Tag: Baltic Sea
Niinisto: Sweden’s security OK if Finland joins NATO first
Helsinki – Sweden will not find itself in a vulnerable security situation even if Finland joins NATO first, the Finnish president said on Sunday, as both Nordic membership candidates negotiate bilateral military pacts with the United States. “It is possible that Finland will join NATO before Sweden,” Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said in an interview […]
Russia responds to Danish Nord Stream probe refusal
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has suggested that Copenhagen is doing Washington’s bidding Denmark has never been interested in finding the real perpetrators behind the explosions that destroyed Russia’s Nord Stream pipelines last September, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed. She noted that Copenhagen had dragged its feet in granting permits for the second part […]
Erdogan gives green light to NATO applicants
The Turkish president said parliament will approve Finland’s membership application, while Sweden remains in limbo Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that his country’s parliament will ratify Finland’s application to join the NATO bloc. Before Finland and Sweden could join the alliance, Trkiye demanded that the Nordic nations crack down on alleged Kurdish […]
Turkey’s Erdogan says he will support Finland’s NATO bid
© Provided by Xinhua ANKARA, March 17 (Xinhua) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed Friday to ask parliament to vote on Finland’s NATO membership, but delayed Sweden’s proposal, saying Finland has taken concrete steps to address Turkey’s security concerns. “We have observed concrete and sincere steps from Finland recently. As a result of Finland’s […]
Russia criticizes Denmark for Nord Stream fraud
Copenhagen has refused to allow Moscow’s participation in a pipeline bombing Denying Russia access to the investigation into sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines makes a mockery of those probes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday. “This is such a fraud, a total fraud, not even a scam but a three-penny game, which, […]
Fun activities on your next trip to Finland
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Russia shares Nord Stream’s communications with the UN’s top diplomat
Germany, Denmark and Sweden allegedly failed to keep Russia informed of their investigations Russia has released its communications with Denmark, Sweden and Germany regarding Nord Stream sabotage to members of the UN Security Council, a senior diplomat has said. “These documents allow our colleagues at the United Nations to confirm that the claims of these […]
West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
The Nord Stream explosions hurt the Baltic wildlife researchers
Scientists say pipeline explosions stirred up chemical waste and threaten cod and porpoise populations The destruction of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines not only interrupted the flow of Russian natural gas to Western Europe, it killed and poisoned already endangered fish and marine mammal species in the Baltic Sea, says a new report […]
Spanish expert accuses the US of blowing up the Nord Stream pipeline
© Provided by Xinhua Josep Puigsech, an expert on Russian affairs and contemporary history, points to “a clear gain to be made” by the US and a strengthening of its geopolitical influence over Germany. BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) — “I increasingly believe that the incident that led to the rupture of the gas pipeline […]
Nord Stream explosions severely affected maritime life – report
The Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions near Bornholm last September caused untold damage to the seabed in a particularly vulnerable area of the Baltic Sea, according to a new report. The four explosions stirred up 250,000 tonnes of contaminated seabed – an area twice the size of Bornholm. They released sediment containing toxic substances […]
Russia-EU relations no longer exist Moscow
The bloc chose economic ruin to be a vassal of the United States, Moscow’s UN envoy has said. Relations between the European Union and Russia are virtually non-existent, consumed by the abyss of EU subservience to the United States, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia told the Security Council on Thursday. Moscow […]
Calls are mounting to investigate alleged US involvement in Nord Stream blasts
© Provided by Xinhua A leading European analyst told Xinhua on Tuesday that potential evidence of US involvement would affect how each side of the Ukraine crisis is viewed internationally. ROME, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) — Three European countries probing the details of the Nord Stream pipeline explosion last September said Tuesday they are not sure […]
Moscow takes aim at West over Nord Stream sabotage
The United States and its allies hope the issue will “fade into the sand,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed The West is against a transparent investigation into the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Earlier this week, Moscow’s UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, claimed that evidence of Washington’s […]
Evidence of US guilt for Nord Stream more than a smoking gun Russia
Blocking a UN probe would make the West look even more suspicious, Moscow’s ambassador told Security Council The destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines was an act of international terrorism and must be addressed to avoid “chaos” on the high seas, Moscow’s UN ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, told the UN Security Council on Tuesday. Russia has […]
