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Chisinau Youth Chess Championship – Open Entries for Ages 14-35. Details in the article!

Ciocana Youth Center enthusiastically announces the launch of registration for the Youth Chess Championship, which will take place between 20 and 28 September 2024, within the Youth Sport Program. This event is aimed at young people aged between 14 and 35 years and will take place in the Youth Center Ciocana sector.

Event details:

  • Period: September 20-28, 2024
  • Location: Ciocana Youth Center, Chisinau
  • Experience level: All levels welcome
  • Age of participants: 14-35 years

Championship Objectives:

  1. Promote intellectual development and strategic skills.
  2. To provide a platform for chess enthusiasts to hone their skills.
  3. To increase young people’s awareness and involvement in competitive chess games.

Championship program:

  • Registration: August 5 – September 18, 2024, 23:59
  • Championship kick-off and group A games: September 20, 2024, 16:45
  • Group B games: September 21, 2024, 11:45am
  • Championship final: September 28, 2024

Playing rules:

  • Pace of play: 10 minutes per player
  • System of play: Swiss over 4 rounds
  • Tie Breakers: Buchholz Score, Sonneborn-Berger Score, Number of wins

Prizes:

  • First Prize: 1500 lei
  • Second Prize: 1000 lei
  • Third Prize: 500 lei

The participants will be divided into two groups of 16 players each and will play according to the Swiss system. The top 8 players in each group will advance to the final group to determine the championship winners.

Entries must be made by completing the form available at the form link. Participants must abide by the terms and conditions of the rules and maintain an atmosphere of cooperation and respect.

For more information, visit the official page of the Ciocana Youth Center.

Nota Bene: Full rules and further details are available on the organizers’ website. Any changes to the rules will be communicated to participants in advance.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to join us and demonstrate your strategic skills in a competition full of chess passion!

Register Now: The Table Tennis Championship at the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center promises thrills and prizes!

The Chisinau Municipal Youth Centre is organizing a Table Tennis Championship, giving young athletes the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a competitive and enthusiastic environment. The event will take place on September 28, 2024, starting at 10:00 am, at the center’s headquarters located at 90 Mitropolitul Varlaam Street.

The championship is aimed at young people aged between 14 and 17 and 18 and 25, and will include two age categories to ensure fair competition.

Event Details:

  • Date: September 28, 2024
  • Time: 10:00
  • Location: Str. Mitropolitul Varlaam 90, Chisinau

Age categories:

  • 14 – 17 years
  • 18 – 25 years old

Special prizes will be awarded to the winners and the event promises to be a great opportunity for young people to have fun and test their skills in an atmosphere of camaraderie and competition.

To take part, fill in the entry form available here.

Whether you are an amateur player or a table tennis enthusiast, don’t miss the chance to join in and enjoy an unforgettable sporting experience!

How will artists take to the stage at Chisinau Youth Fest 2024? See details in the article.

The most awaited event of the year, Chisinau Youth Fest 2024, is fast approaching! On September 22, Grand National Assembly Square will be transformed into a vibrant arena of fun and music, starting at 17:00.

The festival promises a spectacular evening, with special guests renowned artists electrifying the atmosphere.

The artists will perform as follows: Babasha, The Bears, Delia, Smiley, Calancea’s Wolves with Guz, and Carla’s Dreams.

Entry to Chisinau Youth Fest 2024 is free, and the organizers encourage all young people to come with their friends to the best youth festival!

Event details:

  • Date: September 22
  • Time: 17:00
  • Location: Grand National Assembly Square
  • Access: Free

Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy live music by renowned artists and spend a memorable evening with friends!

Tinder At the Center: A new authentic socializing opportunity for young people 18+!

Young people from Chisinau have the opportunity to experience a new way of offline socializing at the Tinder at the Centre event, part of the #FărăFilfiltrru program. The event will take place at the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, starting at 17:30.

Tinder at the Centre offers 18+ year olds the chance to meet new people in a natural and energetic environment, without depending on technology. This is a great opportunity to make genuine connections and have real experiences in a fun and relaxed social setting.

The event is for those who want to put their phones away and focus on face-to-face interactions. Tinder At The Center is just the beginning of a day full of exciting activities, included in the #FreeFilter program, which will also offer other social and fun opportunities for 18+ young people.

Event details:

  • Date: September 14
  • Time: 17:30
  • Location: Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, Mitropolit Varlaam street, 90

Entry is free and the organizers are enthusiastically waiting for participants, ready to offer an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy interactive activities in an authentic setting!

The #FilterFree program brings a day of fun and socializing for 18+ youth. Check out the activities in the article.

