WWII-era bomb safely defused in Nova Gorica

A 250-kilogram WWII-era bomb found in the western city of Nova Gorica was successfully defused on 23 July, allowing the residents on the Slovenian and Italian sides of the border to return to their homes.

Two bomb technicians managed to safely remove both mechanical fuses within an hour. If they failed, they would have had to attempt to deactivate the device by opening it from a distance where the bomb, which contained around 1,000 kg of explosive, could burn or even explode.

A 30-second siren signalled the end of danger for around 3,300 residents on both sides of the border,...