Maestro Gheorghe Mustea celebrated at 75 in Chisinau

The Republic Palace hosted a gala concert honoring the 75th anniversary of renowned composer, conductor, and academician Gheorghe Mustea. Organized by Teleradio-Moldova, the event gathered state officials, fellow artists, and admirers to celebrate a cornerstone of national culture.

Eleonora Romanescu commemorated with exhibitions and a special coin

Eleonora Romanescu dedicated her life to art, painting according to the inspiration of her heart. She was honored in her home country on the centenary of her birth. Villagers paid tribute to her at the gymnasium in Leșeni, Telenești, which is named after her. The National Bank of Moldova issued a commemorative coin in her honor. Additionally, the "Constantin Brâncuși" Gallery and the National Museum of Art of Moldova opened exhibitions to celebrate her legacy.

Young readers flock to Chisinau International Book Fair

The 27th edition of the International Children’s and Youth Book Fair opened at the Moldexpo Center in Chisinau. Running from April 23 to 26, the event showcases the latest editorial releases, offering substantial discounts and interactive cultural programs.

Moldova 1 TV honored at GALEX Gala for promoting reading

The GALEX National Awards Gala celebrated outstanding librarians and their partners. One of the honorees was the public television station Moldova 1, which received the award for "Best Promoter and Supporter of Libraries, Books, and Reading in the Media".

Chișinău marks 123 years since the anti-Jewish pogrom: “People were killed just for being Jews”

On April 23, members of the Jewish community, along with officials and diplomats, gathered in Chisinau to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the April 1903 pogrom. Participants honored the memory of the 49 victims of anti-Semitic violence with a moment of silence and laid flowers in remembrance, reflecting on the profound impact this tragic event had on the city's history.

Beyond the grave: Moldova’s ancient ritual of commemorating the "Kind Ones"

Easter of the Blajini is a celebration that seems to have grown directly from the soil, inseparable from the village and its graveyard. Unlike the globalized traditions of Christmas, this Eastern Orthodox ritual maintains an opaque, ancient intimacy with death.

EU-funded restoration to revive Bernardazzi’s Hunting Castle by 2028

The historic Hunting Castle within the Manuc Bey Estate in Hâncești is set to reclaim its former architectural splendor. Following a closure in 2019 due to structural degradation, a comprehensive restoration project is now underway, with completion scheduled for 2028.

Exceptional concert by the "Teleradio-Moldova" Orchestra in Iași

Culture unites and inspires. The National Symphony Orchestra of the "Teleradio-Moldova" Company held an exceptional concert in Iași on Friday evening. In the Voivode Hall of the Palace of Culture, audiences enjoyed performances of works by Bach, Mozart, and the renowned composer George Enescu. This event has the potential to become a cherished tradition.

Moldova’s National Symphony Orchestra to perform at Iasi Palace of Culture

The Teleradio-Moldova National Symphony Orchestra will perform a landmark concert, "A Night at the Palace," at the Iasi Palace of Culture on Friday, April 17, at 19:00.

Urschi’s “Testamentul” remains a landmark show, filling halls for decades

The play "Testamentul" written by Gheorghe Urschi, was first performed at the "Luceafărul" Theater in 1992 and continues to be appreciated by audiences today. Master Urschi has created characters that resonate with contemporary life, allowing viewers to see themselves not only in the characters but also in the drama of the performance. This observation comes from the general director of the "Luceafărul" Theater, Vitalia Grigoriu.

Cultural institutions can get 10 million lei

Local cultural institutions are encouraged to participate in this year's Competition for Financing Cultural Development Projects and Programs, organized by the National Office for Cultural Development. Each institution may submit only one application. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2026.

LIST: Maria Iliuț, Valeriu Cojocaru, Iurie Platon and 9 others from culture receive merit allowances

Nine personalities, including singer Maria Iliuț and ethnographer Silvia Șaranuța, will receive merit allowances from the state. On April 10, the National Commission for Granting Merit Allowances approved this list of new beneficiaries during a meeting chaired by Minister of Culture Cristian Jardan.