The Chisinau Municipal Youth Centre is organizing a series of special events dedicated to young people over 18 years of age, as part of the #FreeFilter program. On September 14, all those who want to spend a relaxing day full of interactive activities and socializing are invited to participate for free.

The event includes a range of exciting activities that will stimulate creativity and connections between participants. From board games to daring challenges, the program is designed to provide a unique and fun experience.

Activities program:

  • 13:00 – Board Games 18+: A perfect opportunity to meet friends and participate in fun challenges in a friendly atmosphere.
  • 16:00 – No Taboo: A daring, uninhibited game that promises to bring out the creativity and courage of the participants.
  • 17:30 – Tinder at the Center: A relaxed socializing session where girls and guys can make new connections in a fun and unconventional way.

Throughout the day, there will be additional activities to liven up the atmosphere and provide an unforgettable experience for all participants.

The event takes place at the Chisinau Municipal Youth Center on M. Varlaam, 90, and is open free of charge for everyone 18+ years old. Don’t miss the opportunity to relax and socialize in an informal setting, but full of surprises!

Event details:

  • Location: Chisinau Municipal Youth Center, 90, M. Varlaam St.
  • Admission: Free for people 18+

Be part of this experience and get ready for an unforgettable day with friends!

Techstars Startup Weekend in Chisinau: Innovation and Entrepreneurship for All!

A weekend dedicated to innovation and entrepreneurship will take place in Chisinau on September 13-15, during Techstars Startup Weekend: Let’s Innovate Together!”, organized by Startup Moldova at the GLIA Impact Hub.

The event is completely free of charge and is intended for all aspiring entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts and innovators eager to develop their ideas and take their first steps into the startup world.

Program details:

  • Day 1 (17:30 – 20:30): Meet the participants, pitch startup ideas and form teams.
  • Day 2 (08:30 – 20:20): Creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with the support of mentors and experts.
  • Day 3 (08:30 – 19:30): Refining your presentations and pitching your ideas in front of a jury.

Why participate?

  • Connect with some of the brightest minds in Moldova’s startup ecosystem.
  • Access resources to refine and develop your business ideas.
  • Gain confidence and clarity in presenting your idea in front of industry professionals and investors.

The event offers 50 seats for those who want to embrace innovation and be part of a vibrant community of tech entrepreneurs. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to launch your own startup!

Sign up in the form HERE

About the organizers and partners
This edition of Techstars Startup Weekend is co-funded by the European Union, as part of the project “EVOLVE4GE – Gender Equality for Development”, implemented by UN Women Moldova. The event is also supported by USAID, Sweden, UKAid through Moldova Future Technologies Activity (FTA) and Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund (UMAEF).

The overall sponsor of the event is Orange Systems, and partners include Glia Impact Hub and AFAM.

Participate and help transform Moldova into an innovation hub!

For more details, visit the event on Facebook!

DEADLINE EXTENDED for the position of Head of Botanica Youth Center!

Chisinau Municipal Youth Center announces the launch of the competition for the position of Head of Botanica Youth Center!

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Job requirements:

  1. To know the peculiarities of psycho-social and physiological development for different developmental stages of adolescents and young people;
  2. have knowledge of the rights and needs of young people
    possess techniques for observing young people in their living environment, in their everyday relationships and actions;
  3. know how to apply educational methods which encourage personal development, communication, mobility, self-control, life skills and the ability to integrate young people into society;
  4. planning, teamwork, cooperation and communication skills;
  5. adaptability and flexibility in the performance of duties;
  6. other requirements stipulated in the job description.

 

Conditions for participation:

  • Hold citizenship of the Republic of Moldova;
  • has a university degree / or post-secondary technical / post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education, preferably in the field of social sciences and humanities;
  • has at least 1 year experience in youth work;
  • is under 35 years of age on the closing date for applications;
  • has knowledge of Romanian;
  • is medically fit (certified by a family doctor) for the performance of the duties;
  • has no criminal record (criminal record certificate);
  • has not been dismissed in the last 3 years on the basis of art.86 paragraph (1) letters l), m) and n) of the Labor Code (confirmed by a sworn statement, as per Annex no.8 to the Regulation).

 

Tasks and powers of the main specialist:

  1. Drafts orders on the implementation of youth programs and activities;
  2. organizes and implements youth programmes and activities in accordance with the approved plan;
  3. participates in capacity building courses and sessions in youth work;
  4. carries out tasks delegated by the Head of Section;
  5. develops the individual activity plan;
  6. submits activity reports.

