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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.

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The ocean is changing colour – why it’s a threat to marine life

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Poland intervenes after Russian 'shadow fleet' ship detected near Baltic Sea cable

A Russian "shadow fleet" ship performed suspicious manoeuvres near the cable connecting Poland and Sweden, Poland's PM Donald Tusk said.

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Mysterious substance spotted swirling across the surface of the Baltic Sea — Earth from space

This 2018 satellite photo shows an unknown substance swirling across the Gulf of Gdańsk in Poland. Scientists were shocked to later discover what it really was.

LiveScience

Belgian-led NATO group patrols Baltic Sea near Estonia amid sabotage fears

Belgian and Dutch forces conduct surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea as part of a NATO mission to monitor Russia and to protect undersea cables amid Baltic tensions.

Euronews

Swedish report finds no evidence a Chinese-flagged ship intentionally damaged Baltic Sea cables

Authorities haven't found evidence that a Chinese-flagged ship in the Baltic Sea intentionally damaged two undersea cables last year

The Independent UK

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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Sweden is investigating a cable break in the Baltic Sea

Swedish authorities are investigating a damaged cable that was discovered in the Baltic Sea, according to Swedish news agency TT

The Independent UK

Fishing Trawlers, Not Sabotage, Behind Most Undersea Cable Damage: UN

Much has been written about suspected sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, but the UN says fishing trawlers are causing the most damage by far, rather than spies.

International Business Times

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.

International Business Times

Lithuania Urges Defense Spending Amid Ukraine Conflict Concerns

President Nauseda of Lithuania stresses security concerns, defense spending, and NATO commitments in the region, emphasizing the need for Kyiv's involvemen...

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Cables deep under the Baltic Sea keep getting damaged - here is what Nato is doing to protect them

Nato is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect cables and pipelines

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

Swedish Prosecutors Investigate Suspected Sabotage Of Underwater Cable

Swedish prosecutors investigate suspected sabotage of fiber optic cable in Baltic Sea involving vessel Vezhen, raising concerns about potential Russian inv...

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Sweden Seizes Ship Suspected Of Baltic Sea Cable 'Sabotage'

Sweden on Sunday said it had seized a ship suspected of having damaged a fibre-optic cable under the Baltic Sea linking the country to Latvia, which sent a warship to investigate the latest apparent act of sabotage.

International Business Times

Undersea Cable Between Sweden And Latvia Damaged: Swedish PM

Latvia said it had dispatched a warship on Sunday after damage to a fibre optic cable to Sweden that may have been "due to external factors".

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NATO deploys 'sea drones' to safeguard undersea cable infrastructure

NATO will use uncrewed surface vessels or sea drones to monitor shipping in the Baltic Sea and protect undersea cable infrastructure.

International Business Times

French Patrol Aircraft Threatened By Russian Military: Minister

A French maritime patrol aircraft was the object of an "intimidation attempt" this week by the Russian military over the Baltic Sea, France said Friday, calling the incident "unacceptable".

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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

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Concerns Rise Over Underwater Cable Attacks By Russia And China

Recent underwater cable sabotage incidents in the Baltic and South China Seas raise concerns of Russian and Chinese involvement, prompting increased survei...

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

Germany calls a Russian oil tanker adrift in the Baltic Sea a threat to security

An oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s efforts to evade international sanctions went adrift and had to be towed ashore by a German tugboat

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

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