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IQ Fest 2025 – the day where logic and fun met

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Chisinau, Kaufland Testemitanu parking lot – hundreds of children, youngsters and parents gathered on October 20 at the first festival of intellectual games in Moldova – IQ Fest 2025. The event offered a day full of mind-challenging experiments, experiments, robotics and games that combined learning with fun.

A day dedicated to thinking and curiosity

Organized with the support of Kaufland Moldova, IQ Fest brought together the community of knowledge and innovation enthusiasts. Participants had the chance to test their logic through games of chess, Scrabble, checkers, crosswords and even discover the fascinating world of virtual reality and intelligent robots.

“Our aim is to show that learning can be fun and that logic is not just about formulas, but also about play, curiosity and team spirit,” said the organizers.

From games to technology

The festival was divided into several interactive zones:

  • Classic Games Zone, where families competed in chess and puzzles;
  • Experiments Zone, which attracted curious children to discover science in action;
  • Tech & VR Zone, where youngsters tested simulators, robots and educational apps.

Each activity was designed to stimulate creativity and competitive spirit in a friendly and educational way.

An energetic evening

After an intense day of games and discoveries, IQ Fest ended with a concert by Satoshi, who turned the atmosphere into a real celebration. Music, dancing and applause perfectly complemented the positive energy of the event.

“IQ Fest is not just about games, it’s about community, about bringing people together around the idea of learning through joy,” said one of the festival volunteers.

A lesson through play

IQ Fest 2025 proved that critical thinking and fun can go perfectly hand in hand. The event inspired hundreds of children and parents to train their minds through simple but clever activities that awaken curiosity and a desire to discover.Watch the full report on e-youth.md and see what a day of logic, technology and good humor turned into an adventure for all ages.

MentorMe 2025 Forum – where careers make sense!

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On October 25, young people from all over the country are invited to the MentorMe Forum, the only event in the Republic of Moldova that talks frankly about careers, the job market and work-life balance. The event will take place at maib park, 31 August 1989 str., starting at 13:00, and promises an inspiring experience, real dialog and new perspectives on your professional future.

The MentorMe Forum brings on the same stage experts from a wide range of fields, from human resources, psychology and financial literacy to employee rights and management. Attendees will be treated to engaging presentations and interactive panels, openly discussing the challenges and opportunities for young people in today’s job market.

Topics will include:

– How to grow professionally without getting lost along the way;

– work-life balance;

– the evolution of artificial intelligence and its application at work;

– employee rights and the importance of the employment contract;

– Money management, the courage to start and the future of working at home.

The Forum is a valuable opportunity for young people who want to develop professionally in Moldova, interact with experts and define their next career steps.

Participation is free, but places are limited, so hurry to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE5XGq_V5bSBrRNw1LB4Te35OGEKBHRFnf1n3kX8vMQeYVww/viewform?fbclid=IwVERDUANl2SFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHpyKy7uvQhHK0zFxxqdGdfuBOg__Q-XkBHWPgnTjtTtFZbG33Xiz9Kz-zNrK_aem_YhMXtduOwLgmzkGrEsI2KQ

Be there to discuss the realities of the job market and how you can become a successful professional right at home! The Forum is also one of the necessary steps to participate in the final event of the Job Accelerator 5.0 project, where you will have the chance to meet potential employers directly.

The Job Accelerator 5.0 project is implemented by MentorMe, with the support of the National Agency for Youth, under the annual Grants for Youth Organizations 2025, and is supported by the Ministry of Education and Research.

NATO essay competition: a new opportunity for young people interested in security and foreign policy

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TheNATO Liaison Office in the Republic of Moldova announces the launch of the second edition of the national essay contest dedicated to undergraduate and master’s students from the country. The initiative offers young people interested in international relations and security the opportunity to express their vision of Moldova’s role in the context of cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance. The top five participants will be rewarded with a fully sponsored visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels, where they will interact with experts and discover from the inside how one of the most influential international organizations works.

The theme of this year’s edition is “Resilience beyond just a buzzword – why is it important for Moldova’s future and how can NATO better support the country’s efforts?”. The main aim of the competition is to stimulate young people’s critical thinking and interest in national security, civilian preparedness and international cooperation.

The participants are invited to analyze the concept of resilience, assess its importance for Moldovan society and propose concrete solutions through which NATO could support the strengthening of national capabilities. The initiative is in the context of the new NATO-Republic of Moldova Individual Partnership Program 2025-2028, which includes objectives related to strengthening resilience and civil response capabilities.

