Игорь Фомин, Author at logos-pres.md
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Игорь Фомин

Игорь Фомин

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

    On Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei threatened Romania with an “adequate political and legal response” over that country’s decision to allow Americans to use military bases to refuel planes used in missions in the Middle East.

    16 March 2026
    Iran is going to bomb Romania

    Independent analytical center Expert-Grup with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Republic of Moldova and the Netherlands Agency for Enterprise Development (RVO), as well as in cooperation with the Academy of Economic Knowledge of Moldova (ASEM) and companies Backstage and ISD launched a program to support young entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova – business incubator Tulip 2026.

    16 March 2026
    Tulip 3.0 business incubator launched: grants, mentoring and development opportunities for young entrepreneurs

    The volume of natural gas consumption in Moldova in February 2026 amounted to 154.2 million m³, which is 3.5% more than in the same period of 2025, the press service of the state enterprise Energocom said.

    16 March 2026
    Moldova reduced gas consumption by 13.8% in February

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has set the maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, March 17.

    16 March 2026
    Fuel price growth accelerated

    Major indexes went up on Monday amid a drop in oil prices from highs, the passage of two tankers through the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war began and Trump’s announcement that the U.S. is negotiating with Iran.

    16 March 2026
    Bitcoin briefly surpasses $74,000, altcoins rise up to 14%

    US President Donald Trump said that after the completion of the operation in Iran, which he called “Epic Fury”, he plans to “get busy” with Cuba. He made this statement in a conversation with journalists.

    16 March 2026
    Trump revealed which country the U.S. will take over after Iran

    The presidents of Romania and Ukraine, Nicusor Dan and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have signed a statement of intent to produce Ukrainian defense systems, including combat drones, in Romania, they said after a meeting in Bucharest.

    16 March 2026
    Romania and Ukraine to jointly produce drones with European money

    Ana Gurduza from the Republic of Moldova founded the brand Ars Ana in Romania, under which she is now painting and creating ceramic products.

    16 March 2026
    Moldovan-born woman established a successful creative business in Romania

    According to the National Bureau of Statistics, export growth, which began in July 2025, continued in January 2026.

    15 March 2026
    Export growth continues

    Exchanges are rapidly moving towards blockchain-based equity trading and 24/7 operations. However, institutional investors are wary of liquidity and funding risks.

    15 March 2026
    Wall Street is promoting tokenized stocks, but traders are slow to trade them

    On Friday, Moldovan Prime Minister urged state institutions to set “an example of discipline and responsibility”. He asked them to cut transportation costs by 20% amid rising fuel prices.

    15 March 2026
    Moldovan government requires institutions to reduce transportation costs by 20%

    In the Nomad Passport Index 2026 ranking published this week, Romania shared silver with Greece and Ireland.

    14 March 2026
    Romanian citizenship is recognized as one of the most prestigious in the world

    The Russian ambassador to Bucharest, in an interview with the Russian news agency TASS, speaking about a potential unification with Moldova, said that Romania would not be able to afford the costs of “uniru”.

    14 March 2026
    Russian ambassador in Bucharest: Romania has no money for “uniryu”

    Rising oil prices due to the war in Iran will hit bitcoin miners not so much by raising the price of electricity, but by the volatility of the cryptocurrency itself.

    14 March 2026
    Analysts: oil crisis will hit miners through bitcoin price

    The Agency for Regional Development “Centru” (ADR Centru), Ungheni municipality and the company Aedificator S.R.L. have signed a construction contract for the implementation of the project “Modernization and reconstruction of road infrastructure to ensure access to the free economic zone (FEZ) “Ungheni-Business”.

    13 March 2026
    A quality road will be built to the free economic zone “Ungheni-Business”

    In the last few years, Moldova has suddenly become a new popular destination for medical tourism, attracting patients from all over Europe and other countries.

    13 March 2026
    Moldova develops medical tourism to the detriment of its citizens

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set the price of basic motor fuel for March 14.

    13 March 2026
    Diesel fuel has become more expensive than gasoline

    Europe is the region of the world with the highest average age of the population.

    13 March 2026
    Europe is the most aged region in the world

    US President Donald Trump has suspended sanctions on the purchase of Russian oil around the world. The measure will be in effect until April 11, and it concerns oil that is already at sea.

    13 March 2026
    Trump temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil

    More and more Romanian drivers are crossing the Prut River to refuel in Moldova.

    13 March 2026
    Mass media: Romanians travel en masse to Moldova to refuel