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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

    Fuel prices will rise significantly again tomorrow: diesel will go up by 42 ban, and gasoline by 24 ban.

    27 July 2026
    The rise in prices for petroleum products shows no signs of stopping

    Over the course of the week, Energocom JSC held nine auctions to procure natural gas for the upcoming gas year, specifically for the period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027.

    27 July 2026
    Energocom is actively purchasing gas for the upcoming gas year

    Today, a grand opening ceremony for the bypass road was held in Slobozia-Mare (Cahul District).

    27 July 2026
    After 25 years of waiting, the bypass road to Slobozia-Mare has opened

    According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), sales by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rose by 15.5% in 2025, and their share of Moldova’s economy increased by 1.7% over the course of the year.

    27 July 2026
    The share of small businesses in Moldova’s economy has grown

    In the second quarter of 2026, Moldovan citizens took out a record amount of bank loans amid falling interest rates and growing demand for financing.

    27 July 2026
    Consumer loans are hitting record highs

    From July 20 to 26, 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 861.5 million lei, which is 102.2% higher than the target for the reporting period.

    27 July 2026
    The Customs Service transferred 861.5 million lei to the budget between July 20 and 26, 2026

    U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports that the United States is running out of ammunition during its military operations against Iran.

    27 July 2026
    Trump denied reports that the U.S. is running out of ammunition

    Moldova ranks among the top ten countries with the lowest taxi fares. The average cost per kilometer for a ride at the standard rate in our country is $0.34.

    26 July 2026
    Taxis in Moldova are among the cheapest in the world

    U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a halt to strikes against Iran after Omani diplomats “made some progress” during talks in Tehran regarding a possible agreement to resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

    26 July 2026
    Trump Ordered a Halt to Strikes on Iran — Axios

    The renovated “Lesnoye–Seits” border crossing, located on the border between Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, is in the final stages of preparation for opening. However, its full-scale commissioning depends directly on the completion of repair work on the access road on the Ukrainian side.

    26 July 2026
    Modernization of the “Lesnoye-Seits” border crossing on the Moldova-Ukraine border is nearing completion

    Bitcoin could lose its status as the largest cryptocurrency if its network governance mechanisms prove insufficiently flexible to address the quantum threat in a timely manner. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson made this statement during an appearance on The Starting Block.

    26 July 2026
    Bitcoin Could Lose Its Status as the Largest Cryptocurrency

    Moldova has launched a new round of privatization, putting a number of state-owned assets in the industrial, construction, publishing, and chemical sectors up for sale.

    26 July 2026
    Moldova is putting five properties up for privatization

    The Moldovan company owned by Andrei Melnichenko, a Russian oligarch subject to sanctions, has officially filed for bankruptcy. Until recently, the company was one of the leading importers of mineral fertilizers.

    25 July 2026
    A Moldovan company owned by a Russian oligarch went bankrupt due to sanctions

    The ratio of the average housing price in Moldova to the average annual income is such that a person would need 12.1 years’ worth of salary to make a purchase. Based on this indicator, our country ranks 129th out of 180 countries worldwide.

    25 July 2026
    How Affordable Is Housing in Moldova? A Comparative Analysis

    Revenue from network fees (payments charged for processing transactions on the blockchain) for Ethereum, the second-most-popular cryptocurrency, fell by 51% over the past year—to approximately $64 million in the second quarter of 2026.

    25 July 2026
    Ethereum fees have fallen by half—but the network is busier than ever

    Donald Trump has launched a second trade war against the entire world following his defeat in the first one at the hands of his own Supreme Court. Starting Friday, the U.S. imposed tariffs of 10–12.5% on imports from 60 countries, and for the first time during the tariff wars of Trump’s second term, Russia was caught in the crosshairs.

    25 July 2026
    Trump imposed tariffs on Russia for the first time

    Representatives of the border agencies of Moldova, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Latvia signed a Joint Declaration supporting the integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the European Union. The document calls for enhanced cooperation in the field of security and the implementation of European standards.

    25 July 2026
    Moldova, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Latvia signed a declaration on strengthening cross-border cooperation

    The legal framework governing the organization and operation of financial instruments markets in Moldova will be brought into line with European Union standards.

    24 July 2026
    Moldova’s financial instruments market will be brought into compliance with EU standards

    Professional qualifications obtained in Moldova will be recognized in EU countries and vice versa, but only after Moldova joins the European Union.

    24 July 2026
    Moldova is integrating into the European system for the recognition of professional qualifications

    The rules governing state aid in Moldova will be harmonized with European standards.

    24 July 2026
    The Competition Council will oversee the distribution of state aid