US says partners should investigate Nord Stream blasts
The State Department reacted to Russia’s request for a UN investigation of the pipelines? destruction The Nord Stream pipeline explosions did not take place on US soil so Washington believes it would be most appropriate for the countries whose territory was involved to investigate them, State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Wednesday. “I […]
US and Norway blew up the Nord Stream Pipelines: Seymour Hersh
If Hersh’s report is accurate, this act of terrorism directed at the infrastructure of its own allies would have significant implications for the relationship between the United States and Germany and could be a turning point in relations between US and Europe. ”Last June, the Navy divers, operating under the cover of a widely publicised […]
NATO chief calls for bigger defense budgets
BRUSSELS, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states should commit to spending at least 2 percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) on defense by next year, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday. He was speaking to journalists after a NATO defense ministers’ meeting here to address key issues […]
Ukraine is draining NATO’s ammunition stockpile: Stoltenberg
BRUSSELS, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) must “increase production” of munitions as Ukraine’s rate of use is depleting current capabilities and draining stockpiles, the alliance’s Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Monday. The conflict in Ukraine is “consuming a huge amount of ammunition and depleting allied stocks,” he told reporters ahead […]
Kremlin reacts to Nord Stream’s sabotage claims
A new article alleging an American role in the explosions highlights the need for an international probe, says Dmitry Peskov Russia is concerned about efforts to quietly wind down the investigation into last year’s Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov has said. A report by well-known American investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, […]
Biden’s alleged meddling in Baltic Sea could be a game-changer
Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh, Pulitzer Prize Winner for his reportage on the infamous My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War, has just broken the colossal true story of how America took out Russias Nord Stream I & II LNG Pipelines. Hershs account now affords all concerned to more clearly see and understand what the real […]
Celebrities praise ice baths, but the science on benefits is lukewarm
The coolest thing on social media these days can be celebrities and regular people throwing themselves into cold water or taking ice baths. The touted benefits include improved mood, more energy, weight loss, and reduced inflammation, but the science supporting some of these claims is lukewarm. Kim Kardashian posted her outburst on Instagram. Harry Styles […]
The US lies about Nord Stream exposing Moscow
The Russian Foreign Ministry has reminded the State Department of its own history of misleading claims Attempts by the US State Department to brush off Seymour Hersh’s article on sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines as “nonsense” are blatant lies that show a shocking ignorance of American history, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told […]
US blew up Nord Stream pipeline in covert operation, says top investigative journalist
Washington [US]February 11 (ANI): American investigative journalist and political writer Seymour Hersh claimed that the bombing of the Nord Stream undersea gas pipelines in September 2022 was carried out by the US in a covert operation, according to the results of his investigation published in Substack. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hersh noted that the decision to […]
Hersh claims Russia’s Nord Stream 1 and 2 blown up on order of Biden
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Navy’s Diving and Salvage Center can be found in a location as obscure as its name-down what was once a country lane in rural Panama City, a now-booming resort city in the southwestern panhandle of Florida, 70 miles south of the Alabama border. The center’s complex is as nondescript as […]
Winter holiday: In the home of the Vikings
February at the Viking Ship Museum Vindeboder 12, Roskilde, open daily 10:00-16:00; over 18: DKK 125, under 18: free adm; vikingeskibsmuseet.dk Travel back to Denmark’s proud Viking past! The Viking Ship Museum is located in Roskilde and is a national ship museum built in 1969 that houses five original Viking ships from the 11th century. […]
Turku will host the Swan European Regatta in the summer of 2023
This event is one of the most eagerly awaited meetings in the calendar of swan owners in Northern Europe. Organized by the City of Turku, Turku Yacht Club, Forum Marinum Maritime Center and Sunborn Events together with Nautor Swan and its sports branch ClubSwan Racing, the event takes place from 19 to 23 July, and […]
Haavisto: Finland has the patience to wait for NATO accession
According to Haavisto, attitudes towards Finns’ membership application have “advanced” in Turkey. The Turkish media reported about a week ago that Turkey has suspended its ratification negotiations with Finland and Sweden. At the time, Haavisto estimated that the negotiations would probably be on hold for a few weeks. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced […]
Haavisto: Finland and Sweden continue their journey to NATO
