Baltic_sea

The following articles have been tagged with "Baltic_sea":

Social Democrats slam Nord Stream approval

Business & Money: 6 Nov 09
Sweden’s decision to allow the Russian-led Nord Stream gas pipeline to pass through its territorial waters has prompted a scathing response from the political opposition. READ »

Three arrested for Viking treasure theft

Society: 6 Nov 09
Three men, including the board member of an auction house, have been arrested on Gotland in connection with the plunder of hundreds of Viking-era silver artifacts from the Baltic Sea island. READ »

Sweden gives all clear to Baltic Sea gas pipeline

National: 5 Nov 09
The Swedish government on Thursday gave its permission for German firm Nord Stream AG to lay down pipelines for transporting natural gas from Russia to Germany through the Swedish economic zone of the Baltic Sea. READ »

Swedes discover British WWI sub in Baltic Sea

Science & Technology: 23 Oct 09
A British submarine which disappeared in the Baltic Sea during the First World War has been discovered by a Swedish expedition off the Estonian island of Dagö. READ »

Calls continue for new probe of 1994 Baltic ferry disaster

National: 28 Sep 09
On the fifteenth anniversary of the Estonia ferry disaster, in which 852 lives were lost, a prosecutor in Estonia urged for a new investigation into what caused the Baltic Sea's worst peacetime maritime accident. READ »

What's on in Sweden: August 28 - September 3

Lifestyle: 25 Aug 09
What's on in Sweden: International comedy & classical music festivals in Stockholm; Aero show & international athletics in Gothenburg; Dinosaur Jr in Malmö. READ »

'Arctic Sea hijackers in custody': Russia

National: 18 Aug 09
The Russian navy has arrested eight men who allegedly hijacked the Maltese-registered freighter the Arctic Sea off the coast of Öland in Swedish waters in July, according to the Russian defence minister. READ »

Russia denies rumours of Arctic Sea sightings

National: 15 Aug 09
The Russian embassy in Cape Verde denied rumours that the Arctic Sea, a cargo ship that disappeared off the coast of Sweden at the end of July, had been sighted near the islands off the west coast of Africa. READ »

Porpoises make welcome Baltic return

Science & Technology: 14 Aug 09
Marine biologists have been thrilled to hear of two porpoise sightings in the Baltic Sea in recent days. The blunt-snouted mammals, relatively common off Sweden's west coast, have become almost extinct in the Baltic. READ »

Golfer's wet ball prompts revealing underwear challenge

Business & Money: 12 Aug 09
Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson's recent golf course strip show has prompted underwear maker Björn Borg to pick up the pace in its photographic hunt for international pant-wearing “Swedish exports”. READ »

'Hijackers could remain on board': coastguard

National: 12 Aug 09
A group of masked men alleged to have hijacked a cargo ship off the coast of Sweden last month could have remained on board the vessel when it passed through the English Channel, the British coastguard has claimed. READ »

Summer Rail Destinations: Stockholm

Travel: 11 Aug 09
The antiquity of Gamla Stan, the forests of Djurgården, the cliffs of Södermalm and of course the surrounding blue sea: all these elements combine to help make Stockholm one of the world’s most beautiful cities. READ »

'Hijacked' cargo ship missing at sea

National: 10 Aug 09
The Finnish ship hijacked in Swedish waters in July has disappeared off the radar along with its valuable cargo of timber. READ »

August in Sweden: drinking shots, sinking ships and stinking fish

Lifestyle: 3 Aug 09
The Year in Sweden - August: Journalist Kim Loughran sketches a month by month account of the country he has called home ever since his accidental migration in 1966. READ »

Gotland official called in over favouritism claims

National: 30 Jul 09
The county governor of the Baltic island of Gotland, Marianne Samuelsson, has been summoned by the government to explain comments claiming that prominent business people should be given favourable treatment. READ »

Åland: a gem in Stockholm's back yard

Travel: 21 Jul 09
Alannah Eames visits Finland's Swedish-speaking Åland islands, and finds gorgeous scenery, great food and a fascinating history. READ »

