Announcements
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) 65th Annual General Conference (GC) in Vienna
The delegation of the Republic of Serbia is to participate in the 65th regular session of the IAEA’s General Conference (GC) between 20 and 24 September this year. Given the health and safety measures and restrictions in Austria in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, for the second consecutive year, the Conference will have changes in the organization and limited number of participants.
Veterinary Specialist Institute Nis to Receive Equipment and Material for Fast COVID-19 Detection
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved the request submitted by Serbian Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Security Directorate (SRBATOM), as a technical coordinator with the IAEA, to provide the Veterinary Specialist Institute “Nis” with the equipment for fast detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Presenting JRODOS – Real-time online decision support system for nuclear emergency management
The two-day workshop, which is a part of the European Commission Project “EP&R in the Western Balkans Region“, the decision-makers in the nuclear emergency management will be acquainted with the functions and the importance of JRODOS programme, has started today in Belgrade.
Commencement of Implementation of “Support to Regulatory Authority and the Vinča Site” Project
Today’s meeting in Serbian Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Security Directorate (SRBATOM) officially indicated the implementation of the international project “Support to Regulatory Authority and the Vinca Site”. The aim of this three-year project is to strengthen the capacities of Serbia in the fields of nuclear and radiation safety and safe radioactive waste management. The project is to be carried out by three institutions of the Republic of Serbia: Serbian Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Security Directorate, Public Company Nuclear Facilities of Serbia and Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences.
Preparatory Meeting with EC Representatives on Negotiating Position for Chapter 15
The representatives of Serbian Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Security Directorate (SRBATOM) had a meeting today with the representatives of the European Commission in connection with the negotiating position of the Republic of Serbia for Chapter 15 – Energy. There was a discussion on the content of the segment on nuclear energy relating to a possible transitional period and implementation of the EU regulations that had been transposed into the national regulations in relation to the existing infrastructure in the field of nuclear and radiation safety and radioactive waste management
SRBATOM Director gave praise to the students of Faculty of Electrical Engineering: Thanks to you, in terms of nuclear energy use, the future of Serbia is very bright
Director of Serbian Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Security Directorate (SRBATOM), Sladjan Velinov, was happy to send his commendations to the students of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Bozidar Obradovic, Luka Stancev and Ksenija Dizdar on winning the first prize in the competition within ENEN+ Nuclear Summer School. The competition was organized as a part of ENEN+ project financed through the EU programme Horizon 2020.
Report on Environmental Public Exposure to Ionizing Radiation for 2020 години
The Report on Public Exposure to Ionizing Radiation from the Environment in 2020 has been published on SRBATOM’s website. The report was compiled based on the radioactivity monitoring results gathered from the samples of air, precipitation, surface water, foodstuffs and feeding stuff, which was conducted the laboratories of the Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Sciences in Novi Sad, and the Institute of Occupational Health “Dr. Dragomir Karajovic”.
Landscaping – a Key Element to Improve Our Environment
In order to raise the citizens’ awareness on the importance of the environmental protection and its preservation for the future generations, Serbian Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Security Directorate (SRBATOM) has set up the project of “Zelena Srbija” in 10 cities across Serbia. The project is carried out with the support of the Provincial Secretariat for Urban Planning and Environmental Protection, a number of Embassies to Serbia, and Color Media Communication. So far in 2021, the project has been realized in Zrenjanin, Backa Palanka, Priboj, Topola and Kikinda, while at least five more cities are yet to come.
First Meeting within International Project Support to Serbian Regulatory Authority and the Vinca Site, Republic of Serbia, Held in Belgrade
Serbian Radiation and Nuclear Safety and Security Directorate (SRBATOM), 14-16 June 2021, hosted the Initial Technical Meeting within the international project Support to Serbian Regulatory Authority and the Vinca Site, Republic of Serbia, financed by EU funds and supported by the European Commission.
No Radioactivity Release in NPP Taishan in China
The China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) informed the international community on 16 June 2021 that there was a minor damage on fuel rods in Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, which consequently led to the increased level of radioactivity in the closed reactor coolant system. This situation, which is not uncommon in the course of normal operation of nuclear reactors, was restored in line with the existing procedures.