Preliminary Agenda
| Preliminary Agenda |
| EUROPEAN VILLAGE IN CHIȘINĂU, 9 MAY 2025 Venue: Chișinău, Great National Assembly Square |
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| Time | Activity |
| 12:45 | Moderator announces the agenda of Europe Day 2025 |
| 13:00 | Official opening of the European Village in Chișinău |
| 13:00 – 17:00 | Interactive fair dedicated to European Village in Chișinău:
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| 17:30 | Duo Kitharsis from Romania – an unforgettable concert offered by the Polish Embassy in Chisinau |
| 19:00 – 23:00 | Concert dedicated to EUROPE DAY 2025 – Peace, prosperity, dignity: Europe is YOU! Performers: Vali Boghean, Marej, Воплі Відоплясова, Zdob și Zdub, Lupii lui Calancea, Surorile Osoianu. |
| EUROPEAN VILLAGE IN CĂUȘENI, 17 MAY 2025 Venue: Căușeni, Ștefan cel Mare Square, 9 Alexei Mateevici street |
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| Time | Activity |
| 12:00 | Launch of the social laundry in Căușeni town, funded by the European Union |
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Interactive fair dedicated to European Village in Căușeni:
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| 18:00 | Concert dedicated to EUROPE DAY 2025 – Peace, prosperity, dignity: Europe is YOU! Performers: Pasha Parfeni, Valeria Pașa, Zdob și Zdub. |
| EUROPE DAY EVENTS IN OTHER REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY, 1 MAY – 1 JUNE 2025 Venue: various locations listed below |
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| Date | Time | Location | Activity |
| 6-8 May | 09:30 | Chișinău, Summit Events, Barcelona Hall | Civil Society Collaboration Lab
Over two-and-a-half days, ten Moldovan civil society organisations will join forces to co-design initiatives and pool their expertise, advancing democratic processes and delivering innovative solutions to shared challenges across the region. The lab is part of the regional Project “Resilient Civil Society in the Eastern Partnership Region,” implemented by People in Need with support from the European Union. Guided by an experienced facilitator, participants will exchange lessons learned, form cross-border project teams and refine concrete proposals eligible for upcoming sub-grants. Interactive formats—speed-networking, “world-café” discussions and live pitching—will ensure lively peer learning and tangible outcomes that embody Europe Day’s spirit of unity and shared values. |
| Mid-day, open to students and academic staff of the Technical University only | Lecture by Mr. Alberto Carlei, Head of the EIB Representation in Moldova, at the Technical University: ‘Discover the EU’s financial arm – a lecture on the European Investment Bank and its investment processes’, open to students and academic staff of the Technical University. | ||
| 9 May | 09:00 | Ungheni | Europe Day in Ungheni Europe Day in Ungheni will be celebrated with vibrant cultural events, community gatherings, and activities promoting European values and unity. The residents will celebrate with music, dances and exhibitions showcasing the diversity and richness of European traditions. |
| 10 May | 09:00 | Orhei | Europe Day in Orhei This event is organised by a group of geography teachers under the leadership of High School “Onisifor Ghibu” in Orhei. |
| 16 May | 09:00 | Vocational School of Bubuieci, Chișinău Municipality, 25/2 Livezilor St. | Open doors into the world of bees: “World Bee Day & Open Doors Day Event” You are warmly invited to attend an educational and celebratory event hosted by the Vocational School of Bubuieci, with the support of Casa Albinei SRL, the National Association of Beekeepers of Moldova, the Local Public Administration of Bubuieci, the Embassy of Slovenia, the Ministry of Education and Research of Moldova, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry. The event is dedicated to the fascinating world of bees and the professional opportunities in beekeeping, as well as other fields offered by the school: floriculture, gastronomy, and commerce. It also celebrates World Bee Day, held on May 20, 2025, commemorating the birth of Anton Janša, a Slovenian beekeeper and pioneer of modern beekeeping.
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| 17 May | 10:00 | Căușeni Hub | “EU cunosc EU” – Trivia about the European Union The winners of the quiz will be chosen from among the four teams from the two institutions in Căușeni. |
| 17 May | 11:00 | Cahul, “Nicolae Botgros” Palace of Culture | Family Festival in Cahul The Family Festival in Cahul brings the community together for a joyful celebration of shared values and cultural traditions. This lively event features music and dance performances, interactive workshops, and fun activities for all ages. Families can explore creative displays, enjoy local crafts and food, and participate in discussions about Cahul’s future. Blending entertainment with community spirit, the festival creates meaningful connections between generations. It’s a perfect opportunity to experience the warmth of Cahul’s culture. |
| 18 May | 10:30 | Căușeni | European Marathon The activity will start at 10:30, near the Central Bus Station Căușeni and will gather 10 teams of 3 persons per team. The winning teams will receive prizes. |
| 27 May | 14:00 | Chișinău, Europe Café | Closing event of the Youth Minority Leaders Academy The project is implemented with the financial support of GIZ and the EU (grant programme under the ‘EU4Youth: Youth Engagement and Empowerment’ project). The project aimed at developing leadership among 100 young people from ethnic communities in Gagauzia, Taraclia, and the Basarabeasca district. Over 6 months, young people worked with experts and attended trainings and workshops on civic activism, political literacy, human rights, minority rights, and European standards in the field of national minorities. |
