Russian-Crewed Ship Seized Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Norwegian police seized the Russian-crewed Silver Dania, suspected of damaging a Baltic Sea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden, following a Latvian request; the ship's owner denies involvement, and the incident is part of a series of suspected sabotage acts targeting underwater infrastructu...
Russian-Crewed Ship Seized Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Norwegian police seized the Russian-crewed Silver Dania, suspected of damaging a Baltic Sea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden, following a Latvian request; the ship's owner denies involvement, and the incident is part of a series of suspected sabotage acts targeting underwater infrastructu...
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Russian-Crewed Ship Detained in Norway Over Baltic Cable Damage
Norwegian police arrested the Russian-crewed Silver Dania on January 31, 2025, in Tromso, following a Latvian request, due to suspected involvement in damaging an undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden. The ship, owned by Fjord Shipping, was sailing from St. Petersburg to Murmansk.
Russian-Crewed Ship Detained in Norway Over Baltic Cable Damage
Norwegian police arrested the Russian-crewed Silver Dania on January 31, 2025, in Tromso, following a Latvian request, due to suspected involvement in damaging an undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden. The ship, owned by Fjord Shipping, was sailing from St. Petersburg to Murmansk.
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Damaged Latvia-Sweden Undersea Cable Prompts Investigation
A submarine fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden was significantly damaged on Sunday morning, possibly by a Maltese-flagged ship suspected of being involved, prompting a naval investigation and emergency government meetings in both countries.
Damaged Latvia-Sweden Undersea Cable Prompts Investigation
A submarine fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden was significantly damaged on Sunday morning, possibly by a Maltese-flagged ship suspected of being involved, prompting a naval investigation and emergency government meetings in both countries.
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Damaged Undersea Cable Prompts Joint Latvia-Sweden-NATO Investigation
An undersea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia's Ventspils and Sweden's Gotland was damaged in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, likely due to external causes, prompting a joint investigation by Latvian, Swedish, and NATO authorities; while service is maintained through alternative routes, potential speed ...
Damaged Undersea Cable Prompts Joint Latvia-Sweden-NATO Investigation
An undersea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia's Ventspils and Sweden's Gotland was damaged in the Baltic Sea on Sunday, likely due to external causes, prompting a joint investigation by Latvian, Swedish, and NATO authorities; while service is maintained through alternative routes, potential speed ...
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Pro-Russian Politician Viktor Alksnis Dies at 72
Viktor Alksnis, grandson of a repressed Soviet military official, became a staunch pro-Soviet and later pro-Russian politician, advocating for regions resisting secession from the USSR and supporting Russia's actions in Ukraine; he died on January 1st, 2023, from a stroke.
Pro-Russian Politician Viktor Alksnis Dies at 72
Viktor Alksnis, grandson of a repressed Soviet military official, became a staunch pro-Soviet and later pro-Russian politician, advocating for regions resisting secession from the USSR and supporting Russia's actions in Ukraine; he died on January 1st, 2023, from a stroke.
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2025 World Juniors: Final Preliminary Round Sets Quarterfinal Matchups
The final day of the 2025 World Juniors preliminary round features four crucial games: Canada vs. USA, Finland vs. Latvia, Sweden vs. Czechia, and Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland, determining quarterfinal matchups and relegation.
2025 World Juniors: Final Preliminary Round Sets Quarterfinal Matchups
The final day of the 2025 World Juniors preliminary round features four crucial games: Canada vs. USA, Finland vs. Latvia, Sweden vs. Czechia, and Kazakhstan vs. Switzerland, determining quarterfinal matchups and relegation.
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Norway Releases Russian-Crewed Ship Seized Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Norwegian police released the Russian-crewed Silver Dania, seized near Tromso on Friday, after finding no evidence linking it to the damage of a Baltic Sea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden, which Latvian authorities suspect was caused by "external influence".
Norway Releases Russian-Crewed Ship Seized Over Baltic Sea Cable Damage
Norwegian police released the Russian-crewed Silver Dania, seized near Tromso on Friday, after finding no evidence linking it to the damage of a Baltic Sea fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden, which Latvian authorities suspect was caused by "external influence".
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Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Fiber Optic Cable
Swedish prosecutors launched a preliminary investigation into suspected sabotage of an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden's Gotland island, detaining the Malta-flagged vessel Vezhen which departed from Russia's Ust-Luga port; Latvian authorities confirmed data transmission dis...
Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Fiber Optic Cable
Swedish prosecutors launched a preliminary investigation into suspected sabotage of an underwater fiber optic cable connecting Latvia and Sweden's Gotland island, detaining the Malta-flagged vessel Vezhen which departed from Russia's Ust-Luga port; Latvian authorities confirmed data transmission dis...
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Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Fiber-Optic Cable
Sweden seized a vessel suspected of damaging a fiber-optic cable linking Sweden and Latvia in an act of suspected aggravated sabotage, prompting a joint investigation with Latvia and NATO.
Suspected Sabotage of Baltic Sea Fiber-Optic Cable
Sweden seized a vessel suspected of damaging a fiber-optic cable linking Sweden and Latvia in an act of suspected aggravated sabotage, prompting a joint investigation with Latvia and NATO.
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Sweden Deploys Hundreds of Soldiers to Latvia in Largest NATO Deployment
On Saturday, hundreds of Swedish soldiers, along with mechanized infantry units, arrived in Latvia to join a Canadian-led NATO brigade near the border with Russia and Belarus, representing Sweden's largest NATO deployment yet, a direct response to heightened tensions following the Russian invasion o...
Sweden Deploys Hundreds of Soldiers to Latvia in Largest NATO Deployment
On Saturday, hundreds of Swedish soldiers, along with mechanized infantry units, arrived in Latvia to join a Canadian-led NATO brigade near the border with Russia and Belarus, representing Sweden's largest NATO deployment yet, a direct response to heightened tensions following the Russian invasion o...
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Latvia's Education Reform Fuels Demand for German Teachers
Latvia's education reform, phasing out Russian in schools by 2030, has created a surge in demand for German teachers, with 401 of 450 schools opting for German; Germany is supporting Latvia by funding the Goethe-Institut in Riga to train 300 additional teachers.
Latvia's Education Reform Fuels Demand for German Teachers
Latvia's education reform, phasing out Russian in schools by 2030, has created a surge in demand for German teachers, with 401 of 450 schools opting for German; Germany is supporting Latvia by funding the Goethe-Institut in Riga to train 300 additional teachers.
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Latvia's Stricter Tobacco Rules Face Business Loopholes"
Starting January 2025, Latvia will ban the sale of tobacco and vaping products to under-20s and restrict flavors, causing businesses to explore workarounds and predicting a €10 million annual loss in state revenue, while the EU aims for a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
Latvia's Stricter Tobacco Rules Face Business Loopholes"
Starting January 2025, Latvia will ban the sale of tobacco and vaping products to under-20s and restrict flavors, causing businesses to explore workarounds and predicting a €10 million annual loss in state revenue, while the EU aims for a tobacco-free generation by 2040.
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40% Bias Score