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

    Beurer MLD SRL, founded in 2022, is part of the production chain of the German brand Beurer.

    20 August 2026
    Moldova manufactures electric heating pads for the whole world

    Mihai Mîtsu, Moldova’s ambassador to Romania, will also represent our country in Serbia and Montenegro on a non-resident basis.

    20 August 2026
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is developing a program for multi-skilled ambassadors

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has published new maximum prices for gasoline and diesel fuel, which will take effect on August 21.

    20 August 2026
    Fuel prices continue to rise

    According to the government-approved Implementation Program for the “Education 2030” Strategy for 2026–2030, approximately 13.5 billion lei will be invested in the development of the Republic of Moldova’s education system over the next five years. These investments are directed toward all levels of education—from kindergartens and daycare centers to vocational education and universities—as well as toward supporting teachers, research, and the digitization of the system.

    20 August 2026
    The plan is to spend 13.5 billion lei on the development of the education system

    Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), in collaboration with prosecutors from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (RA), are investigating a man in connection with a case involving influence peddling. He is alleged to have demanded and received money from another person in order to persuade public officials to exempt that person from criminal liability.

    20 August 2026
    How much money do people in Moldova ask for in exchange for not opening a criminal case?

    The government has approved new safety regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles used in high-risk operations. The new regulations establish clear requirements for the inspection, maintenance, and safe repair of drones and their components in accordance with European standards.

    20 August 2026
    Safety Rules for Drone Operations Have Been Approved

    Bitcoin surged on Thursday, leading a recovery rally in the cryptocurrency market after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass a key regulatory bill.

    20 August 2026
    Bitcoin rose to $70,000 following Trump’s remarks

    According to Eurostat data released on Wednesday, Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate among EU member states in July—8.2 percent—as measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP).

    20 August 2026
    In July, Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the EU

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he is launching an “economic war” against Iran. He posted this on the social media platform Truth Social.

    20 August 2026
    Trump Begins an Economic War Against Iran

    Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met with a delegation of Turkish parliamentarians to discuss strengthening economic cooperation, attracting investment, and supporting the development of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (ATU) of Gagauzia.

    19 August 2026
    Tofan discussed economic cooperation, investment, and the development of Gagauzia with Turkish lawmakers

    The Government of the Republic of Moldova is initiating negotiations with NATO on the protection of classified information. More specifically, the aim is to sign an administrative agreement aimed at the exchange and protection of classified information. The Cabinet of Ministers, led by Vasile Tofan, approved a draft resolution on this matter today.

    19 August 2026
    Moldova Begins Negotiations with NATO on the Protection of Classified Information

    Eight non-EU countries have joined Brussels’ sanctions against Belarus. Moldova has not done so.

    19 August 2026
    Moldova refused to “shoot itself in the foot”

    The Moldovan government has approved a list of chemical substances and mixtures that are prohibited or restricted for use.

    19 August 2026
    The Cabinet of Ministers is reducing environmental risks

    Culture Minister Dan Suruceanu met with Nick Petrovich, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Moldova. The discussion focused on strengthening cooperation between Moldova and the United States in the fields of culture and media, as well as on the prospects for developing joint projects.

    19 August 2026
    The Minister of Culture Asks for the Return of U.S. Grants for Moldovan Media Outlets

    The Moldovan government is proposing to double the budget for the state aid program—from 2 to 4 billion lei—to support more projects aimed at developing and modernizing manufacturing.

    19 August 2026
    Government support for investments in manufacturing will be doubled

    At a public meeting on August 18, the Board of Directors of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) approved the criteria that must be met to ensure compliance with obligations regarding the effective, simultaneous, complete, and timely disclosure of insider information by participants in the wholesale electricity and natural gas markets.

    19 August 2026
    Participants in the wholesale energy market are now required to disclose insider information

    Gasoline and diesel prices began to rise on Tuesday; prior to that, prices had been falling throughout the week.

    19 August 2026
    Fuel prices are rising in Moldova, and this trend is here to stay

    Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee reported that the ETH/BTC ratio has broken through a multi-year downtrend. In his view, the market is beginning to price in demand for tokenization and AI agents on the Ethereum network (ETHUSD).

    19 August 2026
    Ethereum Will Surpass Bitcoin: Tom Lee Cites 2 Reasons

    U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed officials in the U.S. administration to halt negotiations with Iran.

    19 August 2026
    Trump ordered an end to negotiations with Iran

    A hearing in the Oakland court is scheduled for today, August 18, in a major case against Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Corporation. Authorities in California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey accuse the company of intentionally using features on Facebook and Instagram that encourage children to spend as much time as possible on the platforms.

    18 August 2026
    Zuckerberg Faces a Huge Fine of $1.4 Trillion