 

On the day of the interview, candidates present their personal documents in order to verify the veracity of the data indicated in the application form:

(a) copy of identity card;

(b) a copy of their employment record and other documents attesting to their length of service and voluntary activity;

c) copies of documents justifying studies, training and internships;

d) motivation letter;

e) letter of recommendation.

 

Application deadline: September 16, 2024

More details, you can also read on the page of the Directorate General for Education, Youth and Sport, HERE

See which activities you can participate in for absolutely free in Chisinau. They are part of the program #WeekendlaCentru!

Chisinau Youth Centres are organizing a weekend full of recreational and personal development activities for both teenagers and young adults. Free activities are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, 13 – 14 September, combining fun with socializing and learning opportunities.

See below for a list of activities on Friday and Saturday, September 13 – 14, at each Youth Center in Chisinau:

Buiucani Youth Center, Ghidighici Street, La Izvor Park:

  • Friday, September 06
    • All day – Leisure activities (PlayStation, Table Tennis and Table Football, Board Games)
  • Saturday, September 07
    • All day – Leisure activities (PlayStation, Table Tennis and Table Football, Society Games)

Ciocana Youth Center, 3/2 Petru Zadnipru Street:

  • Friday, September 13
    • All day – Leisure activities (PlayStation, Tennis and Table Football, Board Games)
    • 16:30 – “Test your luck” activity
    • 18:00 – Taboo Free Talks
  • Saturday, September 14
    • All day – Leisure activities (PlayStation, Table Tennis and Table Football, Society Games)
    • 16:00 – “Guess up” activity
    • 17:30 – Movie evening

Risccani Youth Center, Miron Costin Street 7B:

  • Friday, September 13
    • All day – Leisure time activities (PlayStation, Table Tennis and Table Football, Board Games)
    • 17:00 – Training “Effective Communication”
  • Saturday, September 14
    • All day – Leisure activities (PlayStation, Tennis and Table Football, Board Games)
    • 14:00 – Talks without Taboo
    • 16:00 – “Wheel of fortune” game

Botanica Youth Center, bd. Dacia 37/1:

  • Friday, September 13
    • All day – Leisure activities (PlayStation, Tennis and Table Football, Board Games)
    • 17:00 – Gossip Night
  • Saturday, September 14
    • All Day – Leisure Activities (PlayStation, Tennis and Table Football, Society Games)
    • 16:00 – Taboo-free discussions

Participation in all activities is free of charge. All young people are invited to participate to spend a weekend full of fun and socializing at the Chisinau Youth Centers.

National Cleanup Day: community cleanup event at the Village Museum Lake, Botanica

On September 21, 2024, starting at 9:30 am, DHub, in collaboration with AO Recycling and ABS Recycling, is organizing a community event dedicated to cleanliness, marking National Cleanup Day. The action will take place in the area of Lake 8 (Vosmiorca), within the Village Museum in the Botanica sector, Chisinau.

Participants will be equipped with gloves, garbage bags and other necessary materials to collect waste around the lake. In addition, the organizers will provide coffee, tea and snacks for all those who get involved in this collective effort to make the community cleaner and greener.

Organizers encourage citizens to take the initiative and organize clean-up actions in their own communities as well. This joint effort is an opportunity to help protect the environment and improve quality of life.

The exact location of the event can be found here.

Join and inspire change! Together, we can build a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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Bike repair and maintenance workshop at IarmarEco 2024: Learn how to look after your bike properly!

On September 15, 2024, between 15:00 and 16:30, in the Valea Trandafirilor Park in Chisinau (entrance on Decebal Boulevard), cyclists are invited to attend a free workshop on bicycle repair and maintenance. The event, organized in the framework of the IarmarEco 2024 fair, gives you the opportunity to learn how to take care of your bike and deal with the most common bike breakdowns.

Under the guidance of an experienced mechanic, you will learn:

  • how to set up your bike correctly;
  • how to put the chain on;
  • how to fix a flat;
  • general maintenance practices;
  • and many other useful tips for your safety on the road.

All the necessary tools will be provided and the atmosphere will be friendly and energetic. At the ABC table you’ll find stickers and posters from local creators, as well as an active community ready to answer your questions about bikes, trails, road safety and sustainable mobility.

The workshop is organized in partnership with EcoVisio, as part of the project “Sustainable and safe energy and transport in Moldova”, supported by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung.

Participation is free of charge! For more details about the event and other activities in the framework of IarmarEco 2024, please visit the official: IarmarEco Facebook page.

Don’t miss the opportunity to extend the life of your bike and learn how to ride safely!