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
A pipe with radium particles, emanating radiation 200 times above the safety level, has been found near an apartment building in Sofia's Buhovo suburb.
The radioactive ampoule was located 50 cm below ground and is already removed and dismantled, while the authorities are investigating how the small metal pipe ended in a populated residential area very close to a playground.
The radiation was discovered accidently by the ecologist of the nearby steel mill "Kremikovtsi', who had the habit to always carry a radiation meter.
The ecologist had been taking a walk in the area when the tool alarmed him something was terribly wrong. The radiation has been so high that the startled man immediately notified the authorities, who showed quick reaction and sealed off the area.
According to Marina Nizamska, employee of the Bulgarian Agency for Nuclear Regulation, the pipe most likely has been there since the time when uranium was extracted in the area. The mine was closed 15 years ago, meaning the radiation had been around the unsuspecting Buhovo residents for all these years.
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
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
A fierce hailstorm wreaked havoc across south-eastern Bulgaria, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake
Overnight, cloud cover will disperse and decrease to mostly clear skies across the western half of the country, while rain will persist in the eastern regions
Over the next 24 hours, a cold front will move across the country, bringing mostly cloudy skies and widespread rain
During the night, showers are expected in some areas, primarily in the western and northern regions, while the rest of the country will experience clearing skies
During the night, cloud cover will increase and thicken, with showers expected to develop from the southwest
UN Happiness Report: Bulgaria's Astonishing Leap in Rankings
Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022