Central Bureau of Statistics: Israel leads OECD in R&D
25.08.08
Central Bureau of Statistics: Israel leads OECD in R&D
In fixed prices, Israel's expenditure on civilian R&D rose by 7.2% in 2007, over the year before, after rising by 3.3% in 2006 and 4.5% in 2005
Shaul Mofaz
25.08.08
Mofaz to vote against budget
Rejects Ministry of Finance's refusal to cover airlines security costs. Israeli airlines currently spend $105 million a year on security
Roni Bar-On, Finance Minister
18.08.08
Bar-On unveiled 2009 state budget
Finance Minister intends to present the government with two alternative plans to implement the 2009 budget of NIS 319 billion - one that focuses on defense and another that focuses on welfare
CBS: Israel Trade Deficit Widens In July
18.08.08
CBS: Israel Trade Deficit Widens In July
Imports grew to $6.4 billion from $5.9 billion and the country’s trade deficit totaled $1.5 billion in July
The second Palestinian Industries Exhibition opened in Nablus
18.08.08
The second Palestinian Industries Exhibition opened in Nablus
The exhibition featured representatives from 72 different Palestinian enterprises from all over theWest Bank
Ministry of Tourism: tourist arrivals in H1 on pace for record year
18.08.08
Ministry of Tourism: tourist arrivals in H1 on pace for record year
Over 260,000 tourists visited Israel in July - an increase of 22% over July 2007, and a 75%increase over July 2006
Manufacturers warn the possible closure of Israel's textile industry
18.08.08
Manufacturers warn the possible closure of Israel's textile industry
According to figures released by MAI 850 employees lost their jobs in the first half of 2008
Roni Bar-On, Finance Minister
11.08.08
Israel completes first stage of OECD membership
Israel committed itself to adopting the accepted legal foundations for group members regarding policy, legislation and implementation