Creator of Chisinau landmark sees his own home crumble

The historic home of Alexandru Plămădeală, one of the most prominent Bessarabian sculptors of the 20th century, has fallen into severe disrepair in central Chișinău.

Moldova unveils unseen masterpieces from Soviet era

A newly opened exhibition in Chișinău brings forgotten masterworks back into the public eye after decades in archival storage. Hosted at the Constantin Brâncuși Gallery, "The Unknown Works of Bessarabian Masters" showcases restored paintings, graphics, sculptures, and decorative art from the collection of the Union of Visual Artists.

Valeriu Andriuță returns to Chișinău with films screened at 2026 Romanian Film Days in Chisinau

Romanian actor and director Valeriu Andriuță, originally from the Republic of Moldova, will be honored in the FOCUS section of the 12th edition of the Romanian Film Days in Chișinău. The festival is scheduled to take place from September 17 to September 20, 2026, at Cineplex Loteanu and Cinema Odeon, with free public access. The event will kick off with the first screening in the Republic of Moldova of the feature film "The Circle" which was written and directed by Valeriu Andriuță.

From rural Moldova to global markets: Artisan scales workshop

Mihail Nazarco, a craftsman from the village of Ciolacu Nou in northern Moldova, builds professional musical instruments that are shipped as far as Australia.

Classical music revitalizes historic manors across Moldova

The Moldo Crescendo classical music festival wrapped up its "Concerts at the Manor" series at the 19th-century Balioz Manor complex in Ivancea. The project combines live performances with heritage site visits, aiming to bring classical music to audiences beyond the capital city of Chisinau.

Preserved vestiges at the Museum of History and Ethnography in Telenești

National heritage objects donated by households in Telenești district are carefully preserved at the Museum of History and Ethnography in the city. It is housed in a mansion built by the Teodosiu family, a boyar family, in the mid-19th century. The museum employees, as well as the entire community, exemplify care and respect for traditional values and for preserving the place's historical memory.

Chisinau library hosts author Iulian Filip to inspire young readers

The "Onisifor Ghibu" Library in Chisinau hosted a youth reading session featuring prominent Moldovan author and poet Iulian Filip. Dozens of local schoolchildren gathered to discuss the creative process, recite poetry, and discover the joy of literature.

Activists urge Moldova to relocate Soviet-era symbols

Activists, historians, and students marched through Chisinau to demand the transfer of Soviet-era monuments from public spaces into dedicated museums. The demonstration started at the Monument to Komsomol Heroes and concluded at the Ministry of Culture, where organizers submitted a formal position paper.

Lopatna Guitar Festival pays tribute to icon Iurie Sadovnic

The iconic melodies of the late Iurie Sadovnic echoed once again across Lopatna during the annual Guitar Festival. Music lovers from Orhei and across Moldova gathered to honor the memory of a beloved artist and friend.

Preserving history: Moldovan experts bring rare artifacts to life

Inside the laboratories of the National Museum of History of Moldova, specialist conservators are restoring damaged heritage items through a meticulous process blending history, science, and fine craftsmanship.

Artist Roman Tolici unveils New Hope at Chisinau museum

Following a multi-city tour across Romania—including Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Timisoara, and Tulcea—renowned painter Roman Tolici has brought his latest exhibition to Chisinau. Hosted by the National Museum of Art of Moldova, "New Hope" marks the artist’s second solo exhibition in the capital, coming 12 years after his landmark project "Ceremonies."

Chișinău museum traces bread's journey from grain to sacrament

The smell of warm bread stirs memories across generations. For millennia, though, before it reached the table, bread was the product of simple, unbroken gestures passed down through time.