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Ukraine and UK have signed a partnership agreement, strengthening cooperation in defense, economy, and other areas for the next 100 years.

Recent research shows that methane leakage from the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea has spread to more than 20 marine protected areas, impacting the ecosystem.

The Greek newspaper Kathimerini delves into Turkey's advancements in the defense industry and its agreements with European countries.

NATO countries surrounding the Baltic Sea are increasing their presence and security measures in response to recent attacks on undersea cables believed to be carried out by Russian vessels.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a new mission named 'Baltic Watch' to protect telecommunication cables under the Baltic Sea from sabotage and threats.

An oil tanker that drifted off the northeast coast of Germany last week is being towed to the port of Skagen in northern Denmark. The tanker, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, was en route from Russia to Egypt.

Three skiers have died in an avalanche in Trasquera, Italy, while two others were injured and taken to the hospital. In a separate incident, two skiers lost their lives in Val d'Isère, France, after being buried under the snow while skiing off-piste.

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called Vladimir Putin 'a f***ing idiot' for believing he can restore the Russian empire. Johnson's remarks came during an interview where he discussed the threat posed by Putin's Russia to neighboring countries that were once part of the USSR.

Finland has detained the oil tanker Eagle S, which the Finnish police believe caused damage to cables in the Baltic Sea, after it was declared unseaworthy during a Finnish inspection.

A lost anchor has been recovered on the seabed of the Baltic Sea as part of the investigation into suspected sabotage of electricity and internet cables.

The Danish police are investigating reports of an unknown group of drones spotted in the air above the port of Køge.

The Finnish police have published photos of the oil tanker Eagle S, which is suspected of causing a recent cable break in the Baltic Sea.

The damage to energy and communication cables under the Baltic Sea has intensified discussions of 'hybrid warfare' in the region.

The Estonian military has launched a naval operation to protect the undersea power cable Estlink 1 in response to the damage of another undersea electricity cable between Estonia and Finland.

Estlink 2, a power connection between Finland and Estonia, experienced a sudden outage on Christmas Day. Authorities suspect sabotage by a Russian oil tanker.

A submarine electric cable connecting Finland and Estonia under the Baltic Sea has unexpectedly failed sparking an investigation. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo assures that the incident has no adverse effects on Finland's power supply.

The Swedish police boarded the Chinese ship Yi Peng 3, suspected of sabotaging communication cables in the Baltic Sea. Representatives from Germany, Finland, and China are also conducting an investigation on the ship, which has been stationary for a month in the Kattegat area.

Experts warn that triggering Article 5 of the NATO charter is becoming more likely as Russia escalates its hybrid war with the West.

Sixteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to come up with a new proposal in the coming months for taxing tobacco products in the EU, including electronic cigarettes and vapes.

A veertigtal heads of state and government officials, including Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelenski, are set to attend the reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was devastated by a fire in April 2019.

An incident occurred on the Baltic Sea between a Russian ship and a helicopter belonging to the German military. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock briefly mentioned the incident at a NATO meeting in Brussels, highlighting concerns over ships involved in bypassing sanctions imposed on Russia in the Baltic Sea. Baerbock announced increased patrols in the region and tighter surveillance on underwater cables and pipelines following recent damage to two data cables in the area, potentially due to sabotage.

Recent cable breaks in Finland have raised concerns, with one cable intentionally damaged near Helsinki and investigations ongoing for another break. The Finnish government is closely monitoring the situation, with authorities cooperating with Sweden. This incident comes after previous disruptions in the Nordic region, highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.

A provider in Finland reported a damaged internet cable, with the Finnish police suspecting a crime. The cable, connecting Finland and Sweden, experienced damage causing a major outage in Finland.

China has stated that it is 'willing to cooperate' in the investigation of the undersea cable break in the Baltic Sea, which damaged data cables between Sweden and Lithuania and between Helsinki and Rostock.

The recent crash of a DHL cargo plane in Vilnius, which resulted in the death of the pilot and injuries to crew members, has led to speculation regarding possible sabotage or technical failure.

Russia has reportedly launched an intercontinental ballistic missile towards Ukraine, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict

President Biden has made the decision to supply Ukraine with a large quantity of antipersonnel mines in an effort to bolster the country's defenses against Russian aggression. This move comes as tensions continue to rise in the region.

Sweden and Finland warn their citizens about the possibility of war on their territories and provide guidance on how to prepare for different crises.

Sweden has started sending out brochures to its citizens, while Finland launches a website with similar advice, urging people to prepare for a potential war.

Germany and Finland have launched an investigation after an undersea data cable between the countries was damaged, warning about the dangers of 'hybrid warfare' amidst heightened tensions with Russia.