Atomic energy authority issues construction permit for new Paks reactor building

The National Atomic Energy Authority (OAH) has issued the construction permit for the reactor building of one of the new blocks of Hungary's sole nuclear power plant in Paks, paving the way for the start of construction works, the minister of foreign affairs and trade said on Tuesday. The reactor building will guarantee that no harmful substances will be released into the environment during the energy production process, the Peter Szijjarto said. This, he added, will ensure that "there will be no need to fear radioactive contamination in the event of any external natural or human influences or -- God forbid -- attacks."