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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

    For many years, the founders of British tech companies followed a familiar scaling model: they hired local employees, raised capital, and built teams close to home. But rising costs, a shortage of talent, and increasingly complex operations are forcing many to rethink this approach.

    22 June 2026
    The 7% Tax Loophole: Why Founders of British Tech Companies Are Expanding Their Teams in Moldova

    The Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (LDPM) has prepared an analytical report “Causes of the Tax Burden in 2027 and Its Consequences for the Population and the Economy,” in which it examines the reasons that led to the adoption of the new tax policy for 2027, as well as the consequences it may have for the economy of the Republic of Moldova, the business community, and the country’s population.

    22 June 2026
    The LDPM Outlined the Reasons for a Possible Tightening of Tax Policy for 2027

    U.S. President Donald Trump has effectively derailed negotiations with Iran.

    22 June 2026
    Trump derailed the negotiations with Iran

    The idea of a “Bitcoin killer” is based on a simple expectation: that the market will discover an asset that is faster, more technologically advanced, and more profitable than BTC. But it’s not just a belief in progress that drives this. Investors are looking for an asset that can outperform Bitcoin.

    22 June 2026
    What is the “Bitcoin killer”, and why are investors constantly on the lookout for it?

    From June 15 to 21, 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 837.2 million lei, which is 102.1% higher than the target for the reporting period.

    22 June 2026
    The Customs Service collected 837.2 million lei between June 15 and 21, 2026

    In May 2026, Russia increased its imports of apples from Georgia more than fivefold.

    21 June 2026
    Russia has increased its imports of apples from Georgia fivefold

    Dumitru Vangeli, head of MoldATSA, the State Enterprise for Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services, will be relieved of his duties effective June 22.

    21 June 2026
    MoldATSA Director to Be Fired Due to Loss of Trust Following Scandal

    The Romanian Navy has officially commissioned the corvette “Rear Admiral August Roman” (261), a “Hisar”-class vessel built in Turkey and purchased for 220 million euros.

    21 June 2026
    Romania has purchased its first warship in 30 years

    France is imposing restrictions on alcohol consumption in public places and outdoor sports due to the current heat wave.

    21 June 2026
    France is imposing restrictions on alcohol and outdoor sports

    FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year sentence for one of the largest financial frauds in history, is making ambitious plans for life after his release. He told his cellmate that he would need $50 million to $100 million in seed capital to “make serious money,” and mentioned a cryptocurrency project that “everyone will flock to.” At the same time, he appealed to Donald Trump for a presidential pardon, and his parents hired lobbyists.

    21 June 2026
    An American prisoner wants to launch a $100 million cryptocurrency startup

    The U.S. may, in Washington’s interest, impose a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if the deal with Iran falls through. U.S. President Donald Trump issued this warning on Saturday, June 20, on the social media platform Truth Social.

    21 June 2026
    Trump: The U.S. May Impose Tolls for Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz

    The modernization of the Starokozache-Tudora, Dolinske-Chishmikioi, Lisne-Seiti, and Maloyaroslavets 1-Chadyr-Lunga on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in the Odesa region, according to a statement by Oleksiy Kuleba, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Reconstruction and Minister of Communities and Territories.

    20 June 2026
    Ukraine has modernized its customs posts on the border with Moldova

    The Director of the National Agency for Communications Regulation of the Republic of Moldova (ARCOM), Sergiu Gaiu, presented the country’s main achievements in the field of electronic communications on June 18 during a meeting dedicated to monitoring, in cooperation with the European Union, the negotiation criteria for Chapter 10— “Information Society and Media” in Cluster 3, which aims to harmonize national legislation and policies with the European Union’s acquis communautaire in the areas of electronic communications, digital services, and media.

    20 June 2026
    Moldova Reported on the Development of Electronic Communications

    Moldova is proposing mandatory 42-day military training for men under the age of 55.

    20 June 2026
    Moldova is considering introducing mandatory military training for men up to age 55

    The rebranding of the native cryptocurrency affiliated with the Telegram messaging app failed to generate positive momentum for the exchange rate in early summer.

    20 June 2026
    Toncoin Became GRAM: Initial Results

    Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani announced the cancellation of his visit to the United States following remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

    20 June 2026
    Trump Insulted the Italian Prime Minister

    The Ministry of Energy held a meeting today in Chisinau to discuss the development of mechanisms to support investment in battery energy storage systems (BESS).

    19 June 2026
    ODA will provide financial guarantees for the installation of energy storage systems

    Moldova’s healthcare system will receive a grant of 10 million euros, which will lead to improved medical services for more than 1 million patients.

    19 June 2026
    The EU is expanding its support for energy-efficient healthcare infrastructure in Moldova

    The Ministry of Energy’s tender commission for granting the status of a major producer has opened the technical proposals submitted as part of the second tender for the construction of wind power plants with a total capacity of 170 MW and battery-based energy storage systems with a minimum capacity of 44 MWh.

    19 June 2026
    The tender committee opened the technical proposals for the construction of 170 MW wind farms with energy storage systems

    An official signing ceremony for the peace agreement was planned to take place in Switzerland. However, after Trump and Pezeshkian signed the document remotely the day before, Iran saw no need for this procedure.

    19 June 2026
    Why Did the U.S. and Iran Call Off the Peace Talks in Switzerland?