Last week, Turkey broke off tripartite talks on Finland’s and Sweden’s membership applications in response to the burning of a Koran outside its embassy in Stockholm. Rasmus Paluda, a Danish-Swedish far-right decision-maker. Helsingin sanomat newspaper was revealed Last week, the decision-maker received support for his protest Chang Fricka Swedish journalist who has collaborated with an […]
Russia challenges the Danish skies more often
Many close encounters“It is an expected consequence of the general increase in traffic in the area – by sea and by air,” said General Flemming Lentfer. “The war in Ukraine means that all nations with an interest in the Baltic Sea have strengthened their presence. This applies to Russia as well as the NATO countries.” […]
Get the best of both worlds at Centria University of Applied Sciences
Centria is known for its flexibility and close-knit community, where every fourth student comes from outside Finland. Students represent dozens of nationalities and numerous languages are heard on campus every day. Straightforward cooperation with working life Since Centria’s study groups are relatively small, the teachers get to know the students. There is no unnecessary hierarchy. […]
The ship Finnbirch’s last voyage
Captain Gösta Bågenholm is back with a story about the sailors who fought for their lives in the Baltic Sea after the RoRo ship Finnbirch sank in November 2006. A story about survival and poorly lashed cargo. If you want to send a greeting to Gösta Bågenholm, you can do so via the series’ producer, […]
Finland receives EU funding for the development of digital connections
On 13 December 2022, the CEF2 Digital program committee selected the projects that will receive funding to improve digital infrastructure throughout the European Union. The European Commission granted a total of EUR 151.3 million in funding for the construction of core networks and the development of 5G infrastructure along main traffic routes and for public […]
The Helsinki District Court sentenced two Italian sailors to fines for the 2019 Baltic Sea oil spill
The accident resulted in 9-39 cubic meters of oil landing in the sea off the coast of Turku.
The Lux Helsinki light art festival starts tomorrow
The center’s art collection starts at Kansalaistor and extends through Hesperianpuisto all the way to TAHTO, the Sports Culture Center at the Olympic Stadium. BEAM, a 30 meter long and 9 meter high light installation by the English design and manufacturing studio Lucid Creates, will dominate Mäntymäki’s field. The piece, created in collaboration with Polestar, […]
A new record, as wind and solar energy account for close to 60 percent of Denmark’s annual energy consumption
Solar and wind power made their largest ever contribution to the country’s energy pool in 2022. According to Energinet, the two energies supplied 59.3 percent of Denmark’s total electricity consumption. The company, which is state-owned, congratulated itself for the efforts made throughout the year, despite a massive energy crisis in Denmark at the end of […]
Russian gas exports to Europe reach post-Soviet low
LONDON, England: Russian gas exports to Europe through pipelines hit a post-Soviet low in 2022 due to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and damage to the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines caused by explosions, according to Gazprom data and Reuters calculations. Traditionally, Russia’s biggest consumer of oil and gas, the European Union, has for years […]
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is putting Europe’s societies to the test
© Provided by Xinhua The economic, geopolitical and social consequences of all these developments have been profound – something the continent has not seen for decades. The calls for peace and stability grow stronger every day. by Xinhua writers Fu Yiming, Chen Chen, He Miao STOCKHOLM, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — In 2022, the protracted conflict […]
Yearender: The Russia-Ukraine conflict is testing Europe’s societies
by Xinhua writers Fu Yiming, Chen Chen, He Miao STOCKHOLM, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — In 2022, the protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the series of problems caused by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) expansion and the energy crisis have all caused serious headaches everywhere. Europe. Adding fuel to the fire were the West’s […]
There is no evidence that Russia is behind the Nord Stream blasts by WaPo
The paper says some Western officials have privately raised questions about Moscow’s alleged culpability Several unnamed European officials have privately acknowledged doubts about whether Russia is to blame for the destruction of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines, according to the Washington Post. The two gas pipelines that cross the Baltic Sea were […]
Five options for restoring global biodiversity after the UN agreement
To slow and reverse the fastest loss of Earth’s living things since the dinosaurs has nearly 200 countries signed an agreement in Montreal, Canada, and vows to live in harmony with nature by 2050. The The Kunming-Montreal Agreement is not legally binding but will require signatories to report on their progress towards meeting targets such […]
Finland is applying for a place at the core of IMO to promote sustainable and safe shipping
“Sustainability, safety, modern technology and the well-being of seafarers are the key issues of Finnish maritime transport. At IMO, we strive to promote solutions that can promote these goals, says State Secretary Pilvi Torsti. Thanks to its geographical location, Finland has a long maritime history, which makes the Baltic Sea a lifeline for the country. […]
Methane from Nord Stream leakage may threaten ecosystems: research
