The moderator officially announces the opening of the European Village to the public and presents the programme of events.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n| 14:20-15:30<\/span><\/td>\n | Tour of the European Village<\/strong><\/p>\n Undertaken by the EU Ambassador, together with a high-level official of the Republic of Moldova and representatives of local public authorities.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n \n| 14:20-18:00<\/span><\/td>\n | Interactive fair dedicated to the European Village in Soroca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \u2022<\/span> \u201cTeam Europe\u201d alley:<\/strong> EU Member States will showcase their support for the Republic of Moldova, highlighting the assistance they provide;<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span> \u201cEU Solidarity in Action\u201d alley:<\/strong> EU-funded projects will illustrate how they benefit citizens directly;<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span><\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span> Children\u2019s Corner;<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span> Public Engagement Pavilion;
European Union Delegation Pavilion;<\/li>\n- \u2022<\/span><\/li>\n
- Soroca City Hall Pavilion;<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span><\/li>\n
- State Chancellery of the Republic of Moldova Pavilion;<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span> Activities for senior citizens:<\/strong> music and dances;<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span> Create a memory at Europe Day 2026:<\/strong> photobooth area dedicated to all visitors;<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span> Food corners showcasing dishes from EU Member States;<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span> Artistic performances of music and dance by EU Member States on the main stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/p>\n \n| 19:00-22:00<\/span><\/td>\n | Concert dedicated to EUROPE DAY 2026: Europe is YOU!<\/strong><\/p>\n On stage:<\/strong> \u2726<\/span> Gabriel Nebunu \u2726<\/span> Akord\u00a0\u2726<\/span> Carla’s Dreams<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 22:00<\/span><\/td>\n | Eurovision Song Contest 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n We are supporting Satoshi in the Grand Final
Live broadcast provided with the support of Moldova 1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n \n\n\n\n\n <\/colgroup>\n\n\nEUROPEAN FILM AND CULTURE FESTIVAL, 9-31 MAY 2026
Venue: various locations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| Date<\/td>\n | Time<\/td>\n | Location<\/td>\n | Event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| 5 May<\/td>\n | 12:00<\/td>\n | Euroclub: S\u00eercova, Rezina<\/td>\n | Film \u201cAn Irish Goodbye\u201d, directed by Tom Berkeley and Ross White (2022), Ireland<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Comedy, Drama
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Family
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 23 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 6 May<\/td>\n | 09:30<\/td>\n | EU Information Centre of the ASEM Scientific Library<\/td>\n | Film \u201cDra\u017een\u201d, directed by Danilo \u0160erbed\u017eija and Ljubo Zdjelarevi\u0107 (2024), Croatia<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Biographical, based on a true story
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Passion for sport, Inspiration, Ambition
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 40 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 9 May<\/td>\n | 09:00<\/td>\n | Euro Club: Pan Halippa Theoretical High School, Parcova Commune, Edine\u021b<\/td>\n | Film \u201cDnevnik Pauline P.\u201d, directed by Neven Hitrec (2023), Croatia<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Comedy
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Family, Friendship
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 36 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 10 May<\/td>\n | 11:00<\/td>\n | Euro Club: Pan Halippa Theoretical High School, Br\u00eenzeni Village, Edine\u021b<\/td>\n | Film \u201cDnevnik Pauline P.\u201d, directed by Neven Hitrec (2023), Croatia<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Comedy
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Family, Friendship
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 36 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 13 May<\/td>\n | 10:00<\/td>\n | EU Information Centre of the ASEM Scientific Library<\/td>\n | Film \u201cSteps to Freedom\u201d, directed by Ru\u00e1n Magan (2021), Ireland<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Documentary
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Cultural identity, Dance
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 13 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 13 May<\/td>\n | 11:30<\/td>\n | “Alecu Russo” State University of B\u0103l\u021bi<\/td>\n | Film \u201cTomorrow Somewhere by the Sea\u201d, directed by Patrick B\u00fcchting (2023), Germany<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Drama
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Friendship, Freedom
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 24 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 14 May<\/td>\n | 11:30<\/td>\n | “Alecu Russo” State University of B\u0103l\u021bi<\/td>\n | Film \u201cDra\u017een\u201d, directed by Danilo \u0160erbed\u017eija and Ljubo Zdjelarevi\u0107 (2024), Croatia<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Biographical, based on a true story
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Passion for sport, Inspiration, Ambition
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 40 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 14 May<\/td>\n | 13:30<\/td>\n | Information Centre: \u201cPetre \u0218tef\u0103nuc\u0103\u201d Municipal Public Library, Ialoveni<\/td>\n | Film \u201cTomorrow Somewhere by the Sea\u201d, directed by Patrick B\u00fcchting (2023), Germany<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Drama
