Exports of fresh agricultural produce in 2007 - $1.34 billion, up 32%
17.03.08
Exports of fresh agricultural produce in 2007 - $1.34 billion, up 32%
80% of agricultural exports went last year to the EU, 7% to Russia and 6% to the U.S. 2008 exports are expected to drop by a double-digit percentage
Air Canada to operate daily night flight to Israel
17.03.08
Air Canada to operate daily night flight to Israel
Flights will depart Ben Gurion airport at 00:20 and land at Toronto at 05:45 local time
Mr. Lynn. from honey to money
17.03.08
Lynn visited Norway in an effort to better economic relations
Mr Lynn took part in a seminar which the Israeli ambassador said was “an outstanding opportunity to present the Israeli economy to the business sector in Norway”
Commissioner Špidla: Israel does little to widen co-operation with the EU
17.03.08
Commissioner Špidla: Israel does little to widen co-operation with the EU
The Commissione noted that the EU can provide various financial tools for the setting up of seminars as well as technical meetings which can benefit Israel but which Israel hardly used
El Al Raises Fuel Surcharges
17.03.08
El Al Raises Fuel Surcharges
Fuel surcharges would increase between USD$12 for short-haul flights to US$33 for long-haul flights, effective March 24
Turkey returned in 2007 to the list of Israel's 10 largest export markets
10.03.08
Turkey returned in 2007 to the list of Israel's 10 largest export markets
The USA remains firmly in the first place with exports reaching US$18.9 billion, an increase of 5% compared to 2006
Lufthansa expects dramatic growth in tourists flying to Israel
10.03.08
Lufthansa expects dramatic growth in tourists flying to Israel
Details released by the company Lufthansa point out a 120% growth in booking made by tourists for the year 2008, compared to 2007
Ministry of Transport testing new system to identify plane and pilots under terrorist threat
10.03.08
Ministry of Transport testing new system to identify plane and pilots under terrorist threat
The new system was developed by Elbit as a consequence of the 9/11 events. a new Aviation Security Operation Center was established