“We need to dig deeper to understand the underlying problems of democracy and how to try to begin to resolve them,” says Prof. Eyal Benvenisti, head of Tel Aviv University’s Center for Applied Research on Risks to Democracy, which will open this June. “We are not aiming to answer theoretical questions about why to choose democracy, or how to preserve free speech, but to identify challenges and risks and seek solutions.” Benvenisti, who most recently served as the Whewell Professor of International Law and director of the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law at the University of Cambridge, UK, recently returned…
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In an exclusive interview with Commodity Culture, Chris Gerteisen, CEO of Nova Minerals, echoed growing concerns about a potential global monetary reset, citing aggressive gold accumulation by central banks. Gerteisen, whose company is developing a significant gold and antimony project in Alaska, stated, "Central banks buying in a frenzy right now because they know that it's… the basis of the economic system." The interview also highlighted critical mineral shortages, particularly antimony, and their implications for national security.Gerteisen's comments come amid increasing global economic uncertainty, with rising geopolitical tensions and concerns about the stability of fiat currencies. He argued that…
For 81-year-old Nira, a retired nurse and community member who lives in the heart of Tel Aviv, “the thought of moving to assisted living really gave me chills. Then I heard about a new Israeli technology that can provide me with the security and assistance that I need to live in a big city with my friends and family nearby and cultural gatherings at hand.”Nira’s story takes a poignant turn as she continues, “A few months ago, I lost my grandson in the war. He was a reserve officer who fell in battle. The crisis was extremely difficult, and…
In recent months, new sexual abuse allegations have surfaced against Abbé Pierre, a national icon of France, revealing a pattern of misconduct spanning decades. According to France 24, nine additional individuals have come forward with accusations of sexual violence, including one case of rape of a minor and incidents of incest, bringing the total to 33 testimonies directly concerning abuses committed by Abbé Pierre.The latest report indicates that "the facts described took place from the 1960s to the 2000s, mostly in France and sometimes abroad," with cases of abuse extending over several decades, as reported by France Info. Victims…
Xiaomi's new smartphone, the POCO X7 Pro, offers an excellent solution for business professionals, students, content creators, and heavy users looking for a device with high performance and a powerful battery to get through long workdays.The Pro model is the flagship of the POCO 7 series, launched by the Hamilton Group, Xiaomi's official importer in Israel. At the heart of the POCO X7 Pro series lies the advanced MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra processor, delivering outstanding performance with a clock speed of up to 3.25GHz. The processor is paired with a powerful Arm Mali-G725 MC7 GPU, providing top-tier gaming and graphics…
Mekorot, Israel’s national water company, is advancing its renewable energy initiatives with the recent inauguration of several photovoltaic (solar) facilities installed on the rooftops of its water reservoirs.The latest installations, located in the Sorek region, were developed and are operated by Senergy Renewable Energy and RAPAC Renewable Energies.As Israel’s largest civilian electricity consumer, Mekorot accounts for approximately 4-5% of the country’s electricity demand. Its energy needs support vital operations, including desalination plants, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and freshwater conveyance systems. In recent years, Mekorot’s energy expenses have risen to around NIS 850 million annually, driven by the development…
The north of Israel has been bereft of wine tourism for over a year. Tourists stopped coming, winery visitors’ centers were closed and residents were evacuated. Now is the time to go north again and support our wineries, particularly in the Galilee.Bordering on Lebanon, the Galilee is arguably Israel’s most famous wine region. Today more wines are exported from the “Galilee wine region” than any other region. Furthermore, because of political issues, wines grown on the Golan Heights also carry the Galilee appellation. However, the region is important for so much more than just wine. The Galilee is the cradle…
Just one look at a hypodermic needle is enough to make children – and many adults – cringe. Many may avoid flu, COVID-19, and other shots because they are very painful, or at least feared to be. And others, with insulin-dependent diabetes, have to inject themselves on a regular basis for the rest of their lives.Imagine if antibodies, hormones for fertility, proteins like insulin, and vaccines could be swallowed instead of taken by injection – and that it would be inspired by the unique properties of human breast milk, which is not only recognized as the primary source of…
At a conference hosted by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, Dr. Madeline Novack, chief resident at Tulane School of Medicine's internal medicine residency program, presented new research revealing significant dietary and lifestyle differences among alcohol consumers based on their drink preferences. The study surveyed over 1,900 U.S. adults who consume alcohol and found that beer drinkers tend to have worse diets, exercise less, and smoke more than those who drink wine or liquor.Participants were divided into groups based on the type of alcohol they consumed: only beer (38.9%), only wine (21.8%), only strong spirits (18.2%),…
Bela Karolyi, the Romanian-American coach who revolutionized gymnastics and led figures like Nadia Comăneci and Mary Lou Retton to Olympic glory, died at the age of 82 in Indianapolis, as confirmed by USA Gymnastics on November 15. A spokesperson for USA Gymnastics confirmed Bela Karolyi's death in an email on Saturday evening, but no cause of death was provided. The cause of Bela Karolyi's death has not been published, and the cause and manner of his death have not been specified, according to the Associated Press. Bela Karolyi had been in poor health in recent years.Nadia Comăneci, who was…