10 July 2026 Acting environment minister Diana Buzoianu said on Thursday, July 9, that construction work to restore Romania's flooded Praid Salt Mine may begin this year after funding was allocated. The project has an approved work plan, and the construction site has fulfilled all necessary preliminary stages before opening. The interim official explained that the project's technical parameters are now being established. "The initial stages have already been completed so that the work can begin, so that in the future, if another flood like last year's occurs, such a catastrophe will not happen again, and the water can be diverted,” said Diana Buzoianu. Earlier this week, the European Parliament approved the use of EUR 144 million in EU funds to support Spain, Romania, and Cyprus following