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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 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.

    Bitcoin approached the $63,000 mark in Saturday trading after the U.S. and Israel carried out military strikes on Iran, sending the largest cryptocurrency tumbling about 3 percent in a matter of hours and exacerbating an already challenging weekend for risky assets.

    28 February 2026
    Bitcoin nears $63,000 mark amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

    The crime rate continues to decrease. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 23.1 thousand crimes were registered on the territory of Moldova in 2025, which is 6% less compared to 2024 and 14.9% less compared to 2021.

    28 February 2026
    Crime rates are down

    AllUnity, a joint venture between DWS, Galaxy and Flow Traders, has expanded its list of stablecoins with a new token pegged to the Swiss franc, which has become a favorite hedge asset for big banks and analysts.

    27 February 2026
    German company AllUnity has launched a stablecoin pegged to the Swiss franc

    The National Authority of Constanta Seaports plans to cover the acquisition of Danube Logistics, operator of the Giurgiulesti International Free Port (Moldova), by raising a total of 281.6 million Romanian lei ($65.41 million) from shareholders, Logos Press reported.

    27 February 2026
    Romania is looking for money to buy Giurgiulesti port

    American Bitcoin (ABTC), a bitcoin (BTC) mining company backed by President Donald Trump’s family, reported a $59 million loss in the fourth quarter amid a sharp drop in the price of the largest cryptocurrency, driving down the value of its assets, Logos Press reported.

    27 February 2026
    Trump’s family lost $59 million on bitcoin’s plunge

    Imports of Moldovan wine, fresh grapes and other wine products into Ukraine may be significantly restricted in the near future. The Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers has prepared amendments to the list of goods whose import is subject to special control in 2026, Logos Press has reported.

    27 February 2026
    Ukraine ready to impose embargo on Moldovan wine and grapes

    In 2025, the Investment Agency (Invest Moldova) attracted 17 foreign investors to the country in the sectors of energy, IT and BPO, financial services, electronics and automotive, agri-food and textile production. Total investments amounted to $46.14 million and 263 new jobs were created.

    26 February 2026
    The investment agency got more money and intends to do more work

    Moldova is among the countries that will benefit from the reduction of US trade duties, Beata Javorczyk, chief economist of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), told AFP news agency, Logos Press reported.

    26 February 2026
    Moldova to benefit from possible US tariff cuts – EBRD