Money
One lucky Israeli wins NIS 40 million in highest lottery jackpot since 2024
NIS 40 million is the legal maximum in the regular Lotto draw, with the Double Lotto standing at NIS 80 million, making it one of the largest prize pools available in Israel.
Iran demands access to $12b. assets frozen in Qatar as precondition to advancing talks - report
Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza - report
Iraq sought financial assistance from International Monetary Fund as result of Iran war
Archaeologists find Switzerland’s oldest gold coins dating back 2,200 years
Two rare Celtic gold coins dating to the 3rd Century BCE were uncovered near Arisdorf, marking the oldest gold coins ever found in Switzerland, shedding light on ancient trade and ritual practices.
Average salary in Israel rises in first half of 2025, as gender pay gap widens, NII data reveals
Israel’s National Insurance Institute released its first-half 2025 wage report, showing a 4.5% rise in average pay but a 43% median-to-mean gap and a 54% gender gap.
What makes bitcoin different from traditional money?
A revolution in the skies: How a curved wing saves airlines millions of dollars
Wingtip curves are now a key feature of modern aviation. Though they seem like a design detail, they have saved the industry billions and reduced air pollution.
Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago
The experts who analysed the coins believe, based on the dates on the coins, that the discovery unburied a treasure which was buried between A.D. 280 and 310.
Iran directing Hamas money network in Turkey, moving hundreds of millions to terrorists
Hamas, with the support of Iran, continues to "push forward terrorist plots against Israel and is trying to rebuild its capabilities, including outside of the Gaza Strip," Adraee stated.
Many young people don’t want to buy apartments
“Gen Z wants fast money, not mortgages.” Bank Jerusalem’s CEO says young people now prefer the capital market, and foreign buyers are heading for a new wave of purchases.
Everyone has wondered at some point: What is the average salary of a real estate agent in Israel?
CBS data: real estate agents in Israel earned nearly NIS 17,000 in July, while construction workers earned about 13,500. This summarizes the updated wage picture in the real estate sector.
South Korea investigates North Korean hackers behind Upbit breach, Yonhap reports
South Korea suspects North Korea's Lazarus Group is behind the $30.4M hack of the Upbit crypto exchange.
After being lost for centuries, Spanish gold coin from 1609 breaks European auction record
The unique 339-gram piece sold for 2,817,500 Swiss francs ($3.49 million).