Report dumps on Baltic cruise ship discharge

Science & Technology: 17 Jul 09
Sweden's coastal waters are under threat from tonnes of human and other waste being regularly dumped into the Baltic by passenger liners, according to a new report. READ »

What's on in Sweden: July 17 - 23

Lifestyle: 16 Jul 09
What's on in Sweden: Jazz festival, humour exhibition & Globe tours in Stockholm; 60s & 70s art exhibition in Gothenburg; Tibetan monks & Backa folk & world music festival in Malmö/Österlen. READ »

Heavy Baltic rains heading for Sweden

Science & Technology: 8 Jul 09
A powerful low-pressure system currently racing north across the Baltic Sea is expected to sweep over Sweden late on Wednesday night and into Thursday, bringing with it torrential rains and chilly temperatures. READ »

Baltic yacht race heads for Västervik

Travel: 7 Jul 09
Sponsored article:The Baltic Sprint Cup is one of the highlights of the northern European sailing calendar, and in late July the 930-nautical mile race will be heading through Sweden’s most beautiful archipelago to Västervik, on Sweden’s east coast. READ »

Russia snubs Sweden summit plans

Politics: 1 Jul 09
Sweden's fraught relationship with Moscow has come to the fore on the first day of the Swedish EU presidency as Russia objects to plans to hold a major summit in Stockholm. READ »

Sweden takes over EU presidency

Politics: 1 Jul 09
Sweden on Wednesday assumed the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union, promising to combat climate change as well as the rising joblessness in the wake of the global economic crisis. READ »

Economic crisis and climate top Swedish EU priorities

Analysis & Opinion: 30 Jun 09
The global economic crisis, soaring unemployment in Europe and climate change top Sweden's agenda as it takes over the European Union six-month presidency in difficult conditions on Wednesday, writes AFP's Francois Campredon READ »

Swedish navy locates German WWII mines

Society: 16 Jun 09
The Swedish Navy has uncovered a ten-kilometre band of German World War II mines at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. READ »

Soviet sub wreck found near Åland islands

Science & Technology: 9 Jun 09
The remains of a World War II-era Soviet submarine have been found by a team of Swedish divers near the Åland islands in the Baltic Sea. READ »

A Swedish island idyll

Travel: 20 May 09
Sponsored article: A holiday on the beautiful island of Hässelö in southern Sweden is the perfect way to sample traditional Swedish archipelago life. READ »

Spy ship rescues Russian fishermen

National: 18 May 09
A Swedish surveillance ship operating near Russian territorial waters off Kaliningrad in the Baltic Sea has saved two Russian fisherman from drowning. READ »

Baltic Sea on slow path to recovery: Swedish study

Science & Technology: 12 May 09
The Baltic Sea is slowly recovering and the negative environmental trend has been broken, according to new Swedish research. READ »

EU commissioner Wallström praises Swedish government

Politics: 4 May 09
The Alliance government is doing a better job in the EU than the previous Social Democratic government headed by Göran Persson, the Swedish EU commissioner and Social Democrat Margot Wallström has said. READ »

Winner chosen for Stockholm's New Slussen project

Society: 17 Apr 09
Representatives from the city of Stockholm on Friday announced the winning design for a planned redesign of the city’s Slussen transit hub. READ »

Extinct fish turns up in Baltic Sea catch

Science & Technology: 14 Apr 09
A fish, declared extinct in the Baltic Sea over a 100 years ago, has made a remarkable reappearance - in the net of a professional Swedish fisherman off the coast of Öland. READ »

New Bergman foundation aims to buy filmmaker's home

Society: 26 Mar 09
A new foundation dedicated to the legacy of Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman is seeking financing to buy his home, a source close to the project said on Thursday amid reports the house would sell for more than $4 million. READ »

What does Sweden have against rational Nordic energy solutions?

