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.

JANUARY 15, 2026|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

42,000 Israelis voted: These are the perfumes that conquered 2025

For the first time in Israel, the public ranked their favorite perfumes. YSL Libre Intense and Dior Sauvage took top spots, with more surprises in the results.

JANUARY 14, 2026|BySHOVAL AZOR/MAARIV ONLINE

Itai Ron’s image showing shadows of ultra-Orthodox men and soldiers on the wall of a house in the Palestinian village of Kifl Haris was selected as Photo of the Year by ‘Local Testimony 2025.’

Israel in the frame: How Local Testimony 2025 builds a public record

How an Israeli photography exhibition turns a year of war, protest, and hostage returns into a public record

JANUARY 13, 2026|ByCHANI KAPLAN

iPhone or Samsung? This is the smartphone Israelis preferred in 2025

2025 sales data reveal surprising gaps between Tel Aviv, Beersheba, and the periphery, alongside a rise in average spending and strengthening of the premium segment.

DECEMBER 31, 2025|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Qiuyi Yang: Seattle Designer's 2025 highlights in mentorship, innovation, and global recognition

OCTOBER 30, 2025ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ

The designer who clients didn’t let retire celebrates 40 years – with a surprise for brides

Iconic designer Yaron Minkowski marks 40 years with a festive collection at Israel-Canada Fashion Week Tel Aviv 2025, then unveils a limited bridal collection at attractive prices.

OCTOBER 27, 2025ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV

Top 5 Dental Clinics in Turkey (2025)

OCTOBER 21, 2025ByTAMI DEMSKY

The trends that will conquer us this fall: What all Israeli women will wear this year

Animal prints return in full force, polka dots get a retro makeover, and charms have become a must-have – all the fall 2025 trends already taking over social media and stores in Israel.

OCTOBER 10, 2025BySHOVAL AZOR/MAARIV ONLINE