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) — More than two months after the first Nord Stream gas leak was reported, methane levels are still elevated and may pose a threat to the ecosystem, researchers at a Swedish university said Sunday. Research has shown that “a significant part of the methane gas that leaked from the pipelines on […]
Helsinki Biennale 2023 announces preview list of artists and titles: New trends may emerge
Krysa, which works with both people and other entities, has invited five art, research and technology entities for curatorial collaboration: Critical Environmental Data, Museum of Impossible Forms, TBA21–Academy, ViCCA @ Aalto Arts and AI Entity. Comprised of more than 50% new commissions and site-specific work, the first announced participants are: Matti Aikio (Fl), Dineo Seshee […]
Live: Ukraine warns of fresh Russian missile strikes on energy grid
Ukraine said on Monday that Russia was preparing for a fresh wave of missile attacks on its energy grid that have plunged swathes of the country into the cold and dark. The warning came as Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in the Donetsk region, including in the areas of the cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, […]
NATO is strengthening its presence in the Baltics, the Black Sea region
The head of the US-led military bloc said that support for Ukraine is in the interest of all member states NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance will expand its presence across Eastern Europe, from the Black Sea to the Baltics, hoping to send a “clear message” to Russia when the fighting is going […]
Ukraine warns of fresh Russian missile strikes on energy grid
Ukraine said on Monday that Russia was preparing for a fresh wave of missile attacks on its energy grid that have plunged swathes of the country into the cold and dark. The warning came as Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in the Donetsk region, including in the areas of the cities of Bakhmut and Avdiivka, […]
NATO to increase the presence in the Baltics and the Black Sea
The head of the US-led military bloc claimed that support for Ukraine is in the interest of all member states NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said the alliance is set to expand its presence across Eastern Europe, from the Black Sea to the Baltics, in the hope of sending a “clear message” to Russia as […]
ÖB: Defense needs more than two percent of GDP
The defense budget has grown steadily in recent years. After Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine in February, the Riksdag decided that the defense budget should be increased to two percent of GDP. From this year’s budget of 75 billion, it could correspond to around 120-130 billion kroner, depending on how GDP develops. Before the summer, […]
Saaret wins an international competition for the development of Makasiinranta’s shoreline
The winning entry is the Konsortium Gran team’s Saaret. The winner was chosen from among the four works that reached the second stage of the competition. The competition, which also attracted international attention, promoted discussion on the topic and encouraged residents to actively participate in the development. In the two interactive stages of the competition, […]
Baltic bombshell: Three 18th-century shipwrecks discovered in perfect condition
There will probably never be a point in human existence when we stop finding shipwrecks – but three in one day! It’s up there with the discovery of the wreck of the Titanic in 1985, for sure! The Baltic Sea, home to many maritime cemeteries over the years, has yielded three well-preserved ‘ghost ships’. They […]
Traces of explosives found on Nord Stream scrap – Sweden
The gas pipeline, which connects Russia to Germany, was apparently blown up in September Swedish investigators have found traces of explosives on fragments of “foreign object” recovered from the blast sites in Nord Stream’s underwater pipelines, the country’s security service SAPO said on Friday. The new evidence confirms that the energy links were aimed at […]
Traces of explosives found on Nord Stream debris in Sweden
The gas pipeline, which connects Russia to Germany, was apparently blown up in September Swedish investigators have found traces of explosives on fragments of “foreign objects” recovered from the blast sites of Nord Stream’s underwater pipelines, the nation’s security service SAPO said on Friday. The new evidence confirms that the energy links were aimed at […]
Sweden confirms that the Nord Stream pipeline explosions were sabotage
Swedish investigators confirmed on Friday that the blasts that destroyed parts of Nord Stream’s pipelines in September were acts of sabotage, intended to damage the pipelines that transport natural gas from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea. Investigators found traces of explosives on several foreign objects at the blast sites near Sweden and Denmark, […]
Swedish prosecutor confirms Nord Stream sabotage
STOCKHOLM, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) — The Nord Stream gas pipelines, built to transport gas from Russia to Germany, were deliberately sabotaged, a Swedish prosecutor said Friday. “During the crime scene investigations that were carried out on site in the Baltic Sea, extensive seizures have been made and the area has been carefully documented,” says Attorney […]
Marin discusses NATO and Ukraine with the Prime Ministers of Poland and Iceland
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) meets with her colleagues with two NATO allies while investigating the missile attack in western Poland and pipeline explosions inches ahead in the Baltic Sea.
