New aviation agreement signed with Ukraine
04.08.08
New aviation agreement signed with Ukraine
Israeli and Ukrainian carriers will be able to provide 22 weekly flights starting in the summer of 2009
Port of Haifa: 20% increase in container movement during 1H
04.08.08
Port of Haifa: 20% increase in container movement during 1H
The port handled 12.2 million tons of cargo compared to 10.5 millions in the parallel period last year
fake goods caught by customs
04.08.08
Israeli customs officers given tips how to identify faked products
50 customs officials took part in the seminar in which they had an opportunity to meet importers who explained the ways and means to identify faked products
Joint Jordanian-Israeli delegation to discuss trade relations in the USA
28.07.08
Joint Jordanian-Israeli delegation to discuss trade relations in the USA
The joint delegation promoted the expansion of the Qualified Industrial Zone initiative
BOL: state of the economy index down - second month in a row
28.07.08
BOL: state of the economy index down - second month in a row
The May index was down 0.12%, and this is the first time the index has fallen for two straight months since the economic recession in 2003
Unemployment rates down to its lowest level in 21 years
28.07.08
Unemployment rates down to its lowest level in 21 years
The Central Bureau of Statistics noted that in the 4 years from May 2004 to May 2008 the number of jobless declined by 112,700 persons
Airlines operating in Israel's Int’l Airport: committee against increase in airport fees
28.07.08
Airlines operating in Israel's Int’l Airport: committee against increase in airport fees
The IAA announced plans to raise the passenger toll, which is currently USD13, to USD21. 30 airlines sent representatives to discuss steps
El Al sold two 767s
21.07.08
El Al sold two 767s
The planes, built in 1983, will be sold to an airline in the Philippines and to an investment company in Singapore for $6.5 million each