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Israel's Negev officially recognized as international wine region
The Negev joins major international wine regions such as Champagne, Chianti, Bordeaux, and Napa Valley, with the new status expected to strengthen Israel's wine industry's global position.
South in the Heart returns: Where to explore, eat, and see stunning blooms
15 kilometers of the spirit of heroism: A new bike singletrack in the heights of Pitchat Nitzana
Developing Israel’s periphery is vital for economy, aliyah - opinion
Blast off! Hebrew U. students launch rocket in southern Israel
In a rare non-military rocket launch, Hebrew University students launched and landed a rocket in southern Israel.
Israeli Prison wing closed after same building flaw as Gilboa found
A high-security wing at Eshel Prison was closed after the same construction flaw found at Gilboa Prison was found there.
Animal rights org. calls on Israel's gov't to tackle stray dog crisis
SPCA Israel has put together a petition demanding the government budget a 5-year plan in cooperation with animal welfare groups and the Agriculture, Environmental Protection and Finance ministries.
New program to combat health disparity in the South announced
The program, called "Ilanot," was announced by Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, and involves training doctors to fix the disparity between the South and the Center.
Middle East's largest LGBT pride flag rolled out in Beersheba
"The huge Pride flag is a testament to our strength and power everywhere," said the chairwoman of the Agud-The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel.
Can the incoming gov't change Israel's approach to the Negev Bedouin?
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The incoming government might try a different approach, actually working with Bedouin communities and seeking to legalize some houses so that they are officially on the map.
Southern Jewish museum opens in New Orleans
The museum explores how Jews in the South influenced and were influenced by their communities in 13 states over 300 years of history.
Leket donates NIS 200,000 worth of food to Israel's southern communities
"We have a responsibility to our partners to continue to provide food to those in need."
KKL-JNF to set up portable bomb shelters in Israel's southern communities
These new and modern bomb shelters, which can hold at least 12 people, will offer residents in the South quick and accessible protection.
Negev's sole Jewish-Arab discourse cultural center vacated by municipality
While it may seem that financial woes forced them to leave after over a decade, it actually goes back to disputes surrounding censorship with the municipality.
