 | After 70 years of pollution: Kishon River to be cleaned |
| 20/1/2013 |
| Canadian firm EnGlobe has won the international tender to dredge and clean up the riverbed of the Kishon River. Removal and treatment of the contaminated riverbed soil makes up a significant portion of the 3-year, NIS 220 million Kishon River restoration project. |
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| Extension of the Ordinance dealing with Prevention of Smoking in Public Places |
| 29/5/2012 |
The ordinance has been extended to include: public swimming pools, public shelters, youth, sports and culture centers (MATNASS), synagogues, churches, mosques, government offices, performances, taxi cabs while passengers are on board, bus shelters and more.
The resolution will come into effect at the beginning of June. |
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| The Israel Festival, Jerusalem 2012 – May 23rd through June 14th |
| 14/5/2012 |
| The Festival is one of the most important events in Israel’s cultural calendar. This year the festival will include 31 events in dance, theater and music, as well as free-of-charge street performances, children's shows and a nightly jazz club. |
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| Agritech Israel 2012 - Opens May 15th |
| 30/4/2012 |
| Over 200 companies and 7,000 foreign visitors from 115 countries are expected to participate in the expo, held in Tel Aviv and closing May 17th. The exhibition will showcase the latest agricultural approaches and inventions, and will examine the latest market trends. |
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| From April 1st: No Exit Fines for Mobile Customers |
| 15/4/2012 |
| Customers, who signed a contract after November 1st, 2011 and wish to replace their mobile carrier, will not be fined. Older customers will pay an 8% fine. Customers will still be charged for equipment purchased. |
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| Returning to Israel – Via a Phone Application |
| 04/4/2012 |
| Registration for the “Returning to Israel – For all the Reasons in the World” program can now be done through a mobile phone application. The application is available for mobile phones of version 3.5 and up, that support Hebrew. |
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| Housing Section of Trajtenberg Committee Report - Approved |
| 22/3/2012 |
| Approval of the main recommendations in this section is expected to bring about a significant increase in the number of residential apartments, and reduce housing prices. |
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| Gov.il Tweets in English |
| 04/3/2012 |
| Gov.il portal is introducing a pilot Twitter account in English. The account will inform followers of news, notes and updates from governmental agencies. It will further provide information on Aliya, absorption, conversion to Judaism, Holidays and additional relevant topics. |
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| Ministry of Tourism Launches New Website |
| 20/2/2012 |
| The new site boasts a user friendly interface and an advanced search engine. It furthermore includes useful and wide ranging information, including attractions, nature and eco – tourism, on-line tools, ethnic themes and much more. |
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| Ministry of Finance Eases Personal Import Taxes |
| 05/2/2012 |
| New adjustments are designed to increase competition and lower cost of living |