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“The €52 million asking price does not even cover the cost of shells...” Omniva sale sparks heated social media debate

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Estonia announced a public written auction for 100% of Eesti Post, also known as Omniva, with a combined starting price of €52 million.
  • The deadline for bids is Nov. 27.
  • Reddit users debated both the valuation and whether privatization makes sense, with some comments turning to irony.

The planned sale of Eesti Post, known as Omniva, has triggered lively discussion on social media. Reddit users are debating the company’s €52 million asking price and whether privatization makes sense, alongside sharp opinions and considerable irony.

The Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture announced a public written auction for all of Eesti Post. The starting price for 100% of the company’s shares is €52 million, and bids must be submitted by Nov. 27.

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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.