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Dmitry Kalak

Dmitry Kalak

Editor-in-chief, journalist and analyst. Graduated from the Faculty of Journalism at Moldova State University and the Faculty of International Relations at the Academy of Public Administration under the Government of the Republic of Moldova. Over 40 years of experience in journalism. For more than 20 years, he wrote about Moldova's foreign economic relations. One of the first in Moldova to write about European integration. Since 2016, editor of the newspaper Economic Review Logos Press, and since 2024, editor of the Logos Press portal. Twice named one of Moldova's top 10 journalists. In 2018, he received the ‘Person of the Year in Mass Media’ award from the Personalitatea Foundation. He taught ‘Investigative Journalism’ at the International Free University (ULIM). He is the co-author of the textbooks ‘Economic Journalism’ and ‘Investigative Journalism’. He is the author of the book ‘Statesman’ from the series ‘Personality of the Country’ about former Minister of Defence and former Ambassador to Poland Boris Gamurar.

Articles

    Once they reach the age of 14, young people will be able to request that a qualified electronic signature certificate be registered on their ID card or residence permit. A draft of the relevant resolution was approved by the government at a meeting on July 1.

    1 July 2026
    You can obtain a digital signature starting at age 14

    On July 1, Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu met with Sanna Marin, a strategic advisor at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and former Prime Minister of Finland.

    1 July 2026
    The Tony Blair Institute Will Help Accelerate Moldova’s European Integration

    Alexander Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals and one of the greatest hockey players of our time, is entering free agency for the first time in his career.

    1 July 2026
    Alexander Ovechkin has become a free agent for the first time in his career

    Neuralink announced the first use, as part of clinical trials, of a method for implanting electrode threads through the intact dura mater.

    1 July 2026
    Elon Musk’s company, Neuralink, has implanted electrodes through the brain’s membrane without opening it for the first time

    The alarming human rights situation in the Transnistrian region was the central topic of discussions between Valeriu Chiveri, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration, and the EU Special Representative for the Transnistrian Settlement, Audronė Perkauskienė, Deputy Director-General for Eastern Europe and Central Asia at the European External Action Service.

    1 July 2026
    The EU Special Representative was briefed on the human rights situation in Transnistria

    Two-thirds of Ukrainian citizens believe it is necessary to begin negotiations with Russia to end the war, while 24% of Ukrainians support continuing the fighting.

    1 July 2026
    66% of Ukrainians support negotiations to end the war with Russia

    Alexandru Carmanov, a native of Moldova, made history by becoming one of the tallest players ever selected in the NHL Draft. The San Jose Sharks selected the 17-year-old defenseman in the seventh round of the 2026 draft with the 201st overall pick.

    30 June 2026
    A 2.16-meter-tall Moldovan player was selected in the NHL draft by the San Jose Sharks

    The U.S. Supreme Court is wrapping up its latest judicial term with rulings on several cases handed down in the last two days of June. These rulings could affect the structure of the U.S. government, the electoral system, and the regulation of social issues.

    30 June 2026
    The U.S. Supreme Court has expanded the president’s powers and taken on key political disputes

    Germany opposed the European Commission’s proposed EU budget for 2028–2034, totaling approximately €2 trillion, and demanded that it be cut by about €400 billion.

    30 June 2026
    Germany is calling for a €400 billion cut to the “unmanageable” EU budget

    The first day of Wimbledon 2026 immediately set the tone for the tournament: the top favorites held their ground, but not without some difficulties.

    30 June 2026
    Wimbledon 2026 Showed Its True Colors: British Players Were Eliminated in Droves, and the Favorites Struggled to Win

    Euroclear, a Belgian financial infrastructure company, has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Russia in a Brussels court as part of a dispute over frozen Russian assets.

    30 June 2026
    Euroclear has filed a lawsuit in a Brussels court against the Bank of Russia

    At its shareholders’ meeting on June 30, Russia’s largest bank decided to pay dividends amounting to 50% of last year’s net income.

    30 June 2026
    Sberbank will transfer more than 400 billion rubles in dividends to the Russian budget

    The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) stated that standards of integrity in government agencies must be strengthened and emphasized the responsibility of government leaders to foster a culture of zero tolerance for corruption.

    30 June 2026
    GRECO has called on European governments to step up the fight against corruption. A message for Moldova

    The playoff stage of the 2026 World Cup has added a dramatic twist to the tournament from the very start, infusing it with new excitement and emotion. Yesterday (or rather, the night of June 29–30, Moldovan time) brought several upsets all at once.

    30 June 2026
    A Day of Upsets at the 2026 World Cup: Brazil Survives, Germany and the Netherlands Are Eliminated

    The British energy company Petrofac has agreed to pay £569,000 to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) following a violation of rules related to sanctions against Russia.

    29 June 2026
    British company Petrofac paid £569,000 for violating sanctions against Russia

    Markus Perestrelu, President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, emphasized the need to strengthen the defense capabilities and develop the defense industries of the alliance’s member countries.

    29 June 2026
    The President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly called for strengthening the Alliance’s defense industry

    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook may remain in office during the legal proceedings regarding President Donald Trump’s attempt to have her removed from office.

    29 June 2026
    The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Lisa Cook’s position on the Federal Reserve Board, defying Trump’s demand

    Shares of the American company Palantir Technologies rose following the announcement of a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to deploy open artificial intelligence models in secure government environments.

    29 June 2026
    Palantir and NVIDIA Have Combined Their AI Platforms for Classified Government Systems

    Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, stated on the social media platform X that the spread of feminism and the decline in birth rates may have negatively affected the happiness of many women. His comment sparked a wide-ranging discussion about the role of the family, women’s choices, and demographic trends.

    29 June 2026
    Elon Musk has sparked a debate about family, fertility, and women’s happiness

    The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is wrapping up its current experimental cycle and entering a long-term shutdown for a major upgrade. The upgrade will last until 2030.

    29 June 2026
    Europe will invest at least 1.2 billion francs in the modernization of the Large Hadron Collider