A year of explaining Moldova to the world as a foreigner
Moldovans are the most hospitable people I’ve ever met, but now it’s time to turn that kindness toward themselves. That’s where true beauty is born—by taking ca
Why the most iconic sight in Moldova won’t make it to the UNESCO list
It’s a landmark of a European country and a relic of human history, yet something essential is still missing from Old Orhei in Moldova. Professor Sergiu Musteață says that peop
War Sends Fruits in the Opposite Direction
Consumers in the European Union are increasingly noticing Moldova on their fruit labels, as Moldova is becoming one of the key exporters in the region. This summer, a heat wave has
Moldovan Summer Camp Offers a Respite for Ukrainian Mothers and Children
Four-year-old Vova hasn’t got used to air raid alerts. In the Ukrainian port-city of Odessa, where he lives with his parents and sister, they have become a daily occurrence.
In Moldova’s Gagauzia, Pro-Russian Fugitive Seeks to Sway Pensioner Vote
In Moldova, pro-Russian propaganda is seducing pensioners ahead of an October election and a referendum on EU membership. In autonomous Gagauzia, where ties with Moscow are strong,
The Chișinău Gatekeeper
The reason why Chisinau’s block-of-flat architecture was particularly unusual during the Soviet Union era. You will find a nice little city oasis with flowers and cherry tree
How to build a unicorn from a small village?
Moving from Silicon Valley to a remote village in Moldova—and back to your parents’ place—can have its perks. The start-up world can be competitive. Entrepreneurs are searchi
Why do Moldovans make some of the best wires?
Ultra-thin Moldovan metal wires help us understand the brain better. One simple question connects some of the best neuroscientists in the world and an abandoned Soviet factory: How
Will pro-Russian opposition parties derail the country from EU accession path?
A chaotic scene broke out in the early morning of June 11 at Chisinau’s International Airport. Several Moldovan citizens traveling back from Moscow after a meeting of the pro-Rus
My childhood memories from the Easter of the Dead
In May, Moldova celebrated the “most Moldovan tradition” – the Easter of the Dead. It still has its charm for young Moldovans, too. Author: Elena Vrabie / Journo Birds