World Sep 04 Germany leads military exercise in the Baltic as tensions simmer between Russia and NATO By Geir Moulson, Associated Press
World Jul 12 Traces of explosives found in yacht in Nord Stream sabotage investigation, diplomats say The diplomats said the investigation has not yet established who sabotaged the pipelines, which were built to carry Russian natural gas to Germany, or whether a state was involved. By Associated Press
World Sep 28 Gas leaks in Baltic Sea could equate to 1/3 of Denmark’s CO2 emissions, official says The Nord Stream pipeline leaks pumping huge volumes of natural gas into the Baltic Sea could discharge the equivalent of one third of Denmarkâs total annual greenhouse gas emissions, a Danish official warned Wednesday. By Jan M. Olsen, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Nation Sep 27 Watch 5:12 News Wrap: Voting in Russian-held areas of Ukraine concludes, pipeline leaks in Baltic Sea In our news wrap Tuesday, voting orchestrated by the Kremlin and rejected by most other countries concluded in Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, natural gas leaks along Russian pipelines in the Baltic Sea trigger questions of possible sabotage and the U.S.
World Sep 27 Scandinavian seismic stations register explosions near pipelines, raising fears of sabotage A series of unusual leaks on two natural gas pipelines running from Russia under the Baltic Sea to Germany have triggered concerns about sabotage. By Monika Scislowska, Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press
Sep 05 Watch 8:38 Sweden’s idyllic holiday island of Gotland militarizes in face of Russian threats By Malcolm Brabant Sweden is on high alert for Russian meddling in their election which takes place next week. Russian President Putin has warned NATO against beefing up its presence in both Sweden and Finland, which are both joining the alliance. As special… Continue watching
Jun 12 U.S. and Sweden conduct military drills on Baltic Sea island By James Brooks, Associated Press Though the annual BALTOPS exercise isn't held in response to a specific threat, this year's edition comes amid heightened tensions with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. About 7,000 military personnel and 45 ships from 14 NATO countries, as well… Continue reading
Jun 05 NATO conducts naval exercises with Finland and Sweden By Jari Tanner, Associated Press Finland and Sweden both have a long history of military non-alignment before their governments decided to apply to join NATO in May. Continue reading
Jun 06 Bellies full of microplastic rob baby fish of their basic instincts By Nsikan Akpan European perch stuff themselves with microplastics rather than natural food, derailing their development, according to new research from Sweden. Continue reading