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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

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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
Finland addresses sabotage of undersea cables with Russia looming

26 Jan 2026-19:18
Germany blocks suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker

Germany has turned away a Russian-linked oil tanker from its Baltic Sea waters, marking the first known European action against Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet.

17 Jan 2026-10:58
Polish jets intercept Russian recon plane near border

Polish fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying near the country’s border over the Baltic Sea, the Polish Armed Forces said Thursday. The aircraft did not pose an immediate security threat.

26 Dec 2025-12:48