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Sweden has 267,570 islands, more than any country on Earth; most have never been lived on

Sweden sits on the edge of the Baltic Sea, shares borders with Norway and Finland, and is mostly known for its forests, fjords, and very good furniture. Not exactly what you'd picture when someone says "island nation." And yet, according to a 2013 survey by Statistics Sweden , this Scandinavian…

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Germany and Poland set to boost military cooperation and shared duties in new defence deal

Berlin and Warsaw are set to expand their defence collaborations in a new deal aiming to boost plans to protect the Baltic Sea and enhance military cooperation and communications between the two European allies.

Euronews

Defying Russia: Poland and Germany plan massive offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea

Despite hybrid attacks from Russia, Poland is betting on offshore wind power from the Baltic Sea. At a forum in Berlin, one message was clear: the region could become Europe’s next major energy hub. Will Europe seize this opportunity?

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13 floors, 1,240 rooms: largest Baltic Sea hotel opens – but there is a catch

Thirteen floors and 1,240 rooms: a mega-hotel on the Baltic Sea coast is about to open – but this is where the real snag lies.

Euronews

Humpback whale released after huge rescue effort discovered dead off the coast of Denmark

A humpback whale found dead this week off a Danish island has been identified as the animal released two weeks ago

The Independent UK

End of the rescue operation: Humpback whale "Timmy" released in the North Sea

The humpback whale that was rescued from a shallow Baltic Sea bay off the island of Poel has been released, the private rescue initiative has announced. However, it is unclear what condition the animal is in.

Euronews

What’s happening to Timmy the whale? The lost humpback that’s likely to die in the Baltic Sea

A humpback whale’s likely final days in the Baltic Sea have been livestreamed across the globe

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Rescuers devise new elaborate plan to save Timmy the stranded whale

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast

The Independent UK

Rescuers share sad update on humpback whale stranded in Baltic Sea

The humpback whale’s story has captivated residents and local media outlets

The Independent UK

WW3 Fears Erupt: Russia Accuses Britain of Masterminding 'Special Operation' in Baltic Sea

Russia accuses Britain of orchestrating drone strikes on its Baltic oil ports, escalating tensions and WW3 fears. The attacks disrupt Russian energy exports amid surging global oil prices.

International Business Times UK

Bulletin world briefing: Iran ‘recruiting children for defence’ and Israel’s new death penalty law

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The Independent UK

Stranded humpback whale makes bid for freedom in Baltic Sea

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Fears for stranded humpback whale grow again amid signs of injury

Hopes are dimming that the whale is still strong enough to swim free and find its way back to the Atlantic

The Independent UK

Humpback whale freed from Baltic Sea resort in Germany become stranded again

Efforts to free the creature on Thursday involved an excavator digging an escape channel,

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A whale stranded at a Baltic Sea resort has swum off a sandbank. But it isn't safe yet

A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea has finally swum free after rescuers cut an escape route, but it still faces danger

The Times of India

The coffin that fell from the sky: The 1,900-year-old mystery of the 'Princess of Bagicz'

On the 10th of November 1899, a large storm hit the Baltic Sea and brought down a massive section of cliff in Bagicz, Poland. This storm caused a hollowed-out ancient oak log to tumble down onto the beach. Inside this ‘coffin that fell from the sky’ were the skeletal remains…

Euronews

The colossus next door: Will the German Baltic Sea survive Poland's mega hotel?

The tourism industry in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is looking nervously across the border: in Pobierowo, a "little Dubai" is growing on the Baltic Sea with the Gołębiewski mega hotel. There is great concern that guests and workers are moving away, while the Polish side is investing heavily.

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Baltic Sea ‘struggling with recovery’ and it's not just because of climate change

The Baltic Sea is showing no sign of quality improvement, despite decades of conservation efforts.

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Experts warn of rapid loss of water in the Baltic Sea: 'A vibrant reef is turning into an underwater wasteland'

At the beginning of February, the water level in the Baltic Sea dropped sharply. Experts tell Euronews it is a result of climate change.

The Guardian - UK

Can Europe survive without US defence? Surprisingly, the Baltic sea nations are showing the way

Joint patrols are being mounted to protect undersea cables from Russian sabotage: localised cooperation is our best hope for now, says Swedish security expert Elisabeth Braw

Euronews

Russia's 'shadow fleet' of tankers reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025, Denmark says

Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and poorly-maintained tankers mainly transport crude oil as well as refined products such as gasoline and diesel.

Euronews

Poles flock to frozen Baltic Sea beach as temperatures plunge

Visitors gathered on a frozen beach along Poland’s Baltic Sea coast as extreme cold temperatures created rare winter scenes.

Euronews

Finland steps up undersea monitoring to prevent cable damage after string of sabotage incidents

Efforts to improve surveillance of undersea infrastructure have increased due to several incidents often involving vessels from Russia's "shadow fleet" suspected of damaging cables in the Baltic Sea.

Euronews

Rare ice ridges appear along Baltic Sea coast, drawing scientists' attention

An extremely rare weather phenomenon called toros has appeared along the Baltic Sea coast, drawing attention from residents and scientists.

Euronews

Poland invests €2.3 billion in Swedish submarines to modernise navy

Poland is strengthening its presence in the Baltic Sea by investing in modern submarines. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Lieutenant General Jaroslaw Gromadzinski stressed the importance of this decision for the security of the region and Europe.

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