Brussels, 04/11/2008 (Agence Europe) - A major civil protection simulation exercise was kicked off in France on 4 November to test member states' ability to respond to terrorist attack, whether chemical, biological or nuclear.
Known as “VAR 2008”, the large-scale drill testing the effectiveness of European cooperation is organised by the French Presidency from 4-7 November as part of the Community civil protection system. Contributing to the exercise are civil protection teams from...