| 1 June | 18:00 | Tighina Fortress in Tiraspol | Concert “Disney Music” dedicated to children at the Tighina Fortress The concert is organised within the European Union Confidence Building Measures Programme, implemented by UNDP Moldova. |
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EUROPEAN FILM AND CULTURE FESTIVAL, 19–31 MAY 2025 Venue: various locations listed below |
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| Date | Time | Location | Event |
| 14-31 May | 10:00 | Chișinău, Moldova State University, Faculty of Letters | Exhibition “Ingeborg Bachmann – Writing against the War” This exhibition is dedicated to life and work of Austrian author Ingeborg Bachmann (1926–1973). The exhibition shows the life of the Austrian writer from childhood to her first career steps and her later life in Rome as well as her confrontation with the consequences of war. |
| 13-31 May | 10:00 | Chișinău, National Library of Moldova | Exhibition “Austria – 30 years in the EU” The exhibition presents the various stages of Austria’s EU accession process, from the EU accession application in 1989 through the accession talks to the referendum in 1994. |
| 8 May | 09:55 |
Chișinău, IP Gimnaziul Nr. 31, Room 27 |
Film “Icarus and the Minotaur” by Carlo Vogele (2022), Luxembourg Genre: Animation, Family movie Topics: Friendship, Mythology Subtitles: Romanian |
| 10 May | 17:00 |
Edineț, the “Dream Island” in the “Vasile Alecsandri” park |
Film “Icarus and the Minotaur” by Carlo Vogele (2022), Luxembourg Genre: Animation, Family movie Topics: Friendship, Mythology Subtitles: Romanian |
| 13 May | 12:25 |
Sîrcova, Secondary School Sircova |
Film “Icarus and the Minotaur” by Carlo Vogele (2022), Luxembourg Genre: Animation, Family movie Topics: Friendship, Mythology Subtitles: Romanian |
| 13 May | 13:15 |
Sîrcova, Secondary School Sircova |
Film “Trained to see: three women and the war” by
Luzia Schmid (2022), Germany Genre: Documentary Topics: World War II Subtitles: Romanian |
| 13 May | 14:15 |
Soroca, Theoretical High School “Constantin Stere” |
Film “Saben aquell” by David Trueba (2023), Spain Genre: Comedy Topics: Story based on real life, Music Subtitles: Romanian |
| 14 May | 11:20 |
Chișinău, “Biblioteca Științifică ASEM”, Lecture Room “Lectura Publică”, F Block, office 103 |
Film “The Girl from Tomorrow” by Marta Savina (2022), Italy Genre: Drama Topics: Sexism, Women’s rights Subtitles: Romanian |
| 18 May | 20:00 |
Căușeni, Căușeni Hub |
Film “Mai departe” by Tedy Necula (2023), România – offered by the Romanian Cultural Institute in Chișinău Genre: Biography, Drama Topics: Resilience and adaptability, Personal transformation |
| 19 May | TBD | Building of the Government of the Republic of Moldova located in the Great National Assembly Square 1, MD-2012, Chișinău | Vienna Economic Forum (VEF) The VEF is an internationally recognized civil society organisation with observer status in the UN ECOSOC and headquartered in Vienna. It comprises all countries of the Western Balkans, including Austria, Turkey, Moldova and Ukraine. Its main objective is to promote investments in South Eastern Europe. The Conference in Chisinau takes place under the auspices of Prime Minister Dorin Recean and will bring together entrepreneurs from the South Eastern Europe region. |
| 20 May | 11:30 |
Fălești, Theoretical High School “Ion Creangă” |
Film “Icarus and the Minotaur” by Carlo Vogele (2022), Luxembourg Genre: Animation, Family movie Topics: Friendship, Mythology Subtitles: Romanian |
| 21 May | 11:20 |
Chișinău, Free International University of Moldova Library, “Sala de Lectură nr. 2”, floor 6 |
Film “Trained to see: three women and the war” by
Luzia Schmid (2022), Germany Genre: Documentary Topics: World War II Subtitles: Romanian |
| 21 May | 13:00 |
Chișinău, “Biblioteca Științifică ASEM”, Lecture Room “Comunicarea Colecțiilor” |
Film “Icarus and the Minotaur” by Carlo Vogele (2022), Luxembourg Genre: Animation, Family movie Topics: Friendship, Mythology Subtitles: Romanian |
| 21 May | 13:30 |
Ialoveni, “Petre Ștefănucă” District Library |
Film “Trained to see: three women and the war” by
Luzia Schmid (2022), Germany Genre: Documentary Topics: World War II Subtitles: Romanian |
| 21 May | 14:00 |
Cahul, “Bogdan Petriceicu Hașdeu” State University, Lecture room 227 |
Film “Secretul Insulei Pin-up” by Alecs Nastoiu (2024), România – offered by the Romanian Cultural Institute in Chișinău Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery Topics: Time Travel, Quest |
| 22 May | 11:30 |
Chișinău, “Alexei Mateevici” College, 3rd floor, festive hall |
Film “My End, Your Beginning” by Mariko Minoguchi (2019), Germany – offered by the Cultural Centre “Akzente” Genre: Drama Topics: Destiny, Circularity of life Subtitles: Romanian |
| TBD | TBD |
Căușeni, “Căușeni HUB” |
Film “Wałęsa. Człowiek z nadziei” by Andrzej Wajda (2013), Poland – offered by Polish Institute Bucharest Genre: Drama, Biography, Comedy Topics: History, Struggle for democracy Subtitles: Romanian |
| TBD | TBD |
Hîncești |
Film “The Girl from Tomorrow” by Marta Savina (2022), Italy Genre: Drama Topics: Sexism, Women’s rights Subtitles: Romanian |
| 31 May | 15:00 |
Chișinău, “Odeon” Cinema |
Film “Flow” by Gints Zilbalodis (2024), Latvia, France and Belgium – offered by the Embassy of Latvia in the Republic of Moldova Genre: Animation Topics: Animal Adventure, Family |