Conditions for participation:

To apply, you must fulfill the following criteria:

– Be a citizen of the Republic of Moldova;

– be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at a university in the country;

– submit one original essay, written in English or French;

– be between 2,000 and 2,500 words in Times New Roman, Microsoft Word.

The first page must contain:

– author’s first and last name

– date of birth;

– university, faculty and year of study.

The document should be named according to the model “NLO_eseu_competition_name_name” and sent to the e-mail address office@nlo-moldova.hq.nato.int.

The competition was launched on October 6, 2025, and the deadline for submission is December 10, 2025, 00:00 EET. The results will be announced on January 12, 2026, on the Facebook page of the NATO Office in the Republic of Moldova and by e-mail.

Essays must be original and creative, and quotations may not exceed 20% of the text and must be correctly cited. Any attempt of plagiarism or use of artificial intelligence will lead to automatic disqualification of the participant, the essays will be checked with specialized software.

Through this initiative, NATO aims to encourage the involvement of young people in the process of reflecting on Moldova’s future and the role the country can play in the European security architecture. The contest is not only an academic competition, but also a training opportunity for young people who wish to build a career in the field of foreign policy and international security.

The full competition rules can be found here.

If you are a student and you want to contribute to strengthening Moldova’s resilience, submit your essay and take the first step towards an outstanding academic and professional experience.

International Conference “State, Security and Human Rights in the Digital Age”

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Conferința internațională „Statul, securitatea și drepturile omului în era digitală” va avea loc la Universitatea de Stat din Moldova
Departamentul Drept Public al Facultății de Drept a Universității de Stat din Moldova, în parteneriat cu Laboratorul de Cercetare Științifică „Drept Public Comparat și E-guvernare”, anunță organizarea Conferinței științifico-practice internaționale „Statul, securitatea și drepturile omului în era digitală”. Evenimentul se va desfășura în perioada 11–12 decembrie 2025, în format mixt – atât cu prezență fizică, cât și online.
Conferința este deschisă reprezentanților mediului academic, instituțiilor de stat, corpulului diplomatic, ONG-urilor, doctoranzilor, mediului de afaceri, precum și publicului interesat de tematica propusă. Participarea este gratuită, însă costurile legate de transport și cazare vor fi suportate de participanți.
Evenimentul își propune să ofere un cadru de discuție interdisciplinar privind provocările și evoluțiile statului modern în contextul transformărilor digitale, securității informaționale și protecției drepturilor omului. Comunicările vor fi susținute în limbile română și engleză.
Organizatorii lansează un apel pentru propuneri de paneluri, care pot fi depuse până la 15 octombrie 2025. Propunerile trebuie să includă titlul panelului, lista participanților (nume, funcție, instituție, e-mail, titlul comunicării) și formatul discuțiilor (mixt, față în față sau online).
Calendarul evenimentului prevede următoarele etape:
• 15 octombrie 2025 – termen limită pentru propuneri de paneluri;
• 15 octombrie – 15 noiembrie 2025 – recepționarea rezumatelor;
• 28 decembrie 2025 – termen limită pentru transmiterea articolelor.
Lucrările și propunerile pot fi expediate la adresa conferinte.drept.public@gmail.com.
Mai multe informații despre conferință pot fi consultate pe site-ul oficial al evenimentului: https://dpc-egov.usm.md/conferinta-stiintifico-practica și pe pagina laboratorului: www.dpc-egov.usm.md.
Prin organizarea acestei conferințe, Facultatea de Drept a USM își consolidează rolul de centru academic activ în analiza transformărilor juridice și instituționale generate de digitalizare și de noile realități tehnologice.

Tech Women Summit 2025 – about human skills in the age of artificial intelligence

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On October 25, 2025, a new edition of Tech Women Summit, the largest annual event organized by Tech Women Moldova, will take place at Tekwill. This year’s edition will be held under the theme “The Rise of Human Skills: What AI Still Can’t Do?”, tackling the topic of balancing technology and human skills.
The event aims to explore how artificial intelligence is influencing industries, careers and work, as well as to highlight the human skills that remain essential despite technological advances – empathy, creativity, critical thinking, intuition and the ability to collaborate.
Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in interactive workshops led by experts in fields as diverse as product management, design, artificial intelligence, leadership and personal development. The aim of these sessions is to provide concrete examples of how technology and interpersonal skills can be effectively combined in a professional environment.
The full agenda of the workshops and registration information will be published soon on the official Tech Women Moldova pages.
Participation is free of charge, but requires pre-registration via the link: https://unde.io/events/1433-tech-women-summit.
By organizing the Tech Women Summit 2025, Tech Women Moldova continues to promote dialogue about the role of women in technology and the importance of developing human skills in a world dominated by artificial intelligence.

