Baltic Sea
Update: Ship crew questioned in Liepāja Baltic Sea cable damage probe
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Latvian police are interrogating the crew of a suspicious ship believed responsible for damaging a fiber-optic cable near Liepāja on January 2. The vessel was inspected in harbor without detention. This follows an earlier report on the incident and comes amid repeated Baltic Sea cable damages.
Ostholstein offers a varied event calendar for 2026 with highlights on the Baltic Sea. From beach fires in February to summer concerts and autumn light seas, there's something for everyone. Overviews for the first and second halves of the year have now been published.
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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.
Thousands of unexploded bombs from World War II lie on the Baltic Sea bed, leaking toxic substances that threaten marine life. Swedish Armed Forces and experts are racing against time to defuse them before damage becomes irreversible. The issue is urgent as leaks of TNT and heavy metals already impact fish and ecosystems.
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Unexploded bombs dumped in the Baltic Sea after World War II are leaking toxins, posing a growing threat to the environment. Scientists warn of a race against time to address the contamination before it worsens.