Moldovan city may be the European Capital of Culture in 2033; registrations close October 4

A town in the Republic of Moldova can be named the European Capital of Culture in 2033. Local public authorities interested in this title can submit their applications until October 4, 2026. After a national pre-selection process, one city will be chosen to represent Moldova in the European competition.

Romanian National Theaters Reunion returns to Chisinau with 24 shows

Chisinau is currently emerging as the capital of Romanian theater. Acclaimed actors, top directors, and theater troupes from across Romania, as well as from Ukraine, are crossing the Prut for a new edition of the Romanian National Theaters Reunion. The event kicks off with the tragedy "Richard III", a masterful production that explores themes of power and manipulation. Until September 20, the public can enjoy 24 performances at 12 different theaters throughout the capital.

The 34th "Maria Bieșu" Festival opened with "Lucia di Lammermoor"

Love, jealousy, disappointment, suffering, and a tragic ending are all core themes in the opera 'Lucia di Lammermoor.' This production opened the 34th edition of the 'Maria Biesu' International Opera and Ballet Festival on Sunday evening. The festival has established itself as a prominent highlight of the musical landscape in the Republic of Moldova, featuring 30 artists from 15 countries in Chișinău. They will perform alongside the artistic ensembles of the 'Maria Biesu' National Opera and Ballet Theatre (TNOB).

Bookfest Chisinau opens ninth edition with 30,000 titles

The ninth edition of the Bookfest International Book Fair opened in Chisinau on Wednesday, showcasing over 30,000 titles brought by 30 publishing houses from both the Republic of Moldova and Romania.

Bookfest returns to Chisinau, uniting Romanian and Moldovan publishing

Bookfest, the premier Romanian-language book fair, opened in Chișinău on Wednesday, bringing together publishers, authors, and readers from both banks of the Prut River for a five-day cultural exhibition celebrating contemporary literature.

Moldova parliament library receives rare Grigore Vieru archive

The Moldovan parliament's library in Chisinau received a rare archive of works and personal memorabilia of the late national poet Grigore Vieru on Monday, donated by his son to mark Romanian Language Day.

Bookfest fair opens in Chisinau under Romanian, Moldovan patronage

The ninth edition of the Bookfest International Book Fair opens in Chisinau on Sept. 2, bringing prominent Romanian and Moldovan writers together under the joint patronage of both nations' presidents.

Writers from Moldova and Romania join Chișinău workshop

Emerging writers from the Republic of Moldova and Romania gathered in Chișinău for a three-day intensive literary camp. The 11th edition of the "Leonard Tuchilatu" workshop concluded with an open-air reading, following days of rigorous creative exercises and peer review.

Alexandru Plamadeala home in Chisinau falls into ruin

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.

Restored Soviet-era Moldovan art revealed in Chisinau

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.

A Bassarabian actor and director was celebrated at the 12th 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.

Moldovan artisan exports handmade instruments to Australia

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