Citizens in Bulgaria vote on nuclear plant referendum as country emerges from Soviet past: Bulgaria nuclear plant construction is a highly politicized issue

Bulgarians vote in referendum on new nuclear plant

AFP

Bulgarians voted Sunday on whether to revive plans ditched by the government to construct a second nuclear power plant, in the EU member’s first referendum since communism. The vote was seen as a popularity contest for political parties ahead of elections in July, even though low turnout was expected.

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