News about Culture
The draw for the first qualifying rounds of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League took place on June 16 in Nyon, Switzerland.
Effective June 17, 2026, the National Bank of Moldova will put into circulation a commemorative coin titled “Sergiu Rădeuțanu—100th Anniversary of His Birth,” which is part of the “Science and Innovation” series.
In Paris, auction attendees showed little interest in a unique clutch made from the skin of a lab-grown tyrannosaurus.
The Chisinau City Hall announces that the 2026 Graduation Ball will take place in the capital on Friday. The event is dedicated to young people who are completing an important milestone in their lives: the completion of their secondary education.
Japan is considering amending its imperial family laws to readmit members of former collateral branches of the dynasty into the Imperial House and address the issue of the dwindling number of heirs to the throne.
For several months, the rotunda of the Paris Stock Exchange was transformed into a giant cloud of fog. Japanese artist Fujiko Nakaya presented her famous fog sculpture “Cloud No. 07156” in the rotunda, which became the centerpiece of the Clair-obscur exhibition, dedicated to the exploration of light, shadow, and the perception of space. The installation will be open to visitors until September 14.
The World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada is already in full swing, but experts and fans aren’t content with just the match results and soccer-related news from the stadiums themselves.
The General Inspectorate of the Carabinieri has begun searching for suppliers of special equipment for personnel participating in the military parade marking the 35th anniversary of Moldova’s independence. The total estimated cost of the procurement is 183,750 lei.
Work on amendments to the Consumer Protection Law is nearing completion in Latvia. In the initial draft, these amendments effectively prohibited service providers (such as store clerks, hairdressers, car dealership consultants, etc.) from responding in Russian or other foreign languages.
Today, Donald Trump—a politician, businessman, media personality, and one of the most controversial U.S. presidents—is celebrating his 80th birthday.
“China Days” were held in Chisinau. The cultural event was organized by the Chisinau City Hall in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China. The event brought together officials, diplomats, and city residents, serving as a vibrant celebration of traditions, cuisine, technology, and the friendly ties between Moldova and China.
In 2026, Russian will rank 11th in terms of prevalence worldwide. It is used as a primary language in daily life by 210 million people.
Thailand’s capital is shifting its tourism strategy. Instead of competing for mass tourism, Bangkok’s hotel market is focusing on affluent guests, premium service, and international luxury brands.
More than 30 museums from various European countries have been shortlisted for the 2026 European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA)—one of the most prestigious European awards in the museum sector.
The State Agency for Intellectual Property (AGEPI) has suspended the activities of the “AUTORITY” association as a collective management organization for copyrights. This measure took effect on June 11, 2026, and is valid for six months.
The Iran-linked group Handala claims to have gained access to data from FBI drones. The group’s statement was reported by SITE, an American organization that monitors the activity of Islamist sources. Handala representatives stated that for several months they had access to “all images and data on all suspects” recorded by the FBI’s FPV drones. The agency uses such drones near World Cup stadiums to prevent unauthorized aircraft from entering the airspace.
French scientists have developed a technology that can identify forged paintings based on microscopic characteristics of brushstrokes. During testing, the method successfully distinguished a known forgery from authentic works by Vincent van Gogh, demonstrating the potential of this new tool for authenticating works of art.
On the occasion of its 65th anniversary, the Academy of Sciences of Moldova (ASM) states that it approaches this important milestone not merely as a prestigious scientific institution, but as “the country’s leading intellectual beacon—an institution where scientific inquiry is inextricably linked to civic responsibility.”
The 2026 FIFA World Cup—the largest in the tournament’s history—officially kicked off on June 11 in Mexico City. The colorful and vibrant ceremony took place at the legendary Azteca Stadium, which became the first stadium in the world to host the opening matches of three World Cups. Mexico previously hosted the World Cup in 1970 and 1986.
The international network Radical Storage has released a ranking of the world’s most disappointing tourist attractions. The top three spots went to Alton Towers amusement park in the UK, the Georgia Aquarium in the US, and the Horseshoe Casino in the US state of Louisiana.
