Radiation Levels 70 Times Above Normal Found in Sofia Neighborhood

An urgent inspection was ordered in Sofia’s Malinova Dolina district after reports of possible radiation contamination at the former site of the Central Isotope Repository. Acting Energy Minister Traycho Traykov personally attended the inspection following a signal alleging radioactive pollution in the area. Specialized teams from the State Enterprise “Radioactive Waste” carried out a full on-site survey using field devices designed for isotope identification....