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Humpback whale Timmy remains stranded in shallow waters in northern Germany

A stranded humpback whale in the Baltic Sea remains stuck near Poel island, Germany, as rescuers struggle to guide it back to deeper waters.

Euronews

Nato fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian military aircraft over Baltic Sea

Multiple aircraft were all tasked with monitoring the Russian formation

The Independent UK

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

Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill

Swedish authorities have released a tanker sanctioned by the EU that was detained on suspicion of causing an oil spill in the Baltic Sea

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

Humpback whale trapped near German coast swims free after several tense days

The stranded whale in shallow coastal waters has captivated residents and media

The Independent UK

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Russia was expecting a windfall from soaring oil prices, but relentless Ukrainian drone attacks are devastating nearly half its export capacity

Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks on Russia’s top export hubs, including Novorossiysk on the Black Sea as well as Primorsk and Ust-Luga on the Baltic Sea.

Fortune

Race against time to save stranded humpback whale off Germany’s coast

The animal is still alive, breathing, making sounds and occasionally lifting its head

The Independent UK

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…

The Times of India

Swedish court orders detention of Russian captain of tanker boarded off Sweden

A Swedish court has ordered the detention of the Russian captain of a ship which was suspected to be sailing under a false flag in the Baltic Sea and was boarded by authorities last week

The Independent UK

Sweden investigates tanker accused of using a false flag in the Baltic Sea

Swedish authorities are investigating a tanker that was allegedly sailing under a false flag in the Baltic Sea

The Independent UK

World’s longest underwater tunnel is being built with 73,000-ton blocks between Denmark and Germany

People often get frustrated with the daily travelling they do to reach their desired destination. There is some good news for people who commute between Denmark and Germany. Millions of passengers who travel from Rodbyhavn and Puttgarden via ferry service, which takes them 45 minutes to reach, can relax now,…

The Times of India

Sweden boards cargo ship believed to be stateless in the Baltic Sea

Sweden last year said it would step up insurance checks on foreign ships

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Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

French President Emmanuel Macron has France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to protect allied assets during the ongoing war in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Nato faces ‘rapid threat’ from Russia in the Baltic Sea, says Germany’s top admiral

‘The expectation is high that a possible escalation will occur in the maritime domain,’ warns Vice Admiral Kaack

Euronews

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.

Euronews

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.

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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

Estonians drive on ice road across frozen sea: What's behind the cold weather?

Passengers cannot wear seat belts to allow for fast exit in case of an accident.

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.

The Independent UK

Chinese sea captain pleads not guilty in Hong Kong court to damaging Baltic Sea cables

A Chinese sea captain of a Hong Kong-flagged vessel has pleaded not guilty to damaging undersea cables in the Baltic Sea in 2023

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Undersea cable cutting shenanigans lead Finland to create a dedicated maritime surveillance center — Russian shadow fleet operations heighten concerns in the Baltic Sea

Finland creates a maritime surveillance center to prevent undersea cable cutting shenanigans

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

Russia releases video showing Air Forces patrolling the Baltic Sea in 'planned flights'

Russia released a video of its air forces conducting “routine” flights over the Baltic Sea, a move it described was conducted over neutral waters and in full compliance with international law.

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