Renovating the Chisinau Circus is a priority in the EU-funded €1.9 billion Economic Growth Plan

The Chisinau Circus is entering a new phase of rehabilitation aimed at its complete reopening, as part of the Economic Growth Plan funded by the European Union. This announcement follows a working visit by Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan, who inspected the building's condition and discussed development priorities with the institution's administration.

Moldova attracts over 480k visitors; Launches 'Pomul Vieții 2026'

Moldova's tourism sector is experiencing a period of consistent growth, a trend unequivocally confirmed by recent statistics.

Emilian Galaicu-Păun received France’s top cultural honor, the Order of Arts and Letter

Emilian Galaicu-Păun, a poet, essayist, novelist, and translator, serves as the editor-in-chief of Cartier Publishing House. He is the first citizen of the Republic of Moldova to receive the Order of Arts and Letters, awarded at the rank of Knight, the most prestigious cultural distinction awarded by France. This honor was presented to him at the residence of the French Embassy in Chisinau.

10 years of MOLDOX: films, exhibitions and debates about the world’s current “chaos”

The 10th edition of the MOLDOX International Documentary Film Festival for Social Change will be held from November 26 to 30 in Chișinău. This year’s festival features 33 documentary premieres, a national competition, discussion panels, exhibitions, concerts, and activities focused on art and social dialogue. The theme of this anniversary edition is "Chaos: Reinventing reality."

Visualizing change: Moldox Festival’s decade of posters

The Moldox Festival is marking its tenth anniversary with a retrospective exhibition titled "10 Years of Moldox in 10 Posters," hosted by the Cărturești Muzeu Bookstore in Chișinău.

Young people spend most cultural vouchers on books: 70% used for reading

Over the past three years, more than 13,000 young people from the Republic of Moldova have benefited from the "Cultural Voucher" program. This initiative was designed to help the new generation gain access to cultural resources. In 2025 alone, over 5,000 young individuals used the vouchers to purchase books and tickets for shows, movies, or concerts.

Eminescu's editorials remain a model for modern journalists

The "Writers Without Borders" project recently focused on the journalistic career of Romania’s national poet, Mihai Eminescu.

Astra Film Chișinău returns with a youth program and free screenings

The Romanian documentary film festival, Astra Film, has returned to Chișinău for its fourth local edition.

Experience Moldova's authentic culinary route and local communities

The Republic of Moldova is launching one of the region's most comprehensive and authentic culinary experiences: the Romania-Republica Moldova Cross-Border Gastronomic Route.

St. Demetrius Feast: Dumitru Musteață’s mission of sacred art

On the Feast of St. Demetrius (Sfântul Dumitru), celebrated according to the old calendar on Saturday, November 8, we delve into the life of Dumitru Musteață, recognized as one of Moldova's most highly appreciated contemporary iconographers.

Kumamon — the star attraction of the Japanese exhibition at the National History Museum in Chisinau

Visitors to the National Museum of History of Moldova can look forward to a remarkable exploration of contemporary Japanese design. The exhibition "Japanese Design Today," held as part of Japan Days, offers the public an opportunity to discover innovative objects, reinterpreted traditions, and modern technologies, all presented in an interactive format.

National Philharmonic project integrated into European assistance package, but funds will not cover total costs

The reconstruction of the "Serghei Lunchevici" National Philharmonic, which was completely destroyed by a fire five years ago, remains one of the most complex challenges for the new Executive. Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan mentioned during the show IN CONTEXT on Moldova 1 TV that the project is part of the European Union-funded Economic Growth Plan. However, the high costs and technical complexities will require additional efforts.