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Category: Art & Culture
Chisinau is preparing to become a center of attraction for all connoisseurs of Eastern civilization: On June 13, 2026, the capital will host a large-scale event “China Day 2026” (China Day 2026). The event is organized by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Moldova and the Mayor’s Office of the capital.
Barcelona is preparing for a historic event: on June 10, Pope Leo XIV will visit the famous Sagrada Familia Basilica to inaugurate and consecrate the Tower of Jesus Christ, the central and tallest tower of the church. Its construction was completed in February, marking a major milestone in the 144-year history of one of the world’s most ambitious architectural projects.
During the three years of implementation of the national program “Cultural Voucher” in Moldova (2023-2025), only 15-20% of the total number of eligible youth were able to use state funds. Because of this, the annual amount of funding allocated from the state budget is not utilized.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the National Program of Culture and Heritage Development for 2025-2035, designed to increase citizens’ involvement in the country’s cultural life. One of the key goals of the document is to increase the average monthly spending on culture and recreation per person to 161.1 lei by 2030.
Moldova’s culture and cultural heritage sector faces deep structural problems caused by deteriorated infrastructure and chronic underfunding, which significantly limits citizens’ access to quality cultural services. To overcome these problems, investments of over 1.85 billion lei are required.
The global art market returned to growth in 2025 after two years of decline, but the recovery remains uneven and depends on the expensive segment. This is according to the annual Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report 2026.
The Louvre robbery, which became one of the most high-profile crime stories in France in the fall of 2025, will get a film adaptation. French director Romain Gavras is working on a feature film inspired by the audacious theft of royal jewels that took place on October 19, 2025 in one of the world’s most famous museums.
“Flower City” of Uzbekistan Namangan is hosting the 65th International Flower Festival from May 24 to July 12.
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts has approved one of the most controversial projects of President Donald Trump’s administration – the construction of a giant triumphal arch next to Arlington National Cemetery – despite a wave of criticism from veterans, historians and community organizations.
The new summer season at the Green Theater will open on May 29 with a grand concert with free admission for everyone.
Teleradio-Moldova has published data on the viewership of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria.
The Ministry of Culture announced the launch of the National Program “Access to Culture” 2026. It provides funding for cultural initiatives in Moldova.
Rome is once again discussing a scandalous church mural: the “Angel of Meloni” in the church of San Lorenzo-in-Lucina, already an Internet phenomenon, seems to have changed again – and now, according to eyewitnesses, strikingly resembles Marina Berlusconi.
On May 18, the evening auction at Christie’s in New York turned into a historic event for the global art market. Jackson Pollock’s monumental work Number 7A (1948), from the collection of media magnate Samuel Irving Newhouse Jr., sold for $181.2 million including commissions, setting an all-time record for the artist.
At the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, which ended last night, Bulgaria won for the first time in its history. Singer Dara with the song Bangaranga scored 516 points and confidently won both the jury and the audience.
There are 22 films competing for the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. However, this year the festival is held without the main usual element – big Hollywood studio blockbusters.
Finland remains the undisputed favorite of the contest. According to the estimates of major bookmakers, its probability of victory is around 40-45%, and in some aggregators it reaches about 42%. In practice, this means that almost every second betting scenario now assigns the victory to Finland.
Visiting museums, concerts and painting can not only improve mood, but also slow down biological aging. This is the conclusion reached by British scientists who published a study in the journal Innovation in Aging (Oxford University Press).
The Old Orhei Cultural and Natural Reserve won the regional competition “Destination of the Year 2026 in the Republic of Moldova”, one of the most important initiatives aimed at promoting authentic and sustainable tourist destinations in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
Production of TV series within the framework of international coproduction will become more accessible. Moldova has signed the Council of Europe Convention on the coproduction of audiovisual works in the form of serials.