Amicus is recruiting new volunteers for 2025

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Amicus is recruiting new volunteers for 2025

The Amicus Association announces the expansion of its team and opens the recruitment period for students who wish to get actively involved in volunteering activities. Those interested can become a member of one of the organization’s departments: Economic, Human Resources, Marketing, External Relations, Projects or Operations.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, to get involved in the organization and running of projects and to develop practical skills useful for their career.

Benefits on offer include priority seating for events and departures, a volunteer card, a letter of recommendation, access to exclusive projects and events, and the opportunity to initiate and coordinate their own activities within the association. The volunteering experience also helps develop leadership and team management skills.

Those who want to learn more about the work of each department can visit the organization’s official website: https://amicus.md/membri/.

The application form is available at: https://amicus.md/implicare-amicus/.

Through this initiative, the Amicus Association aims to offer students the opportunity to actively participate in educational, social and cultural projects, promoting the spirit of collaboration and community involvement.

Podcast Fest 2025 – where ideas get a voice

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Chisinau, Mediacor – Podcast Fest 2025 brought together dozens of young creators, journalists and audio storytelling enthusiasts in a day dedicated to the art of telling stories that can be heard. Organized by the Moldovan School of Journalism, in partnership with DW Akademie, the event took place at Mediacor and transformed the space into a veritable laboratory of creativity and inspiration.

An event about courage and voice

Podcast Fest 2025 was more than just a meeting between professionals. It was an invitation to young people from all over the country to discover their voice, learn how to turn it into authentic messages and understand the power of a well-told podcast.

The day started with interactive workshops, where participants explored the stages of creating a podcast from idea and concept to recording and editing. In parallel, the Tech Corner showcased professional sound, mixing and editing equipment, giving young people the chance to test the technology behind a quality audio product.

AI, storytelling and the future of podcasts

The afternoon was dedicated to discussing the impact of artificial intelligence in content creation, but also how podcasts can become a platform for education, information and inspiration. The invited experts provided practical examples and emphasized the importance of creativity in an ever-changing digital environment.

“Podcast is a form of personal journalism. It’s your voice, told honestly. And that’s all that matters,” said one of the event’s trainers.

Ideas stage – the highlight

The most exciting part of the day was the Ideas Stage, where participants presented their own podcast concepts. From social themes to motivational stories, each voice brought something unique and heartfelt. The microphone became a symbol of courage as young people chose to make their voices heard.

At the end, the first podcasts created during the festival were presented, accompanied by applause, emotions and smiles.

Inspiration for a new generation

Podcast Fest 2025 was not just a one-day event, but a starting point for many young people who dream of creating impactful content. It proved that podcasts can be more than just conversations – they can be tools for change, education and empathy.

Watch the full report on e-tineret.md and discover how young people in Chisinau are giving voice to their ideas.

At Podcast Fest 2025, every story has a sound and every sound a new perspective.

“Acoustic Idiot” – The night when music gave up noise and spoke through emotion

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One fall evening in the heart of Chisinau, the stage was filled with silence. Not an oppressive silence, but one that spoke through guitar chords and sincerely vibrating voices. Satoshi‘s “Acoustic Idiot” concert brought dozens of fans to an event that brought music back to its essence: emotion.

The evening was not about bright lights or spectacular effects, but music stripped of fireworks. Just the artist, a guitar and stories turned into songs. Each note became a confession, and the audience came not just to listen, but to feel.

“For me, Satoshi’s music is a force. It unites us and makes us experience the same feelings together”, confessed a young fan who came especially from Straseni.

The story of a concept born out of sincerity

The concert’s title has its roots in a musical project planned for last year, an album called “Idiot”, which was to bring together ballads and acoustic pieces, different from the energetic style in which the public knows Satoshi. Although the album was never released, the idea never died. It morphed into “Acoustic Idiot”, a stage concept where vulnerability becomes art.

“It was a desire to go back to simplicity, to that moment when music was just about voice and emotion. Nothing else,” the artist said in a brief backstage chat.

