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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

    Russian singer Philip Kirkorov sold his mansion in the U.S. to his daughter.

    15 July 2026
    Kirkorov sold his house in the U.S. for $100

    Starting September 1, public transportation in Bălți will be free for all passengers on Wednesdays. This was announced by Mayor Alexandr Petkov.

    15 July 2026
    Public transportation in Bălți will be free for all categories of passengers

    Customs officers at the Otach checkpoint on the border leaving the Republic of Moldova (toward Mogilev-Podolsk, Ukraine) discovered more than a metric ton of cigarette cartons after a Renault Magnum truck, driven by a 54-year-old Moldovan national, arrived for customs clearance.

    15 July 2026
    An attempt was made to bring out more than a metric ton of cigarette packs from Moldova

    A tokenized deposit is a digital representation of a bank deposit on a distributed ledger.

    15 July 2026
    What are tokenized deposits, and how do they differ from stablecoins?

    Donald Trump announced that the United States will not charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. president posted this on the social media platform Truth Social.

    15 July 2026
    Trump has decided not to charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz

    The State Agency for Intellectual Property (AGEPI) rejects the unfounded and disparaging accusations leveled against the agency and its employees.

    15 July 2026
    AGEPI Denies Allegations That It Promotes the Interests of Russian Organizations

    Some destinations are overrun with tourists, while others remain virtually unknown.

    15 July 2026
    Moldova has been included on the UN’s list of the world’s least-visited countries

    Vasile Tofan, the prime minister-designate of the Republic of Moldova, announced the conclusion of consultations with the interim ministers on the preparation of a governance program and the formation of the future executive branch, whose composition is expected to be announced on Friday.

    15 July 2026
    Moldova’s new government may be announced on Friday

    In the first quarter of 2026, according to data from the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization, the average wage in the private sector rose by 5.9% in real terms, while in the public sector it fell by 1.5%.

    15 July 2026
    Salaries in the public sector fell by 1.5% in real terms

    Police and prosecutors from the Central District seized illegal drugs worth more than 10 million lei.

    14 July 2026
    Moldovan police have uncovered an underground laboratory producing psychotropic and anabolic drugs

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NARE) has set new maximum fuel prices, which will take effect tomorrow, July 15.

    14 July 2026
    Fuel price increases are accelerating

    More than 1,113 MWh of electricity was sold on the OPEM platform in a single day, accounting for about 9.2% of Moldova’s average daily consumption. This is a new record.

    14 July 2026
    OPEM Sets a New Sales Record

    The National Technical Inspection Authority (INST) presented the “Buyer’s Guide”—a practical tool designed for people planning to purchase a home in the Republic of Moldova—at a press conference today.

    14 July 2026
    Moldova has developed a “Buyer’s Guide” for the safe purchase of real estate

    The Romanian company Ecovillas announced the start of development on LAGO Homes, a residential complex of approximately 100 homes on the shores of Lake Gidigich, near Chisinau.

    14 July 2026
    A Romanian company will build a residential complex on the shore of Lake Gidigich

    Polaris Aviation Group has received preliminary approval from the Council for the Review of Investments Critical to National Security and is continuing the process of obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

    14 July 2026
    Polaris Airlines has received preliminary approval to continue the certification process

    A court in Chisinau found a man from Chisinau and a woman from Taraclia guilty and sentenced them to 10 years in prison for smuggling drugs from Kazakhstan.

    14 July 2026
    Two Moldovan citizens were each sentenced to 10 years in prison for “diet pills”

    Bitcoin remained virtually unchanged on Tuesday, hovering near its annual lows amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, as well as concerns about rising inflation and interest rates, which are prompting markets to avoid speculative assets, including cryptocurrencies.

    14 July 2026
    Bitcoin at $62,550 Amid Tensions Surrounding Iran

    On the night of July 14, the U.S. carried out strikes against targets in Iran over a five-hour period. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the strikes targeted military facilities in Bushehr, Chabahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas.

    14 July 2026
    The war between the U.S. and Iran has resumed with renewed intensity

    Individuals carrying more than 10,000 euros in cash or the equivalent amount in another currency may complete a currency declaration form online before arriving at the border crossing point. This measure simplifies the declaration process and reduces the time spent on customs inspection.

    14 July 2026
    The Customs Service has launched an online system for declaring currency amounts exceeding 10,000 euros

    The U.S. will impose a 20% fee on all cargo transported through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the fee for passage through this key shipping route in the Middle East. He posted this on his personal page on Truth Social.

    13 July 2026
    Trump Announced the Fee for Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz