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Finland Dismisses Case Over Baltic Cable Cuts

A Helsinki court on Friday dismissed a case against three members of a ship from Russia's "shadow fleet" suspected of cutting Baltic Sea cables, saying it was beyond its jurisdiction.

International Business Times

Denmark reports new drone sightings at armed forces' locations. NATO boosts Baltic Sea vigilance

Denmark's defense ministry has reported again observing drones at several military locations overnight, a day after NATO announced plans to enhance vigilance in the Baltic Sea region

The Independent UK

Nato to step up vigilance in Baltic Sea region after drones spotted over military bases

Move comes after new drone sightings near major military installations in Denmark and Norway

The Guardian - UK

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Stones have been ‘overfished’ from the sea – here’s how Denmark’s rocky reefs are being restored

At the end of the last ice age, billions of boulders and cobbles were left scattered over southern Scandinavia. Huge ice sheets had dragged the rocks from mountainous regions further north down to the Baltic Sea areas. When those ice sheets retreated and sea levels rose, these colossal boulders became…

The Conversation

Toxic ammunition is rotting away in the Baltic Sea. Germany wants to recover it before it’s too late

Approximately 1.6 million tonnes of WWII munitions lie on the seafloor, leaking toxic compounds that are contaminating marine life and threatening the Baltic ecosystem.

Euronews

Divers in a race against time to recover World War II ammunition and bombs from Baltic Sea

While tensions between Russia and Nato are building, Europeans are still busy cleaning up the mess World War II left behind in the ocean

The Independent UK

Germany leads joint military drills in the Baltic Sea amid Russia threat fears

Some 8,000 German soldiers and armed forces from 13 other NATO countries are taking part in the multi-week "Quadriga 2025" exercises.

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What can Europe do to better defend against GPS interference from Russia?

In a letter dated May 2025, European ministers reported that GPS jamming and spoofing had been observed since 2022 in the Baltic Sea region, mainly from Russia and Belarus.

Euronews

What could biggest oil discovery in Poland's history mean for Europe's energy mix?

Euronews asked analysts if the huge oil and gas deposits discovered under the Baltic Sea offer Europe a chance to be less reliant on Russian energy.

Euronews

Coal-hooked Poland constructs first ever offshore wind farm

Poland, long known as one of Europe’s most coal-dependent countries, is embarking on a new journey towards clean energy. Euronews takes a boat trip through the Baltic Sea to visit the first ever offshore wind farm on Polish territory.

Euronews

EU ministers call for coordinated action on Russian ‘shadow fleet’ in Baltic Sea

Fleet of tankers sailing under flags of convenience estimated to carry up to 85% of Russia’s oil exports

The Guardian - UK

A whale caught in fishing nets has been freed off Poland's Baltic coast

Teams of sea rescuers and wildlife experts have successfully freed a whale that got caught in fishing nets near a popular Baltic Sea resort in Poland

The Independent UK

Swedish Authorities Investigate Damaged Baltic Sea Undersea Cable

Swedish authorities investigate damaged undersea cable in Baltic Sea, raising concerns of sabotage and spying activities.

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Sweden Investigating New Baltic Sea Cable Damage

Swedish authorities said Friday they were investigating suspected damage to an underwater cable in the Baltic Sea, following a string of incidents experts believe are acts of sabotage orchestrated by Russia.

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Norway Seizes Russian-crewed Ship Over Suspected Cable Damage

Norwegian police said on Friday they had seized a Norwegian-owned ship at Latvia's request over its suspected involvement in damage done to a Baltic Sea cable.

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NATO Launches 'Baltic Sentry' Mission To Protect Undersea Cables

French Navy conducts surveillance over Baltic Sea to protect vital undersea cables amid concerns of sabotage and potential Russian involvement.

The Conversation

Suspected Baltic Sea cable sabotage by Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ is ramping up regional defence

Numerous incidents of suspected Russian-linked sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea has seen tensions rise among nearby countries, and an increased Nato presence.

The Independent UK

Latvia seeks cooperation from Baltic Sea allies in finding cause of undersea data cable rupture

Latvia's prime minister says her government has reached out to Sweden and other Baltic Sea allies in NATO for assistance as it investigates the cause of damage to an underwater fiber-optic data cable running to Sweden

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NATO Launches Baltic Sentry Mission To Protect Undersea Cables

NATO launches Baltic Sentry mission to protect undersea cables in response to Russian activities in Baltic Sea. Enhanced surveillance and deterrence effort...

The Independent UK

NATO announces a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the alliance is launching a new mission to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea region

International Business Times

NATO Baltic Leaders Set To Boost Security After Cable 'Sabotage'

NATO countries on the Baltic Sea will look to boost security when they meet in Helsinki on Tuesday, following the suspected sabotage of undersea cables widely blamed on Russia.

The Independent UK

Sweden to contribute up to 3 warships to reinforced NATO presence in the Baltic

Sweden's government says the country will contribute up to three warships to a NATO effort to increase the alliance’s presence in the Baltic Sea as it tries to guard against sabotage of underwater infrastructure

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NATO Steps Up Baltic Sea Patrols Amid Sabotage Concerns

Increased surveillance in Baltic Sea after suspected sabotage incidents linked to Russia. Repair of damaged cable may impact energy security.

The Independent UK

Estonia steps up patrols in the icy Baltic Sea in a show of force after suspected cable sabotage

Estonian naval ships are taking part in stepped-up patrols in the Baltic Sea by NATO countries after undersea power and communications cables have been damaged in recent months

The Independent UK

Healey: UK to lead operation on monitoring Russian shadow fleet

The reaction system, named Nordic Warden, comes after a power cable in the Baltic Sea was reportedly damaged on Christmas Day.

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