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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

    This summer, the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine, with the support of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), coordinated the joint customs operation “ROMOLUK 3.”

    26 August 2026
    Moldova, Ukraine, and Romania Conducted a Joint Customs Operation

    Moldovan law enforcement agencies, with the support of EUROPOL, uncovered a money-laundering scheme involving approximately 60 million lei obtained from the illicit production of cigarettes and their smuggling.

    26 August 2026
    In Moldova, criminals laundered money through housing construction

    Ahead of the 25th anniversary of National Wine Day, the National Office of Viticulture and Winemaking (ONVV) is launching the platform “Wine That Brings Us Together.”

    26 August 2026
    The new platform will bring together wineries, the HoReCa sector, and consumers

    Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated that he had consulted with his Romanian counterpart, Ilie Bolojan, before nominating Claudiu Năsui for the position of Minister of Economy.

    26 August 2026
    Before nominating Năsui, Tofan consulted with Romanian Prime Minister Bolojan

    A comprehensive modernization of the “Kelmentsy–Larga” border crossing point was carried out on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border.

    26 August 2026
    The Kelmentsy-Larga border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova has been modernized

    The Moldovan government has approved the creation of an information system titled “Professional Certification of Qualified Personnel in the Field of Motor Transport and Related Activities.” It will enable the digitization of training, examination, certification, and registration processes for certificates of professional competence.

    26 August 2026
    The assessment of personnel qualifications in the motor transport sector will be digitized

    According to data from Energocom, the Moldovan state-owned company and the country’s main gas supplier, the price of natural gas on European exchanges continues to rise.

    26 August 2026
    Gas prices on European exchanges continue to rise

    Nikita Bir, former head of X’s product division, stated that the social network will soon add the ability to trade cryptocurrencies directly through posts. This involves the development of the Cashtags feature, which already allows users to view digital asset charts, and future trading buttons are expected to redirect transactions to third-party services.

    26 August 2026
    X will add the ability to trade cryptocurrencies through third-party services

    Donald Trump promised Americans to “Make America Great Again.” So far, his success has been questionable; however, one country can thank the U.S. president for boosting its prestige and influence in the world—China. The U.S.’s main rival in the struggle for the title of the world’s leading power has reaped unexpected benefits, first from the trade war and then from the actual war between the U.S. and Iran. How did this happen?

    26 August 2026
    “China Won the War in Iran.” How Trump Is Helping China Become Great Again

    In the first seven months of 2026, the Republic of Moldova exported $116.2 million worth of wine.

    26 August 2026
    Wine exports have declined

    Hundreds of tanks sent by the Allies to Ukraine are being used as tractors and by drone operators. Others are hidden in the woods and used by Ukrainians as shelters. This is because modern warfare has changed the rules of the game, and tanks are ineffective against enemy drones.

    25 August 2026
    Hundreds of tanks sent by the Allies to Ukraine are being used as tractors

    The Ministry of the Environment presented an accurate picture of the water resources situation in the country’s hydrographic basin.

    25 August 2026
    Moldova and Ukraine will try to find a solution to the problem of water levels in the Dniester River

    A new definition of disinformation enshrined in national legislation could be subject to selective interpretation and used against media outlets deemed undesirable and critical voices.

    25 August 2026
    Margarint: The new definition of disinformation creates a risk of selective interpretations

    The Ministry of Justice announced that it has begun drafting a government resolution to approve the Regulations on the Procedure for Filing, Examining, and Registering Trademarks.

    25 August 2026
    The procedure for filing, examining, and registering trademarks will be changed

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has approved new maximum prices for major fuel types, which will take effect on August 26, 2026.

    25 August 2026
    The rise in fuel prices slowed briefly

    The Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA) announces the launch of new grant competitions for small and medium-sized enterprises between September and November 2026. The calls for proposals will be held monthly, and entrepreneurs will be able to submit projects within the budget allocated for each program.

    25 August 2026
    ODA is launching a new round of grants for entrepreneurship development

    An investigation into a tobacco smuggling case led customs officials to a new suspect and a new seizure in the southern part of the country.

    25 August 2026
    The case involving a million contraband cigarettes is escalating

    According to a poll released on Monday, French far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon is considered the most likely opponent of far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the second round of next year’s presidential election.

    25 August 2026
    Why the French Elections Could End Badly for Moldova

    The development of artificial intelligence is becoming one of the main factors driving the rise in Bitcoin’s value as a scarce asset. This view was expressed by the heads of two major corporate Bitcoin holders—Simon Gerovich of Japan’s Metaplanet and Matt Cole of Strive. Both experts believe that AI increases the value of assets that cannot be copied or replicated.

    25 August 2026
    The next cycle will be “the most powerful in history.” Factors driving Bitcoin’s growth

    U.S. tariffs on all passenger cars and trucks, auto parts, and steel will be raised to 50% starting January 1, 2027, President Donald Trump said in a social media post after trade talks with Canada broke down over the weekend.

    25 August 2026
    Trump Will Raise Tariffs on Cars and Steel from Canada by 50%