New housing rooftop solar panel incentives unveiled
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:54
The new tracks being given a public hearing by Israel's Electricity Authority provide a more rapid return on the investment and address concerns about inflation. .. read more..
'The Human Capital in Israeli High-Tech Proved Itself During the War'
Sunday, March 23,2025,16:09
The "Battle for Money" panel took place during the 2025 Maariv-Walla conference. Among the topics discussed were import and export challenges and the tourism sector in the aftermath of the war. .. read more..
Revolutionary Audio Tech Creates Private Sound Zones Without Headphones
Sunday, March 23,2025,15:40
This breakthrough could transform personal audio experiences in public spaces, offering new possibilities for in-car entertainment, .. read more..
New Study Reveals How Ancient Humans in East Asia Adapted to Ice Age Climate ...
Sunday, March 23,2025,15:11
A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Palaeogeography offers fresh insights into how early humans in East Asia responded to extreme climate changes during the Last Glacial Maximum. Led by Prof. Yuzhu Zhang of Northwest University, the research, titled Environmental Evolution and Hominin Behavior Adaptation of Shanghu Paleolithic Site, Jiangxi Province, integrates geological and […] .. read more..
USS Harry S. Truman’s Deployment Extended as USS Carl Vinson Heads to Middle ...
Sunday, March 23,2025,14:52
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an extension of the USS Harry S. Truman’s (CVN-75) deployment in the Middle East, while USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is also set to join U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), USNI News reports. A U.S. official confirmed that Truman will remain in the region for another month. Meanwhile, Carl Vinson, currently […] .. read more..
Heavy debt pushes Carrefour Israel to continued losses
Sunday, March 23,2025,14:49
Despite improved sales, the supermarket chain reported a loss of NIS 113 million in 2024. .. read more..
SQLink Celebrates 30 Years with a 4,000-Guest Purim Party
Sunday, March 23,2025,14:28
SQLink’s 30th anniversary Purim party brought 4,000 guests to a 90s-themed celebration at Expo Tel Aviv. .. read more..
Apartments sold and rented
Sunday, March 23,2025,11:45
A selection of recent real estate deals in Israel in Tel Aviv, Netanya, Rishon Lezion, Tirat Carmel and Sderot. .. read more..
Shekel, TASE slump amid political, security tensions
Sunday, March 23,2025,11:14
After the collapse of the ceasefire with Hamas and the revival of the judicial overhaul, the shekel is at its five-month weakest against the US dollar and the TASE is down over 3%. .. read more..
BoI moves to restrict developers' financing offers
Sunday, March 23,2025,10:24
Supervisor of Banks Daniel Hahiashvili sees growing risk in bank loans subsidizing new home purchases. .. read more..
Unlocking Israel’s real estate future: Exclusive conference for foreign resid...
Sunday, March 23,2025,10:14
Mizrahi-Tefahot Bank’s real estate conference will bring together experts, public figures, and entrepreneurs to discuss investment opportunities for foreign residents and olim in Israel. .. read more..
Energean confirms asset sale cancellation
Sunday, March 23,2025,09:36
CEO Mathios Rigas: Italy, Egypt and Croatia will remain core pillars of our operations. .. read more..
Histadrut chair: I won't sit quietly if gov't ignores court
Sunday, March 23,2025,09:14
Histadrut chairperson Arnon Bar-David has joined calls from Israel's business world for the government to respect the High Court of Justice ruling suspending the dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. .. read more..
Deel acquires Safeguard Global’s payroll division to expand its payroll services
Sunday, March 23,2025,08:43
The acquisition of Safeguard Global, a company specializing in corporate global payroll solutions, reinforces Deel’s position as a premier player in the global HR and payroll space. .. read more..
Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup March 16 – March 22, 2025
Saturday, March 22,2025,17:25
Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup March 16 – March 22, 2025 New Startups / VC Funding Israeli Defense Tech Startup Kela Secures $39M in Funding to Revolutionize Military Tech Integration Israeli defense technology startup Kela has successfully raised $39 million in total funding, strengthening its mission to modernize military systems with cutting-edge commercial […] .. read more..
Munich Re Acquires Israeli Unicorn Next Insurance in $2.6 Billion Deal
Saturday, March 22,2025,17:00
Munich Re, a global leader in insurance and reinsurance, is acquiring Next Insurance, a startup and a unicorn originally founded in Israel. The companies have finalized an agreement for the full acquisition, with Munich Re’s primary insurance subsidiary, ERGO, purchasing Next Insurance for $2.6 billion in cash. This strategic move strengthens Munich Re’s position in […] .. read more..
