{"id":38099,"date":"2026-05-17T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T07:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.revoscience.com\/en\/?p=38099"},"modified":"2026-05-17T13:17:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T07:32:03","slug":"iaea-backs-austrias-nuclear-security-at-eurovision-in-vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revoscience.com\/en\/iaea-backs-austrias-nuclear-security-at-eurovision-in-vienna\/","title":{"rendered":"IAEA backs Austria\u2019s nuclear security at Eurovision in Vienna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The IAEA assisted Austria\u2019s Federal Police and Ministry of the Interior with radiation detection equipment and guidance on its use for this year’s Eurovision. (Photo: V. Tafili\/IAEA)\u00a0<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vienna<\/strong> \u2013 Tens of thousands of fans flocked to Vienna this week for the Eurovision Song Contest, where Austria\u2019s security preparations included nuclear safeguards supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UN nuclear watchdog provided Austria\u2019s Federal Police and Interior Ministry with radiation detection equipment and technical guidance to help deter and respond to potential nuclear threats during one of the world\u2019s largest public events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMajor international events like Eurovision require strong security preparations, including nuclear security measures, that work quietly in the background,\u201d said Elena Buglova, Director of the IAEA\u2019s Division of Nuclear Security. \u201cOur support included radiation detection instruments and sharing expertise that helps authorities manage risks effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contest, staged over nine live shows at Vienna\u2019s Stadthalle arena, concluded with Saturday\u2019s Grand Final. Organisers forecast more than 200,000 visitors, including 95,000 ticket-holders and over 100,000 attending related events across the city. Vienna hosted Eurovision for the third time, following wins by Udo J\u00fcrgens in 1966, Conchita Wurst in 2014 and JJ in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the run-up to the event, the IAEA worked with Austria\u2019s Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Competence Center to train police in the use of radiation detection devices. Authorities carried out pre-event radiation surveys at the venue and surrounding areas as part of a discreet security plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cForward-looking operational planning, meticulous preparation, and interagency cooperation are essential to ensuring the highest possible level of security at major events,\u201d Interior Minister Gerhard Karner said. He added that Austrian police were working with German counterparts, emergency services and the IAEA to safeguard attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IAEA has supported nuclear security at 89 major public events in 49 countries since 2004, including sporting tournaments and international summits. It previously assisted Ukraine when it hosted Eurovision in 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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