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Press Release
10 September 2021
IAEA Completes Nuclear Security Advisory Mission in Burkina Faso
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts completed a nuclear security advisory mission in Burkina Faso today, which was carried out at the request of its Government. Read more →
Press Release
10 September 2021
IAEA Safety Mission Sees Significant Progress at Slovakia’s Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant, Encourages Continued Improvement
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator had strengthened operational safety at Unit 3 of Slovakia’s Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) ahead of commercial operation. They said the plant management had made significant progress in addressing the findings of a previous IAEA review in 2019. At the same time, the team encouraged the operator to improve the plant’s safety performance further. Read more →
Press Release
9 September 2021
IAEA Mission Says Denmark Is Committed to a High Level of Safety, Sees Areas for Further Enhancement
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Denmark is committed to maintaining and strengthening its regulatory framework for radiation and nuclear safety. The team also noted areas for further enhancement. Read more →
Press Release
9 September 2021
IAEA, Japan Agree on Timeline for Safety Review of Water Release at Fukushima Daiichi
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Japan have agreed on an initial mission schedule and other arrangements for the implementation of the Agency’s multi-year review and monitoring of the safety of the planned treated water release at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. Read more →
News Story
8 September 2021
IAEA Director General to Parliamentary Speakers: Nuclear Technologies Improve Lives Around the World
While the IAEA may be best known for its work in nuclear non-proliferation, its activities in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology is of crucial importance for development and recovery, particularly in a post-pandemic world. Read more →
Latest info on COVID-19 from Austrian and Viennese authorities
Update as of 30 June: Vienna-based IAEA staff are working from the VIC as of 1 July. For more, click here.
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11 – 15 Oct 2021
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on the Development of Preparedness for National and International Emergency Response (EPR2021)
1 – 5 Nov 2021
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on Radioactive Waste Management: Solutions for a Sustainable Future
13 – 17 Dec 2021
Vienna, Austria
International Conference on the Safe and Secure Transport of Nuclear and Radioactive Materials
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