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Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns possible sabotage of Baltic Sea cables

NATO supports Finland and Estonia's investigations into potential sabotage of Baltic Sea cables, emphasizing solidarity against attacks on critical infrastructure.

Finland detains Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S ship linked to Russia amid suspicions of damaging crucial Baltic Sea cables.
The incident raises alarms over the environmental and security risks of Russia's shadow fleet operations.
This event follows a troubling trend of infrastructure sabotage in the Baltic region, prompting calls for sanctions.

Did a Russian shadow ship' cut the Finland-Estonia undersea Baltic cable?

Finnish authorities suspect a Russian-linked ship damaged key power and telecom cables, raising hybrid warfare concerns in Europe.

Swedish navy recovers 'Russian shadow fleet' anchor suspected of cable damage

Sweden assisted Finland in investigating damage to the EstLink 2 cable linked to a suspected Russian tanker.

Finnish court upholds oil tanker seizure in undersea cables probe

Finland seized the Eagle S tanker for allegedly damaging power and telecom lines while carrying Russian oil, and has denied its release.

Estonia starts naval patrols to protect undersea cables DW 12/27/2024

Estonia strengthens naval presence to protect undersea infrastructure after Finland's seizure of a ship linked to Russia's shadow fleet.

Ukraine war briefing: Nato condemns possible sabotage of Baltic Sea cables

NATO supports Finland and Estonia's investigations into potential sabotage of Baltic Sea cables, emphasizing solidarity against attacks on critical infrastructure.

Finland detains Russia-linked vessel over damaged undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

Finnish authorities detained the Eagle S ship linked to Russia amid suspicions of damaging crucial Baltic Sea cables.
The incident raises alarms over the environmental and security risks of Russia's shadow fleet operations.
This event follows a troubling trend of infrastructure sabotage in the Baltic region, prompting calls for sanctions.

Did a Russian shadow ship' cut the Finland-Estonia undersea Baltic cable?

Finnish authorities suspect a Russian-linked ship damaged key power and telecom cables, raising hybrid warfare concerns in Europe.

Swedish navy recovers 'Russian shadow fleet' anchor suspected of cable damage

Sweden assisted Finland in investigating damage to the EstLink 2 cable linked to a suspected Russian tanker.

Finnish court upholds oil tanker seizure in undersea cables probe

Finland seized the Eagle S tanker for allegedly damaging power and telecom lines while carrying Russian oil, and has denied its release.

Estonia starts naval patrols to protect undersea cables DW 12/27/2024

Estonia strengthens naval presence to protect undersea infrastructure after Finland's seizure of a ship linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
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#shipwreck

Pop the Cork? A Shipwreck Brims With Unopened Sparkling Wine

The Baltic Sea floor holds hidden treasures, including a recently discovered shipwreck with crates of Champagne and other valuable cargo.

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A 19th century shipwreck laden with champagne and mineral water was discovered off Sweden, preserved in the depths of the Baltic Sea.

Pop the Cork? A Shipwreck Brims With Unopened Sparkling Wine

The Baltic Sea floor holds hidden treasures, including a recently discovered shipwreck with crates of Champagne and other valuable cargo.

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A 19th century shipwreck laden with champagne and mineral water was discovered off Sweden, preserved in the depths of the Baltic Sea.
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#russia

Germany calls for new sanctions on Russia's dark fleet that is 'damaging major undersea cables' nearly every month

Germany's foreign minister demands new EU sanctions on Russia's dark fleet due to increasing maritime incidents damaging undersea cables.

Germany rejects Russian criticism of new naval headquarters DW 10/22/2024

Russia condemns Germany's new Baltic naval port, alleging it breaches historical agreements and threatens consequences.
Germany defends the establishment of the naval headquarters as compliant with treaty obligations.

NATO's Estonia deploys warship to Baltic Sea after Russia allegedly cut another undersea cable

Estonia deployed a naval warship to protect its underwater power cables following Russian sabotage allegations against the Estlink-2 cable.

A Chinese ship was near both subsea internet cables that were mysteriously cut, report says

Sweden investigates a possible Chinese involvement in the sabotage of Baltic Sea internet cables, likely linked to the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3.

Sweden's opposition wants NATO article invoked after cable break

Sweden's opposition urges NATO Article 4 invocation amid security threats from Russia.

What to know about Finland, Russia's 'shadow fleet' and a severed undersea cable

Russian affiliates may be sabotaging EU infrastructure in response to support for Ukraine.

Germany calls for new sanctions on Russia's dark fleet that is 'damaging major undersea cables' nearly every month

Germany's foreign minister demands new EU sanctions on Russia's dark fleet due to increasing maritime incidents damaging undersea cables.

Germany rejects Russian criticism of new naval headquarters DW 10/22/2024

Russia condemns Germany's new Baltic naval port, alleging it breaches historical agreements and threatens consequences.
Germany defends the establishment of the naval headquarters as compliant with treaty obligations.

NATO's Estonia deploys warship to Baltic Sea after Russia allegedly cut another undersea cable

Estonia deployed a naval warship to protect its underwater power cables following Russian sabotage allegations against the Estlink-2 cable.

A Chinese ship was near both subsea internet cables that were mysteriously cut, report says

Sweden investigates a possible Chinese involvement in the sabotage of Baltic Sea internet cables, likely linked to the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3.

Sweden's opposition wants NATO article invoked after cable break

Sweden's opposition urges NATO Article 4 invocation amid security threats from Russia.

What to know about Finland, Russia's 'shadow fleet' and a severed undersea cable

Russian affiliates may be sabotaging EU infrastructure in response to support for Ukraine.
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#energy-security

Finnish coastguard boards tanker suspected of causing power and internet cable outages

Finnish authorities investigate the Eagle S ship for potential sabotage related to undersea cable damage.

Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident

The undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia may have been sabotaged amidst rising tensions in the Baltic region.
Finland's electricity supplies remain unaffected, but investigations are ongoing regarding the cable's malfunction.

Estonia begins naval patrols to protect energy cable after suspected sabotage

Estonia initiates naval patrols to secure energy links with Finland amidst concerns of sabotage incidents involving undersea cables.

Finnish coastguard boards tanker suspected of causing power and internet cable outages

Finnish authorities investigate the Eagle S ship for potential sabotage related to undersea cable damage.

Finland-Estonia power cable hit in latest Baltic Sea incident

The undersea power cable between Finland and Estonia may have been sabotaged amidst rising tensions in the Baltic region.
Finland's electricity supplies remain unaffected, but investigations are ongoing regarding the cable's malfunction.

Estonia begins naval patrols to protect energy cable after suspected sabotage

Estonia initiates naval patrols to secure energy links with Finland amidst concerns of sabotage incidents involving undersea cables.
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#environmental-concerns

Finland seizes Russia-linked ship over undersea cable damage

Finnish authorities detained a ship linked to Russia while investigating damage to a Baltic Sea power and data cables.

Russian oil tankers threaten Baltic Sea environment DW 10/31/2024

Old and poorly maintained oil tankers pose a significant risk to the Baltic Sea, requiring urgent attention and regulatory reforms.

Finland seizes Russia-linked ship over undersea cable damage

Finnish authorities detained a ship linked to Russia while investigating damage to a Baltic Sea power and data cables.

Russian oil tankers threaten Baltic Sea environment DW 10/31/2024

Old and poorly maintained oil tankers pose a significant risk to the Baltic Sea, requiring urgent attention and regulatory reforms.
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#china

China refused investigation into ship linked to severed Baltic cables, says Sweden

China denied Sweden's request to investigate the Chinese ship linked to Baltic Sea cable cuts, stirring international tensions.

China claims cooperation in Baltic Sea cable probe, Sweden says otherwise

China denied Sweden's request for prosecutors to investigate a Chinese ship linked to severed Baltic Sea cables, citing the desire for further collaboration.

China says ready to 'work with' Baltic Sea cut cables probe DW 11/29/2024

China is prepared to assist Sweden in investigating severed Baltic Sea data cables.

Swedish police board Chinese ship to observe cables probe DW 12/19/2024

Swedish authorities are observing a Chinese investigation into severed Baltic Sea cables, without making any accusations against Beijing.

China refused investigation into ship linked to severed Baltic cables, says Sweden

China denied Sweden's request to investigate the Chinese ship linked to Baltic Sea cable cuts, stirring international tensions.

China claims cooperation in Baltic Sea cable probe, Sweden says otherwise

China denied Sweden's request for prosecutors to investigate a Chinese ship linked to severed Baltic Sea cables, citing the desire for further collaboration.

China says ready to 'work with' Baltic Sea cut cables probe DW 11/29/2024

China is prepared to assist Sweden in investigating severed Baltic Sea data cables.

Swedish police board Chinese ship to observe cables probe DW 12/19/2024

Swedish authorities are observing a Chinese investigation into severed Baltic Sea cables, without making any accusations against Beijing.
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#sabotage

2 cut undersea internet cables, a suspected Russian sabotage, highlight a fragile global network

Subsea data cables in the Baltic Sea were likely damaged by sabotage, raising concerns about the security of global data networks.

Damage to Baltic Sea cables was sabotage, German minister says

Germany's defense minister indicates sabotage as the cause for damage to undersea fibre-optic cables.

Swedish PM says Baltic sea now high risk' after suspected cable sabotage

The Baltic Sea is currently considered a high-risk zone due to potential sabotage and security concerns over undersea cables.

Undersea cables between Germany and Finland severed-sparking suspicion of sabotage

Swedish authorities are investigating damaged undersea cables, amid suspicions of sabotage linked to geopolitical tensions in the Baltic Sea.

'Very interesting': Sweden eyes Poland's idea to create Baltic Sea policing mission

The cutting of telecom cables in the Baltic Sea has raised suspicions of sabotage, prompting investigations and calls for enhanced maritime security.

2 cut undersea internet cables, a suspected Russian sabotage, highlight a fragile global network

Subsea data cables in the Baltic Sea were likely damaged by sabotage, raising concerns about the security of global data networks.

Damage to Baltic Sea cables was sabotage, German minister says

Germany's defense minister indicates sabotage as the cause for damage to undersea fibre-optic cables.

Swedish PM says Baltic sea now high risk' after suspected cable sabotage

The Baltic Sea is currently considered a high-risk zone due to potential sabotage and security concerns over undersea cables.

Undersea cables between Germany and Finland severed-sparking suspicion of sabotage

Swedish authorities are investigating damaged undersea cables, amid suspicions of sabotage linked to geopolitical tensions in the Baltic Sea.

'Very interesting': Sweden eyes Poland's idea to create Baltic Sea policing mission

The cutting of telecom cables in the Baltic Sea has raised suspicions of sabotage, prompting investigations and calls for enhanced maritime security.
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Are underwater pipelines, cables being sabotaged in the Baltic Sea? Why?

Underwater sabotage incidents in the Baltic Sea raise concerns of geopolitical conflict and the need for thorough investigations.
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Swedish and Danish PMs say severed undersea cables could be sabotage

Recent cable damages in the Baltic Sea raise concerns of potential sabotage amid increasing regional tensions.

Europe looks Russia's way after Baltic Sea cables severed

Severed optical fiber cables under the Baltic Sea raise suspicions of intentional damage, highlighting concerns over security and hybrid warfare.

Sweden investigates second damaged Baltic Sea telecom cable

Two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea are currently damaged, raising concerns over potential sabotage and hybrid warfare.

Russia denies cutting Baltic Sea cables as tensions rise DW 11/20/2024

Russia denies involvement in sabotaging Baltic Sea cables amid rising tensions with European nations.
European officials suspect the sabotage may be linked to Russian hybrid tactics in the region.

Swedish and Danish PMs say severed undersea cables could be sabotage

Recent cable damages in the Baltic Sea raise concerns of potential sabotage amid increasing regional tensions.

Europe looks Russia's way after Baltic Sea cables severed

Severed optical fiber cables under the Baltic Sea raise suspicions of intentional damage, highlighting concerns over security and hybrid warfare.

