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Дмитрий Калак

Дмитрий Калак

Editor-in-chief, journalist and analyst. Graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at Moldova State University and the Faculty of International Relations at the Academy of Public Administration under the Government of the Republic of Moldova. Over 40 years of experience in journalism. For more than 20 years, he wrote about Moldova's foreign economic relations. One of the first in Moldova to write about European integration. Since 2016, editor of the newspaper Economic Review Logos Press, and since 2024, editor of the Logos Press portal. Twice named one of Moldova's top 10 journalists. In 2018, he received the ‘Person of the Year in Mass Media’ award from the Personalitatea Foundation. He taught ‘Investigative Journalism’ at the International Free University (ULIM). He is the co-author of the textbooks ‘Economic Journalism’ and ‘Investigative Journalism’. He is the author of the book ‘Statesman’ from the series ‘Personality of the Country’ about former Minister of Defence and former Ambassador to Poland Boris Gamurar.

Articles

    The Customs Service seized four cars with foreign registration numbers, which were allegedly sold or sent for dismantling on the territory of the Republic of Moldova in violation of the customs regime.

    29 March 2026
    Customs uncovered two points of illegal dismantling of cars

    Ilon Musk wants to master not only space, but also world diplomacy: he became a participant in a telephone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on war with Iran. However, it did not end well: the news about it provoked a political resonance and contradictory reactions from the authorities, including an official denial from New Delhi.

    29 March 2026
    Ilon Musk has become the cause of a diplomatic scandal

    The Fifth International Forum STRATCOM Summit 2026 was held in Istanbul on March 27-28, bringing together more than 60 high-level officials, including 11 ministers from 10 countries and delegations from 38 nations. Discussions centered on the transformation of the global order, growing economic instability and the role of information warfare.

    29 March 2026
    STRATCOM Summit in Istanbul: The Economics of Crises and the New Architecture of Information Power

    The People’s Assembly of Gagauzia expressed gratitude to the group of deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova for the initiative shown to support the dialog between the central authorities and the autonomy, as well as to defend the Law of the Republic of Moldova “On the special legal status of Gagauzia (Gagauz Yeri)” and the powers enshrined in it.

    29 March 2026
    Parliamentary opposition asked European institutions for support in the dialog on Gagauzia

    WTO reform is a top priority for most member states, including the Republic of Moldova, and is considered necessary to adapt the organization to the new global economic realities and strengthen its core functions.

    28 March 2026
    Moldova reaffirmed its commitment to the multilateral trading system

    In Romania, two pieces of news – good and bad – became known on Friday. The average real pension in 2025 exceeded 2,900 Romanian lei, increasing in nominal terms by 14%. This was the first real increase since 2016.

    28 March 2026
    Pensions in Romania have actually increased for the first time in 10 years

    On the last Saturday in March, Earth Hour is an annual global event in which millions of people and institutions in all countries turn off their lights for one hour to draw attention to climate change and energy conservation.

    28 March 2026
    Government calls for lights to be turned off

    Researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University published sensational data on March 27 that could change the way we think about the climatic history of Mars.

    27 March 2026
    New discovery by scientists casts doubt on Mars exploration plans

    Kiev customs officers have prevented 39 archaeological items of cultural value from being illegally sent outside Ukraine in international mail. Residents of Kharkiv, Prykarpattia and Vinnytsia regions tried to send them to the USA, France and Italy.

    27 March 2026
    Ukrainian customs officers foiled an attempt to export 39 rarities of VIII-X centuries.

    About 100 Moldovan companies since January this year have become participants in the MoveUp program, aimed at strengthening skills in logistics and transport.

    27 March 2026
    MoveUp program helps to master logistics management

    Digital security and cybersecurity are entering a new era where artificial intelligence is becoming a central element. And it is also bringing new risks and threats to the market.

    27 March 2026
    Cybersecurity becomes “hostage” to artificial intelligence

    Eight opposition MPs have submitted to the legislature a draft law on reducing VAT and excise duties on fuel imported into the country. “This is not a “gift” from the state, but an act of saving the economy and citizens from the consequences of the fuel crisis,” the authors of the document said.

    27 March 2026
    Opposition proposes “act of saving the economy” and lowering fuel prices

    The Republic of Moldova will become the 40th contracting state of the European Patent Organization on June 1, 2026. Chisinau deposited its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on March 25, 2026, thus taking the last step towards becoming a contracting party.

    27 March 2026
    Moldova will join the European Patent Convention from June 1

    The Axios AI+DC Summit forum, organized by Axios Media Company, was held in Washington, DC from March 23-25, 2026. The event brought together representatives of the government, technology companies and the defense sector.

    27 March 2026
    Axios AI+DC Summit 2026 results: AI’s role in economics and politics in the spotlight

    Air pollution levels in Beijing rose sharply on March 26, putting China’s capital back among the cities with the most dangerous atmosphere and increasing pressure on the country’s environmental agenda.

    26 March 2026
    Air pollution in Beijing has authorities and investors worried

    Approximately 2,000 pre-kindergarten children will be included in a comprehensive early childhood development assessment program. The results of the national assessment will be presented in April and May, and final data will be available at the end of June, according to the Ministry of Education and Research.

    26 March 2026
    Moldova implements IDELA tool to assess early childhood development

    Since the beginning of 2026, the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan has withdrawn bitcoins totaling $150 million from its reserves and continues to actively sell the cryptocurrency. This makes investors carefully analyze the purpose and motives behind such actions.

    26 March 2026
    Bhutan has fallen out of the top three bitcoin holders and baffled investors

    Romania’s first private airport project near Bucharest has attracted a Swiss investor to accelerate development and finance construction. It is about the future airport in Alexeni with a total investment of about €400 million.

    26 March 2026
    Romania’s first private airport attracts €400m from Switzerland for development

    OpenAI is winding down development of its Sora video generator, one of the most talked-about products in generative AI. This move fits into the company’s strategy to optimize costs and prepare for a potential entry into public markets.

    25 March 2026
    OpenAI closes Sora video service and prepares for IPO

    The South Korean government is urgently putting the economy on crisis management rails in preparation for worst-case scenarios in the Middle East. The prolonged war in Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have dealt a huge blow to the country, which is critically dependent on energy imports.

    25 March 2026
    Iran war reaches South Korea: authorities prepare $16.7 billion to save economy