Undersea Cable Crisis in the Baltic Sea Raises Alarm in Europe
baltic sea December 29, 2024 23:13The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.
The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.
Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.
A submarine electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea has unexpectedly failed sparking an investigation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo assures that the incident has no adverse effects on Finland's power supply.
The European Commission is assisting Mayotte and African countries like Mozambique affected by cyclone Chido. Belgium, Germany, Italy, and Sweden have offered tents and other goods at the request of France.
The Swedish police boarded the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3, suspected of sabotaging communication cables in the Baltic Sea. Representatives from Germany, Finland, and China are also conducting an investigation on the ship, which has been stationary for a month in the Kattegat area.
The Swedish government is tightening the reins on asylum applications, requiring individuals whose applications have been rejected to leave the country before reapplying for asylum.
Experts warn that triggering Article 5 of the NATO charter is becoming more likely as Russia escalates its hybrid war with the West.
Scandinavian countries are stepping up their fight against youth smartphone and social media usage to protect children from potential harm.
Recent cable breaks in Finland have raised concerns, with one cable intentionally damaged near Helsinki and investigations ongoing for another break. The Finnish government is closely monitoring the situation, with authorities cooperating with Sweden. This incident comes after previous disruptions in the Nordic region, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.
A provider in Finland reported a damaged internet cable, with the Finnish police suspecting a crime. The cable, connecting Finland and Sweden, experienced damage causing a major outage in Finland.
The Swedish authorities have charged three individuals with preparing a terrorist attack, which has international connections with IS.
China has stated that it is 'willing to cooperate' in the investigation of the undersea cable break in the Baltic Sea, which damaged data cables between Sweden and Lithuania and between Helsinki and Rostock.
Italian police, in collaboration with European agencies, conduct large-scale raids on suspects involved in the illegal streaming of TV programs across Europe.
Many experts are trying to understand Putin's recent threat to use nuclear weapons amidst escalating tensions with the West.
Sweden and Finland warn their citizens about the possibility of war on their territories and provide guidance on how to prepare for different crises.
Netherlands and France join forces to combat anti-Semitism in Europe, with a focus on concrete actions rather than just words. A crisis situation is acknowledged with calls for urgent measures.
Sweden has started sending out brochures to its citizens, while Finland launches a website with similar advice, urging people to prepare for a potential war.
In Sweden, the right-wing extremist politician Rasmus Paludan has been sentenced to four months in prison for protests where he burned the Quran.
Sweden is reevaluating its migration policy, looking to Denmark as a model for a stricter approach.
China launches new mission to prepare moon base at Chinese space station. President Xi Jinping aims to send a human to the moon by 2030 for base construction.
A woman managed to survive for at least six days in the Australian wilderness despite a venomous snake bite until rescue workers brought her to safety on Sunday afternoon. Her disappearance sparked a large-scale rescue effort in and around the Snowy Mountains area.
A Swedish hospital has performed unnecessary hysterectomies on 33 women, leading to a medical scandal. The hospital has issued apologies for the grave mistake.
French newspaper Le Parisien reveals new information about the two-day Swedish trip of star footballer Kylian Mbappé.
French star footballer Kylian Mbappé is described as 'shocked' by the rape accusation made against him in Sweden, according to local media reports.
Allegation of rape has been reported against Kylian Mbappé after his visit to Sweden. The incident is said to have taken place in a hotel in Stockholm.
The Swedish government is set to conduct a study on the norms and values of immigrants in the country to assess their alignment with liberal democratic ideals.
A Swedish cottage is set to embark on a new journey to the moon by the end of this year, marking a significant chapter in the country's history.
Discover the legacy of Ingmar Bergman, the legendary Swedish film director who inspired filmmakers worldwide.
Iran masterminded a large-scale cyber attack urging 15,000 Swedes to seek revenge against Quran burners, aiming to sow discord and influence public opinion.
A Swedish teenager involved in gang violence in Denmark has been sentenced to five years in prison after throwing a hand grenade into a jewelry store. This is the first conviction following a wave of gang violence originating from Sweden this summer.