It produces 10% of the world’s molybdenum-99, a radioactive isotope used in diagnosing cancer.
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Poland approves financing for first nuclear plant but awaits EU approval
The government wants to provide 60bn zloty (€14.4bn) to cover 30% of the costs of the plant.
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Support for nuclear energy in Poland almost doubles in a year
Three quarters of Poles support the development of nuclear power, up from 39% last year.
Poland picks US as partner for first nuclear power plant
“A strong Polish-US alliance guarantees the success of our joint initiatives,” says the prime minister.
As Poland pushes ahead with first nuclear plant, locals voice concern
Alicja Ptak
A small coastal community may generate 12% of Poland’s electricity needs.
Poland has discussed hosting nuclear weapons with US, says president
The head of the ruling party, Jarosław Kaczyński, says he “fully supports” the idea of Poland joining NATO’s nuclear sharing programme.
Poland prepares potassium iodide tablets for distribution in case of nuclear disaster in Ukraine
The potassium iodide tablets have been provided to fire services around the country, though Poland’s nuclear authority assures there is no reason for alarm.
EDF signs agreements with Polish firms in effort to develop Poland’s first nuclear plants
EDF also outlined the French government’s support for its involvement in Poland’s nuclear programme, including in securing financing.
Polish Left proposes “Europe Day” holiday and leasing German nuclear plants
Poland’s left-wing opposition party has unveiled a new set of policies focused on supporting Ukraine and “de-Putinising Europe”.
Germany to use “legal instruments” in response to Poland’s nuclear power plans
Nuclear is “neither good nor safe”, said Germany’s environment minister on a visit to meet her Polish counterpart in Warsaw.
Polish state firm signs deal to start work on nuclear reactors with US firm
Poland’s mining giant KGHM wants to repurpose its existing coal plants.
Westinghouse signs agreements to supply nuclear technology to Poland
The agreements include the possible construction of six AP1000 nuclear reactors.
South Korea joins Poland’s nuclear race with offer of six reactors
France and the United States have also expressed interest.
Poles opposed to nuclear power, especially near where they live, finds poll
Over 60% of Poles said they would not want a nuclear power plant built close to their home, with only 27.5% accepting the idea.
