The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority aims to better meet the needs of its customers by renewing its supervision and licensing information system. The development of the new STURE system is part of a broader strategic program for developing supervision.

Throughout Finland at this time of year, the UV index exceeds the level requiring protection. Awareness among Finns of the cancer risks of UV radiation has improved, but sun protection for children has declined.

The eighth assessment meeting of the Joint Convention on the Safety of Spent Fuel Management and on the Safety of Radioactive Waste Management hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was held in Vienna at the beginning of April.