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IAEA Finds Commitment to Operational Safety at Borssele Nuclear Power Plant in the Netherlands
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-finds-commitment-to-operational-safety-at-borssele-nuclear-power-plant-in-the-netherlands-0
Published: May 23, 2025 17:15
An IAEA team of experts said the operator of the Borssele Nuclear Power Plant in the Kingdom of the Netherlands demonstrates a commitment to its operational safety. The team encouraged the plant to continue its operational safety improvement initiatives.
IAEA Concludes Long Term Operation Safety Review of Slovenia’s Krško Nuclear Power Plant
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-concludes-long-term-operation-safety-review-of-slovenias-krsko-nuclear-power-plant
Published: May 23, 2025 13:30
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts yesterday completed a review of long term operational safety of the Krško Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in Slovenia.
Director General in Lombardy to Advance Nuclear Science and Technology
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/director-general-in-lombardy-to-advance-nuclear-science-and-technology
Published: May 23, 2025 13:00
The IAEA Director General has been in the Lombardy region of Italy this week to launch partnerships for energy, cancer care, agriculture and the environment, as the country continues to explore nuclear energy as a power source.
Update 292 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/update-292-iaea-director-general-statement-on-situation-in-ukraine
Published: May 21, 2025 18:45
The IAEA team based at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) heard bursts of gunfire this morning, coinciding with a purported drone attack on the site’s training centre, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
From Protests to Partnership: Interview with Gerben Dijksterhuis, Mayor of Borsele, Kingdom of the Netherlands
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/from-protests-to-partnership-interview-with-gerben-dijksterhuis-mayor-of-borsele-kingdom-of-the-netherlands
Published: May 21, 2025 10:00
The world’s first major gathering of representatives of communities hosting nuclear facilities will take place in Vienna, Austria, from 26 to 30 May 2025 at the IAEA’s International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes.
IAEA Profile: A Passion For Measurement
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/iaea-profile-a-passion-for-measurement
Published: May 20, 2025 11:30
On World Metrology Day, the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention, we celebrate metrologist Zakithi Msimang, who works in the IAEA’s Dosimetry Laboratory, ensuring cancer patients around the world get the correct dose of radiotherapy.
IAEA Database Reveals Scale of Issue with Dietary Self-Reporting
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/iaea-database-reveals-scale-of-issue-with-dietary-self-reporting
Published: May 19, 2025 17:00
A new equation, developed using data from an IAEA nutrition database, is helping researchers assess the accuracy of self-reported dietary information in studies and surveys.
Luisa B Hernandez: From Radiation Protection to Nuclear Security
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/luisa-b-hernandez-from-radiation-protection-to-nuclear-security
Published: May 16, 2025 09:15
Born and raised in Cuba, Luisa Betancourt Hernandez’s career has been defined by resilience, and a commitment to nuclear regulation.
Update 291 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/update-291-iaea-director-general-statement-on-situation-in-ukraine
Published: May 15, 2025 06:30
Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has for more than a week relied on a single power line to supply the electricity it needs for essential nuclear safety functions, with the military conflict hampering efforts to restore the connection to…
Director General in Ecuador to Support Nuclear Power Plans, the Galapagos and More
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/director-general-in-ecuador-to-support-nuclear-power-plans-the-galapagos-and-more
Published: May 14, 2025 13:00
The IAEA will strongly support Ecuador’s goals for energy planning and development, said the Director General during an important visit to Quito this week as the country takes further steps towards nuclear power.
IAEA Launches SMR School as Africa Looks to Nuclear Energy
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/iaea-launches-smr-school-as-africa-looks-to-nuclear-energy
Published: May 13, 2025 14:30
The IAEA has launched a new initiative to inform governments, regulators and industry players in countries around the world about small modular reactors and their potential role in the energy mix.
International Day of Plant Health: Suppressing Fruit Flies in Africa
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/international-day-of-plant-health-suppressing-fruit-flies-in-africa
Published: May 12, 2025 08:15
As the world marks the International Day of Plant Health, African countries have come together to discuss environmentally friendly ways to protect fruit and vegetable harvests from insect pests.
Study Reveals Potential of Seaweed Farms as Carbon Storage Solution
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/study-reveals-potential-of-seaweed-farms-as-carbon-storage-solution
Published: May 9, 2025 13:45
New research shows seaweed farms store carbon as effectively as natural coastal ecosystems, broadening marine carbon removal methods.