Journalists from electronic and print media from 9 Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, and Romania) went on a study trip to Kozloduy Nuclear Power PLant (KNPP) within their 4-day visit in Bulgaria, organized by ACCESS-Sofia Foundation.
The study trip was carried out on 21st May 2004. The journalists met with the Executive Director of the power plant, Mr. Jordan Kostadinov and three other representatives of the highest management of the power plant. Each one of them made a brief presentation of their respective area of work and proceeded to answer questions. After the meeting, the participants in the trip were taken on a walk-about of the power plant. They saw units 3 and 6 of the plant, as well as the training simulator. The walk-about, which lasted over three hours, gave them an opportunity to meet and speak with workers from the plant at various positions, ask questions and take photographs (which is rarely allowed in the plant). Later on in the day, the group was joined for dinner by Ms. Strateeva, Safety Director of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant. This informal meeting was another chance for the journalists to familiarize themselves with some of the more delicate issues surrounding the debate.

A Picture Story....

The Balkan journalists on their way to Kozloduy. They're excited despite the early hours.

At a press conference with representatives of the KNPP highest management.

Getting ready to enter Unit III of the Kozoduy Nuclear Power Plant.

In the Control Room of Unit III.

The line the participants were not supposed to cross in the Command Room.

 
Unit III of the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant

The journalists are listening carefully to to the tour-guide in Unit VI.

The participants are enjoying an informal lunch with the KNPP's Safety director Ms. Strateeva.

Soaking in the sun and lots of Bulgarian history at the Radezki ship.

Chatting it up after a long and eventful day.