The authorities suspended the search for the missing passenger from the Baltic Sea ferry
The police is aware of the identity of the missing person and will inform about the case later.
Sweden finds foreign objects on Nord Stream’s pipelines
Traces of explosives were found on debris recovered from the blast sites, the country’s security agency said Swedish investigators have found traces of explosives on fragments of “foreign objects” recovered from the blast sites of Nord Stream’s underwater pipelines, the nation’s security service SAPO said on Friday. The new evidence confirms that the energy links […]
Sweden finds “foreign objects” on Nord Stream’s pipelines
Traces of explosives were found on debris recovered from the blast sites, the country’s security agency said Swedish investigators have found traces of explosives on fragments of “foreign object” recovered from the blast sites in Nord Stream’s underwater pipelines, the country’s security service SAPO said on Friday. The new evidence confirms that the energy links […]
Live: Sweden confirms Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Investigators have found traces of explosives at the site of the damaged Nord Stream pipelines, confirming that sabotage had taken place, a Swedish prosecutor said on Friday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+1) 11:25 a.m.: The Kremlin is saying nothing about the Putin-Biden summit at this time […]
These Portuguese served Russia nobly
Until the 18th century, these two great powers at opposite ends of Europe knew basically nothing about each other. However, this did not stop some Portuguese nationals from making careers at dizzying heights in Russia. Antonio de Vieira In 1697, during his Grand Embassy – an extended tour of European countries – Tsar Peter the […]
When the war moves to the bottom of the sea
The suspected attack on the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 has opened the world’s eyes to all the infrastructure built on the bottom of the sea and our dependence on it. Oil and gas pipelines, internet and power cables, energy islands and offshore wind farms can all become targets of subsurface gray zone […]
Craters were discovered at the Nord Stream blast site
Part of the Russian pipeline was completely destroyed, says the operator The Swiss operator of Russia’s Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline said it discovered explosion craters on the seabed near the damaged first string. “As of November 2, 2022, Nord Stream AG has completed the first data collection at the site of the damage to […]
The Nord Stream explosions were an act of terrorism Putin
The Russian president said that Gazprom was allowed to inspect the pipeline that was damaged by the ?terrorist act? Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the damage to the two Nord Stream pipelines under the Baltic Sea, telling reporters on Monday night what Gazprom investigators saw after being allowed to inspect the site. “It was […]
Russia stops participation in UN agreement that allows Ukraine to export grain
Moscow has suspended implementation of a UN-brokered grain export deal that has allowed more than 9 million tonnes of grain to be exported from Ukraine, helping to ease the global food crisis and lower prices. The Russian Defense Ministry said it would no longer guarantee the safety of cargo ships participating in the UN-led initiative, […]
Sweden is to carry out a further Nord Stream crime scene investigation
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — Sweden will conduct further crime scene investigations into suspected sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 natural gas pipelines, the Swedish Prosecutor’s Office said here on Friday. “I have decided to, together with the security police, carry out a number of additional investigations at the crime scene,” says chief […]
The Swedish Navy conducts inspections at the Nord Stream pipeline leak site
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) — The Swedish Navy said Wednesday it had deployed two ships to conduct further investigations into the Nord Stream pipeline leaks in the Baltic Sea. “I can confirm that we are there with two minesweepers,” Jimmie Adamsson, the navy’s chief of communications, told Sweden’s Television on Wednesday, adding that the vessels […]
Ørsted involved in plans to develop Danish offshore wind farms to power close to 4 million homes
Ørsted has entered into a 50-50 partnership with the Copenhagen Infrastructure Project (CIP). Together, they plan to develop offshore wind farms in Denmark with a capacity of 5.2 gigawatts. That’s enough to power nearly 4 million homes. Dizzying scaleThe task will be divided into four separate projects: two wind farms are to be built in […]
Danish News Round-Up: The Danish Parliament must consider proposals for a bereavement plan
On August 23, a citizens’ motion emerged outlining a plan to offer support to families during the critical period immediately following the sudden death of the mother or father. In less than a month, the proposal gained an impressive 50,000 supporters. Support for bereaved familiesIn the days, weeks and months after a child loses one […]
Ukraine says situation ‘critical’ after Russia attacks power grid
Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging “critical” risk to its electricity grid after multiple Russian air strikes targeted energy facilities across the country, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Moscow’s repeated bombardments had destroyed one-third of the country’s power facilities as winter approaches. Read our blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. This […]
