Baltic Sea, Sweden and wind farms

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 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
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.
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.
Finland detects satellite navigation jamming and spoofing in Baltic Sea
Finland's Coast Guard said it has detected constant disturbances to satellite navigation signals in the Baltic Sea since ...
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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Russia’s Crude Shipments Slump on Lower Arctic, Black Sea Flows
Russia’s seaborne crude exports to European countries have ceased, with flows to Bulgaria halted at the end of last year.
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, ...
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New NATO Baltic HQ established to strengthen regional forces
On 1 October 2024, the German Navy’s new tactical maritime headquarters, Commander Task Force Baltic, officially took over ...
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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When in Finland: Stars getting acquainted with local culture during NHL Global Series trip
HELSINKI, Finland — While the Stars’ Finnish players make a long-awaited trip home this week for the NHL Global Series in ...
Russian oil tankers threaten Baltic Sea environment
Since Russia's war on Ukraine began in 2022, more than a thousand Russian oil tankers have passed through the Baltic Sea.