Moldovan teacher breaks stereotypes in farm mechanics

Maria Gumeni, a teacher at the Agricultural Technical College in Soroca, is breaking stereotypes and proving that professions like agricultural mechanics aren't exclusively for men.

Moldova’s school sanitation problem: outdoor toilets persist

We are in the era of technology, yet outdoor toilets in schools are still the norm.

French language project inspires children in Soroca kindergartens

We’re talking about the children attending Kindergarten No. 16 in Soroca. These activities are part of the pilot project “Supporting the Appeal of the French Language through Educational Actions in Early Education Institutions and Bilingual Francophone Primary Classes”, implemented by the French Embassy and Alliance Française in Moldova.

Soroca schools boost student entrepreneurship

Five vocational schools in Soroca received equipment and machinery worth over one million lei (~50,000 euro). This funding was provided through the "Start-Up Hub Network: Entrepreneurial Laboratories in the Northern Development Region" project.

Women from Soroca benefit from modern medical services

Several medical institutions in the Republic of Moldova received modern equipment to provide sexual health services for women in our country, as well as for refugees from Ukraine. The investments amount to around 12 million lei. The modern equipment reached 71 localities, and the patients started medical investigations.

Fire safety campaign aims to reduce stove-related deaths in Soroca

Since the beginning of the year, 26 people have lost their lives in fires. Improper use of stoves and other heating sources, as well as recklessness while smoking, are the most common causes of these tragedies.

Moldova orchard pruning: Farmers face labor shortage

Farmers get no rest even in winter, as they must prepare their orchards if they are looking for a bountiful harvest. In the Soroca district, orchard pruning is underway. Although this year's mild winter hasn't harmed the orchards, the apple and plum trees still require special care, according to farmers.