
23.03.09
Pope Benedict XIV to Visit Israel in May '09
It is planned that Pope Benedict will arrive in Jordan on May 10 and spend the next four days in Israel

23.03.09
CBS: Israel's annual inflation climbs for first time in 4 months
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer has been focusing on bolstering economic growth

23.03.09
Mr. Jacky Allalouf honored for Allalouf Group’s 90th anniversary
Israel Chamber of Shipping presented president of the Allalouf Group with a symbol of appreciation in honor of the Allalouf Group’s 90th anniversary

16.03.09
El Al to double Tel Aviv-Cairo flights on May 2
The decision IS due to demand from tourists and pilgrims who wish to combine trips to Israel with visits to neighboring countries

16.03.09
Israeli customs to increase cooperation with S. Korea Customs Service
the new protocol establish standards that provide supply chain security and facilitation at a global level to promote certainty and predictability

16.03.09
MAI: industrial exports will fall 10% in 2009
An analysis prepared by the economic department of the Manufacturers Association expects that the drop in industrial exports will ease to a 2.5% decline in 2010

16.03.09
Ariav: Israel Budget Deficit May Reach 6% of GDP
Finance Ministry Director General noted that the deficit will remain high at between 5% and 5.5% of GDP in 2010 as tax revenue slow down

16.03.09
18 Food Importers sue the State of Israel
The food importers claim damages from delays caused in releasing their goods from ports. The clearing delays began after Health Ministry indicted fiveHealth Ministry officials
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