Latvia, Sweden and Baltic Sea

Norwegian police arrest ship suspected of involvement in damaging cable between Latvia and Sweden
Norwegian police have arrested a ship suspected of damaging a telecoms cable between Latvia and Sweden last weekend, according to the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK.
Latvia-Sweden subsea cable damaged in Baltic Sea
A subsea cable connecting Latvia to Sweden’s Gotland island is the latest cable to be damaged in the Baltic Sea. Owned by Latvia’s State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC), the cable’s Ventspils–Gotland segment was damaged early on January 26, at depths of 100m.
Latvia seeks cooperation from Baltic Sea allies in finding cause of undersea data cable rupture
Latvia's prime minister says her government has reached out to Sweden and other Baltic Sea allies in NATO for assistance as it investigates the cause of damage to an underwater fiber-optic data cable running to Sweden.
Latvia, Sweden Investigate as Baltic Sea Data Cable Damaged
A subsea data cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged early Sunday, sparking a criminal investigation, a third such incident in the Baltic Sea in the past three months.
Another undersea cable damaged in Baltic Sea, Latvia dispatches warship
Another undersea data cable, this time connecting Sweden and Latvia, has been severed in the Baltic Sea, officials from both countries said Sunday, and prompted Latvia to dispatch a warship near to where the incident had occurred.

Lufthansa to Take Stake in Latvia's AirBaltic

Baltic undersea cable likely damaged by external force, Latvia says
An undersea fiber optic cable between Latvia and Sweden was damaged on Sunday, likely as a result of external influence, ...
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Latvia blocks access to number of Russian websites
The National Electronic Mass Media Council of Latvia has decided to block access to seven more websites that spread Russian ...
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Electricity consumption in Latvia increased by 1.6% in 2024
In 2024, 6,116 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity were distributed in Latvia's power grid, which is 1.6 percent more than in the corresponding period a year ago, according to the Electricity Supply ...
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Hundreds of Swedish forces arrive in Latvia in largest deployment with NATO to date
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Swedish soldiers disembarked in the port of Riga, Latvia, ...
Lufthansa signs deal to receive up to 10% stake in Latvia's airBaltic
Lufthansa said on Wednesday it had agreed to receive a stake of 10% in Latvian airline airBaltic, as the German airline seeks ...
Latvia: The EU’s Next Fintech Hub?
Latvia, a small Baltic country, is rapidly emerging as a potential fintech hub in the EU. The country is taking real strides ...
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Russian energy companies take measures to ensure BRELL unified energy system’ reliability
The integration of the Baltic power grids through Poland into synchronous operation with the EU grid is scheduled for February 9 ...
A Goth Band’s Journey From Screams to Whispers
Before its members went into exile, IC3PEAK was one of the most notorious musical acts in Russia. Now, it’s pivoting to a ...