“EU Citesc”: An Invitation to Reading and Dialogue with Writer Paula Erizanu

Have you ever wondered whether the young people around you still open a book, or if screens have already won the battle for good? At Europe Café, we were curious to find out the answer directly from the source. That’s how the “EU I Read” campaign was born — from a simple desire to discover what worlds the new generation is exploring and to offer them a space where reading becomes a dialogue.

Do young people still read?

We spoke with members of the Euro Clubs in Chișinău and discovered that the passion for reading is very much alive. If you’re curious to hear what they have to say, visit our social media pages and watch the short videos where young people share their book recommendations. And if you’re looking for that one book that will keep you completely hooked, we have a special recommendation for you.

A conversation about all of us: “Here Is Both Heaven and Hell”

On March 19 at 17:00, we’re making room in the Europe Café agenda for a heartfelt meeting. Paula Erizanu, the writer who is making the Republic of Moldova proud with her nomination for the 2026 European Union Prize for Literature, will be joining us.

This won’t be a formal presentation, but rather an open conversation in a true European spirit — about her book “Here Is Both Heaven and Hell: The Republic of Moldova — A Century of Lived History.” Together, we’ll talk about the things that shape us as a society:

– What it means to leave home — and what it means to long for it
– The generation that grew up with parents working abroad
– How we see the past differently from our grandparents — and who we are today

Shall we meet there?

If you already have the book, bring it along for an autograph. If not, this might be the perfect reason to stop by a bookstore before the event!

When: March 19, 17:00
Where: Europe Café

How to participate: It’s simple and free, but please let us know you’re coming by filling out this short form.

We look forward to seeing you!