Swiss Upper House Backs Lifting Ban On New Nuclear Power Plant Construction
Proposal must still pass lower chamber and expected to face a referendum
Politics
Japan / Parliament Passes Law Allowing Reactors To Operate Beyond 60 Years
Legislation includes safety measures for aging nuclear plants
Bulgaria / Sofia Needs Urgent Policy For Development Of Nuclear, Says Industry Group
Bulatom calls for ‘priorities, timelines and phases’ for reactor construction
Finland / SMRs Could Help Reduce Dependency On Russia, Minister Tells Conference
‘Without nuclear we cannot be self-sufficient and carbon neutral’
Nuclear Cooperation / US And South Korea Pledge To Accelerate Development Of Advanced Reactors And SMRs
Two nations aim to work together at home and abroad
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