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Israel drops below OECD average in proportion of academics

A new periodic review by the Chief Economist’s Headquarters at the Ministry of Finance reveals: In just two decades, the country lost its position at the top of higher education rankings.

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Israel, Costa Rica sign FTA eliminating over 90% of tariffs, expanding bilateral trade

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How green are Israeli households? New report says Israel falling behind

A smartphone with the words ‘Ransomware attack’ and binary code in front of the Kaseya software company logo.

Ransomware attacks show need for international solution - opinion


Celebrating Israel

There is no shortage of negative news about Israel; Every once in a while we Israelis should remember there is much for which to be proud.

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This Normal Life: A terrible confession

But when the whole world seems to be on the brink of war, and terrorism can strike anywhere at anytime, there’s probably no place I’d rather be than in Israel.

Rescue service personnel working outside a restaurant following shooting incidents in Paris, France, November 13, 2015

Heureux comme un Israélien

Si Israël se regardait dans le miroir, il verrait un pays rempli de gens heureux, en bonne santé,globalement optimistes et résilients. Bref, un pays qui s’en sort plutôt bien…

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OECD Praises Israel for Improving Employment Situation Among Israeli Arabs

Projects Manager for the Arab Sector at the Ministry of Economy to ‘Post’: One of our tasks is to integrate minorities in high-wage jobs and career advancement

An Israeli Arab casts her ballot at a polling station inside a church in the northern town of Reineh

Level of ‘general satisfaction with life’ stands at 7.1 for citizens

Israelis view health as top priority, according to OECD Better Life Index report, followed by education, life satisfaction and income.

Jose Angel Gurria (R), Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), at a news conference with Finance Minister Yair Lapid.