Literature and elections: FILIT Festival kicks off in Chișinău

The FILIT International Literature and Translation Festival opened in Chișinău, Moldova, on Thursday, September 25.

Moldova's National Philharmonic awaits rebirth five years after devastating fire

It’s been five years since a fire destroyed the "Serghei Lunchevici" National Philharmonic.

Moldova's Maria Bieșu Festival holds special conference

The 'Maria Bieșu' International Opera and Ballet Festival will, for the first time, include a scientific and cultural conference to mark the 90th anniversary of the late prima donna's birth.

FILIT // Literature Train brings culture to MIMI Castle

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 // International Literature Evenings bring renowned writers to Chisinau

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.

New book reveals Ștefan the Great's Role as a ‘Hero of Europe’

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.

Chișinău's streets come alive for Festival of Ethnicities

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

New monument, ‘Child in Palm’, brightens up Ciocana neighborhood

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 launch joint bid for UNESCO recognition of 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 funds restoration of two Chisinau mansions

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.

Festival of tradition and unity 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 in Moldova: free documentaries, films and concerts, in Romanian

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.