Romanian Film Days 2025: Oscar contender in Chișinău

New films from Romanian and Moldovan directors, including Romania's Official Oscar Submission, will be screened from October 16 to 19 at the Cineplex-Loteanu Cinema in the Moldovan capital, Chișinău, as part of the 11th Romanian Film Days.

National Wine Day unites winemakers nationwide; government approves Grand Prize

Chisinau will host the 24th edition of National Wine Day this weekend, on October 4 and 5. The event will gather 106 wineries from all regions of the country and thousands of visitors in the Great National Assembly Square. Traditionally, the authorities will award the Grand Prize for outstanding merits in the winemaking field, a decision in this regard being approved on Wednesday, October 1, by the Government.

Moldova's Varvara Buzilă wins top Europa Nostra Heritage Award

The European Heritage Days brought a dual celebration to Moldova's cultural scene, honouring a leading figure in heritage preservation.

Italian violin making arrives in Moldova: first public string instrument collection

In Chișinău, the first collection of string instruments in the Republic of Moldova was inaugurated, a major project initiated by the Organ Hall in partnership with the Ministry of Culture. The collection consists of 24 musical instruments, entirely crafted by the renowned luthier Cesare Cipriani from Cremona, the Italian city considered the cradle of European violin making. On this occasion, a documentary was presented, showcasing in detail the artistic and technical process of creating the instruments.

FILIT: Moldova's Literature Festival opens in Chișinău

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

Chisinau's Philharmonic: Five years in ruins, but hope lives on

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

Maria Bieșu Festival marks prima donna's 90th

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 turns railway ride into cultural festival

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 Chisinau: Meet renowned authors

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.

Historian Ioan-Aurel Pop's new book ‘Ștefan the Great in Europe’ explores new archival findings

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.

Moldova's capital hosts Festival of Ethnicities

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

Chișinău: 'Child in Palm' sculpture unveiled in Ciocana district

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.