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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 the first five months of this year, exports rose by 11.4%, while the trade deficit increased by 3.3%.

    16 July 2026
    The trade deficit widened despite an increase in exports

    Dan Dungaciu, a Romanian sociologist and first deputy chairman of the Alliance for the Unification of Romanians (AUR) party, believes it is time for Romania to stop providing financial support to other countries during this extremely difficult period. He criticizes the lack of transparency in how these funds are used.

    16 July 2026
    Romania no longer wants to help Moldova and Ukraine

    Energy consumption for air conditioning in Europe is growing rapidly. Moldova ranks second in terms of growth rate.

    16 July 2026
    Moldova ranks second in Europe in terms of growth in energy consumption for air conditioning

    U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. Trade Representative to impose 25% tariffs on most imports from Brazil.

    16 July 2026
    Trump is imposing tariffs on imports from Brazil. Why?

    A day after the release of U.S. inflation (CPI) data, Bitcoin rose above $65,000 and retained most of the momentum it had gained. Against this backdrop, capital inflows into cryptocurrency funds resumed.

    16 July 2026
    Bitcoin rose above $65,000 after inflation slowed in the U.S.

    Fuel prices in Moldova continue to rise rapidly. As of today, the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has set new price caps for gasoline with an additive at 15 bani—up to 28.53 lei, and for diesel fuel, an immediate increase of 44 bani—to 27.11 lei.

    16 July 2026
    Gasoline and diesel prices will increase by 48 baht starting August 1

    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