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title: "Moldova extends privatization bids for state assets"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/83206/moldova-extends-privatization-bids-for-state-assets
published: 2026-08-15T06:00:00Z
language: en
author: "Liubomir Guțu"
section: "Economic"
source: moldova1.md
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# Moldova extends privatization bids for state assets

> Moldova's Public Property Agency (APP) has extended the application deadline for the privatization of four major state-owned enterprises from August 19 to October 19. The auctions will now take place on October 20.

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Moldova's Public Property Agency (APP) has extended the application deadline for the privatization of four major state-owned enterprises from August 19 to October 19. The auctions will now take place on October 20.

Government officials delayed the process following a recommendation by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. The decision aims to give potential buyers sufficient time for asset evaluation and due diligence during the summer recess.

**Prime real estate in central Chișinău**

The cornerstone of the auction list is the Zarea Hotel in central Chișinău, listed at a starting price of €5.41 million (approx. 106 million MDL).

The portfolio also includes the *"Izomer"* experimental chemical enterprise, offering real estate assets suited for re-development, with a starting price of €485,000. Additionally, the state is offering two publishing houses: "Știința" for €321,000 and "Lumina" for €27,000.

**Growing investor interest**

As of August 14, 13 potential investors had expressed interest in the four assets. Five investors inquired about *"Izomer,"* four about the Zarea Hotel, and two each for the publishing companies.

Officials emphasize that the deadline extension will foster a more transparent, competitive bidding process to ensure optimal value for public assets.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**