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	Frequently Asked Questions on the Recent Financial Events
	29/10/2008
	The Bank of Israel publishes in its website a series of questions and answers (FAQ) to help Israeli citizens and investors to deal with the current events in the local and global markets.



	Tourist Visa Cancelled Between Israel and Russia
	24/09/2008
	The two countries signed a reciprocal agreement canceling the tourist visa that was required for visits longer than 24 hours starting Saturday, 20 September 2008.



	New Phone Hotline for Tourists
	11/08/2008
	The Ministry of Tourism will operate the TourPhone service 24 hours a day to provide tourists with immediate answers and up-to-date information.



	Six Decades, Six Museums - Sixty Years of Israeli Art
	04/08/2008
	A one-time cooperation between six of Israel's leading museums is giving visitors a unique experience of six Israeli Art exhibitions, each dedicated to one of Israel's six decades of independence.



	New mapping services designed for tourists
	06/07/2008
	The Ministry of Tourism launched new mapping services, following survey results that revealed that online maps are the most required feature by tourists visiting Israel.



	Government Websites Celebrate Israel's 60 Years of Independence
	12/05/2008
	The official website marking Israel's 60th anniversary features a complete list of the festives events to take place throughout the year. Additional government websites offer historical, cultural and statistical information on Israel.



	New Tax Benefits for Immigrants and Returning Residents
	07/04/2008
	Immigrants and returning residents will enjoy a new package of tax benefits, formulated by the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption and the Tax Authority.



	Israeli Tourist Attractions Added to Google Services
	27/03/2008
	The Ministry of Tourism added detailed information about tourist attractions and accommodations to Google Maps and Google Earth, along with a new user-based forum.



	Special Benefits and Events for Returning Israelis in Honor of Israel’s 60th
	19/03/2008
	The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption has launched a series of campaigns and events in order to appeal to Israelis residing abroad to return home, in honor of Israel’s 60th anniversary.



	New Websites for Foreign Investors
	11/03/2008
	The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor has recently launched new websites for two authorities serving international trade and foreign investors wishing to invest in Israel: the Industrial Cooperation Authority and the Foreign Trade Administration.