24/08/2011

Light railway runs — but are market forces on track too?

The keenly-awaited launch of the Jerusalem light railway’s urban transport service last Friday passed with only a few minor delays, as an estimated 40,000 passengers piled in to the 14 trains in service and enjoyed the novelty of free trips (the NIS 6.40 fare, which gives unlimited travel for 90 […]
19/08/2011

Arts and crafts fair mixes pleasure with business opportunities

This week marked the opening of Jerusalem’s annual International Arts and Crafts Fair (here), which runs until Saturday 27 August.  This event, now in its 36th year, will showcase the creative output of over 130 craftsmen and artists from 35 countries. The venue is the Khutzot Hayotzer Arts and Crafts […]