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13 December 2024

Update 266 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

Most of Ukraine’s operating nuclear power reactors once again reduced their electricity output early this morning following renewed attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure, further underlining persistent risks to nuclear safety during the military conflict, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. Read more →

Press Release

13 December 2024

IAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Romania

An IAEA team of experts completed an International Physical Protection Advisory Service mission in Romania.The ten-person team evaluated the country’s nuclear security regime for nuclear material and nuclear facilities. Read more →

Press Release

13 December 2024

IAEA Task Force Confirms Japan's ALPS Treated Water Release Continues to Comply with International Safety Standards

The discharge of the ALPS treated water from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) is progressing in line with international safety standards, the Task Force set up by the IAEA confirmed this week following its latest four-day mission to Japan. Read more →

Press Release

12 December 2024

Update 265 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) remains committed to maintaining a presence at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) to help prevent a nuclear accident during the military conflict, despite this week’s drone attack on one of its armoured vehicles during a regular rotation of IAEA teams stationed at the site, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today. Read more →

News Story

12 December 2024

Discovery Channel to Launch Educational Series on Nuclear Science with IAEA

The Discovery Channel is to air a series of short films about nuclear science and technology, made together with the IAEA, as part of a new strategic partnership to educate the public on nuclear-based solutions to global issues. Read more →

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11 December 2024

IAEA Director General Calls for Diplomacy and Dialogue to Reduce Nuclear Tensions at Nobel Peace Prize Forum

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi delivered the keynote address at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum 2024, calling for diplomacy and dialogue to reduce nuclear tensions and prevent proliferation. Read more →

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