Keywords: Nuclear Energy


Turkey aims to complete Akkuyu nuclear power plant by 2030

Turkey has reaffirmed its ambition to bring all four reactors of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant into operation by 2030, marking a major milestone in the country's long-term strategy to diversify its energy mix and strengthen energy security. Turkish officials stated that testing of the plant's......

Finland approves world's first deep geological repository for spent nuclear fuel

Finland has reached a historic milestone in nuclear waste management after its radiation and nuclear safety authority endorsed the operating license for the world's first deep geological repository designed for the permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel. The project marks a significant step toward......

Hungary shuts down nuclear power plant for first time in 44 years as heatwave lowers Danube levels

Hungary has ordered the unprecedented shutdown of its only nuclear power plant after exceptionally low water levels in the Danube River disrupted cooling operations, marking the first complete closure of the facility in its 44-year history. Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced that the final operating......

Rubio says Saudi Arabia plans to develop a peaceful nuclear program

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Saudi Arabia intends to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program, highlighting the growing cooperation between Washington and Riyadh in the field of civilian nuclear technology. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of an ASEAN foreign ministers'......

Germany approves controversial nuclear fuel project involving France and Russia

German authorities in the state of Lower Saxony have approved a controversial nuclear fuel production project that brings together a French nuclear company and Russia's state-owned atomic energy corporation, reigniting debate over energy cooperation with Moscow despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. The......

South Africa reports minor radiation incident at Koeberg nuclear power station

South African authorities have confirmed that a minor radioactive contamination event occurred during scheduled maintenance at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, stressing that the incident posed no risk to the public and did not compromise the country's nuclear safety standards. The announcement......

Bugey Nuclear plant granted temporary environmental exemption during French heatwave

French authorities have approved a temporary environmental exemption for the Bugey Nuclear Power Plant, allowing the facility to operate under adjusted thermal discharge limits during the ongoing heatwave. The measure, which will remain in force until July 20, was adopted to help safeguard the stability......

Golfech nuclear reactor near Toulouse shut down due to rising river temperatures

A reactor at the Golfech nuclear power plant in southwestern France has been temporarily shut down due to the impact of extreme heat on the Garonne River, according to energy company EDF. The operator announced that reactor No. 2 at the facility, located around 90 kilometers from Toulouse, was taken......

France sets new electricity export record in first half of 2026

France has recorded its highest-ever electricity exports for the first six months of a year, reinforcing its position as one of Europe's leading suppliers of low-carbon power and highlighting the competitiveness of its electricity generation fleet. According to figures released by RTE, the country's......