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Игорь Фомин

Игорь Фомин

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

    Bitcoin’s rebound to the $70,000 mark (it was trading at $68,000 at midday in Hong Kong) appeared to be driven more by repositioning than conviction, according to market maker Enflux, which said the move mainly reflected the closing of short positions after traders set themselves up for a bear market amid geopolitical news.

    4 March 2026
    Bitcoin recovers to $70,000 level amid $1.45 billion in ETF inflows in five days

    US President Donald Trump said Washington intends to completely cut trade relations with Spain after Madrid refused to allow its bases to be used for strikes against Iran and did not agree to increase military spending to 5% of GDP.

    4 March 2026
    Trump threatened to cut trade with Spain over stance on Iran

    Fuel prices are rising in Moldova. But this has nothing to do with the events in the Middle East.

    4 March 2026
    Fuel is becoming more expensive in Moldova

    Last year Moldova set a record for commissioning solar power plants, bringing the total capacity to 710 MW.

    3 March 2026
    In 2025, 315 MW of solar power plants will be installed in Moldova

    The Ministry of Finance intends to change the criteria by which enterprises are categorized as “micro”, “small”, “medium” and “large”.

    3 March 2026
    Ministry of Finance changes criteria for classification of enterprises

    Solana Mobile has opened up access to the Solana Mobile Stack (SMS) software platform to third-party Android smartphone manufacturers. The integration will allow native Web3 functionality to be added to any mobile device.

    3 March 2026
    Solana Mobile has opened up access to its software to Android device manufacturers

    Within the project “Promoting Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova”, implemented by UNDP, Voluntary Waste Collection Centers will be built in Calarasi, Ungheni and Leova. The costs of construction and commissioning of the centers are covered by the European Union. The total cost of investments is estimated at 1.8 million euros.

    3 March 2026
    3 centers for voluntary waste collection will be established with EU money

    Romania’s Banca Transilvania, which controls in Moldova JSCB Victoriabank and microfinance company Microinvest, ended 2025 with a consolidated net profit of 4.66 billion Romanian lei (18.38 billion Moldovan lei), above the market level, helped by the best performance of the last quarter in recent years and the accelerated expansion of lending activities.

    3 March 2026
    Banca Transilvania reports record revenues in 2025

    The United States of America is ready to wage wars “forever”. This was stated by the President of the country Donald Trump.

    3 March 2026
    Trump: U.S. ready for endless war

    Representatives of several large energy and construction companies from Greece, at a meeting with the leadership of the Moldovan Energy Ministry, expressed interest in investing in Moldova.

    2 March 2026
    Greek energy companies are ready to invest in Moldova

    Microsoft has appointed Gabriela Popescu as regional manager for Romania, Moldova and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), effective March 1.

    2 March 2026
    Microsoft appointed Gabriela Popescu as Country Manager for Romania, Moldova and CIS countries

    Moldovan Ambassador to Israel Alex Roitman said that the safety of Moldovans in the conflict-ridden country depends on observing protection measures, and one of the most important is staying in shelters during rocket or drone attacks.

    2 March 2026
    Moldovan Ambassador to Israel: Security of Moldovans depends on compliance with protective measures

    Premier Energy Group reported strong operational and financial growth in 2025 on the back of expanded renewable energy generation capacity, increased energy supply and continued investment in distribution networks in Romania and the Republic of Moldova.

    2 March 2026
    Premier Energy Group more than quadrupled its net profit

    Bitcoin pulled back to $66,700 as traditional markets opened with the first opportunity to react to the weekend’s military escalation, with oil soaring to $77 and Asian stocks falling 1.4 percent.

    2 March 2026
    Cryptocurrencies under pressure from US-Iran conflict

    Donald Trump told the Daily Mail that he was open to further talks with Iran, but could not say whether they would take place “anytime soon”. The US president addressed the American people for the second time in 48 hours.

    2 March 2026
    Trump: Iran operation will probably last 4 weeks

    Romanian Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan claims that the Vertical Corridor could bring Romanian companies additional profits of up to 250 million euros a year.

    2 March 2026
    “Vertical Corridor” could bring 250 million euros to Romanian companies

    Purcari Wineries reported consolidated revenues of RON437.2 million (RM1.73 billion) for 2025, up 14.3% year-on-year, driven by sales growth in key markets and a record fourth quarter with revenues of RON136.5 million.

    1 March 2026
    Purcari Wineries increased revenues by 14% in 2025

    According to the forecast of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the increase in food prices in Moldova in 2026 will amount to 4.9%, which puts our country on the 43rd place in the world on this indicator among 160 states.

    1 March 2026
    Food inflation in Moldova and the world in 2026

    Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the Islamic Republic for more than three decades, died Feb. 28 in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. He was 86 years old. Iranian media confirmed his death at work and declared a 40-day mourning period.

    1 March 2026
    Iran announced retaliation against the U.S. and Israel for Khamenei. Trump responded with a threat

    At least 20 people were killed when a military plane carrying banknotes crashed in the Bolivian city of El Alto on Friday.

    1 March 2026
    A plane carrying money crashed in Bolivia.