Analysis & Opinion: 10 Mar 09
Sweden’s continued opposition to a natural gas pipeline running along the floor of the Baltic Sea is more political than it is environmental, but that doesn’t make it any more rational, argues researcher Timo Kivimäki. READ »

Sweden unveils EU presidency logo

Politics: 2 Mar 09
Sweden on Monday released the official logo and website for the government’s upcoming chairmanship of the rotating European Union presidency. READ »

Break down in talks on Swedish energy policy

Politics: 27 Feb 09
Joint talks on Sweden’s future energy policy between the government and the opposition have been called off, energy minister Maud Olofsson announced on Thursday. READ »

Estonia: no new ferry disaster probe

National: 20 Feb 09
Estonia on Thursday decided against opening a new probe into the 1994 Baltic Sea ferry disaster which claimed the lives of 852 victims, discounting claims of a cover up. READ »

Nord Stream gift prompts bribery probe

Science & Technology: 19 Feb 09
A Swedish prosecutor is looking into suspicions of bribery and corruption after a college on the island of Gotland received a donation from Nord Stream, which wants to build a gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea. READ »

Baltic Sea jellyfish keeps researchers in Sweden guessing

Science & Technology: 13 Feb 09
Marine biologists in Sweden remain puzzled by a species of jellyfish newly discovered in the Baltic Sea which they first feared was a harmful invasive species. READ »

Sweden won't hasten pipeline approval

Politics: 30 Jan 09
Sweden doesn’t want to be rushed into approving a Russian-German natural gas pipeline project under the Baltic Sea before a careful review of environmental concerns, a minister said Friday. READ »

Earthquake shakes southern Sweden

National: 16 Dec 08
Southern Sweden was rocked by an earthquake early on Tuesday morning which caused a flood of phone calls to emergency services operators from alarmed residents. READ »

Engine fire forces Baltic ferry evacuation

National: 2 Dec 08
Eleven passengers were evacuated from the Sea Wind ferry early on Tuesday morning after a fire broke out in the boat’s main engine as it sailed near the Åland islands in the middle of the Baltic Sea. READ »

Man feared drowned after ferry mishap

National: 26 Nov 08
A man is believed to have drowned in the Baltic Sea after falling overboard from a ferry on Tuesday night. READ »

Winter storm blows over Sweden

National: 24 Nov 08
Traffic problems, flight delays and power outages were left in the wake of Sweden’s first major winter storm, which headed out to the Baltic Sea early on Monday morning boasting hurricane force winds. READ »

Storm warning: 'Avoid driving if you can'

National: 23 Nov 08
Storms, snow falls and road chaos have been forecast for Sunday evening and Monday by meteorological agency SMHI. Motorists are advised to avoid driving if they can. READ »

Estonia victim families demand new probe

National: 21 Nov 08
Relatives of the victims of a 1994 Baltic Sea ferry sinking, which claimed the lives of 501 Swedes, are stepping up pressure for a new probe of enduring claims that the disaster was caused by an explosion. READ »

Swedbank appoints new CEO

Business & Money: 5 Nov 08
Swedbank has appointed Mikael Wolf as its new CEO as the bank attempts to recover from setbacks sustained in the financial turbulence of recent weeks. READ »

Study: 'Baltic sea bed in worst condition ever'

Science & Technology: 2 Nov 08
The Baltic Sea has never been in such a bad condition, a new study from meteorological agency SMHI shows. A quarter of the sea bed shows no sign of life at all. READ »

More storms forecast as strong winds cut power

National: 26 Oct 08
Households in Dalarna and Hälsingland were left without power on Sunday morning after stormy weather on Saturday. More strong winds and heavy rainfall are forecast on Sunday. READ »

Chilling out with a Baltic spa experience

Travel: 22 Sep 08
If you're looking to pamper yourself this autumn, a spa trip to the Baltics could be just the ticket, writes Alannah Eames. READ »

'More beer please': Swedish towns struggle to find catchy mottos

Society: 18 Sep 08
Several Swedish towns have discovered that spending a lot of money on a snazzy town slogan may not always bring about the intended result. READ »

