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The 14th Arthur Rubinstein International Master Piano Competition starting May 13 in Tel Aviv is regarded as one of the world’s most important musical competition.

London's Museum of Natural History and the BBC have brought their acclaimed exhibition of striking International wildlife photographs to Tel Aviv’s Eretz Museum. It goes on display alongside an exhibition of animals in nature in Israel and starts on May 9.

Israeli judoka Gili Cohen won the bronze medal in her weight class at the European Judo Championships in Montpelier, France.

Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv has made the Euroleague’s basketball final four for the 12th time with a 86:66 victory over Emporio Armani Milan, taking the series 3-1.

Matador Network has released the ultimate travel guide to partying around the world and names Tel Aviv as its number one beach party location. It beat Goa and Ibiza.

French singer and former first lady Carla Bruni will perform in Tel Aviv on 25th May 2014. Carla’s husband, former French PM Nicolas Sarkozy hopes to come with her to Israel.

(Thanks to Size Doesn’t Matter) Time Out Hong Kong classifies Tel Aviv as one of the most vibrant cities in the Middle East.

TV’s Doctor House will perform with his ‘Copper Bottom Band’ at the Ra’anana Amphitheater on July 7, 2014. Laurie is a successful singer and his unique blend of eclectic blues, tango, and South American music is delivered with characteristic sharp humor.

Lovely video, by Shmuel and Chana of Villa Rimona.

The Israeli Air Force has gone above and beyond their call of duty with this self-taken photo. Major Ofer flew the 'Efroni' trainer aircraft upside down above Tel Aviv. Rabin Square is clearly visible above (or below) his head.