It's Go-Time For Silver
Friday, March 21,2025,21:39
Silver is in the process of breaking out, with only one final hurdle before it enters a full-blown bull market—just as gold did a year ago. .. read more..
Why is Google paying so much for Wiz?
Friday, March 21,2025,08:33
Google’s $32B Wiz acquisition raises questions on strategy, AI competition, and cloud dominance as investors react skeptically to the record deal. .. read more..
Israeli AI and chip innovation star in Nvidia product launch
Friday, March 21,2025,08:17
Such chips can make construction of data centers considerably cheaper for Nvidia's largest customers, such as OpenAI, Microsoft, Oracle, and Elon Musk's xAI. .. read more..
Check Point, Israel Canada to buy NIS 800m Tel Aviv site
Friday, March 21,2025,08:11
The land is zoned for the construction of two residential buildings containing about 300 apartments and 60,000 square meters of office and commercial space. .. read more..
Egypt signs agreement for 500-megawatt wind power project in Gulf of Suez
Friday, March 21,2025,02:38
The project aims to expand the country’s reliance on renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions. .. read more..
Arielle Zuckerberg’s firm raises $181,818,181.80 to back ‘magically weird’ te...
Friday, March 21,2025,01:07
Lee Jacobs said the new fund, announced Wednesday, is inspired in part by his reaction to Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. .. read more..
Owners doxxed, cars set alight as Elon Musk’s Tesla comes under fire in US, C...
Thursday, March 20,2025,22:40
Three individuals were charged after they allegedly used Molotov cocktails to ignite Teslas on fire - after a website leaked the personal information of numerous Tesla owner. .. read more..
Your investments: Crystal ball investing
Thursday, March 20,2025,20:36
While historical data may be a lot more boring than gloom and doom predictions, statistically, it probably pays to stick to the data and not try and time the market. .. read more..
Diplomat Group CEO: 'We are creating competition for local manufacturing giants'
Thursday, March 20,2025,15:31
Yaron Bloom, CEO of the Diplomat Group, participated in the Maariv and Walla 2025 Economic Conference, where he also addressed the "What's Good for Europe is Good for Israel" reform. .. read more..
Druze, Circassian IDF soldiers deserve extra real estate benefits for land ow...
Thursday, March 20,2025,15:25
At a Nadlan Media real estate conference, Israel Land Authority Director Yanki Quint addressed recent reports regarding land marketing and benefits for Druze and Circassian security personnel. .. read more..
Munich Re buys Israeli insurtech co Next at $2.6b valuation
Thursday, March 20,2025,15:11
Munich Re, an early investor in Next Insurance, is buying the 71% of the company, which serves small businesses in the US, that it does not already own. .. read more..
Israel Successfully Tests Enhanced Iron Dome Defense System Against Advanced ...
Thursday, March 20,2025,14:52
The Iron Dome defense system is part of Israel's national Air and Missile Defense Array, which also includes the Arrow and David's Sling weapon systems. .. read more..
CEO of Blueground Israel: 'We were surprised by the demand for flexible renta...
Thursday, March 20,2025,14:43
Dennis Brodetsky at the economic conference of Maariv and Walla: "We have algorithms that identify high-demand areas for renters." .. read more..
NewMed CEO: 'We Brought National Oil Companies Here'
Thursday, March 20,2025,14:09
Yossi Abu, who participated in the Maariv and Walla Economic Conference, spoke about granting exploration licenses to a consortium that includes Azerbaijan's national oil company. .. read more..
Utila Secures $18M Series A to Scale Institutional MPC Wallets and Global Exp...
Thursday, March 20,2025,13:56
Utila, an Israeli startup providing institutional-grade Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallets, has raised $18 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate its global expansion and R&D initiatives. The round was led by Nyca Partners, with participation from Wing VC, NFX, and funds such as Haymaker Ventures, Gaingels, and Cerca Partners. Since emerging from stealth […] .. read more..
Donald Trump: The art of the tax deal
Thursday, March 20,2025,13:55
According to Trump’s book, we should always think big, focus on the risks, and maximize our options. Aim high, and keep pushing for what you really want. .. read more..
