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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

    Maia Sandu awarded Ion Sterian, CEO of the Romanian company Transgaz, the “Order of Liberty.”

    28 August 2026
    Maia Sandu Honored the CEO of Transgaz on Independence Day

    ABS 2000, a Moldovan waste management and recycling company, announced the opening of a glass recycling plant in the city of Buzău in southeastern Romania. The investment totaled approximately 7.4 million euros ($8.6 million).

    28 August 2026
    The Moldovan company ABS 2000 has opened a glass recycling plant in Romania

    The Ukrainian publication finance.ua conducted a comparative analysis of average and minimum wages in Ukraine and other countries in our region.

    28 August 2026
    The minimum wage in Poland is higher than the average wage in Moldova

    Ukraine and Romania are interested in deepening their practical cooperation with Moldova, particularly with regard to the security and stability of the Black Sea region.

    28 August 2026
    Sibiga: Ukraine, Romania, and Moldova Will Deepen Cooperation Within the Framework of the “Odessa Triangle”

    Romanian President Nicușor Dan assured officials in Chișinău on Thursday evening that Romania would continue to support the Republic of Moldova by supplying electricity, despite the energy shortage caused by the shutdown of the Cernavodă power plant.

    28 August 2026
    Dan Nicușor: Romania Will Continue to Supply Electricity to the Republic of Moldova

    An entity linked to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan owns 49% of WLTC Holdings—a holding company established by World Liberty Financial (WLFI) for its banking operations. A company linked to the family of U.S. President Donald Trump owns another 38%, according to the WSJ.

    28 August 2026
    Investors from the UAE have become co-owners of Trump’s future crypto bank

    Dan Dungaciu, a Romanian sociologist and first vice president of the AUR, analyzed statements by the Chisinau authorities regarding the possible reunification of the Republic of Moldova with Romania.

    28 August 2026
    Dungaciu: Germany Does Not Support the Idea of Moldova’s Unification with Romania

    U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attack NATO territory.

    28 August 2026
    Trump said that Putin “will not attack NATO territory”

    Romania will not receive 770 million euros from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF).

    28 August 2026
    Romania Will Not Receive 770 Million Euros from European Union Funds

    The Moldovan authorities hope to move to a new phase in their bilateral partnership with China.

    27 August 2026
    Moldova is considering expanding its cooperation with China

    In the first half of 2026, Purcari Wineries’ revenue totaled 182.2 million Romanian lei (approximately 700 million Moldovan lei), down 7% from the same period last year. The decline occurred amid weakening demand in Romania and a transition to new distribution models in Central and Eastern Europe.

    27 August 2026
    Purcari Wineries’ sales have declined

    On August 26, Romania received its first payment of 2.5 billion euros under the “Security Actions for Europe” (SAFE) defense instrument, which represents 15% of the total allocated funds of 16.7 billion euros.

    27 August 2026
    Romania received its first payment of 2.5 billion euros under the SAFE defense mechanism

    Bitcoin could nearly quadruple in price thanks to renewed interest in assets capable of retaining their value as the dollar weakens, according to analysts at Bernstein. According to their forecast, as reported by CNBC, the price of the largest cryptocurrency will jump to $300,000 per token by the end of 2029—about 280% higher than current levels. And by mid-2027, Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high of $150,000, according to Bernstein’s estimates.

    27 August 2026
    Bernstein expects Bitcoin to rise to $300,000 by the end of 2029

    U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to declare a state of emergency due to risks to the country’s power grid. He has restricted the use of foreign equipment in this sector.

    27 August 2026
    Trump Declared a State of Emergency in the U.S.

    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