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.

Moldo Crescendo concludes Manor Concert tour in Ivancea

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 of the Museum in Telenești: from peasant tools to icons

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.

Moldovan author Iulian Filip promotes reading at Chisinau library

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.