257 Secures $9.2M Seed Funding to Revolutionize the $500B Residential Energy ...
Thursday, March 20,2025,13:23
257 aims to redefine how energy providers interact with consumers, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to optimize energy management .. read more..
Two up, two down: Insurance co stocks diverge
Thursday, March 20,2025,13:21
They all reported strong results for 2024, yet while Menora Mivtachim and The Phoenix rose sharply, Migdal and Clal went the other way. .. read more..
Orion Security Secures $6M Seed Funding to Revolutionize AI-Powered Data Prot...
Thursday, March 20,2025,13:05
Orion Security employs intelligent automation to pinpoint risky data flows, adapt security policies in real-time, and minimize both false positives and negatives. .. read more..
Ryanair offering ultra-low fares for Israel restart
Thursday, March 20,2025,11:10
The airline offers tickets from Tel Aviv to various destinations starting at $33, and there are flights to over fifteen destinations for less than $100. .. read more..
EU defense budget plan excludes Israel's arms industry
Thursday, March 20,2025,10:48
Under the current proposal, the €150 billion loan fund can be used only for procurement within Europe. .. read more..
7 projects in 1 month: The company driving northern renewal
Thursday, March 20,2025,08:53
Av-Gad announces seven tenant tenders in one month in the Krayot and northern Israel, totaling about 4,000 new housing units. CEO Re’em Ratzon:"Northern Israel is a key growth engine for the future." .. read more..
Could Wiz acquisition lead to a VAT cut?
Wednesday, March 19,2025,18:05
The state's tax revenue from the deal is expected to be equivalent to about 2% in VAT. .. read more..
Ryanair offering ultra-low fares for Israel restart
Wednesday, March 19,2025,17:18
Tickets to some destinations start at $33 - but taking luggage can more than double that. .. read more..
Wed: Electreon plunges
Wednesday, March 19,2025,16:48
The main indices fell today, with Electreon continuing to slide, apparently because of the announcement by BYD of a breakthrough new battery. .. read more..
Israeli startup AISAP named one of the world's most innovative companies for ...
Wednesday, March 19,2025,16:00
“The recognition by Fast Company is a source of immense pride for us as Israelis and highlights the global relevance of the problem we are solving,” said AISAP’s CEO. .. read more..
Israel's open economy offset Turkish trade ban, central bank says
Wednesday, March 19,2025,13:44
Turkey severed trade with Israel last year over its war in Gaza with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas and has remained an outspoken critic of Israel's policies. .. read more..
Israeli tech stars in Nvidia product launch
Wednesday, March 19,2025,12:18
Two Israeli acquisitions, Mellanox and Deci, are behind key products presented by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at the company's annual event in San Jose. .. read more..
Israeli firm Electra brings orange back to its marketing for summer 2025 camp...
Wednesday, March 19,2025,12:01
"We've brought orange back to life – not just metaphorically, but as a core part of our brand identity," Electra Consumer Products Group CEO Zvika Shwimmer said. .. read more..
Study Reveals How River Bends Differ from Lava and Ice Channels
Wednesday, March 19,2025,09:56
Understanding these natural processes could provide insights into landscape evolution on Earth and even other planets. .. read more..
UCSF Researchers Uncover Key to Female Brain Resilience in Aging
Wednesday, March 19,2025,09:37
This breakthrough could pave the way for new research into cognitive longevity and potential treatments for age-related brain decline. .. read more..
ADL Investigation Uncovers Coordinated Bias Against Israel on Wikipedia
Wednesday, March 19,2025,09:22
A recent investigation by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has exposed systemic bias on Wikipedia, revealing a coordinated effort to manipulate content related to Israel. The report highlights how dozens of Wikipedia editors worked together to circumvent the platform’s policies, injecting antisemitic narratives, anti-Israel bias, and misleading information into key articles. This discovery raises concerns about […] .. read more..
The move signaling the rise of purchase groups: A record financing deal
Wednesday, March 19,2025,09:06
Ruby Capital and Meitav invested NIS 195M in Psagot Ayala, with 50 apartments and 10,000 sqm of offices. "Purchase groups will grow their market share due to high rates." .. read more..
Gal Gadot Makes History as First Israeli Actor to Receive Hollywood Walk of F...
Wednesday, March 19,2025,09:04
Meanwhile, Gadot spoke out about how she suffered from a blood clot in the brain when she recently gave birth to her fourth child. .. read more..