Vatican Offer in Radio Tower Dispute Rejected
The government called a Vatican Radio offer to reduce transmissions “absolutely insufficient” and warned that it will pull the plug on broadcasts unless the Vatican complies with Italian laws governing electromagnetic emissions.
It was the latest step in a struggle between Italy and the Vatican over the emissions, which people living near radio transmission towers outside Rome fear are a health hazard.
Environment Minister Willer Bordon demanded that Vatican Radio present a timetable for compliance with the regulations. He suggested that it should do so within six days.
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