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NATO to conduct scaled-down Baltic Sea drills

03 Jun 2026-12:59
Lithuania closes airspace after drone intrusion triggers NATO response

Lithuania temporarily closed its airspace for several hours after a drone violated its territory, triggering an air defence alert and widespread security disruptions across the country.

20 May 2026-17:06
Sweden to buy French frigates in $4 billion deal to boost baltic defence

Sweden has announced it will order four navy frigates from France’s Naval Group in a deal worth around $4 billion, marking a major expansion of its maritime defence capabilities as the country strengthens its security posture in the Baltic Sea.

19 May 2026-13:42
NATO F-16 jets intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea during Air Policing mission

Portuguese F-16 fighter jets participating in NATO’s Air Policing 2026 mission intercepted Russian An-12 transport aircraft and Su-35 fighter jets over the Baltic Sea, according to NATO Air Command.

08 May 2026-13:18
NATO is building a new line of defence in Northern Europe

Editor’s note: Abulfaz Babazadeh is a scientist, a scholar of Japanese studies, a political observer, and a member of the Union of Journalists of Azerbaijan. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az.

06 May 2026-12:02
Humpback whale "Timmy" released into the North Sea following rescue - VIDEO

The rescue operation for a humpback whale nicknamed "Timmy" has concluded with the animal's release into the North Sea.

03 May 2026-14:10
Stranded whale "Timmy" begins barge journey toward the North Sea - VIDEO

A humpback whale nicknamed Timmy, which has been stranded in shallow Baltic Sea waters near Germany since March 3, is currently being transported via barge toward the North Sea.

30 Apr 2026-10:07
Rare Gotland-style cross found in medieval Karelian warrior grave in Russia

A rich medieval burial of a Karelian warrior discovered in northwestern Russia is shedding new light on the early Christianization of Karelia and its connections to the wider Baltic world.

09 Apr 2026-15:17
Sanctioned tanker seized by Sweden over oil spill

Sweden has seized an oil tanker in the Baltic Sea suspected of causing a spill near the island of Gotland, in a move that highlights growing efforts to crack down on vessels linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet.”

03 Apr 2026-14:30
Ukrainian drones strike oil terminals in Russia's Leningrad - VIDEO

Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck major oil terminals in Russia’s Leningrad Oblast for a third consecutive night, according to Russian media channels.

27 Mar 2026-13:12