Igor Fomin, Author at logos-pres.md
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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

    The U.S. Institute for the Study of War (ISW) analyzed the Russian drone intrusion into Romania and concluded that “Putin now appears to be assuming the risk of causing civilian casualties in NATO countries. The alliance may be forced to enter into air defense agreements with Ukraine and Moldova to be able to defend its territory, regardless of whether Russian drone incursions are accidental or deliberate.”

    30 May 2026
    ISW: NATO should conclude air defense agreements with Ukraine and Moldova

    Bitcoin rebounded to levels near $74,000 on Friday after falling to a near seven-week low in the previous session. Reports that the U.S. and Iran are close to extending a ceasefire agreement helped improve appetite for riskier assets.

    30 May 2026
    Bitcoin bounces off 7-week low amid Iran truce

    Ukrainian law enforcers together with the cyber police of Kazakhstan exposed a large criminal organization in Odessa.

    30 May 2026
    Odessa scammers used advanced AI technology to steal UAH 2.5 mln

    U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that renaming the Kennedy Center to the Trump-Kennedy Center is illegal because the institution should be dedicated to “President Kennedy and only President Kennedy.”

    30 May 2026
    Court bans adding Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center’s name

    The program will be structured around several priority areas: developing financial services and digital payments, protecting financial consumers, and strengthening financial education.

    29 May 2026
    The National Bank of Moldova presented the Program of implementation of the National Strategy of Financial Inclusion

    The Romanian Parliament has passed a bill banning the sale of state-owned shares in companies and credit institutions, including shares in companies listed on the stock exchange, until December 31, 2027, regardless of the size of the state stake.

    29 May 2026
    Romania blocks the sale of state shares until the end of 2027

    Another large-scale PV park with a capacity of 30 MW with 60 MWh battery storage capacity is planned for Vadul-lui-Voda.

    29 May 2026
    A large-scale photovoltaic park will be built in Vadul-lui-Vodé

    The Romanian Ministry of Finance will allocate 100 million euros for a program for Romanians living abroad who want to start a business in the country. The program is called “Diaspora Investește Acasă” (“Diaspora Investește Acasă”). The program provides loans up to 500,000 euros, with a grant component of up to 60% of the investment loan, but not more than 200,000 euros.

    29 May 2026
    Moldovans with dual citizenship can benefit from the “Diaspora Investește Acasă” program, for which 100 million euros have been allocated

    The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

    29 May 2026
    U.S. and Iran reach tentative agreement, but Trump has yet to approve it

    The current US administration will not allow the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This was stated by the Minister of Finance Scott Bessent.

    29 May 2026
    U.S. Treasury Secretary rules out launch of digital dollar

    Profit of Transelectrica (Romania) increased by 27% in the first quarter. Extraordinary sources of income included funds received from assistance to victims of natural disasters in the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine.

    28 May 2026
    Romanian Transelectrica capitalized on natural disasters in Moldova and Ukraine

    Premier Energy Group, an energy and gas supply and distribution and power generation and storage group indirectly controlled by Czech businessman Jiří Smějc, reported a net profit of €13.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, down 53% from the same period last year.

    28 May 2026
    Premier Energy’s profits halved

    Moldova will have emergency stocks of petroleum products sufficient to cover domestic consumption for 61 days or equivalent to at least 90 days of net imports, depending on the higher figure.

    28 May 2026
    The law on emergency stocks of petroleum products was adopted in the first reading

    Romanian customs officers have discovered another batch of smuggled cigarettes and alcohol, freely exported from Moldova for recipients in European Union countries, including Italy.

    28 May 2026
    Parcel smuggling: a cigarette trafficking network dismantled

    Almost all major cryptocurrencies lost in price over the past 24 hours. The rates of bitcoin and Ethereum fell to their lowest levels in two months.

    28 May 2026
    Traders lost more than $900 million in hours on the crypto market crash

    US President Donald Trump has said that no country in the world will be allowed to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.

    28 May 2026
    Trump has threatened to nuke Oman

    UPDATED. On May 27, the government supported a number of legislative amendments aimed at reducing the risks of fuel supply interruptions and optimizing the management of power grid capacity.

    28 May 2026
    ANRE will be able to apply flexible mechanisms for calculating marginal prices for gasoline and diesel fuel during the crisis

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency of Moldova has decided to further reduce the tariff for the transportation of natural gas to Ukraine through the territory of the republic.

    27 May 2026
    Moldova cuts gas transit tariff to Ukraine again

    The judgment is based on the court’s ruling.

    27 May 2026
    Romania suspends financing of projects in the Republic of Moldova for 2026

    The UFC Freedom Fights 250 tournament is scheduled to take place on June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House, where official guests are usually hosted. On that day, the United States celebrates Flag Day, and Donald Trump will turn 80 years old.

    27 May 2026
    A 4,000-seat UFC fight arena will be built outside the White House for Trump’s 80th birthday