with

Teva acquires Cephalon

Israel’s Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has agreed to buy Cephalon in a $6.8 billion deal. The acquisition of fellow pharma company will give Teva, the world’s

Better Place, China Southern Grid sign deal

Better Place, the world’s leading electric car services provider, has announced a strategic agreement with China Southern Power Grid (CSG), the world’s eighth largest utility according

‘Open House’ peek inside Tel Aviv

Perusing the schedule of 51 available sites on this popular tour is enough to lure anyone off their own couch to get an insider’s guided glimpse of someone else’s.