Energy

What are the dangers of Astravyets Nuclear Power Plant to Lithuania?

Lithuania is stepping up its opposition to the nuclear power plant that Belarus is building in Astravyets, just across the common border, after reports of incidents at the construction site is coming in. A leading energy expert explains the dangers of the plant and what could be done to mitigating them.

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Society

Fires around Chernobyl ‘pose no hazard’ in Lithuania

Fires which broke out in the restricted zone around Chernobyl, north Ukraine, last weekend have not raised radiation levels in Lithuania.

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Energy

Lithuania calls on EBRD to avoid supporting projects linked to Belarus nuclear plant

Lithuania has called on the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to be particularly rigorous in examining projects linked, even indirectly, to the Astravyets nuclear power plant when considering investments in Belarus‘ economy or infrastructure. […]

Energy

Lithuania needs to focus more on nuclear security, says expert

Energy expert Saulius Kutas believes that Lithuania doesn’t pay enough attention to its energy security. […]