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Statement from IAEA Spokesperson on Times of London Story on Iran

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:16:55 +0000

Statement attributable to IAEA Spokesperson Gill Tudor on today’s Times of London story, headlined: “UN Nuclear Chief in Secret Talks with Iran Over Deal to End Sanctions”.

Press Arrangements for IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Starting 26 November 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:17:24 +0000

The IAEA Board of Governors will convene a regular meeting at the Agency´s Headquarters starting on Thursday, 26 November 2009, in “Boardroom A” of the M-Building, in the Vienna International Centre (VIC).

IAEA Receives Initial Iranian Response on Proposal to Supply Nuclear Fuel to Research Reactor

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:54:21 +0000

IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei has received an initial response from the Iranian authorities to his proposal to use Iran’s low-enriched uranium for manufacturing fuel for the continued operation of the Tehran Research Reactor, which is devoted mainly to producing radioisotopes for medical purposes.

DOE, IAEA Collaborate to Put Decades of Nuclear Research Online

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:38:25 +0000

Decades of nuclear research supported by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies are being made searchable on the World Wide Web, as part of a collaborative effort between the DOE and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

IAEA Statement on Proposal to Supply Nuclear Fuel to Iranian Research Reactor

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:46:59 +0000

The United States, Russia and France have indicated today their positive response to Director General Mohamed ElBaradei’s proposal on a draft agreement to supply Iran with nuclear fuel for its research reactor, for the production inter alia of radioisotopes for medical purposes.

Press Arrangements for Meeting to Discuss Provision of Nuclear Fuel for Tehran Research Reactor

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:51:18 +0000

The IAEA will host a meeting of representatives from France, Iran, Russia and the United States at the Agency’s Headquarters on Monday, 19 October 2009, in the M Building in the Vienna International Centre.

Safety Experts Complete Second IAEA Regulatory Review of UK Nuclear Regulator

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:09:27 +0000

Nuclear safety experts today concluded an IAEA-organized mission to peer-review the UK nuclear regulatory system.

Recent Media Report on Iran

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:39:57 +0000

With respect to a recent media report, the IAEA reiterates that it has no concrete proof that there is or has been a nuclear weapon programme in Iran.

Celebrando XXV Años Para Promoción de Ciencia, Tecnología Nucleares en Latinoamérica, Caribe

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:57:06 +0000

El OIEA celebra los XXV años del Acuerdo Regional de Cooperación para la Promoción de la Ciencia y Tecnología nucleares en América Latina y el Caribe (ARCAL) para fines pacíficos y de desarrollo de la región durante la quincuagésima Conferencia General del Organismo esta semana.

Celebrating 25 Years of Technical Cooperation for Promotion of Nuclear Science, Technology in Latin America, Caribbean

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:55:52 +0000

The IAEA celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Regional Agreement of Technical Cooperation for the Promotion of Nuclear Science and Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean (ARCAL) for the peaceful use of nuclear energy as well as its applications for development during the General Conference, taking place this week.

Press Arrangements for IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, starting 7 September 2009

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:07:10 +0000

The IAEA Board of Governors will convene a regular meeting at the Agency´s Headquarters at 10:30 on Monday, 7 September 2009, in the IAEA Boardroom, C04, in the Vienna International Centre.

IAEA Safeguards Reporting Process

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:12:15 +0000

In light of recent reports that suggested the IAEA was withholding information on Iran’s nuclear activities, the IAEA provided information regarding the preparation of reports by the IAEA Director General on the Implementation of the NPT Safeguards Agreement in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Press Arrangements for 53rd IAEA General Conference

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:54:21 +0000

Senior representatives of the 150 Member States of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will meet at the Vienna International Centre (VIC) on Monday, 14 September, for the five-day annual IAEA General Conference to discuss major topics on the organization´s agenda.

Press Arrangements for IAEA Board of Governors Meeting on Programme and Budget for 2010-2011, 3 August 2009

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:57:47 +0000

The IAEA Board of Governors will convene a special meeting at the Agency´s Headquarters at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, 3 August 2009, in the IAEA Boardroom, C04, at the Vienna International Centre.

IAEA Board Meeting on Selection of Director General

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:38:22 +0000

The IAEA Board of Governors is meeting 2 July 2009 at the Agency’s headquarters on the selection process for the appointment of the Director General.

Spokesperson Melissa Fleming Departs IAEA

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:47:40 +0000

Melissa Fleming, Spokesperson for the IAEA, today departs her position at the Agency after eight years in the role.

IAEA Symposium to Focus on Uranium Raw Material for Nuclear Fuel Cycle

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:36:00 +0000

An international symposium covering various aspects related to uranium mining, economics, and supply and demand will be held in Vienna next week from 22 to 26 June 2009.

Peer Review of Canadian Regulatory System Completed

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:10:24 +0000

An international expert team has today completed a two-week IAEA review of Canada’s nuclear regulatory system. The team identified good practices within the system and gave advice on some areas for further improvement. The IAEA has conveyed initial findings to Canadian authorities but the final report will be submitted this fall.

Press Arrangements for IAEA Board of Governors Meeting, Starting 15 June 2009

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:56:48 +0000

The IAEA Board of Governors will convene a regular meeting at the Agency´s Headquarters at 10:30 on Monday, 15 June 2009, in the IAEA Boardroom, C04, in the Vienna International Centre.

FAO/IAEA Symposium to Address Animal Production and Health

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:10:33 +0000

An international Symposium to be held in Vienna next week will focus on the use of nuclear technologies to enhance animal nutrition and reproduction strategies and to detect and control animal-origin diseases that can be transmitted to humans, such as swine and avian influenza.

WHO-IAEA Join Forces to Fight Cancer

Tue, 26 May 2009 12:28:31 +0000

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the IAEA today announced the launch of a Joint Programme on Cancer Control, aimed at strengthening and accelerating efforts to fight cancer in the developing world.

IAEA Calls for Enhanced Radiation Protection of Patients

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:15:37 +0000

Radiation safety experts at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) say that overuse of high-tech scanning procedures may unnecessarily expose patients to increased radiation levels.

UN agencies mark Chernobyl anniversary with launch of US$2.5-million project

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:46:54 +0000

Four United Nations agencies marked today the 23rd anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear accident by launching a $2.5 million programme designed to meet the priority information needs of affected communities in Belarus, the Russian Federation, and Ukraine. Funded by the UN Trust Fund for Human Security, this three-year initiative aims to translate the latest scientific information on the consequences of the accident into sound practical advice for residents of the affected territories. The project is a joint effort by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Health Organization (WHO).

IAEA Inspectors Depart the DPRK

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:23:21 +0000

IAEA inspectors at the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Yongbyong nuclear facilities, on 15 April, removed all IAEA seals and switched off surveillance cameras. They left the country the following day.

IAEA Inspectors Asked to Leave the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:42:12 +0000

The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has today informed IAEA inspectors at the Yongbyon facility that it is immediately ceasing all cooperation with the IAEA. The inspectors have also been asked to leave the country at the earliest possible time.