Bus fares throughout Israel were increased today an average of 10 percent after the Finance Ministry turned down proposals that the bus companies receive subsidies for losses they suffered due to the devaluation of Israel’s pound last year. Increases of 12 percent in fees for secondary school education have also been approved.
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