News about Culture
“We can’t sell a traditional blouse for 400 lei when our labor alone is valued at 400 lei,” says a craftswoman at Mirabela.
The Chisinau City Hall has announced plans for a program to mark the 180th anniversary of Karl Schmidt. The events are scheduled for June 25 and 27, 2026.
French police discovered a stolen Pablo Picasso painting during an operation against an alleged drug ring in the Paris suburb of Champigny-sur-Marne. The unexpected discovery was made on June 15 during a search that was initially linked to an investigation into drug trafficking.
The government has approved the National Tourism Development Program for 2026–2029—“Tourism 2029.” A total of 618.2 million lei has been allocated for its implementation. The authorities intend to make tourism one of the drivers of economic growth, capable of attracting more visitors, generating additional revenue for businesses and local communities, and creating new jobs.
The Chisinau city government announced the creation of a new department within City Hall dedicated to tourism development and the promotion of the capital.
On the evening of June 23, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals against the Uzbekistan national team and made his mark in World Cup history.
A previously unknown 18th-century manuscript containing seven works for flute and harp, which experts attribute to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, has been discovered in the archives of the National Library of France. The discovery has already attracted the attention of the international music community and has shed new light on one of the composer’s creative periods.
The second heat wave of the month is sweeping across Europe, forcing authorities to close schools, reduce rail service, and implement emergency measures to protect the public. In the coming days, temperatures in several countries could reach 37–39°C, and in some parts of Spain, they could rise to 45°C.
The United Nations Country Team in Moldova may be strengthened by the inclusion of a representative from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Spain, Italy, and France are the European countries where public opposition to mass tourism is most pronounced. This is according to a new study by the digital platform JB.com, which analyzes protest activity and the burden on the population.
Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in front of the Castres City Theater in southern France to protest the cancellation of the play “Passeport.”
The Chisinau City Hall announces that on Sunday, June 28, 2026, the capital will host an anniversary concert by conductor Gheorghe Mustea, an honorary citizen of the city.
The group stage matches are underway at the World Cup, but so far there have been few real upsets or exciting soccer. Fortunately, there have been virtually no major scandals involving refereeing—the intensity of the matches hasn’t yet reached the point where every refereeing mistake is seen as a “death blow” to one team or another.
The Yerevan City Hall has decided to celebrate Vardavar in grand style—the famous Armenian holiday during which the entire city turns into a massive “water frenzy” and passersby are doused with water en masse. A total of 199.5 million drams (more than $500,000) has been allocated to organize the festivities.
The restoration of the Sergei Lunkevich National Philharmonic building, which burned down in the fall of 2020, remains a priority and a matter of honor for the authorities. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu made this statement at the opening of “DescOperă,” an anniversary open-air classical music festival.
In the Brazilian city of Carmo do Caju, an attempt to restore religious statues turned into an unexpected scandal and a tourist sensation.
Logos Press continues Alexandru Bejenari’s series of articles on transition communication in Moldova. The first article discussed why good news about the country’s future doesn’t always become a common thread.
The 10th “DescOperă” Classical Music Festival opens today at the “Old Orhei” Natural and Cultural Reserve. Audiences can look forward to four evenings of classical music under the open sky.
The world’s most-visited museum is facing major challenges that could require investments exceeding 1 billion euros. This was stated by the museum’s new president, Christophe Leribo, while speaking at a hearing in the French Senate.
The Investment Agency is launching the Republic of Moldova’s official digital platform: www.moldova.md. Designed as a modern showcase for the country, the platform offers a structured and user-friendly presentation of the Republic of Moldova for an international audience, as well as for the country’s citizens and the diaspora.
