Sweden, Baltic Sea

Sweden halts Baltic Sea wind farms over security concerns
Sweden has decided to block the construction of 1,800 new turbines in the Baltic Sea, which could have doubled energy production. The reason is their negative impact on security. Thirteen out of fourteen applications submitted by investors were rejected due to their negative impact on national security.
Sweden rejects Baltic Sea wind farms, citing defence concerns
Sweden has rejected applications to build 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea due to defence concerns, while giving the go-ahead to one on its west coast, the government said on Monday.
Sweden rejects 13 offshore wind farm applications in Baltic Sea
The Swedish government has rejected 13 applications for the construction of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea south of the Sea of Åland, citing defence interests. The rejected projects are Arkona,
Orsted CEO Addresses Swedish Concerns about Wind Farms in the Baltic Sea
Orsted's CEO said that there are solutions to Swedish defense concerns in the offshore wind industry. This was after Sweden
Vårgrønn to buy 27.4% stake in 288MW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm
Norway-based Vårgrønn has agreed to acquire a 27.4% stake in the operational 288MW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm from PGGM Infrastructure Fund. EnWB will maintain a majority stake of 50.1% in the Baltic 2 offshore wind farm and will continue to manage operations and maintenance activities.
Sweden Rejects Baltic Offshore Wind Projects Due to National Security Risks
Sweden has rejected plans for 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea due to concerns about potential risks to national security.
Baltic Sea quotas set for 2025; NGOs voice concerns
For Bothnian herring, western herring, central herring, and Riga herring, the council agreed to 2025 TACs of 66,446 metric tons (MT), 788 MT (bycatch only), 83,881 MT, and 41,635 MT, respectively. The eastern and western cod bycatch-only TACs are 430 MT and 266 MT, respectively, while the plaice TAC remains the same as 2024 at 11,313 MT.
Orsted Addresses Swedish Baltic Sea Wind Concerns
Orsted CEO assures Sweden that the offshore wind industry has solutions that would address defense concerns. At issue: Sweden's
Swedish defence concerns over Baltic Sea wind farms can be addressed, says Orsted CEO
The offshore wind industry has solutions that would address Swedish defence concerns, CEO of renewable energy group Orsted said on Tuesday after Sweden rejected applications to build 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea.
Sweden Blocks 13 Offshore Wind Farms Over Defence Concerns
Sweden's government said on Monday it was blocking the construction of 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, after the country's military said they could negatively impact defence capabilities.
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Carrier USS Harry S. Truman Sails with U.K. Carrier in NATO Exercise in the North Sea
The Harry S. Truman and U.K. carrier strike groups are currently in the North Sea participating in NATO exercise Neptune ...
Neither fish nor meat: Berlin accused Russia of reducing fish stocks in the Baltic
"We know that Russian fishing practices have a dramatic impact on fish stocks in the Baltic Sea. For example, cod is caught ...
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Opposition to seal ban grows within EU, where hunters alliance is optimistic rules will change
The review process is taking place as a growing number of EU countries bordering the Baltic Sea worry about the effect the region's steadily increasing seal population could be having on fish ...
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Estonia's small but meaty mussels could help generate revenue while cleaning up the Baltic
In addition to trout farming, Estonia has potential to develop a separate industry for cultivating edible mussels. A study ...
A NATO country rejected offshore wind farms it said could slow its response to a Russian missile attack
Sweden has dropped plans for 13 wind farms in the Baltic Sea over security concerns. Wind turbines could slow its missile ...
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Risor and Baltic Shipping forge new dry bulk venture with industry veteran at the helm
Baltic Shipping Company and Risor Shipping have formed a new venture, Baltic Bulk, described by its founders as a “visionary ...
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Ceremony for launching Chukotka nuclear icebreaker
The nuclear icebreaker Chukotka will be the fourth serial icebreaker built under this project. One icebreaker was built ...
Medieval coin — minted in Middle East — found under noble’s manor in Poland. See it
Dirhams are made of silver, a precious metal, and could sometimes be cut into near-microscopic pieces, Grzegorz Kurka, ...