Moldovan art wraps Vienna Ringturm as bilateral ties strengthen

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.

Literary elite awarded at Moldova Writers' Union Gala 2026

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

National Memory Congress highlights the 1946–1947 famine and 1941 deportations

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.

Luceafărul theatre actors bring the performance "1946" to PMAN in memory of the victims of the famine

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.

Romania and Moldova launch joint music export strategy for Europe

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: classical music meets Butuceni landscapes

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 his native village: “He loved his village”

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.

Bucharest National Opera opens DescOpera festival in Moldova

The 10th anniversary edition of the DescOpera open-air classical music festival commenced at the Orheiul Vechi cultural-natural reserve. For the first time, the landmark cultural event expands across four evenings, featuring unique historical locations and an innovative floating stage constructed over the Raut River.

“DescOperă” in Butuceni: a place worth returning to

The "DescOperă" festival is returning to Butuceni this weekend for its anniversary edition, featuring a lineup of artists from both the country and abroad. Svetlana Bivol, the director of the "Serghei Lunchevici" National Philharmonic, notes that the event has continually evolved over the years, establishing itself as a cultural landmark that attracts an ever-growing audience along the banks of the Răut.

Moldova launches card-based cultural vouchers for youth

Moldova’s Ministry of Culture has expanded its national Cultural Voucher program for youth through a new fintech integration with Mastercard and Paynet. Announced at the Moldova Digital Summit 2026, the upgrade transitions the initiative from a purely virtual smartphone application to a flexible card-based system.

Crumbling century-old Jewish homes in Capresti face extinction

Rapidly deteriorating stone walls and collapsing roofs now threaten the last remaining century-old Jewish residences in Capresti, a village in Moldova’s Floresti District. This accelerating structural collapse has forced local residents and authorities to issue an urgent appeal to the Ministry of Culture for immediate restoration funding before these historical vestiges disappear entirely.

Exhibition on Nicolae Iorga’s research runs until July 15

The exhibition entitled "History of the Romanian people in the research of Nicolae Iorga", 155 years after the birth of the great historian and scholar of Romania, can be seen at the National Library of the Republic of Moldova.