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Russia Refutes Estonia's "Unprecedentedly Brazen" Airspace Violation Claim
Russian fighter jets did not violate Estonian airspace and flew over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea in proceeding from northwest Russia to the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad, the Russian Defence Ministry said early on Saturday.
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Ukrainian Suspected In Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Arrested In Italy
A Ukrainian citizen man suspected to be one of the coordinators of the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany has been arrested.
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Cheaper Than Disneyland Paris? New Theme Park In Europe Offers 50 Rides And Rs 24 Tickets For Kids
Europe has a new theme park to watch out for - one with cheaper tickets and epic rides, perfect for visiting with family during a trip to Poland.
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Lost World Found: 11,000-Year-Old Megastructure Unearthed Under Baltic Sea
An 11,000-year-old megastructure, potentially used for reindeer hunting, has been discovered under the Baltic Sea, offering a glimpse into the lives of Stone Age hunter-gatherer communities.
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Germany Bans Clothed Visitors From Nudist Beaches: Here's Why
In the coastal city of Rostock, a new regulation gives beach wardens the authority to evict visitors who refuse to strip down on nudist-only beaches.
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What Is Hybrid Warfare? Russia's Potential Response To Ukrainian Strike
A strike using US-made missiles has sparked concerns of a Russian retaliation that could expand the conflict's scope.
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Baltic Sea Cable Cuts Raise Nordic, German Suspicions Of Russian Sabotage
Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours have prompted Nordic and German officials to say they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" stemming from Russia.
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Solitary Dolphin in Baltic Sea Talks to Himself, Researchers Think it's a Sign of Loneliness
A bottlenose dolphin, known as Delle, has been observed in the Baltic Sea making thousands of vocalisations. The solitary dolphin’s sounds, including whistles and clicks, suggest it may be lonely and trying to communicate. Despite being in an area outside the usual range for these dolphins, no other dolphins were nearby. Researchers are exploring...
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UK Notices Russian Bomber Aircraft, Naval Ships Head Towards It, Scrambles Jets
UK today scrambled fighter jets today after it noticed a Russian bomber approach its airspace. While Royal Air Force was tracking the Russian jet, the Royal Navy found two separate groups of Russian Navy ships near its waters in the English Channel.
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Primitive Humans in Scandinavia Used Boats Made Up of Animal Skins in 3500 BC, Study Suggests
A new study suggests that people from the Pitted Ware Culture (PWC) in ancient Scandinavia likely built boats from animal skins, possibly seal hides, to fish, hunt, and trade. The PWC was a Neolithic group of hunter-gatherers who lived between 3500 and 2300 B.C. in regions near the Baltic and North Seas.
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175-Year-Old Bottles Of Champagne Discovered By Polish Divers In A Shipwreck
The wreck was filled "to the brim" with luxury items, including 100 bottles of champagne, porcelain and mineral water.
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Russian Military Aircraft Violates Swedish Airspace
A Russian military aircraft briefly violated Swedish airspace east of the Baltic island of Gotland on Friday and was met by Swedish fighter jets, the Nordic country's armed forces said on Saturday.
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NATO Members Bordering Russia To Build "Drone Wall" For Defence: Lithuania
Lithuania said Friday that the Baltic state and five other NATO members neighbouring Russia had agreed to build a "drone wall" to defend their borders from "provocations".
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All About Tobol, Russia's Secret Weapon Linked To Jamming Of Planes' Signals
Tobol electronic warfare system was previously linked to jamming of signals of ships on NATO's eastern flank.
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Is The Ocean Safe? NATO Raises Alarm Over Undersea "Hybrid Warfare" Impacting 1 Billion
The incidents of suspected sabotage on gas pipelines in the Baltic in the last 18 months underscore the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to malicious actions.
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Russia Refutes Estonia's "Unprecedentedly Brazen" Airspace Violation Claim
Russian fighter jets did not violate Estonian airspace and flew over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea in proceeding from northwest Russia to the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad, the Russian Defence Ministry said early on Saturday.
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Ukrainian Suspected In Nord Stream Pipeline Blasts Arrested In Italy
A Ukrainian citizen man suspected to be one of the coordinators of the undersea explosions in 2022 that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany has been arrested.
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Cheaper Than Disneyland Paris? New Theme Park In Europe Offers 50 Rides And Rs 24 Tickets For Kids
Europe has a new theme park to watch out for - one with cheaper tickets and epic rides, perfect for visiting with family during a trip to Poland.
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Lost World Found: 11,000-Year-Old Megastructure Unearthed Under Baltic Sea
An 11,000-year-old megastructure, potentially used for reindeer hunting, has been discovered under the Baltic Sea, offering a glimpse into the lives of Stone Age hunter-gatherer communities.
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Germany Bans Clothed Visitors From Nudist Beaches: Here's Why
In the coastal city of Rostock, a new regulation gives beach wardens the authority to evict visitors who refuse to strip down on nudist-only beaches.
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What Is Hybrid Warfare? Russia's Potential Response To Ukrainian Strike
A strike using US-made missiles has sparked concerns of a Russian retaliation that could expand the conflict's scope.
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Baltic Sea Cable Cuts Raise Nordic, German Suspicions Of Russian Sabotage
Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours have prompted Nordic and German officials to say they suspect "sabotage" and "hybrid warfare" stemming from Russia.
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Solitary Dolphin in Baltic Sea Talks to Himself, Researchers Think it's a Sign of Loneliness
A bottlenose dolphin, known as Delle, has been observed in the Baltic Sea making thousands of vocalisations. The solitary dolphin’s sounds, including whistles and clicks, suggest it may be lonely and trying to communicate. Despite being in an area outside the usual range for these dolphins, no other dolphins were nearby. Researchers are exploring...
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UK Notices Russian Bomber Aircraft, Naval Ships Head Towards It, Scrambles Jets
UK today scrambled fighter jets today after it noticed a Russian bomber approach its airspace. While Royal Air Force was tracking the Russian jet, the Royal Navy found two separate groups of Russian Navy ships near its waters in the English Channel.
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Primitive Humans in Scandinavia Used Boats Made Up of Animal Skins in 3500 BC, Study Suggests
A new study suggests that people from the Pitted Ware Culture (PWC) in ancient Scandinavia likely built boats from animal skins, possibly seal hides, to fish, hunt, and trade. The PWC was a Neolithic group of hunter-gatherers who lived between 3500 and 2300 B.C. in regions near the Baltic and North Seas.
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175-Year-Old Bottles Of Champagne Discovered By Polish Divers In A Shipwreck
The wreck was filled "to the brim" with luxury items, including 100 bottles of champagne, porcelain and mineral water.
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Russian Military Aircraft Violates Swedish Airspace
A Russian military aircraft briefly violated Swedish airspace east of the Baltic island of Gotland on Friday and was met by Swedish fighter jets, the Nordic country's armed forces said on Saturday.
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NATO Members Bordering Russia To Build "Drone Wall" For Defence: Lithuania
Lithuania said Friday that the Baltic state and five other NATO members neighbouring Russia had agreed to build a "drone wall" to defend their borders from "provocations".
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All About Tobol, Russia's Secret Weapon Linked To Jamming Of Planes' Signals
Tobol electronic warfare system was previously linked to jamming of signals of ships on NATO's eastern flank.
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Is The Ocean Safe? NATO Raises Alarm Over Undersea "Hybrid Warfare" Impacting 1 Billion
The incidents of suspected sabotage on gas pipelines in the Baltic in the last 18 months underscore the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to malicious actions.
