Chisinau marks 150 years since Queen Maria’s birth with an exhibition of 150 artworks

An exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Romania's only sovereign, Queen Maria, has opened at the National Museum of History of Moldova. The exhibition features 150 works of art created by 15 Romanian artists. For one month, visitors will have the opportunity to admire a clothing collection inspired by Queen Maria's wardrobe—a series of dresses that showcase her unmistakable charm and elegance, highlighted by their exquisite details.

Moldova 1 TV campaign | SAVE THE DILAPIDATED MANORS: Pommer Mansion in Țaul, once the village pride, now lies in ruin

We are continuing our campaign to highlight the historical and cultural significance of abandoned mansions. Through reports and interviews, we aim to showcase not only the condition of these buildings but also their potential as tourist attractions. Preserving these estates is not just an aesthetic or tourism concern; restoring them can revitalize communities and transform these ruins into museums, cultural centers, or educational spaces.

Moldova 1 launches campaign to save Ciolac-Malski Manor

Buildings once proud, with sun-drenched porches and grand windows, are now slowly collapsing.

Archive photos inspire a book about old Chisinau

Archive photographs of Chișinău inspired 16 writers from Romania and the Republic of Moldova to publish an impressive work. The volume "Interwar Chișinău under a photographic pretext" combines rare images with valuable writings and was launched in Iași.

Semion Duja, renowned Moldovan clarinetist, died

Musician Semion Duja, a People's Artist and university professor, has passed away at the age of 79. His death means a significant loss to the musical culture of the Republic of Moldova. The Union of Musicians of Moldova confirmed the news on Saturday, honouring Duja as one of the nation's foremost clarinettists and educators. His legacy will undoubtedly continue to influence future generations.

Chisinau Circus will be renovated under the EU-funded Economic Growth Plan worth €1.9 billion

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 tourism soars 6.5%: New national agenda 'Tree of Life 2026'

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

Emilian Galaicu-Păun was honored at the French Embassy

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.

MOLDOX turns 10: premieres, exhibitions and debates about today’s global “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."

Moldox Festival 2025: 10 Years in 10 Posters Exhibition

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.

Books top the list: 70% of youth cultural vouchers spent on 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.

New volume explores poet Mihai Eminescu's journalistic career

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