News about Culture
Romania fully respects the sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova and the right of its citizens to determine their future through democratic means, the Romanian Embassy in Chisinau stated in response to recent remarks by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Moldova regarding the language and identity of the Republic of Moldova.
A petition has appeared online calling for the Argentine national team to be barred from participating in the 2026 World Cup. The initiative is posted on the “Argentina Out” website, which is not affiliated with FIFA, the tournament organizers, or any national soccer associations.
Unusual national dishes are increasingly becoming a tool for promoting regions, helping to shape tourism brands and attract travelers. Foods that some consider exotic, while others view as part of everyday culture, are becoming a key element of the experience economy.
The Wimbledon tournament, which just concluded in London, confirmed a generational shift in world tennis. Italy’s Jannik Sinner defended his title and solidified his status as the world’s No. 1 player, while the Czech Republic’s Linda Nosková won her first Grand Slam title, becoming the new champion at the All England Club.
The German ambassador to Moldova made controversial statements about the Romanian language and unification with Romania during a live broadcast on a Moldovan television channel. Hubert Knirsch’s remarks sparked a wave of reactions in the public sphere.
The England and Argentina national teams became the last two semifinalists in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams secured hard-fought victories in the quarterfinals, with their matches not being decided until extra time. Now they are set to face off in what will be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament.
The wedding of American singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce has brought the cost of the most lavish celebrity weddings into the spotlight. Find out how much the most expensive weddings of recent years cost in this new roundup.
The RESTART reform, as presented by the Ministry of Education and Science, raises many questions within the educational community and fails to provide clear answers to the main problems facing the education system.
The first professional development program for Gagauz language teachers, organized by the Ministry of Education and Research in collaboration with Comrat State University, has concluded in Gagauzia. Forty-seven teachers working in educational institutions within the autonomous region participated in the program.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan presented participants at the NATO summit in Ankara with an unusual parting gift—personalized Gümüşay revolvers with a set of .357 Magnum-caliber rounds. According to Reuters, it was this diplomatic souvenir that prompted many leaders to ask questions about the rules governing the import, storage, and registration of firearms.
This week, Moldovan soccer clubs kicked off their 2026–27 season on the European stage. Three teams representing our country played their first matches in the opening qualifying rounds of the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Conference League.
The French national team became the first semifinalist in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Morocco 2–0 in a quarterfinal match held on July 9 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, U.S.
Logos Press continues its series of articles by Elena Radu, co-founder and director of the Alpha Institute for Strategic Branding (INBRASA), on creating a new model of statehood through the deliberate restructuring of the country amid the phase crisis of the 21st century.
Service members of the National Army of the Republic of Moldova’s Honor Guard Company will take part in a military parade to be held on July 14 in Paris to mark France’s national holiday—Bastille Day.
Experts from the French Ministry of Culture’s Office for Cultural Heritage and Real Estate (OPPIC) will make a technical visit to the urban estates of V. Herza and M. Kligman in Chisinau. The purpose of the visit is to assist in developing a preliminary feasibility study that will identify the conservation and restoration needs of these two architectural monuments.
The reigning world champions, the Argentine national team, advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Egypt. Lionel Scaloni’s team was down 0–2 with ten minutes remaining in regulation, but managed to turn the game around, with Lionel Messi scoring one of the key goals.
On July 4, the village of Leordoaia in the commune of Hîrjauca, Călărași County, hosted the 25th “Sânzienele” Festival, dedicated to folk traditions and intangible cultural heritage. Folklore groups from various regions of the country took part in the anniversary event, including representatives of the Belarusian and Bulgarian communities in Moldova.
On the penultimate day of the World Cup Round of 16, one of the most anticipated matches of this stage of the tournament took place — Spain, one of the top contenders for the title, faced off against an equally ambitious Portugal led by Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the first half of 2026, Italy maintained its leading position in the European tourism market: the number of tourist arrivals rose by 4.43% compared to the same period last year. Foreign tourists were the main driver of this growth.
The Milky Way Restaurant in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, serves only wines from vineyards located more than 165 meters above sea level. Guests dining there are at the same altitude.
