SOFIA, Oct. 5 — A radiation detection system that covers all of Bulgarian border checkpoints with non-European Union (EU) members was officially launched here on Tuesday.
The equipment at a cost of some USD35 million, donated by the United States government, was deployed on 20 land, sea and air checkpoints as well as two sites on the border with Romania, according to officials.
Philip Gounev, Bulgaria’s Deputy Minister of Interior, said at the launching ceremony at Sofia Airport that this project contributed to improving the security of his country and the EU in times of significant challenges posed by the threats …read more
Source: Balita