The first images of Nord Stream’s damage were revealed
The images and video show evidence of what Danish police say were ?powerful explosions? Swedish newspaper Expressen released the first underwater images of the broken gas pipeline Nord Stream 1 on Tuesday. The Russia-Germany gas pipeline was seriously damaged in an apparent act of sabotage last month. The video footage, taken 80 meters below the […]
Information about the Nord Stream probe is shared by the media
Berlin suspects the pipelines were targeted on purpose, but has stopped short of assigning blame, WSJ reports The explosions that tore through the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines last month were likely caused by sabotage, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing German officials familiar with the investigation. Earlier, the Russian Foreign […]
The first images of Nord Stream’s damage revealed (VIDEO)
The images and video show evidence of what Danish police say were “powerful explosions” Swedish newspaper Expressen released the first underwater images of the broken gas pipeline Nord Stream 1 on Tuesday. The Russia-Germany gas pipeline was seriously damaged in an apparent act of sabotage last month. The video footage, taken 80 meters below the […]
Live: Germany fires cybersecurity chief over suspected Russia ties
The head of Germany’s national cyber security agency has been fired following reports of possible links to Russian intelligence, the interior ministry announced on Tuesday. His dismissal came as several regions of Ukraine and the capital Kyiv experienced power outages following several Russian airstrikes targeting energy facilities across the country. Read FRANCE 24’s live blog […]
Leaks on Nord Stream gas pipelines caused by “powerful explosions”, Danish police confirm
According to the joint investigation group that investigated the gas pipeline leaks, it can now be confirmed that the extensive damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 in Denmark’s exclusive economic zone was caused by powerful explosions. This is stated by the Copenhagen Police in a press release Tuesday morning. The police state that it […]
EU strengthens infrastructure protection Bloomberg
Member states must strengthen their energy and other key sectors against potential sabotage, the bloc warned Europe must take steps to protect its energy, communications, transport and other critical infrastructure from potential sabotage, the European Commission will recommend this week, according to Bloomberg. The EU’s governing body will also issue a “blueprint” for responding to […]
This week’s editorial: Three Stooges in revival
The Prime Minister did as expected by confirming a general election for November 1, and now the wagons are out across the country, although weeks ago she got a head start on a red bus filled with roses to hand out to reluctant voters. Radicals demanded a general election to prevent the establishment of an […]
Liberals and Conservatives call for increased arms donations to Ukraine after Russian missile attacks
In the wake of Russia’s barrage of Ukraine on Monday, the Red Block and the Blue Block have come together in Denmark to approve another shipment of weapons to Ukraine. The attack saw more than 80 cruise missiles and 24 self-destructing drones wreak havoc on an unprecedented number of civilian targets in cities across Ukraine, […]
Live: Erdogan defends ties with Russia during talks with Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday defended Ankara’s booming trade ties with Moscow during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan. The meeting between the two leaders, the fourth in three months, came as the US and EU apply renewed pressure on Turkey to comply with sanctions against Russia. Follow FRANCE […]
Russia ready to restart supplies, ball in the EU: Putin on gas supplies via the Nord Stream 2 pipeline
If they want, let them turn on the faucet and that’s it. We will not limit anyone anywhere, including our readiness to supply additional quantities in the fall-winter season,” Reuters reported. He said that Europe’s prosperity in recent decades was based on cooperation with Russia. “I have repeatedly said that Nord Streams has no political […]
Leak found in Russian oil pipeline to German Polish operator
The cause of the breach is not yet known, says the route’s operator Polish operator PERN has said it has discovered a leak on the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Germany. The breach was detected late on Tuesday by automated systems on one of the two strands of the pipeline, about 70 kilometers […]
Putin hints at the culprits behind Nord Stream sabotage
The explosions on the gas pipelines have made it easier to force American LNG on Europe, says the Russian president Those who benefit most from the damage to the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea are the ones responsible for it, Russian President Vladmir Putin has said. “Everyone understands who is behind this […]
Leak found on Russian oil pipeline to German Polish operator
The reason for the breach on the Druzhba pipeline is not yet known, says the operator of the route Polish operator PERN has said it has discovered a leak on the Druzhba pipeline, which supplies Russian oil to Germany. The break was detected late on Tuesday by automated systems on one of the two strands […]
Nord Stream’s methane leak is smaller than previously feared
