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Igor Fomin

Igor Fomin

Journalist. Specialises in foreign economic activity, energy, small business, new technologies, ecology, cryptocurrencies, and investigative journalism. Graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at Moldova State University. Has worked in various media outlets. In addition, he has been involved in entrepreneurship. Since 2001, he has been working for the economic review Logos-Press.

Articles

    Thanks to the launch of the “Entrepreneur’s Office” digital platform in test mode (Cabinetul Antreprenorului), Moldovan businesspeople will be able to more easily access the financing programs and support services offered by the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA).

    21 July 2026
    Thanks to the new digital platform, Moldovan entrepreneurs will be able to secure financing more quickly

    The EU Council’s Working Group on Enlargement (COELA) will, on Wednesday, July 22, will resume negotiations with Hungary on the approval of the screening results for Clusters 2 and 3 for Moldova and Ukraine, in order to begin the formal process of opening the clusters.

    21 July 2026
    EU ambassadors discussed with Hungary the approval of Clusters 2 and 3 for Moldova and Ukraine

    A protest was lodged with Moldovan Ambassador Lilian Darii, specifically regarding two incidents involving staff and vehicles of the Russian Embassy in Moldova.

    21 July 2026
    Moldova’s ambassador to Moscow was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry over the detention of a bus carrying diplomats

    TechAngels Romania, Business Angels Europe, META Group, and the Moldovan Technology Transfer Network (MTTN) have jointly launched ESIL Moldova—a two-year program designed to build capacity for attracting investment from business angels in Moldova.

    21 July 2026
    A program for business angels has been launched in Moldova

    Moldova will serve as a test case for the latest reforms aimed at integrating the European Union’s gas market when mandatory rules for the allocation of bundled capacity take effect at its borders on August 5.

    21 July 2026
    New rules for the import and export of natural gas take effect

    The Administrative Council of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) today approved an additional levy on gasoline and diesel fuel of 48 ban per liter. The levy will take effect on August 1.

    21 July 2026
    Moldova Is Introducing an Additional Fuel Tax

    Speaking at the Moldovan-Indian Business Forum held in Chisinau on Monday, Indian President Drupadi Murmu emphasized the deepening cooperation between the two countries and noted that this visit reflects India’s commitment to strengthening ties in the political, economic, and cultural spheres.

    21 July 2026
    “I invite Moldovan businesses to come and explore opportunities in India”: President Murmu in Moldova

    The Romanian Ministry of Defense announced deals totaling 1 billion euros for the purchase of radars and helicopters from European aerospace giant Airbus and French defense company Thales.

    21 July 2026
    Romania has signed a 1 billion euro deal for the supply of radars and helicopters

    Michael Saylor’s Strategy and Tom Lee’s Bitmine are no longer rushing to buy Bitcoin and Ether, given that their unrealized losses have reached several billion dollars each.

    21 July 2026
    The two largest crypto holders are facing billions in losses. How did they find a way out?

    U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed additional 50% tariffs on imports of certain goods from Canada, the White House announced.

    21 July 2026
    Trump imposed additional 50 percent tariffs on goods from Canada

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) will review Energocom’s application to increase the regulated natural gas rate on Friday, July 24.

    21 July 2026
    NARE will consider a request to raise gas rates on July 24

    A Romanian startup has created a car that doesn’t need fuel—it runs on compressed air.

    20 July 2026
    A Romanian startup has created a car that runs without fuel or a battery

    As of June 2026, real estate in Romania is undervalued; however, sales are declining.

    20 July 2026
    The National Bank of Romania believes that real estate in the country is too cheap

    Construction of the “Yampil–Cosăuți” bridge continues on the border between Ukraine’s Vinnytsia Oblast and the Republic of Moldova; the bridge will be part of a future international border crossing. Currently, about one-third of the planned work has already been completed.

    20 July 2026
    Construction of the Yampil–Cosăuți Bridge is nearing completion

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has set new maximum fuel prices, which will take effect tomorrow, July 21.

    20 July 2026
    Diesel fuel prices rose by another 46 bans

    For about two weeks, the leading cryptocurrency has been trading within a range of $62,000–$65,000.

    20 July 2026
    Bitcoin failed to hold above $65,000

    The streaming service Netflix paid approximately $587 million for the AI project InterPositive, founded by actor and producer Ben Affleck.

    20 July 2026
    Netflix bought Ben Affleck’s AI startup for $587 million

    U.S. President Donald Trump presented the Spanish national team with the World Cup trophy amid boos from the stands. He walked onto the field at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the final whistle. According to the White House press pool, the background noise in the stadium was about 78 decibels, and when Trump appeared on the field, the whistling and roaring raised it to 84—the level of a diesel truck driving by.

    20 July 2026
    Trump presented the World Cup trophy to the Spanish team

    From July 13 to 19, 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 847.2 million lei, representing 100.5% of the target for the reporting period.

    20 July 2026
    The Customs Service collected almost 1 million in a week

    This morning, photos and videos of the Byk River appeared on social media, showing that the waters of the Bîc River, which flows through the capital, have become murky along its entire length.

    20 July 2026
    The waters of the Bîc River have become murky