
19.07.10
1.6 million tourists visited Israel in first half of 2010
This is a record number and a 39% increase over the parallel figure for 2009, and 10% more than the figure for 2008

10.05.10
Heads of Russian Railways (RZD) security visited Israel
Members of the delegation were made familiarized with Israel's railway security systems and met 10 Israeli firms involved in Homeland Security

28.12.09
"Zim Colombo" a new addition to Zim's Med service
The "Zim Colombo" will be deployed in Zim’s East Mediterranean Express (EMX) Service, taking the carrier’s total vessel deployment on the weekly service to 11

28.12.09
Misezhnikov: Ukraine and Israel negotiate to cancel visa requirements
The Tourism Ministry estimates the potential from Ukraine is up to 200,000 visitors a year

14.12.09
Israel to renew flights to south Russia
Arkia and Sun Dor will begin flying passengers to and from the three Russian cities of Sochi, Krasnodar and Rostov

07.12.09
Israel & Russia form agricultural cooperation agreement
The two countries agreed last week on an initiative to form a permanent joint committee of agricultural cooperation between them

30.11.09
Israel missile ship to join NATO anti-terror force
According to media reports an Israeli missile ship will join NATO’s Active Endeavor naval force in the Middle East within the next few months

23.11.09
MSC to launch "Novorossiysk Express" service
Transit time from Israel to Novorossiysk will be 4 – 5 days and the company will operate 2 dedicated feeder vessels
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