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Bulletin Article
22 November 2024
Harnessing Nuclear Technology in the Service of Humankind — Together
Kai Mykkänen, Minister of Climate and the Environment of Finland and the co-chair of the IAEA's upcoming 2024 Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Programme, discusses the conference's significance and how nuclear science and technology helps provide solutions to global challenges. Read more →
Press Release
22 November 2024
IAEA Mission Reviews Republic of Korea’s Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts noted that the Republic of Korea demonstrates a high level of nuclear safety through its independent regulatory body and mature regulatory systems, promoting a strong safety culture. The team also identified some areas for further enhancements and encouraged the country to further align its regulatory framework with the IAEA safety standards. Read more →
Press Release
21 November 2024
Update 261 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Nuclear safety and security “remains in jeopardy” at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi told this week’s IAEA Board of Governors meeting, as the facility twice lost the connection to its only remaining 750 kilovolt (kV) power line within a few days. Read more →
Press Release
21 November 2024
IAEA Sees Operational Safety Commitment at Hungary’s Paks Nuclear Power Plant
An IAEA team of experts stated that the operator of Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary has demonstrated a commitment to operational safety. The team also encouraged the operator to continue improvements in areas such as training on preventative measures and documentation to reduce the risk of human error. Read more →
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21 November 2024
IAEA Delivers Ambulances to Ukrainian Nuclear Sites
The International Atomic Energy Agency has handed over two new, fully equipped ambulances to Ukraine this week, providing vital medical support to the people working at its nuclear facilities. Read more →
News Story
20 November 2024
Director General Briefs Board on Iran Developments, Ukraine Support, Technical Assistance and More
The IAEA Director General has briefed the Board of Governors on his high-level meetings in Tehran last week, describing his discussions with the new government as constructive. Nevertheless, he pointed out, there were ongoing concerns. Read more →
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26 – 28 Nov 2024
Vienna, Austria
Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Cooperation Programme
7 – 11 Apr 2025
Vienna, Austria
Third International Conference on Applications of Radiation Science and Technology (ICARST-2025)
26 – 30 May 2025
Vienna, Austria
IAEA International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes
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