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Friendship, Freedom
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 24 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 15 May<\/td>\n | 13:00<\/td>\n | Information Centre: ULIM<\/td>\n | Film \u201cLiving Large\u201d, directed by Kristina Dufkov\u00e1 (2024), Czechia<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Self-acceptance, Bullying, Body image
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: currently without subtitles
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 20 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 15 May<\/td>\n | 14:30<\/td>\n | Palace of Culture, Soroca<\/td>\n | The theatre play \u201cThis is Europe\u201d, presented with the support of the Embassy of Belgium<\/strong>
The performance is inspired by a book by Belgian political scientist Hendrik Vos and presents key moments in the formation of the European Union.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 21 May<\/td>\n | 18:00<\/td>\n | Odeon Cinema, Chi\u0219in\u0103u<\/td>\n | Film \u201cMimi and L\u00edza: Garden\u201d, directed by Katar\u00edna Kerekesov\u00e1 (2022), Slovakia<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Animation
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Friendship, Acceptance
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 27 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 21 May<\/td>\n | 19:00<\/td>\n | Odeon Cinema, Chi\u0219in\u0103u<\/td>\n | The film \u201cFranz\u201d, directed by Agnieszka Holland (2025), Poland<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Biographical, Drama
\u2726<\/span> Themes: The life and work of Franz Kafka; identity; literary creation
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 2 h 07 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | Film \u201cMr. Nobody Against Putin\u201d, directed by David Borenstein and Pavel Talankin (2025), Denmark<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Documentary
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Propaganda and ideological control
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: none
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 30 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | Film \u201cSlocum et moi\u201d, directed by Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Laguionie (2025), France \/ Luxembourg<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Animation
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Family and teamwork
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | Film \u201cFour Souls of Coyote\u201d, directed by \u00c1ron Gauder (2023), Hungary<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Animation
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Human\u2013nature relationship, Tradition
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 43 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | Film \u201cMountain Guide\u201d, directed by Pavol Barab\u00e1\u0161 (2022), Slovakia<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Documentary
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 9 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | Film \u201cAalto: Architect of Emotions\u201d, directed by Virpi Suutari (2020), Finland<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Documentary, Biographical, Historical
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Architecture and design, Creative partnership
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: to be subtitled in Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 43 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | Film \u201cPrinsessa Pikkiriikki\u201d, directed by Saara Cantell (2024), Finland<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Family
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Childhood, Family, Imagination, Adventure
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | Film \u201cSpaak\u201d, directed by Hugues Lanneau (2022), Belgium<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Documentary
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Peace, Freedom
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 1 h 38 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | TBC<\/td>\n | Film \u201cMost Vagy Soha\u201d, directed by L\u00e1szl\u00f3 Ill\u00e9s (2024), Hungary<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Adventure, Biography
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Freedom, Identity
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 2 h 15 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n| 29 May<\/td>\n | 19:00<\/td>\n | Cineplex Loteanu, Chi\u0219in\u0103u<\/td>\n | Film \u201cWishbone\u201d, directed by Penny Panayotopoulou (2024), Greece<\/strong>
\u2726<\/span> Genre: Drama
\u2726<\/span> Themes: Family responsibility
\u2726<\/span> Subtitles: Romanian
\u2726<\/span> Duration: 2 h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n \n\n\n\n\n <\/colgroup>\n<\/p>\n\n| EVENTS ON THE OCCASION OF EUROPE DAY IN OTHER REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY, 1 MAY \u2013 1 JUNE 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n | \n| Date<\/td>\n | Time<\/td>\n | Location<\/td>\n | Event<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n | \n| 10 May<\/td>\n | 09:30-14:30<\/td>\n | Chi\u0219in\u0103u<\/td>\n | Women in Cyber Moldova National Forum 2026 – “Europe is YOU: Security, Solidarity and Moldova’s Path – Advancing Peace, Stability and Prosperity through Inclusive Governance and Women’s Leadership” <\/strong><\/p>\n A high-level Europe Day forum bringing together public institutions, civil society and the private sector to advance peace, security and Moldova’s European integration through inclusive governance and women’s leadership.
