The Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant (INPP) in Lithuania has taken another step forward in the decommissioning process with the start today of hot trials, using radioactive materials, of the new Solid Radioactive Waste Management and Storage Facility. The milestone was announced by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) world-nuclear-news.org

Cold functional tests have begun at the first-of-a-kind EPR unit at Olkiluoto, Finnish utility Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) announced today. The unit is expected to be in operation by the end of next year. world-nuclear-news.org

One of two nuclear power plants at Indian Point in Westchester County is being shut down to replace leaky water seals. Pix11.com

 A nuclear reactor in central Illinois has begun operating again just over a year after the plant owner warned it would shut down this month if financial losses continued. Chicago.suntimes.com