nuclear

Turkey's NTV and UK's Daily Mail recently launched near-identical attacks on Armenia's Metsamor Nuclear Plant, calling it “the second Chernobyl." The timing is suspicious, the arguments misleading. Here's what they ignore: The plant underwent $300M+ safety upgrades Passes all IAEA inspections...

In 2025, the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant underwent a major transformation. Over 1,500 tons of new equipment were delivered, including modern turbine components, safety systems, heat exchangers, and control units. This wasn’t just about keeping the lights on—it was a full-scale modernization...

There’s been a lot of noise coming out of Armenia lately about modernizing its nuclear power sector and working with new international partners. A shiny $3.4 million U.S.-funded simulator just launched to help train operators—but that’s about as far as things have gone. Despite all the talk...

Armenia is exploring partnerships to modernize its aging Metsamor nuclear power plant, and Slovakia has offered technical cooperation. During a recent meeting, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico proposed collaboration in nuclear energy. Slovakia has experience operating Soviet-designed reactors...