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Bellona: Former Soviet capitols vent anger on Chernobyl anniversary and demand halt to nuclear expansion
Activists from across Russian, Ukraine and Belarus turned out in force in urban centers across the former Soviet republics over the weekend to hold ceremonies commemorating 22nd anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster and express outrage at Russia’s current nuclear plans.
Novinite.com: FOE Criticizes French Bank for Participating in Bulgaria's Belene N-Plant
The French branch of the environmental organization Friends of the Earth (FOE) has criticized the BNP Paribas bank over its decision to organize the construction financing of Bulgaria's Belene n-plant.
Novinite.com: Technical Project for Bulgaria's Belene N-Plant Completed
The technical project for the construction of Bulgaria's second nuclear power plant of Belene has been completed, announced Tuesday the Vice-president of Russia's state-owned Atomstroyexport Company, Genadiy Tepkyan.
Novinite.com: Bulgaria Expects Improved Bids for Belene Stake by Jan 9
Bulgaria's state-owned power grid operator NEK expects improved bids from the five firms vying for a 49% stake in the company that will build and operate the future nuclear power plant on the Danube by January 9, NEK chief executive Lyubomir Velkov said on Thursday.
NewScientist: Bulgarian nuclear plant on shaky ground
Bulgaria is poised to build the first Russian-designed nuclear power plant in the European Union. However, the site was rejected in the 1980s because it was prone to earthquakes.
