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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

    In Moldova, the Law on Mediation will take effect on September 12, 2026. This procedure will make it possible to resolve certain civil, labor, and family disputes out of court.

    30 August 2026
    A meeting with a mediator won’t come cheap

    Constantin Cuiumju, a member of the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, pointed out the significant difference between the economic decisions made in Bucharest and the measures planned by the Moldovan authorities for 2027.

    30 August 2026
    Cuiumju: Romania is cutting fuel taxes, while the Moldovan government is looking for ways to raise them

    The Romanian Ministry of Finance has extended the temporary reduction in the excise tax on standard diesel fuel from 20% to 25% for the period from September 1 to September 15, 2026.

    30 August 2026
    Romania has cut the excise tax on diesel fuel for the second time

    Ethereum ends August outperforming Bitcoin: over the month, ETH gained about 40% and approached a monthly imbalance around $2,600—a zone where the price previously broke through sharply and left a gap to which it typically returns. Analysts are divided in their assessments of future price movements—some expect the upward trend to continue toward $2,800, while others foresee a correction down to $2,250–1,930.

    30 August 2026
    Ethereum rose 40% in August, far outpacing Bitcoin

    A leading institute specializing in mental health and substance abuse in the Netherlands has issued a “red alert” regarding ecstasy pills shaped like Donald Trump’s head that have appeared on the market. Scientists warn that these pills could be deadly.

    30 August 2026
    Ecstasy pills featuring an image of Trump have appeared in the Netherlands

    The Moldovan leadership’s hopes that, after leaving the CIS, the republic will be able to retain the benefits of cooperation within that organization are unrealistic.

    29 August 2026
    The Russian ambassador stated that Moldova risks losing the benefits of the CIS after its withdrawal

    Moldova and Kazakhstan remain the two largest export markets for Ukrainian cheese: from January through July 2026, they accounted for 34.8% and 25.8% of Ukrainian exports, respectively.

    29 August 2026
    Moldova and Kazakhstan account for more than 60% of Ukraine’s cheese exports

    Circle, the issuer of USDC, will become the new sponsor of the just a few months after the British financial regulator warned about “questionable sponsorship agreements with unauthorized financial firms,” including crypto companies.

    29 August 2026
    Chelsea soccer players will promote cryptocurrency

    The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) has reminded suppliers and retailers that food labels must be in the official language of the Republic of Moldova—that is, in Romanian.

    29 August 2026
    ANSA: Food labels must be in Romanian

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced the signing of “the largest oil deal in history” with Venezuela, which grants the United States control over more than 60 billion barrels of the country’s proven oil reserves.

    29 August 2026
    The U.S. Takes Control of Venezuela’s Oil

    Following the summer recess, the EU Council’s Working Group on Enlargement (COELA) will consider the approval of the screening results for negotiation clusters 2 and 3 for Ukraine and Moldova on Tuesday, September 1.

    29 August 2026
    On September 1, the EU will resume preparations for opening travel bubbles with Moldova and Ukraine

    Maia Sandu awarded Ion Sterian, CEO of the Romanian company Transgaz, the “Order of Liberty.”

    28 August 2026
    Maia Sandu Honored the CEO of Transgaz on Independence Day

    ABS 2000, a Moldovan waste management and recycling company, announced the opening of a glass recycling plant in the city of Buzău in southeastern Romania. The investment totaled approximately 7.4 million euros ($8.6 million).

    28 August 2026
    The Moldovan company ABS 2000 has opened a glass recycling plant in Romania

    The Ukrainian publication finance.ua conducted a comparative analysis of average and minimum wages in Ukraine and other countries in our region.

    28 August 2026
    The minimum wage in Poland is higher than the average wage in Moldova

    Ukraine and Romania are interested in deepening their practical cooperation with Moldova, particularly with regard to the security and stability of the Black Sea region.

    28 August 2026
    Sibiga: Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova Will Deepen Cooperation Within the Framework of the “Odessa Triangle”

    Romanian President Nicușor Dan assured officials in Chișinău on Thursday evening that Romania would continue to support the Republic of Moldova by supplying electricity, despite the energy shortage caused by the shutdown of the Cernavodă power plant.

    28 August 2026
    Dan Nicușor: Romania Will Continue to Supply Electricity to the Republic of Moldova

    An entity linked to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan owns 49% of WLTC Holdings—a holding company established by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) for its banking operations. A company linked to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump owns another 38%, according to the WSJ.

    28 August 2026
    Investors from the UAE have become co-owners of Trump’s future crypto bank

    Dan Dungaciu, a Romanian sociologist and first vice president of the AUR, analyzed statements by the Chisinau authorities regarding the possible reunification of the Republic of Moldova with Romania.

    28 August 2026
    Dungaciu: Germany Does Not Support the Idea of Moldova’s Unification with Romania

    U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attack NATO territory.

    28 August 2026
    Trump said that Putin “will not attack NATO territory”

    Romania will not receive 770 million euros from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).

    28 August 2026
    Romania Will Not Receive 770 Million Euros from European Union Funds