Organised by: European Institute for Political Studies of Moldova (IESPM) \/ Women in Cyber Moldova
With the support of: the EU-funded initiative “Improving Cyber Resilience in the Eastern Partnership Countries 2.0” (EaP 2.0), implemented by the e-Governance Academy (eGA), in cooperation with the European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n| 15 May<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | Technical University of Moldova, Faculty of Economics<\/td>\n | Discover the EU\u2019s financial arm <\/strong><\/p>\n A lecture on the European Investment Bank and its investment processes\u2019, open to students and academic staff of the Technical University.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n \n\n\n <\/colgroup>\n<\/p>\n\nEUROPEAN VILLAGE IN CHI\u0218IN\u0102U, 9 MAY 2026
Venue: Chi\u0219in\u0103u, Great National Assembly Square<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/p>\n | \n| Time<\/td>\n | Activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n | \n| 13:00<\/td>\n | Official opening of the European Village<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n \n| 13:10<\/td>\n | Official speeches<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \u2022<\/span>Igor Grosu, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span><\/li>\n
- Alexandru Munteanu, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova\u00a0<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span>Iwona Pi\u00f3rko, Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Press point by the EU Ambassador and a high-level official of the Republic of Moldova.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n \n| 13:30-15:00<\/td>\n | Tour of the European Village<\/strong><\/p>\n Traditionally, EU Ambassador, Speaker of the Parliament and Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova will visit the tents of the EU Member States\u2019 Embassies, EU-funded projects and Government of Moldova.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n <\/p>\n \n| 13:00-18:00<\/td>\n | Interactive Fair dedicated to the European Village in Chi\u0219in\u0103u<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- \u2022<\/span>\u201cTeam Europe\u201d Alley: <\/strong>22 EU Member States will present their support for the Republic of Moldova, highlighting the assistance they provide. We invite you to stop by the stands, speak with Embassy representatives, and discover European cultures, traditions, and opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span><\/li>\n
- European Union Delegation Pavilion: <\/strong>Here, you are invited to enjoy an interactive experience called \u201cJourney through Europe\u201d. Upon entry, you will receive a European Passport. Visit all five stations, collect stamps, and at the end you may receive various surprises:
Station 1<\/strong> \u2013 EU Energy Bicycle: pedal and power a light bulb with your own energy.
Station 2<\/strong> \u2013 True or False Quiz: test your knowledge about the European Union and the support provided to the Republic of Moldova.
Station 3<\/strong> \u2013 Europe Caf\u00e9: a break with coffee, dialogue, and a fortune cookie featuring an inspirational message.
Station 4<\/strong> \u2013 Young European Ambassadors: music, European languages, board games, and activities about Europe\u2019s diversity.
Station 5<\/strong> \u2013 European Values Wheel: spin the wheel and discuss values such as solidarity, democracy, diversity, and freedom.
<\/strong><\/li>\n- \u2022<\/span>\u201cEU Solidarity in Action\u201d Alley: <\/strong>EU-funded projects will showcase how they directly contribute to improving citizens\u2019 lives;<\/li>\n
- \u2022<\/span>\u201cEuropean Moldova\u201d: <\/strong>the pavilion of the Government and Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, presenting interactive activities and information about the country\u2019s European path.<\/li>\n
- Around the Government building, visitors will be able to explore four thematic spaces:
Family and Education Zone<\/strong> \u2013 educational initiatives and activities for children and young people.
Reform Dialogue Zone<\/strong> \u2013 discussions on European integration, local development, and the role of local public authorities.
Institutions\u2019 Garden<\/strong> \u2013 located in the Government courtyard, on Veronica Micle Street, where visitors will discover the work of public institutions in an accessible and interactive way.
Demonstrations and Technologies Zone<\/strong> \u2013 digital solutions, innovations, and modern technologies in public services.<\/li>\n- \u2022<\/span>
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