Chișinău allocates Central Market profit to cover legacy penalties
The municipally-owned enterprise operating the Chișinău Central Market will allocate its entire 2025 net profit of €142,210 (approx. 2.78 million MDL) to cover historical financial losses. The Chișinău Municipal Council approved the decision on July 21.
Municipal authorities confirmed that the market’s remaining historic liability of €250,339 (approx. 4.9 million MDL) does not stem from current operational underperformance. Instead, the balance represents legacy state sanctions.
Legacy audit penalties drag down balance sheet
Ana Slivca, Deputy Head of the City Hall Financial Management Directorate, explained that a state audit covering the 2018–2020 period hit the enterprise with massive fines exceeding €4.08 million. The company has been gradually clearing these financial penalties each year.
City officials expect the Central Market to fully extinguish its remaining historical liabilities by 2027 if current profit trends continue.
Operational performance shows steady growth
The market operator has demonstrated consistent financial improvement over recent years.
The enterprise reported a net profit of €109,765 in 2024, up from previous periods, paving the way for the higher €142,210 return recorded in 2025.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
