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.

Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine seek UNESCO status for Cucuteni–Tripolia culture

The Republic of Moldova, Romania and Ukraine launched, in Chisinau, a joint initiative to include the Precucuteni – Ariusd – Cucuteni – Tripolia cultural complex in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The initiative was formalized on September 18 by signing a Memorandum of Understanding by representatives of the three governments, within the framework of an international conference organized on the occasion of the European Heritage Days.

France will help restore two Chisinau architectural gems

A new opportunity arises for restoring two architectural treasures in Chisinau: the Herța Urban Villa and the Kligman House, with support from the French government.