News about Culture
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 Culture Ministry will allocate 6 million lei for the elaboration of a technical project of the Universul cultural center on the basis of a former publishing house in the capital’s center.
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.
A trip to children’s day summer camps will cost parents 594 lei, i.e. 20% of its total cost, while the rest of the money is covered from the municipal budget.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is increasingly becoming not only the main tournament for soccer players, but also a prestigious arena for performances by show business stars. On the eve of the championship, the interest in the cultural program is sometimes even higher than in the main actors of soccer battles.
A cultural and educational event “Ossetian Heritage and Traditions” organized by the Ossetian Community of the Republic of Moldova in partnership with the Agency for Interethnic Relations took place in Chisinau. As part of the event, the “Code of Honor and Traditions of the Ossetian people” was presented.
The World’s 50 Best Beaches has published a list of the best beaches on the planet for 2026. The rating is based on the votes and assessments of more than 1,000 experts in the travel and tourism industry.
On the sidelines of a working visit to Bucharest, Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu was received at the Elizabeta Palace by Her Majesty Margareta. He thanked the Royal House of Romania for its constant support for Moldova and for its active participation in the development of economic, cultural and European ties between the two countries.
The United States has officially unveiled a new commemorative coin dedicated to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The US Mint was the initiator of the issue and decided to honor the man who changed the modern technological world and influenced the way billions of people interact with gadgets every day.
Country representative Satoshi managed to make it to the grand finals of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026, which is being held in Vienna this year.
Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Iceland, the Netherlands and Slovenia have decided not to send their performers to Eurovision-2026 because of Israel’s participation amid the war in the Gaza Strip. This was the largest boycott in the history of the music contest, the BBC notes.
Netflix Corp. said it has spent about $135 billion over the past decade to produce original movies and series in more than 50 countries.
To speed up the procedure, the Public Property Agency proposes to exempt both wineries from paying deductions and dividends from the profits earned by them in 2025 to the state budget.
Today all eyes are on Vienna, where the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 kicks off.
An unusually large rough stone weighing about 2,200 grams (about 11,000 carats) has been discovered in Myanmar’s Mogok region, known as one of the world’s largest sources of rubies. The find was made in April this year, and the official confirmation of its significance was published on May 8 by the state broadcaster Global New Light of Myanmar.
The market of tourist and historical real estate has again received a loud signal: the legendary Bran Castle in Romania, known to the world as “Count Dracula’s castle”, has come under the control of American capital.
The Vatican has once again found itself at the center of fashion discussions. The new pope – Pope Leo XIV – has suddenly attracted attention not by preaching, but by wearing shoes. In the trailer of the documentary “Leone a Roma” published by Vatican News, the pontiff appeared in traditional white vestments… and vintage Nike sneakers.
Julia Zanfirova, a native of Taraclia, works as a flight attendant for Wizz Air. She had her first flight in this capacity three months ago, but she has already managed to love her new profession and feel a “second wind” in her life.
The Eurovision Song Contest has kicked off in Vienna, which this year’s contest comes amid new controversy surrounding Israel’s participation and a boycott by several countries.
