Ion Suruceanu, Olga Ciolacu and seven others named Honorary Citizens of Chișinău

On Thursday, July 16, the Chisinau Municipal Council (CMC) approved the proposal from the General Directorate of Culture to name nine more Honorary Citizens in Chisinau municipality, including singers, poets, and champions.

Ministry of Culture allocates over 9.6 million lei to support three children's magazines

Three periodicals aimed at school and preschool children will receive state subsidies totaling over 9.6 million lei. These magazines are "Alunelul", "Noi" and "Florile Dalbe" all of which were founded by the Ministry of Culture.

VIDEO | Strășeni showcases over 100 rare musical instruments

The "Vatra Cobzarului" house-museum, located in the Straseni district and overseen by maestro Tudor Ungureanu, serves as a significant venue for preserving and promoting musical and cultural heritage. This unique museum complex houses a collection of over 100 rare musical instruments from various regions of the world, all of which are restored and showcased.

New Film and Stories Festival launches in Mereni on July 3

The village of Mereni, located in the Anenii Noi district, will host the inaugural edition of the Film and Histories Festival, centered around the theme "Memory and Identity." The event is scheduled to take place from July 3 to July 6. Its aim is to promote historical memory, cultural identity, and civic dialogue through a diverse program that includes film screenings, public debates, meetings with filmmakers, artistic performances, and commemorative activities.

Moldova celebrates National Costume Day with Soviet resistance relics

The National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History hosted National Costume Day to promote authentic cultural traditions and safeguard local heritage. Visitors examined historic garments, including traditional embroidered blouses known as ii and woven skirts known as catrințe. State officials emphasized that the annual event serves to reconnect the public with ancestral identity.

Vienna Ringturm facade features Moldovan art in historic cultural debut

A contemporary artist from the Republic of Moldova has designed the monumental artwork covering the facade of Vienna’s iconic Ringturm building for the first time in history. The installation by Pavel Braila, titled "Your Happiness is in Your Own Hands," transforms the corporate headquarters into a massive open-air art gallery focusing on a central symbol of Moldovan culinary tradition: stuffed cabbage rolls, locally known as sarmale.

Moldova Writers' Union honors top literary works of 2025

The Writers' Union of Moldova honored the finest literary works of 2025 at its annual Awards Gala on Friday, June 26.

Moldova commemorates famine and Soviet deportation victims at National Memory Congress in Chisinau

This year, the Republic of Moldova observes two significant tragic events in its recent history: the 80th anniversary of the organized famine of 1946–1947 and the 85th anniversary of the Soviet deportations of 1941. To mark these occasions, the National Congress of Memory will be held in Chisinau. This event aims to commemorate the victims of political repression and promote historical truth.

"1946" comes to PMAN today

The exhibition dedicated to the victims of the deportations, set up in the Great National Assembly Square (PMAN) in Chișinău, will become the stage this evening, June 26, for the performance "1946", which actors from the Republican "Luceafărul" Theatre will present starting at 8:00 p.m.

Moldova joins Romania for Eurosonic Noorderslag 2029 cultural export

The Republic of Moldova will partner with Romania in a strategic European initiative aimed at promoting live music. This collaboration marks a significant step toward Moldova’s integration into European cultural export mechanisms through a high-level dialogue with Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS), one of Europe’s most influential music export platforms.

“DescOperă” Festival closes in Butuceni with classical music in nature

Classical music beautifully blended with the stunning landscapes of Butuceni during the final evening of the anniversary edition of the "DescOperă" Open-Air Classical Music Festival. The audience was captivated by the atmosphere created by the waltzes of the Strauss dynasty, performed by the National Symphony Orchestra of the "Teleradio-Moldova" Company and conducted by academician Gheorghe Mustea.

Spiridon Vangheli honored in Grinăuți: “We are proud of him”

Two years after the passing of Spiridon Vangheli, the village of Grinăuți continues to honor his memory and celebrate his literary legacy. Villagers and family members remember the writer who brought recognition to their village beyond the country's borders. For the people of Grinăuți, Spiridon Vangheli was not just a famous author; he was a beloved son of the village who always kept his childhood close to his heart.