The Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering (FNSPE) at the Czech Technical University (CTU) in Prague has obtained permission from the State Office for Nuclear Safety (SÚJB) to build...
Belgium / Poll Shows Considerable Swing In Popular Support For Nuclear
A new poll reveals that only 9% of Belgians would support an immediate closure of commercial nuclear power plants in the country– a considerable swing in popular support for the power source with...
Bulgaria / Ministry Signs Deals To Support Key Energy Projects, Including Nuclear Fuel
Bulgaria’s energy ministry has signed a memorandum of cooperation with US-based IP3 International and UK-based Gemcorp Capital Management to support the planning and implementation of clean energy...
Germany / Nuclear Industry Says ‘No Legal Or Safety Reasons’ Reactors Cannot Continue To Operate
Germany’s nuclear energy industry association KernD has refuted arguments put forward by the government against prolonging the life of nuclear power plants, saying there are no legal or safety...
Bulgaria planning for nuclear cooperation with Greece
Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov says he hopes to put "concrete proposals" to Greece within 12 months. It is believed that the plan would be for Greece to sign a long-term supply contract for...
Johnson announces aim for UK to get 25% of electricity from nuclear power
PM meets industry bosses to discuss new power stations, with several reactors slated for closure as energy demand rises
Belgium extends nuclear reactors a further ten years
Belgium’s ministerial committee has decided that the country’s nuclear energy plants will be extended until 2035 – ten years longer than had previously been planned.
Finland starts much-delayed nuclear plant, brings respite to power market
Finland's much-delayed Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor started test production on Saturday, operator TVO said, delivering power to the national grid which over time is expected to reduce the need for...