The salt mine in Parajd will lay off 60 of its 125 employees

The Parajd salt mine will lay off 60 of its 125 employees due to restructuring after being closed since a flood in May 2025. The workers have mostly been on forced leave since the incident. The layoffs are set to occur between November 23-24, affecting mainly miners, with some nearing retirement. Local employment agency officials noted that finding new jobs will be challenging due to limited opportunities in Parajd, with the nearest job openings located 40 km away in Székelyudvarhely. The mine has been closed since heavy rains caused flooding, leading to significant economic impacts in the region. A state of emergency has been extended due to ongoing safety concerns in the area.