An evening of debuts and connections

The concert was opened by a young Versus Artist, who set the tone for the evening with a warm and heartfelt performance. “I was very nervous, but the audience helped me get rid of them. They were receptive and I had a wonderful time with them,” she said after the show.

About her experience at Versus, she adds with a smile, “Versus is my home. I worked hard to get here and I love the energy of this team.” With hopeful dreams, the artist admits, “I would love to collaborate with Carla’s Dreams. Maybe one day it will happen.”

Behind the scenes – a family of artists

The team behind the event spoke about the deep bond between the members. “The dynamic between us is more of friendship than collegiality. We understand each other by looks and you can feel that on stage. Each of us brings a part of our soul to the concert,” the band members said.

When music becomes confession

For the audience, “Acoustic Idiot” was not just a concert, but an evening of introspection and connection. In a world dominated by noise, speed and surface, the event reminded everyone that true art doesn’t need grandiose sets just sincerity.

It was an evening where the volume was turned down, but hearts beat louder. And in the silence between the notes, what really mattered was heard: emotion.

Halloween Party at Botanica Youth Center

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E noaptea în care spiritele se trezesc, iar distracția atinge cote maxime. Pe 31 octombrie 2025, Centrul de Tineret Botanica te invită la cea mai tare Halloween Party din Chișinău, un eveniment dedicat tinerilor care iubesc energia, misterul și buna dispoziție.

Începând cu ora 18:00, bd. Dacia 37/1 se transformă într-un loc al magiei urbane, unde costumele creative, muzica și dansul se împletesc într-o atmosferă de neuitat. DJ-ul serii promite ritmuri electrizante, iar organizatorii au pregătit o serie de momente interactive pentru toți participanții.

Intrarea este liberă pentru tinerii cu vârsta cuprinsă între 14 și 35 de ani, iar singura condiție este să vii pregătit pentru o seară plină de mister și voie bună.

Dacă iubești Halloweenul, acesta este locul perfect unde poți trăi experiența unei petreceri autentice, alături de oameni energici și pasionați de distracție.

Vino să transformăm noaptea de 31 octombrie într-o amintire memorabilă!

Romanian Film Days 2025 returns to Chisinau with special film screenings

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Between October 16 and 19, Chisinau’s Cineplex Cineplex “Loteanu” is hosting the 11th edition of the Romanian Film Days (ZFR). The FOCUS section will present three films by director Radu Jude, accompanied by video interviews and discussions with actor Gabriel Spahiu. Admission is free, with prior reservation of tickets at the cinema box office in the days before the screening.

The festival will be opened with the premiere in Moldova of the film ,,Kontinental 25″ (2025), for which Radu Jude won the ,,Silver Bear” for best screenplay at this year’s prestigious Berlin Film Festival. The movie follows the story of Orsolya, a bailiff, who faces the moral consequences of evicting a homeless man.

The Focus will also include a special screening of Radu Jude’s one-hour film made with minimal means in the early part of his career,Film for Friends (2011). The movie shows a man recording a video message for his loved ones, offering a glimpse of his early and experimental approach to cinema.

The festival will close with “Dracula” (2025), recently presented in competition at the Locarno Film Festival. The production combines elements of vampire myth, science fiction, collages inspired by classic films and sequences generated by artificial intelligence, realized with the same team of actors and mobile phones.

The three screenings will be accompanied by a pre-recorded video interview with Radu Jude, who will be unable to be in Chisinau due to filming a new feature film in France.

In addition to Chisinau, ZFR will continue the tradition of traveling screenings, reaching Hâncesti, Nisporeni, Calarasi, Straseni, Ungheni, Floresti, Balti, Cimislia and Cahul, offering the public in several cities access to contemporary Romanian cinema.

Romanian Film Days in Chisinau are organized by the Association of Independent Filmmakers ALTER-NATIVE CINEMA and ROVA FILM. The event is financed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Moldova, the Romanian Cultural Institute “Mihai Eminescu” in Chisinau, the National Cinematography Center of Moldova, the National Cinematography Center of Romania and the Romanian Filmmakers’ Union.

Festival partners include the Cineplex Cineplex “Loteanu”, DACIN SARA, UNATC “Ion Luca Caragiale”, Castel Mimi, Romanian National Film Archive, Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts and Manual Work Moldova.
More details about the festival program are available on the ZFR Facebook page and the official website.