Baltic Sea

The Swedish coast guard will equip personnel with heavier weapons and install machine guns on some vessels. Civil defence minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M) justifies the decision citing the deteriorating security situation in the Baltic Sea. The government issued the mandate last year, which has now been reported.

2026년 05월 02일 AI에 의해 보고됨

After weeks of strandings in the Wismarbucht area of the Baltic Sea and a dramatic barge transport, humpback whale Timmy (aka Hope) has been sighted swimming freely in the North Sea. The release caps an saga that gripped the public amid intense media coverage and controversy.

The german weather service (dwd) and the federal maritime and hydrographic agency (bsh) provide daily data on baltic and north sea surface water temperatures. These details are relevant for swimmers in schleswig-holstein braving the water even at low temperatures. Maps and tables display current values and forecasts for tomorrow.

2026년 02월 17일 AI에 의해 보고됨

On Sunday, February 15, two youths in Scharbeutz were rescued from a breaking ice floe on the Baltic Sea. The fire department conducted the operation using a line, ladder, and special suit, and the individuals remained uninjured. Many are calling for the reckless parties to cover the costs, but this is not legally possible.

A data cable between Helsinki and Tallinn has been damaged in the Gulf of Finland, and a suspected ship with a crew of 14 has been seized. The vessel Fitburg was towed to a port outside Helsinki for inspection. The incident is being investigated as suspected sabotage.

2025년 12월 29일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Scientists have discovered ancient wolf remains on a remote Swedish island in the Baltic Sea, suggesting humans transported them there thousands of years ago. The wolves, dated between 3,000 and 5,000 years old, shared a marine diet with local seal hunters and showed signs of human care. This finding challenges traditional views of early human-wolf interactions.