Photo: Pixabay/klassensprecher930 When the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines were shut down in late September, likely as a result of sabotage, large amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaked into the Baltic Sea, raising fears of both an environmental disaster and a blow to the climate. The two damaged pipelines, which link […]
Don’t let gas stocks fall low this winter, official warns Europe
PARIS, France: If EU countries empty their natural gas tanks in the coming winter, Europe could face a worse-than-expected energy crisis next year, said Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). After Russia cut gas supplies in response to Western sanctions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, European countries have filled storage tanks […]
Local Round-Up: Gas prices are rising in Copenhagen
300,000 affected The price increase will affect both companies and private customers. HOFOR supplies gas to almost 300,000 people in Copenhagen. Read more about the price increase here (in Danish) Gas leak investigationCopenhagen police are investigating gas leaks in the Baltic Sea and are not ruling anything out in advance. The investigation into the Nord […]
Estonia proposes that NATO expand its missions
The defense minister says the US-led bloc should carry out underwater policing after the Nord Stream incident Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called on NATO to increase its patrols in the Baltic Sea, not only above but also underwater, following the recent explosions that knocked out the Russian gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and […]
Estonia wants NATO to expand its missions
The defense minister says the US-led bloc should carry out underwater policing after the Nord Stream incident Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has called on NATO to increase its patrols in the Baltic Sea, not only above but also underwater, following the recent explosions that knocked out the Russian gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and […]
Marin: The leaders of the Finnish parliamentary parties will soon meet on the side of the border fence
The Border Guard Service stated in September that, in its opinion, 130–260 kilometers of the more than 1,300 km border should be fenced off, primarily in the vicinity of the border crossing points. The estimated price tag of the project would be “a few hundred million euros” and it will take three to four years […]
This is how Europe increases preparedness after the attack on Nord Stream
The protection of important infrastructure will now be addressed within the EU. A piquant coincidence was that the gas pipeline Baltic Pipe, which crosses the Nord Stream in the Baltic Sea, was inaugurated the same week that it began to be discovered that it was a matter of sabotage against the Nord Stream. The explosions […]
Italy tightens surveillance of submarine cables
The move comes in response to sabotage on the Nord Stream pipelines, an official told Reuters The Italian government has stepped up surveillance and controls on underwater energy and telecommunications cables off its coast, a source close to the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The decision comes in response to the explosions discovered at the […]
Ukrainian forces break through Russian lines in key Kherson advance
Ukrainian forces on Monday achieved their biggest breakthrough in the Kherson region since the war began, bursting through the Russian front and advancing along the Dnipro River to threaten Russian supply lines. In Zaporizhzhia, the UN nuclear watchdog said the head of the Russian-occupied nuclear power plant had been released. Read our live blog to […]
EU chief: New gas pipeline Greece-Bulgaria “means freedom”
SOFIA, Bulgaria: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, chair of the European Union’s executive arm, was in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 1 to witness the opening of a natural gas link between Bulgaria and Greece. Von der Leyen said the importance of the new pipeline was as an example of the EU’s determination to […]
At the UN, Russia, USA Trade barbs over the Nord Stream damage
The US and Russia traded barbs and accusations at a UN Security Council meeting on Friday over the apparent sabotage of a major gas pipeline that Russia uses to supply Europe. Between September 26 and 29, explosions caused four leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines that run along the bottom of the […]
UN Weekly Roundup: 24–30 September 2022
United Nations – Editor’s note: Here’s a quick snapshot of what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the UN’s perch. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy briefs the Security Council Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that Russia must be completely isolated internationally for its sham referendums […]
Ex-Polish FM thanks the US for the destruction of the Russian gas pipeline
Moscow has called the events a “terrorist attack” While the United States, Russia and most European governments were reticent to judge who might be behind Monday’s explosion that damaged both Nord Stream pipelines and cut Germany off from Russian gas, former Polish minister and member of the European Parliament Radoslaw Sikorski had no such qualms. […]
The US is praised for the Nord Stream explosion
“Thank you USA,” said Poland’s former defense and foreign minister Sikorski While the United States, Russia and most European governments were reticent to judge who might be behind Monday’s explosion that damaged both Nord Stream pipelines and cut Germany off from Russian gas, former Polish minister and MEP Radoslaw Sikorski had no such qualms. “Thank […]
