Grindeanu Denies Fake News: Thousands Still Employed on Romanian Construction Sites

Romania: Minister Denies Reports of Mass Layoffs on Construction Sites In a recent development, Sorin Grindeanu, Romania's interim Minister of Transport, has publicly refuted claims that thousands of construction workers are facing layoffs. These claims, circulating widely in Romanian media, suggested a significant reduction in workforce across the country's construction projects. Grindeanu's statement directly counters this narrative. "Today, on the construction sites, there are over 7,000 people on the sites managed by UMB. Over 7,000 people are working. But this is a typical case of fake news," stated the interim minister. He further emphasized that he had spoken with both Mr. Umbrărescu and CNAIR (the Romanian National Company of Highway Infrastructure), confirming the employment figures. This statement marks a direct contradiction of a similar news report that surfaced almost a year ago, which Grindeanu also dismissed as false. The minister's decisive response aims to quell public concern and address the misinformation spreading through various media channels. The incident highlights the importance of verifying information and underscores the potential for the rapid spread of false narratives. The Ministry of Transport has yet to release an official statement beyond the Minister's comments, but the clarity of his assertions provides a degree of reassurance to the construction industry and the wider public.