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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

    Passenger traffic growth at Chisinau Airport stands out both among airports in its category and within the European market as a whole.

    21 August 2026
    Chisinau Airport Ranked Among the Top Five Fastest-Growing Airports in Europe

    On Monday, August 24, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development will hold public consultations on the draft state policy document titled “Reform of the Road Toll System: Transposition of Directive (EU) 1999/62/EC.”

    21 August 2026
    Reform of the toll system is underway in Moldova

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has approved new maximum prices for gasoline and diesel fuel, which will be in effect from August 22 through August 24.

    21 August 2026
    The price of diesel fuel will exceed 33 lei per liter

    The National Financial Market Commission (CNPF) identified violations of the rules limiting the total cost of credit in 973 contracts following a thematic audit conducted at OCN “EASY CREDIT” SRL. The audit covered agreements entered into between January 1, 2024, and May 11, 2026—a total of 309,609 loan agreements.

    21 August 2026
    The CNPF inspected Easy Credit. Violations were found.

    The Board of Directors of the National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE), at its meeting on August 21, 2026, approved regulated prices for the supply of natural gas by Energocom to certain categories of end users as part of its public service obligation.

    21 August 2026
    The new gas rate will take effect on September 1

    Over the past 24 hours, the world’s leading cryptocurrency has risen in value by more than $5,000.

    21 August 2026
    Bitcoin broke through the $75,000 mark, while Ethereum broke through the $2,300 mark

    Powerus has signed a contract to supply anti-drone systems to an energy company located in the Persian Gulf. The deal was worth $22.3 million.

    21 August 2026
    It has come to light what the startup backed by Trump’s sons does

    A new ranking shows which countries around the world are best for women.

    21 August 2026
    Women in Moldova have a better standard of living than women in Romania and Ukraine

    The State Property Agency (ARR) of the Republic of Moldova has extended the deadline for investors to submit applications to participate in tenders for the privatization of four state-owned enterprises.

    20 August 2026
    Moldova has extended the privatization of four state-owned enterprises until October

    Based on a tool they developed themselves—the “Moldova Economic Thermometer”—analysts at the Independent Analytical Center Expert-Grup predict that Moldova’s GDP will grow well above expectations in the second quarter.

    20 August 2026
    Experts forecast moderate but optimistic GDP growth

    Beurer MLD SRL, founded in 2022, is part of the production chain of the German brand Beurer.

    20 August 2026
    Moldova manufactures electric heating pads for the whole world

    Mihai Mîtsu, Moldova’s ambassador to Romania, will also represent our country in Serbia and Montenegro on a non-resident basis.

    20 August 2026
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is developing a program for multi-skilled ambassadors

    The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has published new maximum prices for gasoline and diesel fuel, which will take effect on August 21.

    20 August 2026
    Fuel prices continue to rise

    According to the government-approved Implementation Program for the “Education 2030” Strategy for 2026–2030, approximately 13.5 billion lei will be invested in the development of the Republic of Moldova’s education system over the next five years. These investments are directed toward all levels of education—from kindergartens and daycare centers to vocational education and universities—as well as toward supporting teachers, research, and the digitization of the system.

    20 August 2026
    The plan is to spend 13.5 billion lei on the development of the education system

    Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Center (CNA), in collaboration with prosecutors from the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (RA), are investigating a man in connection with a case involving influence peddling. He is alleged to have demanded and received money from another person in order to persuade public officials to exempt that person from criminal liability.

    20 August 2026
    How much money do people in Moldova ask for in exchange for not opening a criminal case?

    The government has approved new safety regulations for unmanned aerial vehicles used in high-risk operations. The new regulations establish clear requirements for the inspection, maintenance, and safe repair of drones and their components in accordance with European standards.

    20 August 2026
    Safety Rules for Drone Operations Have Been Approved

    Bitcoin surged on Thursday, leading a recovery rally in the cryptocurrency market after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass a key regulatory bill.

    20 August 2026
    Bitcoin rose to $70,000 following Trump’s remarks

    According to Eurostat data released on Wednesday, Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate among EU member states in July—8.2 percent—as measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP).

    20 August 2026
    In July, Romania recorded the highest annual inflation rate in the EU

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he is launching an “economic war” against Iran. He posted this on the social media platform Truth Social.

    20 August 2026
    Trump Begins an Economic War Against Iran

    Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met with a delegation of Turkish parliamentarians to discuss strengthening economic cooperation, attracting investment, and supporting the development of the Autonomous Territorial Unit (ATU) of Gagauzia.

    19 August 2026
    Tofan discussed economic cooperation, investment, and the development of Gagauzia with Turkish lawmakers