FILIT // Literature Train turns railway ride into cultural festival

The Literature Train, a mobile extension of FILIT Chișinău, will turn an ordinary train journey into a vibrant cultural experience, with MIMI Castle as the destination. The train will depart from Chișinău Railway Station on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM. During the journey, poet Ligia Keșișian will perform her poetry.

FILIT Chisinau: Meet renowned authors

Chisinau will host the FILIT Evenings, part of the third edition of the International Festival of Literature and Translation (FILIT), from September 25 to 28, 2025. Participation is free, but prior registration is required on chill.md.

Historian Ioan-Aurel Pop's new book ‘Ștefan the Great in Europe’ explores new archival findings

A new history book and public lecture titled Ștefan the Great in Europe by historian and academician Ioan-Aurel Pop was delivered to the scientific community in Moldova.

Moldova's capital hosts Festival of Ethnicities

A Festival of Ethnicities was held in the capital of Moldova, Chișinău, on Sunday, September 21.

Chișinău: 'Child in Palm' sculpture unveiled in Ciocana district

A sculpture depicting a child held in the palm of a hand, created by German artist Marc Schmitz, has been unveiled on Mircea cel Bătrân Boulevard in the Ciocana district of Chișinău.

Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine seek UNESCO status for Cucuteni–Tripolia culture

The Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine launched, in Chisinau, a joint initiative to include the Precucuteni – Ariusd – Cucuteni – Tripolia cultural complex in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The initiative was formalized on September 18 by signing a Memorandum of Understanding by representatives of the three governments, within the framework of an international conference organized on the occasion of the European Heritage Days.

France will help restore two Chisinau architectural gems

A new opportunity arises for restoring two architectural treasures in Chisinau: the Herța Urban Villa and the Kligman House, with support from the French government.

“I Sing to You, Homeland and Nation” Festival gathers 1,000 voices before Parliament

A thousand choir members gathered in Parliament Square to perform at the gala of the third edition of the "Te cânt, Patrie și Neam" (“I Sing to You, Homeland and Nation”) Festival. The concert featured choral and folk ensembles, along with soloists who were selected through a five-stage national audition process. The participants were accompanied by the Moldovan National Youth Orchestra, conducted by Andriano Marian.

ARTE.tv available for free in the Republic of Moldova

Internationally acclaimed documentaries, feature films, concerts, and other cultural programs are now available for free in the Republic of Moldova through the European streaming platform ARTE.tv, which has recently launched a Romanian version. The platform's launch event was held in Chișinău and gathered several cultural personalities.

Moldova: Free transport offered for Condrița Forest Festival

Free shuttle buses are being provided for attendees of a forest festival at the Condrița Presidential Residence on Sunday, September 14.

Moldova's Maria Bieșu opera festival: 33rd edition celebrates anniversary

Maria Bieșu International Opera and Ballet Festival celebrates 90 years since the birth of the legendary soprano.

Rare 14th-Century sunken dwelling discovered in Moldova by archaeologists

A rare 14th-century sunken dwelling has been discovered by archaeologists in the medieval urban settlement of Costești-Gârlea, in the Ialoveni district.