Sweden investigates second damaged Baltic Sea telecom cable

Two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea are currently damaged, raising concerns over potential sabotage and hybrid warfare.

Russia denies cutting Baltic Sea cables as tensions rise DW 11/20/2024

Russia denies involvement in sabotaging Baltic Sea cables amid rising tensions with European nations.
European officials suspect the sabotage may be linked to Russian hybrid tactics in the region.
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Telecoms cable in Baltic Sea may have been severed, says Finnish owner

A fibre optic cable linking Finland and Germany has potentially been severed by external forces, leading to an investigation into the incident.
#nato

Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears

Sweden vetoed 13 offshore windfarms due to unacceptable security risks affecting national defense against potential Russian threats.

Germany inaugurates new NATO naval HQ on the Baltic Sea DW 10/21/2024

Germany establishes a new NATO naval headquarters in Rostock to enhance defense readiness in the Baltic Sea.

Germany inaugurates multinational Baltic Sea naval HQ DW 10/21/2024

Germany's new multinational naval headquarters in Rostock is key to enhancing NATO's defense readiness in the Baltic Sea.

Fact check: NATO is not in breach of German law DW 10/17/2024

Germany inaugurates naval headquarters to enhance NATO readiness in Baltic Sea, involving 12 nations.

Focus - Gotland island, a strategic location in the Baltic Sea, remilitarises as Sweden joins NATO

Sweden joined NATO as the 32nd member, abandoning its traditional neutrality.
Nations around the Baltic Sea are concerned about possible actions from Russian President Putin, following the invasion of Ukraine.

Sweden scraps plans for 13 offshore windfarms over Russia security fears

Sweden vetoed 13 offshore windfarms due to unacceptable security risks affecting national defense against potential Russian threats.

Germany inaugurates new NATO naval HQ on the Baltic Sea DW 10/21/2024

Germany establishes a new NATO naval headquarters in Rostock to enhance defense readiness in the Baltic Sea.

Germany inaugurates multinational Baltic Sea naval HQ DW 10/21/2024

Germany's new multinational naval headquarters in Rostock is key to enhancing NATO's defense readiness in the Baltic Sea.

Fact check: NATO is not in breach of German law DW 10/17/2024

Germany inaugurates naval headquarters to enhance NATO readiness in Baltic Sea, involving 12 nations.

Focus - Gotland island, a strategic location in the Baltic Sea, remilitarises as Sweden joins NATO

Sweden joined NATO as the 32nd member, abandoning its traditional neutrality.
Nations around the Baltic Sea are concerned about possible actions from Russian President Putin, following the invasion of Ukraine.
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A fire on board an oil tanker off Germany's Baltic Sea coast has been extinguished

Quick action by maritime rescue services prevented an oil spill during a fire on the Annika tanker.
All crew members were safely evacuated, highlighting effective emergency protocols.

It's Party Time on the Stockholm-Helsinki Ferry

Ferry voyages on the Baltic Sea are a popular summertime ritual, known for their festive atmosphere and family-friendly celebrations.
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Divers found cases of 150-year-old sparkling wine in a shipwreck off the coast of Sweden - and it might still be drinkable

Divers found 19th-century sparkling wine on a shipwreck off Sweden's coast with potential interest from collectors.

Pop the Cork? A Shipwreck Brims With Unopened Sparkling Wine

The Baltic Sea hides shipwrecks with valuable treasures, like crates of Champagne discovered by a Polish diving team off Sweden.

Europe's Oldest Human-Made 'Megastructure' Discovered under Baltic Sea

Europe's oldest human-made megastructure, Blinkerwall, submerged in Baltic Sea.
Archaeologists used submarine equipment to reconstruct ancient site.

Ancient Underwater Megastructure Not Created Naturally, Scientists Say

Scientists have discovered a giant wall underneath the Baltic Sea that they believe was constructed by humans for hunting on land.
The wall, called the Blinkerwall, is estimated to be between 10,000 and 11,000 years old, making it potentially the oldest man-made megastructure in Europe.
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