Why minerii Is Trending Today?

Explore key developments that caused minerii to trend — updated as the story unfolds.

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August 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Miner workers in the Jiului Valley have protested due to delayed salary payments. The Jiului Valley Energy Complex has blamed the Ministry of Energy for the delay, stating that the minister was informed in time about the company's financial issues. The minister, Bogdan Ivan, has countered that he only found out recently and that the government has provided funds for the remaining salaries. Both the ministry and the energy complex have accused each other of causing the delay in payments to workers. In response to the minister's claim of not knowing about the financial problems, the Jiului Valley Complex has stated, "He was informed every month.
August 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Minerii in Valea Jiului have spontaneously protested by blocking themselves underground, expressing dissatisfaction due to delayed salaries. The situation has escalated, with major tensions reported in the region. Minister of Energy, Bogdan Ivan, has announced the allocation of 50 million lei for the payment of salaries to the approximately 2,200 miners in Valea Jiului, aiming to resolve the ongoing issue.