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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 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

    Romania fully respects the sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova and the right of its citizens to determine their future through democratic means, the Romanian Embassy in Chisinau stated in response to recent remarks by the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Moldova regarding the language and identity of the Republic of Moldova.

    13 July 2026
    The Romanian Embassy in Moldova commented on the German ambassador’s statements

    During Monday’s consultations with President Nicușor Dan, the Romanian Social Democrats proposed abandoning efforts to form a new government and instead considering the option of dissolving Parliament and holding early legislative elections.

    13 July 2026
    Romanian Social Democrats propose dissolving parliament

    Trade volume in the Kyiv Customs District for January–June 2026 totaled $18.2 billion—$4.3 billion more than in the first half of 2025.

    13 July 2026
    Moldova is among the top three buyers of Ukrainian goods

    New European requirements for social data are creating additional challenges for the automotive transportation sector.

    13 July 2026
    Remote data download from tachographs simplifies work for motor carrier operators – AITA

    Moldovan wine exports to Canada fell sharply in 2025, despite the opportunities created by a sharp decline in shipments from the United States. According to Comtrade data, the value of Moldovan wines exported to the Canadian market fell to $4.07 million from $5.49 million in 2024, representing a decline of approximately 26%.

    13 July 2026
    Canada has reduced its purchases of Moldovan wine

    Member of Parliament Constantin Cuiumju pointed out discrepancies between the official information regarding the cost of the audit of Moldovagaz’s historical debt and the public statements made by former Energy Minister Victor Parlicov. In light of this, the lawmaker said he would ask the Prosecutor General’s Office to investigate how public funds were spent.

    13 July 2026
    Constantin Cuiumju will file a complaint with the Prosecutor General’s Office regarding the audit of Moldovagaz

    U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who was one of his most loyal allies.

    13 July 2026
    Trump Responded to Senator Graham’s Death

    Bitcoin fell on Monday, remaining under pressure amid renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which prompted markets in general to shy away from speculative, non-yielding assets such as cryptocurrencies.

    13 July 2026
    Bitcoin fell to $62,848 amid tensions between the U.S. and Iran

    From July 6 to July 12, 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 957.9 million lei, which is 131.8% higher than the target for the reporting period.

    13 July 2026
    The Customs Service exceeded its revenue target for the state budget by nearly 132%

    In 2025, the amount of investment attracted by Moldova’s industrial parks totaled 316.8 million lei, which is 2.2 times more than in the previous year.

    12 July 2026
    Industrial Parks in Moldova: Tracom and 12 Others