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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

    The Russian Center for Science and Culture (Russian House) in the Moldovan capital has officially ceased operations. The Russian Embassy in Moldova announced this on July 4.

    4 July 2026
    “Russian House” in Chisinau has ceased operations

    In June, the state-owned company Energocom purchased 41.3 million euros worth of electricity, a 12% increase from May, amid a heat wave and a sharp rise in prices on the stock exchange.

    4 July 2026
    In June, Energocom purchased 12% more electricity than in May

    Moldova’s leadership intends to finally recognize the Chinese market as strategically important for the country and to actively increase exports of domestic products to China.

    4 July 2026
    Moldova plans to significantly increase its exports to China

    The Public Services Agency (PSA) has radically simplified the rules for registering imported vehicles. The new procedures will take effect at the end of June 2026.

    4 July 2026
    The registration process for imported vehicles has been simplified

    The EU agreed to open the sixth negotiation cluster, “External Relations,” with Moldova and Ukraine on July 14. All 27 EU member states supported this decision.

    4 July 2026
    The EU will begin EU accession negotiations on foreign policy with Moldova and Ukraine

    In this cycle, approximately $697 billion in new capital generated a return of about 689%, compared with previous cycles, in which a significantly smaller amount of capital yielded returns of up to 50,000%.

    4 July 2026
    Bitcoin’s next parabolic rise could require $1 trillion in new investment

    U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking in honor of the country’s Independence Day, promised to make America bigger, better, and stronger.

    4 July 2026
    Trump made a statement about the future of the United States

    Vladimir Bolya, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, together with representatives of the Federation of Transporters’ and Road Workers’ Unions, as well as employers’ and workers’ associations, signed a sectoral collective agreement (Convention) for the period 2026–2030.

    3 July 2026
    The Ministry of Infrastructure and the transportation unions signed a collective bargaining agreement

    The introduction of the digital ruble, which began in Russia in 2026, will not lead to the displacement of other forms of the national currency, according to economist and financier Evgeny Kogan, who compared the digital ruble to a song by the band “Kino.”

    3 July 2026
    The digital ruble was compared to a song by Tsoi

    Former Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta compared the political scandal that led to the resignation of Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu to the situation in Romania, stating that, unlike in Chisinau, in Bucharest, politicians implicated in scandals do not take any responsibility.

    3 July 2026
    Ponta compared the scandal in Moldova’s highest echelons of power to the situation in Romania

    In 2025, investment in Moldova’s free economic zones (FEZs) totaled $36.1 million, a 9.3% increase from the previous year.

    3 July 2026
    Investment in free economic zones rose by 9.3%

    Moldova ranked 5th in the National Cybersecurity Index (NCSI)—a global ranking compiled by the Estonian e-Governance Academy—surpassing countries with long-standing traditions in cybersecurity and IT security, such as the United States, France, and Germany.

    3 July 2026
    How Moldova Managed to Rank Fifth in the World in Cybersecurity

    U.S. President Donald Trump profited from buying shares in tech giants during the market crash, according to CNBC. The U.S. president himself stated that his position as president does not affect the growth of his fortune.

    3 July 2026
    Trump bought up shares in tech giants during the market crash he caused

    Fall could mark a major turnaround in Bitcoin prices: experts predict that the correction will end and a new bull cycle will begin soon.

    3 July 2026
    Bitcoin’s bottom is “closer than ever.” Bitwise on the start of a bull market

    A consortium of Italian companies will begin construction of the first few kilometers of a highway in the Republic of Moldova next year—this will be an extension of the A8 highway currently under construction in Romania.

    2 July 2026
    A contract has been signed for the construction of the first highway in the Republic of Moldova

    According to data from the State Agency “Real Estate Cadastre” and local public administration bodies, as of January 1, 2026, the officially registered housing stock of the Republic of Moldova (occupied and unoccupied residential units) stood at 1,365,300 units, an increase of 2.1% compared to the situation as of January 1, 2025.

    2 July 2026
    Moldova’s housing stock increased by 2.1%

    According to a statement from the Ministry of Energy, construction work on the 400-kV Vulcănești–Chișinău overhead power line and related infrastructure has been completed, and the “Energy Independence” line has entered the final stage of testing prior to its commercial commissioning.

    2 July 2026
    Construction of the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line has been completed. Testing is beginning.

    A consortium involving Visa, Mastercard, and Coinbase has launched a new joint stablecoin as part of an initiative to expand the use of digital tokens, Reuters reports.

    2 July 2026
    Visa, Mastercard, and Coinbase have launched the Open USD stablecoin

    The municipality accuses the Central Election Commission and the State Chancellery of obstructing the will of the citizens.

    2 July 2026
    Residents of Botnărești are demanding a referendum

    On the OREM electricity exchange on June 30, transactions with a volume of at least 1 MW·h, indicating growing activity among companies operating in the renewable energy sector, as well as the effective functioning of market mechanisms.

    2 July 2026
    New Record in the “Day-Ahead” Electricity Market