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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

    As of May 25, economic operators in the Republic of Moldova who transport goods to Romania or transit through the European Union must comply with new customs requirements.

    22 May 2026
    New customs requirements for Moldovan companies sending goods to the EU

    Flyone, a private budget airline headquartered in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, announced that it has canceled almost all flights to and from Henri Coanda Airport (Otopeni) in Bucharest.

    22 May 2026
    Flyone Airlines canceled almost all flights from Bucharest

    Moldova ranked 15th out of 25 countries with the worst health care in the world.

    22 May 2026
    Moldova is on the list of countries with the world’s worst health care

    The European Commission said Thursday it has sharply lowered its forecast for Romania’s economic growth in 2026 to 0.1 percent from 1.1 percent projected last fall.

    22 May 2026
    European Commission sharply cuts Romania’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.1%

    Moldova has recorded the fastest growth rate of the startup ecosystem in Europe this year – almost 92%.

    22 May 2026
    Moldova’s startup ecosystem is named the fastest growing in Europe

    US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland.

    22 May 2026
    Trump: U.S. will send an additional 5,000 military personnel to Poland

    The Home Appliance Voucher Program (EcoVoucher) continues with a new phase funded by the European Union, which will run from May 22 to June 7, 2026.

    22 May 2026
    EcoVoucher program will support an additional 1,160 families

    On May 21, the price of the first cryptocurrency fell below $78,000. The market was pressured by the continued outflow from bitcoin-ETFs and low demand on the spot market.

    22 May 2026
    Analysts named conditions for bitcoin to return above $80,000

    Electrical equipment, plant products, furniture, fats and oils, as well as wines and beverages were the main categories of goods exported by Moldova to the European Union (EU) in 2025. The total value of Moldovan exports to the European market exceeded $2.55 billion.

    21 May 2026
    Moldova exported $2.55 bln worth of goods to the EU

    The South-Eastern Europe (SEE) region is becoming militarized. Countries are increasing the share of military expenditures in GDP, developing existing and launching new weapons production plants, and increasing exports and imports of arms and ammunition.

    21 May 2026
    Southeast European countries invest billions of euros in arms production

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect tomorrow, May 22.

    21 May 2026
    Fuel prices continue to rise

    U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly had a tense phone conversation that reflected growing differences in their understanding of how to proceed in the war against Iran.

    21 May 2026
    Trump and Netanyahu have different visions for further war with Iran

    Since the beginning of the month, the price of the first cryptocurrency has fallen 6% after testing the 200-day moving average around $82,000. Analysts at K33 Research believe that the February low at $60,000 will remain the low point of the current cycle.

    21 May 2026
    K33 analysts have predicted a bitcoin bottom at $60,000

    TotalSoft, a global provider of business process management software solutions, expands its presence in the Republic of Moldova through a strategic partnership with local company NetSafe.

    21 May 2026
    TotalSoft expands its presence in the Republic of Moldova

    Moldova’s construction sector has started 2026 with a decline: the volume of works performed in the first quarter decreased by 12% compared to the same period last year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

    21 May 2026
    The decline in the construction sector continues

    Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to China ended on May 20. In the morning, final negotiations between the Russian and Chinese delegations took place, which ended with the signing of more than 40 agreements and treaties between the countries.

    20 May 2026
    More than 40 documents signed – Vladimir Putin’s visit to China has come to an end

    More than 30 searches took place in Chisinau in a case of tax evasion and money laundering worth about 7 million lei.

    20 May 2026
    Online stores accused of failing to pay taxes and money laundering

    In Petresti commune, Ungheni, a general meeting of the village was held on May 17, attended by about 300 residents. Two important issues were on the agenda: the adjustment of the results of the 2024 census and the unification initiative.

    20 May 2026
    Residents of Petresti commune (Ungheni) reject unification and demand census adjustments

    Moldovan wine producer Purcari acquires the winery SERVE Ceptura, a Romanian wine producer located in the commune of Ceptura, Dealu Mare. The transaction is at the stage of finalization.

    20 May 2026
    Purcari buys another winery in Romania

    The Proprietatea Foundation contributes capital of more than 10 million euros to the National Company “Constanta Seaport Administration” from its own funds.

    20 May 2026
    Romania raises money to buy Giurgiulesti port