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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

    Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Alexandru Munteanu met today, June 18, with representatives of the World Bank to discuss priority projects aimed at strengthening the Republic of Moldova’s energy security, according to a statement from the government’s press office.

    18 June 2026
    The World Bank is supporting Moldova in implementing three strategic energy projects with a total value of more than $200 million

    A well-known IT entrepreneur who served as president of the Association of IT Companies of Moldova for 15 years, Veaceslav Cunev, commented on the tax initiatives put forward for discussion by the Ministry of Finance regarding changes to tax policy for 2027.

    18 June 2026
    Simplicity is worse than theft. Veaceslav Cunev commented on the Ministry of Finance’s tax initiatives

    The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a call for proposals to conduct a market study on green certification for small and medium-sized enterprises in Moldova.

    18 June 2026
    The EBRD is commissioning a market study on green certification for small and medium-sized enterprises in Moldova

    With the support of the United States of America, the Republic of Moldova has taken a new step in the development of the Liberty Line strategic project—the third high-voltage power transmission line connecting the country with Romania.

    18 June 2026
    The preliminary feasibility study for the Strășeni–Gutinaș power line has been completed

    Officers of the Moldovan Customs Service foiled two attempts to smuggle weapons and ammunition.

    18 June 2026
    Customs authorities foiled two attempts to smuggle weapons

    In the first five months of this year, Moldova imported more than 2,000 metric tons of Ukrainian cheese.

    18 June 2026
    Moldova purchased 2,000 metric tons of cheese from Ukraine

    The Investment Agency is launching the Republic of Moldova’s official digital platform: www.moldova.md. Designed as a modern showcase for the country, the platform offers a structured and user-friendly presentation of the Republic of Moldova for an international audience, as well as for the country’s citizens and the diaspora.

    18 June 2026
    Moldova has launched its official national image portal, moldova.md

    In April 2026, imports of goods exceeded exports by a factor of 3.4 for the first time in history. Consequently, the trade deficit for that month amounted to 642.5 million euros, which is 114.4 million euros, or 21.7%, higher than in April 2025. 

    18 June 2026
    For the first time in Moldova’s history, imports were 3.4 times greater than exports

    The price of the leading cryptocurrency fell below $64,000. The digital asset market reacted to the outcome of the first Fed meeting under Kevin Warsh’s leadership with a decline.

    18 June 2026
    Bitcoin fell below $64,000 following the Fed meeting

    Trump signed a preliminary framework agreement to restore the prewar status quo between Iran and the United States, taking the first step toward ending the war he had started with Israel on February 28.

    18 June 2026
    Trump personally signed a memorandum with Iran and threatened new strikes

    The National Army has received the first five “Piranha-5” armored personnel carriers, provided by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany and manufactured by General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).

    17 June 2026
    Moldova has received its first five “Piranha-5” armored personnel carriers, donated by Germany

    The Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance of the Moldovan Parliament approved a report on a draft law regarding the comparability of fees for payment accounts, switching payment accounts, and access to payment accounts with basic services.

    17 June 2026
    Payment service providers will be required to clearly inform consumers about the fees they charge

    On June 16, the Moldovan International Stock Exchange (MISX, BIMx) submitted documents to the National Commission for Financial Markets (CNPF) to obtain a market operator license.

    17 June 2026
    The Moldovan International Stock Exchange has submitted documents to obtain a license

    Moldova aims to remove some of the administrative barriers involved in the installation of energy storage systems. This is provided for in a draft law reviewed by members of the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance at today’s meeting.

    17 June 2026
    Administrative barriers to the installation of energy storage systems will be removed

    Between 2024 and 2027, 1.4 billion lei will be mobilized through the Moldovan Residential Energy Efficiency Fund (FEERM) to improve the energy efficiency of housing.

    17 June 2026
    Moldova is investing 1.4 billion lei to improve energy efficiency in residential buildings

    Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, may lose the ability to provide services to customers in the European Union as early as July 1, Reuters reports, citing sources familiar with the situation.

    17 June 2026
    Binance May Lose Its MiCA License in the EU

    On Tuesday, June 16, U.S. President Donald Trump denied claims that the United States plans to invest in Iran or provide the Islamic Republic with money in exchange for a nuclear deal.

    17 June 2026
    Trump: The U.S. Will Not Pay Iran

    In Paris, auction attendees showed little interest in a unique clutch made from the skin of a lab-grown tyrannosaurus.

    16 June 2026
    A handbag made from a tyrannosaurus skin failed to sell at auction

    Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will not resume in the coming weeks, despite preliminary agreements between the U.S. and Iran on a peace deal.

    16 June 2026
    Shipowners reacted skeptically to the peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran

    The Ministry of the Environment organized a second training session on environmental responsibility, focusing on the application of new rules for identifying, assessing, preventing, and remedying environmental damage.

    16 June 2026
    Environmental damage will be assessed and remedied in accordance with the new procedures