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22 February 2024
Combating Olive Oil Fraud with Nuclear Innovations
The IAEA is developing new and rapid methods to rapidly screen and authenticate the origin of foods like extra virgin olive oil. Read more →
Press Release
21 February 2024
Director General Grossi Statement on Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant
In view of the continued volatile situation around Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi today reiterated his call for maximum restraint and strict observance of the five concrete principles established by him at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on 30 May 2023. Read more →
News Story
21 February 2024
World’s First Nuclear Energy Summit
Heads of State and Government will convene in Brussels on 21 March for the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit. Media are invited to attend the Summit, which spotlights the pivotal role of nuclear energy in tackling global challenges such as reducing reliance on fossil fuels, fortifying energy security and fostering economic progress. Read more →
Press Release
21 February 2024
Update 212 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has lost the connection to its last back-up external power line, once again underlining the fragile nuclear safety and security situation at the site, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today. Read more →
Featured Story
20 February 2024
How Do Nuclear Techniques Help Crime Investigations?
Nuclear techniques can be used to analyse samples of forensic evidence related to crimes — from drug trafficking to murders or art forgeries. Read more →
News Story
19 February 2024
Cancer, Antimicrobial Resistance and Health Emergencies Highlighted by IAEA at WHO Meeting
The IAEA is actively assisting low- and middle- income countries to increase access to cancer care as well as supporting other peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology in key health areas, the 154th Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) heard. Read more →
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15 – 19 Apr 2024
Beijing, China
International Conference on Enhancing the Operational Safety of Nuclear Power Plants
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