Israel, EU agree on new agricultural trade agreement
05.05.08
Israel, EU agree on new agricultural trade agreement
The new agreement provides for the first time trade concessions in the fields of agricultural products, processed agricultural products and fisheries
Israel signed Joint Declaration with four African countries
05.05.08
Israel signed Joint Declaration with four African countries
Rwanda, Burundi, Benin and Liberia, signed a unique document on Trade and Economic Cooperation to promote the development of new export markets
Government released details of the port tariff reforms
05.05.08
Government released details of the port tariff reforms
Wharfage fees on imported goods will no longer be based on the C.I.F value of the cargo but on actual costs involved. Reforms to end export bias & encourage competition
San Francisco Mayor is leading a high-level trade delegation to Israel
05.05.08
San Francisco Mayor is leading a high-level trade delegation to Israel
The trip is primarily intended to build ties between business leaders in the greater Bay Area and Israel
El Al increases fares again
28.04.08
El Al increases fares again
Fares will rise by an average of 6.5%. In addition the airline it will increase its fuel surcharge by 15 to 40 dollar per flight segment
"Euromoney": Israel moves up in country ranking
28.04.08
"Euromoney": Israel moves up in country ranking
The March 2008 survey shows Israel rising from 39th position in the global risk rankings, with a score of 71.06 out of 100
Bank of Israel: expansion slows down in Q1
28.04.08
Bank of Israel: expansion slows down in Q1
The general slowdown according to the survey was the result of a reduction in demand in the first quarter
Israel’s Unemployment Lowest Since 1990S
28.04.08
Israel’s Unemployment Lowest Since 1990S
The number of unemployed people fell to 195,700. It is the first time the rate has fallen below the 7% level and