A dinner by candlelight at Castel Mimi, inspired by Earth Hour

On March 28, Castel Mimi will slow down its pace for a few hours. The lights will go out, candles will be lit, and dinner will be prepared and served without electricity — even in the kitchen.

To mark Earth Hour, the castle will completely switch off its electric lighting. The courtyard and halls will be illuminated by more than 2,000 candles, and the experience will extend to the kitchen, where dishes will also be prepared by candlelight.

The evening features a multi-course menu created by Castel Mimi’s chefs. The menu includes, among others, salmon tartare with avocado, burrata with confit tomatoes, pumpkin velouté, sea bass, duck magret, and halva parfait — each paired with wines from the winery’s collection.

Through this initiative, Castel Mimi marks Earth Hour and reaffirms its commitment to sustainability. In 2025, approximately 80% of the complex’s electricity was generated by its own photovoltaic park, and over the past four years, more than 800 tons of CO₂ emissions have been avoided — equivalent to the annual emissions of around 180 cars.

The event will take place on March 28, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM, at Castel Mimi. Tickets are available at castelmimi.md, and seats are limited.



Ten ministers from the current executive will also be found in the Government proposed by the designated Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, while four portfolios will return to new members of the cabinet. At the same time, the Deputy Prime Ministers for reintegration and for European integration, Valeriu Chiveri and Cristina Gherasimov, will keep their positions, reports IPN.

For the position of Minister of Health, Alexandru Gasnas, presidential advisor, is appointed. Radu Musteata, the director of the National Agency for Food Safety, is proposed for the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, and for the position of Minister of Finance, Victoria Belous, a PAS deputy, who previously held the position of minister, is put forward.

Dan Suruceanu, a cultural manager and administrator, particularly known as the executive director of the Chisinau Arena multimedia and sports complex, is proposed to lead the Ministry of Culture.

Vasile Tofan announced that he has completed consultations with parliamentary factions, as well as with representatives of associations and organizations, and the government’s work program is in the finalization stage. “On July 21, I will go to Parliament with a team of good professionals, who will give all government institutions a fast pace of work and move things forward,” declared the designated candidate.

Vasile Tofan has been nominated for the position of Prime Minister by President Maia Sandu, at the proposal of the Action and Solidarity Party, following the resignation of Alexandru Munteanu. The government’s swearing-in session is scheduled for July 21.

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A dinner by candlelight at Castel Mimi, inspired by Earth Hour

On March 28, Castel Mimi will slow down its pace for a few hours. The lights will go out, candles will be lit, and dinner will be prepared and served without electricity — even in the kitchen.

To mark Earth Hour, the castle will completely switch off its electric lighting. The courtyard and halls will be illuminated by more than 2,000 candles, and the experience will extend to the kitchen, where dishes will also be prepared by candlelight.

The evening features a multi-course menu created by Castel Mimi’s chefs. The menu includes, among others, salmon tartare with avocado, burrata with confit tomatoes, pumpkin velouté, sea bass, duck magret, and halva parfait — each paired with wines from the winery’s collection.

Through this initiative, Castel Mimi marks Earth Hour and reaffirms its commitment to sustainability. In 2025, approximately 80% of the complex’s electricity was generated by its own photovoltaic park, and over the past four years, more than 800 tons of CO₂ emissions have been avoided — equivalent to the annual emissions of around 180 cars.

The event will take place on March 28, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM, at Castel Mimi. Tickets are available at castelmimi.md, and seats are limited.


The yellow fire hazard code has been extended until July 22. Meteorologists warn that the lack of precipitation and high temperatures will maintain an exceptional risk of vegetation fires, reports IPN.

The warning mainly targets the central area, but the municipality of Bălți and the northern districts of Glodeni and Soroca are also affected. In the southern area, the yellow code is valid until Cimislia, Basarabeasca and Taraclia.

In the context of maintaining an increased risk of fires, authorities urge the population to demonstrate maximum responsibility and to respect fire prevention rules. Rescuers recommend avoiding the use of open fire near forests, agricultural lands, and dry vegetation, prohibiting the burning of plant residues, garbage, and stubble, as well as avoiding the random throwing of cigarette butts or other lit objects. Any fire outbreak must be immediately reported to Service 112.

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1 IANUARIE, 2025
1 IANUARIE, 2025