Daniel David and Mircea Dumitru in Chisinau: ‘Only a knowledge-based society ensures a better life’

The State University of Moldova hosted a public debate titled “Education and science in a knowledge-based society: Implications for our times.” The event featured two prominent figures from the Romanian academic community: Daniel David, the rector of “Babeș-Bolyai” University in Cluj, and Mircea Dumitru, the vice-president of the Romanian Academy. Both are former ministers of Education and Research.

Scholars reconstruct Chisinau’s legacy as interwar Romania’s second-largest city

Historians Lidia Prisac and Ion Xenofontov have released a landmark two-volume encyclopedia titled "Chisinau: The Second City of Greater Romania (1918–1940)." The work meticulously reconstructs the urban landscape and daily life of the city during the interwar period. This was a pivotal era when Chisinau served as a vital cultural and economic hub within the Romanian Kingdom.

The national campaign to promote reading returns to the "Ion Creangă" Library

The National Library for Children "Ion Creangă" has launched the 15th edition of its national campaign to promote reading, titled "Let's read together!" This year, the project features six books aimed at different age groups, authored by Claudia Partole, Ianoș Țurcanu, Radmila Popovici, Maria Ivanov, Paula Erizanu, and Val Butnaru.

Chisinau and Bucharest strengthen cultural ties as Minister Cristian Jardan marks first official visit

The Republic of Moldova is set to adopt Romanian best practices in digitizing cultural heritage and modernizing institutional infrastructure.

Moldova pioneers digital-era reading initiatives to balance AI influence and traditional literacy

The National Library of the Republic of Moldova hosted a landmark assembly today, bringing together authors, digital creators, and librarians to redefine reading in the age of Artificial Intelligence. The event showcased innovative projects designed to engage a generation whose information consumption habits have fundamentally shifted over the last two decades.

Bridging the Prut: Chisinau joins the 6th edition of 'Month of Romanian Sculptors'

Sculpting studios across the Republic of Moldova are pulsing with creative energy as artists finalize works for a landmark event. The upcoming exhibition commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Constantin Brâncuși, the titan of modern sculpture.

Maestro Stasie Gonikberg leads international gala at newly renovated Casa Radio studio

The 10th anniversary edition of the "In D Major" International Classical Music Festival opened at Casa Radio, showcasing the recently modernized symphonic studio of Teleradio-Moldova (TRM).

Chisinau allocates €255,000 to save the historic 184-year-old Triumphal Arch

Moldovan authorities have announced an extensive restoration project for the Triumphal Arch in central Chisinau, allocating €255,000 (approx. 5 million MDL) to repair the structural damage accumulated over decades.

From social media to Auschwitz: The global push to never forget the Holocaust

The World Jewish Congress (WJC) has officially launched its annual #WeRemember international campaign to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27. The global initiative seeks to honor the victims of the Shoah while highlighting the rising dangers of antisemitism, hatred, and historical revisionism.

January 15: National Culture Day in Moldova and Romania, honoring Mihai Eminescu

The Republic of Moldova and Romania celebrate National Culture Day on January 15. This day honors our shared cultural heritage and commemorates the birthday of Mihai Eminescu, the national poet of all Romanians. Traditionally, cultural and artistic events are held on both sides of the Prut to mark this occasion.

Reading and traditions mark year-end session at Grigore Vieru library in Calarasi

At the end of the year, discussions centered around the role of books and reading in community life, as well as a session dedicated to ancestral traditions. The event brought together numerous readers at the "Grigore Vieru" Library in Călărași. In 2025, the library will celebrate a significant milestone: 80 years since its founding.

“The Magic of the Female Face” — soulful jewelry meets portrait art in a museum exhibition

The exhibition "The Magic of the Female Face" showcases the subtle beauty of semi-precious stones alongside the expressive power of the female face. It opened at the History Museum of the City of Chisinau and features handmade jewelry and painted portraits, all created by Olga Slastihin. Originally an architect, Slastihin discovered her artistic vocation after retiring.