2025
The destination that keeps breaking records – And the world's attention returns
32.9 million visitors, revenue of 1.53 trillion baht, airline congestion, and a hotel boom – Thailand reestablishes its position as one of the hottest destinations in the world.
42,000 Israelis voted: These are the perfumes that conquered 2025
Israel in the frame: How Local Testimony 2025 builds a public record
iPhone or Samsung? This is the smartphone Israelis preferred in 2025
The app that left everyone behind: Israelis’ browsing habits in 2025
In 2025, Israelis spent over nine hours daily on screens, followed the Iran war and hostages’ return, and increased their use of AI and video content.
Cold winter, hot trends: The fashionable coats that get the job done
The winter season brings with it a wide range of coats – from camel and teddy to the designed puffer (down): There are plenty of options so every woman can find exactly what she needs.
Triumphs and tragedies: Unpacking 2025's top stories from Israel and the Jewish world
From ceasefires to pardons, with missing legal officials thrown in: the headline-making narratives that hit our newsstands this year.
My Word: 2025, in its own words - opinion
From AI slop to rage bait, 2025’s words reveal a world shaped by tech, outrage, and the human need to connect.
Record breakers: One million Israeli overnight stays in a European country
At the New Map conference, data showed 1M Israeli stays in Hungary, 400K visitors in Thailand, record arrivals in Azerbaijan, with talks on AI and 2026 travel trends.
Gold’s 2025 breakout: why retail investors are watching premiums
Nostradamus’ chilling prediction for the end of 2025 does not look good at all
New wars in the East, the fall of the West, and “blood in the temple”: commentators say they decoded Nostradamus’ prophecy for the coming months, and it looks grim.
Team Shalva heads to NYC Marathon, running in memory of fallen heroes
The Shalva running team, featuring 155 runners including wounded vets and October 7 survivors, completed the NYC Marathon, marking a global statement of spirit and hope.
The future of social proof: building authentic digital trust in 2025
The world in shock: "this is Israel’s leading hotel for 2025"
Two Jerusalem hotels win top international awards: Waldorf Astoria is Israel’s Leading Hotel for the 2nd year, and American Colony is Best Boutique Hotel for the 9th time.
Qiuyi Yang: Seattle Designer's 2025 highlights in mentorship, innovation, and global recognition
