While part of the mine has been producing salt, with an annual production capacity of around 70,000-100,000 metric tons, its huge galleries which also house a medical centre, receive tourists ...

Environment News: Authorities in Romania are racing against time to save the historic salt mine in Praid as severe flooding threatens the area. With tourism as its lifeblood, local officials warn ...

The floods in recent days have swollen a stream near the partially inundated salt mine, which has been shut down since 5 May.. The mine is among the biggest tourist attractions in northern Romania ...

PRAID, Romania - Severe floods in Romania are threatening to destroy the Praid salt mine, one of Europe's largest salt reserves which attracts half a million tourists each year with its ...

Severe floods threaten historic Romanian salt mine. Bucharest (AFP) – Romanian authorities scrambled Friday to save a salt mine in the northern village of Praid from further damage after heavy ...

BUCHAREST - Romanian officials were rerouting a stream in central Romania to prevent further flooding of the Praid salt mine, one of Europe's largest salt reserves and a crucial tourist attraction ...

Romanian authorities scrambled Friday to save a salt mine in the northern village of Praid from further damage after heavy rains worsened flooding at a site that provides the region's ...

While part of the mine has been producing salt, with an annual production capacity of around 70,000-100,000 metric tons, its huge galleries and medical centre attract half a million tourists each ...

Salt, a historically significant ingredient, now faces scrutiny as pink Himalayan salt gains popularity over table salt. Extracted from Pakistan's Khewra mine, pink salt boasts up to 84 minerals ...