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Bulletin Article
4 December 2024
Small Islands, Big Impact: Improving Agriculture and Nutrition in Pacific Island States
The IAEA, through its technical cooperation programme, supports seven Pacific Small Island Developing States in a broad range of areas including food, agriculture and health and nutrition. Read more →
News Story
3 December 2024
IAEA Profile: Harnessing Technology to Build Connections and Protect Data
“I was fascinated by the idea that someone on one side of the world could communicate with someone on the other side because of technology. It really spoke to me,” says Rutendo Zvirawa, reflecting on what inspired her to pursue a career in information technology. Read more →
News Story
2 December 2024
Bolivia to Strengthen Cancer Control Systems Based on Review Mission Recommendations
Bolivia has taken a critical step towards strengthening its cancer control system by hosting an imPACT Review mission led by the IAEA, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Read more →
Press Release
29 November 2024
IAEA Mission Says Bulgaria is Committed to a High Level of Nuclear and Radiation Safety; Sees Areas for Further Enhancement
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said Bulgaria has a comprehensive and robust regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety covering all facilities and activities. The mission found that the overall performance of Bulgaria’s regulatory system would be enhanced with the adoption of a national safety policy and strategy in line with IAEA safety standards. Read more →
Press Release
29 November 2024
IAEA Completes International Physical Protection Advisory Service Mission in Zimbabwe
An IAEA team of experts has concluded an International Physical Protection Advisory Service mission in Zimbabwe. The mission, conducted at the request of the Government of Zimbabwe, took place from 18 November to 29 November 2024. Read more →
Press Release
28 November 2024
Update 262 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine
Ukraine’s three operating nuclear power plants (NPPs) reduced their electricity generation this morning following renewed attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure that further endangered nuclear safety during the military conflict, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. Read more →
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7 – 11 Apr 2025
Vienna, Austria
Third International Conference on Applications of Radiation Science and Technology (ICARST-2025)
26 – 30 May 2025
Vienna, Austria
IAEA International Conference on Stakeholder Engagement for Nuclear Power Programmes
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IAEA Delivers Ambulances to Ukrainian Nuclear Sites
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