Chernobyl: 38 Years from the World's Worst Nuclear Disaster
On April 26, 1986, the world witnessed a catastrophic event that would leave an indelible mark on history
Regional authorities in Burgas are embarking on a recultivation campaign for the Vromos beach on the southern Black Sea coast, which has been closed due to excessive radiation.
Vromos, located just north-west of the town of Chernomoretz, some 13 km south of Burgas, was confirmed over the summer of 2010 to emit radiation 2 times as high as the norm for the region.
The danger comes from the sand, which was found to contain uranium and radium coming from the now-closed nearby mine which deposited large amounts of radioactive waste in the bay between 1954 and 1977.
The experts further point out the sea water is not radioactive, but a couple of days' stay at the beach could be harmful.
The increase of radiation levels in the area over the last three years is attributed to some waste that has not been completely removed.
Saturday Burgas Region governor Konstantin Grebenarov announced that a recultivation procedure is under review at the Ministry of Environment.
The sand in the Vromos bay has to be cleaned from the radioactive substances it contains.
The beach is set to stay closed down for the summer season of 2011.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
As Bulgaria transitions into May, meteorologists predict a rollercoaster of temperatures, ranging from autumnal lows to summery highs across the country.
As May 1 dawns, Bulgarians can expect a diverse array of weather conditions across the country, ranging from sunny skies to thunderstorms and snowfall in the mountains
Bird lovers from across Bulgaria participated in the eighth annual "Let’s Count the Sparrows” campaign organized by the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds on April 27.
Over the next 24 hours, much of the country will experience significant cloudiness, accompanied by widespread rain in Central and Eastern Bulgaria
According to the latest forecast from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH), Western Bulgaria is set to bask in sunshine today, while the eastern regions brace for clouds and rain
During the night, expect mostly clear skies with scattered high clouds, bringing generally calm weather with temperatures ranging between 5°C and 10°C, around 5°C in Sofia
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022