News for Yona Yahav Health Min. Takes Back Some Haifa Cancer ClaimsThe ministry no longer links air pollution to child cancer rates, but does link them to cancer in adults. Standoff with Haifa Chemical Firms ContinuesMunicipal garbage trucks still blocking entrances to a refinery and four chemical plants in standoff over carcinogens. Moshe Kahlon's Appointments Align Him with KadimaLeft-wing bent of Kahlon's new party increasingly apparent; ex-police chief who also approached Kadima en-route to join party. New Haifa Neighborhood Named After PeresFormer President Shimon Peres inaugurates new neighborhood in Haifa, Neot Peres, named after himself. 'Operation Haifa' Will Bring Mass Chinese InvasionChinese tourists set to flood Israeli port city, as some 200,000 workers and their families take advantage of low-cost vacation packages. Barkat Re-elected in JerusalemDespite a relatively low voter turnout, preliminary results show that the mayors of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa have been re-elected. Olmert to Mayors: Vote for Rabbi LauFormer PM calls to vote for ‘personal friend’ Rabbi Lau. Sources close to race say Olmert’s support unhelpful. Peretz: Ammonia Plant Will be Gone from Haifa"We must not accept the continued existence of the ammonia container in Haifa Bay," says Environment Minister Amir Peretz. Haifa Mayor Nixes English on Gov't DocumentsHaifa Mayor Yona Yahav has declared war on the English language in official government documents. Haifa Jews Demand 'Equal Rights' for HanukkahJewish residents of Haifa complained that the city broke its usual “holiday status quo” , showing more favor to another winter holiday. Haifa Mayor Lashes Out at Itamar ResidentsHaifa Mayor Yona Yahav launched a scathing attack on the Shomron community of Itamar, claimed its youth are behind 'price tag' vandalism.‘Red City’ Pleased by Religious InfluxYona Yahav, mayor of Haifa, says the “red city” is a mixed city in which religious are welcome with open arms. Google Officially Launches Street View in IsraelGoogle officially launches "Street View", showing imagery from Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa. |
