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Israel spends more of its GDP on education than the OECD average, but less per student
Government spending per student in Israel is about 61% lower than the OECD average. Nearly half of the Israeli population is under age 24, and demographic growth erodes the budget per student.
The default cost-efficiency failure that costs the Israeli economy billions annually
Elon Musk is a trillionaire again: Wealth jumped $65b. in a single day
Up to NIS 2 million: New compensation track launched for protection racket victims
Economy Ministry ends 'Israel's Basket' pilot due to upcoming elections
Economy Minister Nir Barkat decided not to extend the project due to the expected change in government, leaving the decision to the incoming administration.
Kremlin condemns EU transfer of profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine as illegal ‘theft’
The European Commission said the bloc would give Kyiv $1.6 billion, taken from interest on cash balances, part of Russian central bank assets frozen by the EU because of the war in Ukraine.
Great comeback: Has crypto winter really ended?
Bitcoin surged 10% this week to an eight-month high, signaling renewed risk-taking, but remains well below its $126,000 all-time high.
Your Investments: A financial and personal clean slate for Yom Kippur
The Day of Atonement is about reflection, repentance, and renewal. Those same principles can guide people toward smarter financial choices and lasting improvement.
The race for faster payments is reshaping the digital economy
Consumers are becoming less willing to wait days for their money, pushing businesses to make payments faster while maintaining security, transparency, and trust.
Not ending at NIS 18m.: Additional fine for Central Bottling Company
The Competition Authority has published for public comment an additional notice of intent to charge the Central Bottling Company over intervention in retail soft drink prices.
No. 32: Amir Yaron and Michal Abadi-Boiangiu: Economic policymakers leading Israel toward recovery
Yaron has guided Israel’s economy through the upheaval of the war and into recovery, while Abadi-Boiangiu sits at a key chokepoint in how the state spends its money.
Shift in public donations: Fivefold increase for mental health, drop in equipment for combat soldie
Data from the Jgive and Charidy platforms show that Israelis continue to open their wallets, but their targets are shifting from acute emergency needs to long-term issues.
Yossi Sagol enters nuclear energy: Invests in ARCVIA
The company develops small modular nuclear power plants (SMRs) in the US. The investment comes amid a surge in demand for continuous electricity for data centers.
Basketball association to return half a million shekels to clubs
Management approved Amos Frishman's initiative. Every club will be credited for registered players, with funds transferred in coming weeks.
