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IAEA.org has Gone Multilingual

To make its content accessible to a wider range of readers, the IAEA this week launched versions of its web site in  Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish. Continue reading

IAEA Concludes Long-Term Operational Safety Review at Bulgaria’s Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant

An IAEA team of experts today completed a review of long-term operational safety of Unit 6 at the Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria. Continue reading

Director General’s Remarks at International Symposium on Uranium Raw Material for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: URAM-2018

Remarks at the International Symposium on Uranium Raw Material for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle: Exploration, Mining, Production, Supply and Demand, Economics and Environmental Issues (URAM-2018), by IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano. Continue reading

URAM-2018: Ebb and Flow — the Economics of Uranium Mining

Mining uranium is just like mining any other base metal, many industry executives say: exploration, licensing, excavation and then shutting down the mine at the end of its useful life. Continue reading

IAEA Mission Says Bulgaria Committed to Safe Management of Radioactive Waste, Sees Areas for Further Enhancement

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Bulgaria is committed to the safe management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel. The team also noted areas for potential long-term improvements. Continue reading

Experts Commit to Strengthening Implementation of IAEA Guidance on Import and Export of Radioactive Sources

Over 150 representatives from 86 countries agreed at a meeting last week that the implementation of the Guidance on the Import and Export of Radioactive Sources was effective and concluded that a revision may not be required. Continue reading

IAEA Mission Says Luxembourg Regulator Committed to Strengthening Radiation Safety, Sees Areas for Enhancement

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Luxembourg is committed to strengthening its regulatory framework for radiation safety while also noting areas for potential enhancements, such as increasing the independence of its regu... Continue reading

Nuclear Security Skills Strengthened at IAEA Course in Spain

Professionals from Spanish-speaking countries enhanced their nuclear security skills during a course that ended earlier this month in Valdemoro, Spain. Continue reading