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We are publishing press releases and news articles on topical radiation and nuclear safety issues on this section of our website.

Press releases

Thousands of people in different fields, from health care to industry and air transport, work with radiation in Finland. The majority of people in such professions are exposed to very low levels of radiation. The level of exposure is often significantly lower than exposure caused by natural background radiation

News

At this time of the year, the midday sun can already cause burns in people with sensitive skin. According to a recent study, young people like sunbathing and tanning, even though they are also concerned about the health hazards of UV radiation and the risk of skin cancer. 

Column

Posiva Oy, the company responsible for the final disposal of spent fuel from Finland's current nuclear power plants, has almost completed the construction of a final disposal facility and locations in Olkiluoto, Eurajoki. The project is so close to being finished that the entire operational process can be tested, from logistics to packagi...