Germany irked by Wood's energy critique

National: 12 Sep 08
Comments by US Ambassador to Sweden Michael Wood about a Baltic Sea pipeline meant to transport Russian gas have prompted the German government to launch a formal complaint. READ »

What’s on in Sweden: September 12 - 18

Lifestyle: 11 Sep 08
What’s on: Johnny Logan and American Football in Stockholm; Ukulele orchestra and psychobilly legends in Gothenburg; Cinema Bizarre and dance fusion in Malmö. READ »

US Ambassador: Russian gas no laughing matter

Analysis & Opinion: 10 Sep 08
Russia’s recent incursion into Georgia has brought into renewed focus the need for Sweden to continue the development and promotion of alternative energy sources, writes US Ambassador to Sweden, Michael M Wood. READ »

More funding for Sweden's marine environments

Science & Technology: 4 Sep 08
The government plans to spend an addition 655 million kronor ($100 million) on improvements to Sweden's waters. READ »

What’s on in Sweden: August 29 - September 4

Lifestyle: 28 Aug 08
What’s on: World class choir and Snoop Dogg in Stockholm; Aero Show in Gothenburg, pop festival and fashion bazaar in Malmö. READ »

Reinfeldt and Merkel talk tough on Georgia

Politics: 25 Aug 08
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt welcomed the German Chancellor Angela Merkel to Stockholm on Monday. Russia's actions in Georgia, the Baltic Sea Initiative and energy and climate issues were high on the agenda. READ »

Top ten Swedish taste sensations

Lifestyle: 19 Aug 08
Sweden has a rich and varied culinary tradition, and a vast selection of dishes which have, quite rightly, earned their places as favourites with gourmands worldwide, writes Matt O’Leary. READ »

Transatlantic musings on warlike Sweden

Analysis & Opinion: 14 Aug 08
In a week when Russia went to war with Georgia, David Bartal reflects on a time when Sweden was more belligerent than benevolent. READ »

Georgia crisis 'should prompt Swedish military rethink'

Analysis & Opinion: 13 Aug 08
The current crisis in Georgia provides a timely reminder of Sweden's need to more effectively defend its borders and offshore territories, particularly the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, writes security expert Bo Pellnäs. READ »

Fatty Baltic fish threaten sperm production

Science & Technology: 9 Aug 08
Toxins found in fatty fish caught in the Baltic Sea can cause seriously deteriorated sperm production, according to new research. The genetic make up of 20% of men means that they are in the risk zone. READ »

German and Russian sailors missing off Swedish coast

National: 5 Aug 08
Two men were reported missing and feared to have drowned on Tuesday after they were washed off their sailboats in a heavy storm. READ »

Storm brings month of rain in one day

National: 5 Aug 08
Stormy conditions on Monday night led to power cuts in southern and central parts of Sweden. READ »

Swedish food aims to knock France off its perch

Society: 22 Jul 08
The Swedish government announced a new vision on Tuesday aiming to knock France off its pedestal and establish Sweden as haute cuisine leader of the world. READ »

Famed US warship docks in Stockholm

National: 27 Jun 08
Visitors to Stockholm's harbour were greeted with an unusual sight on Friday morning as the American naval vessel USS Cole pulled into port for the weekend. READ »

Baltic Sea gasps for air

Science & Technology: 24 Jun 08
The World Wildlife Fund has cautioned that the spread of so-called marine dead zones could cause the Baltic Sea ecosystem to collapse. READ »

Vikings inspire Stockholm museum chief

Society: 4 Jun 08
Visitors to Stockholm will someday be able to take a virtual ride with a boatload of marauding Vikings if the head of the Museum of National Antiquities (not pictured) has his way. READ »

Swedish sun is summer's star attraction

Lifestyle: 28 May 08
He may not be able to back it up with hard science, but David Bartal is willing to wager that Sweden has probably the best sunshine in the world. READ »

Webcams: see Sweden in sixty seconds

Travel: 15 May 08
Take a webcam tour of Sweden and see how much of the country looks with just a few clicks of the mouse. READ »

