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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.

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 launches new naval operation in Baltic sea after severed cables

NATO is enhancing surveillance and defense operations in the Baltic Sea to protect infrastructure after recent undersea cable breaches.

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.

Nato flotilla assembles off Estonia to protect undersea cables in Baltic Sea

NATO is enhancing its naval presence in the Baltic Sea to secure undersea infrastructure from potential sabotage, particularly in response to tensions with Russia.

Sweden commits warships to defend Baltic undersea cables

Sweden has dispatched naval forces to the Baltic Sea in response to suspected Russian sabotage of subsea cables.

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.

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 launches new naval operation in Baltic sea after severed cables

NATO is enhancing surveillance and defense operations in the Baltic Sea to protect infrastructure after recent undersea cable breaches.

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.

Nato flotilla assembles off Estonia to protect undersea cables in Baltic Sea

NATO is enhancing its naval presence in the Baltic Sea to secure undersea infrastructure from potential sabotage, particularly in response to tensions with Russia.

Sweden commits warships to defend Baltic undersea cables

Sweden has dispatched naval forces to the Baltic Sea in response to suspected Russian sabotage of subsea cables.
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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.

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.

Sweden 'not at war, but not at peace either', says PM

The Baltic Sea incidents underline the growing hybrid warfare tactics used by Russia, raising security concerns among neighboring countries.

Germany tugs drifting oil tanker - believed to be Russian - to safer w

The oil tanker Eventin is part of Russia's efforts to evade sanctions, threatening European security and tourism.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sweden 'not at war, but not at peace either', says PM

The Baltic Sea incidents underline the growing hybrid warfare tactics used by Russia, raising security concerns among neighboring countries.

Germany tugs drifting oil tanker - believed to be Russian - to safer w

The oil tanker Eventin is part of Russia's efforts to evade sanctions, threatening European security and tourism.

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.

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.
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#russian-shadow-fleet

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 'shadow fleet' oil tanker towed to German port DW 01/12/2025

The oil tanker Eventin has been secured off Sassnitz with 99,000 tons of oil after a system failure caused it to drift uncontrollably.

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 'shadow fleet' oil tanker towed to German port DW 01/12/2025

The oil tanker Eventin has been secured off Sassnitz with 99,000 tons of oil after a system failure caused it to drift uncontrollably.
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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.

shipwreck champagne

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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#russian-oil

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#energy-security

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.

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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#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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#finland

Undersea data cable between Germany and Finland broken DW 11/18/2024

Authorities in Finland are investigating a fault in the C-Lion1 submarine cable which affected communication connections, emphasizing the need for corrective measures.

Finland: Outage reported after fiber optic cable damaged DW 12/03/2024

A land-based fiber optic cable in Finland was damaged, causing significant outages and prompting an investigation into the matter.

Finland: Outage reported after fiber optic cable damaged DW 12/03/2024

Recent damage to fiber-optic cables between Finland and Sweden seems accidental, despite initial fears of sabotage.

Undersea data cable between Germany and Finland broken DW 11/18/2024

Authorities in Finland are investigating a fault in the C-Lion1 submarine cable which affected communication connections, emphasizing the need for corrective measures.

Finland: Outage reported after fiber optic cable damaged DW 12/03/2024

A land-based fiber optic cable in Finland was damaged, causing significant outages and prompting an investigation into the matter.

Finland: Outage reported after fiber optic cable damaged DW 12/03/2024

Recent damage to fiber-optic cables between Finland and Sweden seems accidental, despite initial fears of sabotage.
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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.

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.

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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