The company Regata Imobiliare, owned by businessman Ceslav Ciuhrii, has permission to demolish the former Guguță cafe, located across from the Parliament, and to build an 8-story hotel in its place.
The cafe building was constructed in the late 1960s; until 1970, the Noroc restaurant was located there, after which the building was reconstructed and transformed into the Guguță cafe.
The decision of the Chișinău Court of Appeal was made in September 2022 and is final and enforceable.
Through this decision, the court annulled the negative opinions of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research and the National Council of Historical Monuments, as well as the provision of former Deputy Mayor Victor Chironda revoking the urban planning certificate for design.
Regata Imobiliare purchased the land on which Guguță cafe is situated in 2017. In 2018, the company received the CNMI’s approval to build a seven-story shopping center. However, in 2019, the CNMI canceled the approval, considering that the project did not fit into the historical center of Chișinău.
Regata Imobiliare challenged the CNMI’s decision in court and won the lawsuit.
Last autumn, on September 27, the magistrates of the Chișinău Court of Appeal examined in a public hearing the appeals filed by the General Mayor of Chișinău and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research against the Chișinău Court’s ruling.
Thus, the magistrates decided to quash the Chișinău Court’s ruling, but also issued a new decision admitting the request of Ceslav Ciuhrii’s company regarding the cancellation of individual administrative acts unfavorable to Regata Imobiliare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will be built in place of Guguță cafe?
An 8-story hotel will be constructed on the site of the former cafe by the company Regata Imobiliare.
Who is behind the project?
The project is owned by businessman Ceslav Ciuhrii through his company, Regata Imobiliare.
Is the court’s decision regarding the construction final?
Yes, the decision issued by the Chișinău Court of Appeal in September 2022 is final and enforceable.