Baltic Sea ice hits record low

Science & Technology: 3 May 08
Ice levels in the Baltic Sea hit record lows in the past winter. New figures from SMHI indicate the lowest levels for over 100 years. READ »

Papers shoot down proposed Gripen sale to Norway

Analysis & Opinion: 2 May 08
David Landes reviews how Sweden’s newspapers reacted to plans for selling upgraded Saab Gripen combat planes to Norway. READ »

Åland considers setting clocks to Swedish time

Society: 22 Apr 08
A member of Åland’s parliament has proposed that the islands, technically an autonomous part of Finland, adopt the same time zone as Sweden. READ »

Stockholm design district: SoFo no good?

Analysis & Opinion: 25 Mar 08
In the first of a series of regular columns, David Bartal searches high and low for Stockholm's design district. Eventually he finds it -- in Finland. READ »

Ferry line denies lesbian discrimination claims

Society: 14 Mar 08
Ferry company Viking Lines has strongly denied charges of discrimination after a 26-year-old woman claimed she was asked to stop kissing another woman during a Baltic cruise. READ »

Sweden unimpressed by Baltic pipeline proposal

National: 12 Feb 08
Russian-led consortium Nord Stream has been told to bulk up its application with an environmental impact analysis. READ »

Teetotallers ban 'gay sermon' preacher

National: 30 Jan 08
A Swedish teetotaller group adds a twist to its sobriety by banning controversial preacher Åke Green. READ »

Met agency forecasts weekend storms

National: 25 Jan 08
Storms are expected to strike in many parts of Sweden this weekend, with the south of the country likely to be hardest hit. READ »

Opposition presses Carlgren over Baltic pipeline

Politics: 21 Dec 07
Sweden's Environment Minister has been criticized by the opposition for failing to speak out about a planned gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea. READ »

It's a hard life being a Swedish diplomat

National: 17 Dec 07
Poor foreign food, smoking in meetings and poor quality golf courses. These are some of the hardships one has to face as a Swedish diplomat. READ »

Disco date: Sweden's ABBA museum to open in 2009

Travel: 5 Dec 07
The world's first museum dedicated to the legendary Swedish disco group ABBA will open its doors in Stockholm in June 2009. READ »

Russia worries Swedish military committee

National: 4 Dec 07
Sweden's parliamentary defence committee has expressed concerns over current political developments in Russia. READ »

Opposition parties reject Baltic pipeline

Politics: 26 Nov 07
Sweden's three opposition parties have called on the government to reject plans for a Baltic Sea pipeline supplying Russian natural gas to western Europe. READ »

'Millions of barrels of oil in Swedish waters'

Business & Money: 21 Nov 07
A Swedish prospecting company is waiting for the all-clear to begin drilling for oil in the Baltic Sea. READ »

TV crew discovers 17th century shipwreck

Society: 14 Nov 07
An almost intact shipwreck apparently from the 17th century was discovered in the Baltic Sea when a television crew was filming an underwater documentary series. READ »

Motorists grapple with icy roads

National: 13 Nov 07
The first major snowfall of the season has played havoc with road conditions in eastern Sweden with several reports of drivers losing control of their vehicles. READ »

Russia-led pipeline consortium rejects Swedish criticism

Politics: 1 Nov 07
A Russian-led consortium planning to build a gas pipeline under the Baltic Sea on Thursday rejected criticism of the project from Sweden's environment minister. READ »

Alternative route for Russian pipeline 'should be considered'

National: 31 Oct 07
Sweden wants alternative routes to be considered for a Baltic Sea pipeline supplying Russian natural gas to western Europe, now planned to run through Swedish waters, Minister for the Environment Andreas Carlgren said on Wednesday. READ »

Viking clash: Danes and Swedes battle to be biggest

Lifestyle: 18 Oct 07
When Stockholm's Mayor donned a t-shirt proclaiming the city 'Capital of Scandinavia', the reaction from the neighbours was predictably indignant. Daniel Boman looks at how Stockholm and Copenhagen are battling to prove who's biggest and best. READ »