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Iceland rejects EU membership plan in referendum, after almost all votes were counted

Some 47.5% of voters supported the government's proposal while 52.5% said no, according to local broadcaster RUV's estimates. Final results are expected later on Sunday.

Tourists queue for a hot dog from Baejarins Beztu Pylsur stand ahead of a referendum on whether Iceland should resume accession negotiations with the European Union, in Reykjavik, Iceland, August 29, 2026.
Late poet Amir Gilboa’s rich oeuvre is celebrated at the festival.

Metula's Israeli Poets’ Festival returns to Jerusalem with all disciplinary guns blazing

Hanan Markovich, CEO of the Haifa Economic Corporation.

Israel's one-center economy is a national security risk – opinion

Officers' Pool, Ein Jilabun.

The secret northern pool: A short summer route leading to a cool spring


Neve Ativ – the hotel turning the Golan into the Israeli Alps

A Neve Ativ getaway blending luxury, nature, and serenity with cabins, a spa, and stunning Hermon views—experience the north like never before.

 Vacation at Neve Ativ

Attackers use Grindr to lure LGBT Israelis into ambushes

Haifa has seen reports of stabbing and attempted murders as attackers use Grindr to lure LGBT victims into ambushes.

 THE ANNUAL Pride Parade in Tel Aviv, internationally acclaimed as one of the most proud and gay-friendly cities in the world.

Roadmap for rehabilitation: From disaster to economic boost for cities

Rehabilitating the North and surrounding areas can drive real estate growth, rejuvenate cities, attract new residents, and shape the country's future. Liran Ovadia and Shalom Amoyal explain.

 Damages Caused to the Homes of Metula, December 9, 2024

Inspiring initiative brings beauty to women in the north

For International Women’s Day: Hundreds of women in the North, including survivors and evacuees, will receive beauty treatments and care products through a special initiative.

 Eran Winterov, CEO of Latet, with Eli Sagiv, CEO of L’Oréal Israel, and volunteers

Good news for the North: Home products giant opens a branch at Kiryon Mall

Hastock expands to the North with a NIS 5M investment, opening its 46th store at Ofer Kiryon Mall, offering home and family products.

 The new HaStock store at the Ofer Kiryon Mall

Total lunar eclipse to create 'Blood Moon' on March 14, 2025

The totality will last 65 minutes, with the best views in the Americas and Greenland.

 Total lunar eclipse to create 'Blood Moon' on March 14, 2025.

Public-private partnership aims to drive rehabilitation in Israel's North

The headquarters will be a joint effort of the Finance Ministry, the Presidium of the Israeli Business Sector, Business Roundtable Israel, and philanthropy organizations.

View of a large fire in open areas near Kadita, in the Galilee area, northern Israel, on June 12, 2024

Seven municipalities in Israel's North hold delayed municipal elections

Residents aged 17 and up are eligible to vote in municipal elections, and there are 70,058 eligible voters for Tuesday’s election.

 An Illustration of ballot envelopes ahead of municipal elections.

Bring them home to Manara: Kibbutz head comments on state of Israel's North - interview

According to official government figures, as of last June 74,500 people were evacuated from the southern border and 68,500 from the North.

 View from Manara Cliff, Israel.

Man in 60s wounded by axe in suspected terror attack in Gilboa, suspect caught by police

Israel's emergency medical service said that its paramedics were providing medical care to the man, who was in light condition.

 MDA Ambulance