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Finland has issued a diplomatic note and summoned Russia’s ambassador after a Russian military reconnaissance aircraft allegedly entered Finnish airspace for approximately three minutes in the western Gulf of Finland.
Estonia is proposing an underwater tunnel under the Gulf of Finland to connect its capital with Helsinki, Finland, aiming to create a strategic corridor for the Baltic states.
The Finnish Defence Forces are once again restricting air and sea traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland.
The Finnish Defence Forces have announced restrictions on air and sea traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland. These measures are being implemented for security reasons.
Maritime area restrictions have been declared in the Eastern Gulf of Finland during peak boating season due to a drone threat, leading to conflicting advice from authorities on how boaters already in the archipelago should proceed.
Finland has increased its readiness for drone defense, with Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stating that Finns should prepare for continued drone incidents. Air and sea traffic in the Gulf of Finland were restricted today.
Airspace over the eastern Gulf of Finland was briefly restricted as a precautionary measure by the Defence Forces due to the potential risk of drones straying into Finnish territory.
A Russian Gazprom tanker has been spotted in the Baltic Sea, specifically in the Gulf of Finland, equipped with two machine guns and soldiers. This marks the first time Russia has reportedly armed a civilian vessel with heavy weapons, raising concerns about its intentions.
Finnish sailors were rescued from the Gulf of Finland after their sailboat drifted dangerously close to the Russian border within Estonian territorial waters.
A Russian captain and a crew member have been charged in Finland for allegedly sabotaging undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland around New Year's. The charges relate to damage caused by an anchor.
Hundreds of metal rings are being installed on the coastal rocks of the Eastern Gulf of Finland to allow for the rapid attachment of oil spill booms, a measure expected to result in significant cost savings.
The latest drone incursion came as Ukraine attacked the major Russian oil port of Primorsk on the Gulf of Finland.
The risk of oil accidents in the Gulf of Finland is currently high, leading the John Nurminen Foundation to launch a project and fundraising effort to improve coastal protection.
More police boats than usual are visible in the eastern Gulf of Finland as boat police students conduct training exercises in Kotka for the next month.
The Finnish Coast Guard reports persistent strong satellite positioning interference in the Gulf of Finland, while oil tanker traffic has returned to levels seen before recent drone attacks.
According to Estonian experts, restoring the former capacity of Russia's Gulf of Finland ports will take anywhere from a few months to a year and a half, depending on the severity of the damage.
The Kremlin has denied reports that President Vladimir Putin pressured leading Russian businessmen to donate money to stabilize the country's finances for the Ukraine war, clarifying that while contributions are welcomed, they are voluntary. This comes after earlier reports indicated Putin was demanding funds from oligarchs for the ongoing conflict.
A Russian aircraft made a stopover in Vantaa, Finland, before continuing its journey to St. Petersburg, with the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard confirming the plane has since left Finnish airspace.
A 23-year-old iron giant, carrying nearly 100,000 tons of Ural crude oil, is making its way through ice in the middle of the Gulf of Finland, halfway between Tallinn and Helsinki, raising concerns about potential hazards.
The former commander of the Gulf of Finland Coast Guard is accused of service misconduct related to the unauthorized use of a Border Guard vehicle, having previously been convicted of drunk driving.
A column highlights the ongoing and dangerous operations of Russia's shadow oil fleet in the Gulf of Finland, urging for measures to address the risks it poses.
The Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park is set to expand into marine areas, increasing its size by over 60,000 hectares. The Ministry of Environment has initiated legislative preparations for this expansion.
Challenging ice conditions and strong winds are creating difficulties for cargo vessels operating in the Gulf of Finland.
A deep low-pressure system from the south is expected to bring significant rain and wind to Finland in the coming days. Winds in the Gulf of Finland could approach gale-force levels overnight.
A review highlights Glenn Close's powerful performance in a sweet-natured and sensitive adaptation of Tove Jansson's 1972 novel, "The Summer Book," set in the Gulf of Finland, which serves as a quiet treatise on life and death.
Air and water traffic restrictions have become common in the Eastern Gulf of Finland due to drone threats. Islanders show flexibility despite disrupted schedules.
Temporary restrictions on airspace and sea travel were announced in the Gulf of Finland by the Finnish Defence Forces on Monday morning. The measures were implemented due to a perceived drone threat in the area.
Air and water traffic restrictions have been implemented in the Eastern Gulf of Finland following recent Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russia, causing inconvenience for boaters and confusion for swimmers.
The Finnish Defence Forces have imposed restrictions on air and sea traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland. This measure is related to security concerns in the region.
The Finnish Defence Forces have established a temporary flight restriction zone over the eastern Gulf of Finland, which came into effect on Thursday morning at 4:26 AM.
A private foundation is funding official oil spill response operations in the Gulf of Finland, raising concerns that authorities' work should not rely on voluntary contributions.
A sailboat that departed from Helsinki on Midsummer's Eve is lost at sea with two people on board, who have run out of food and water.
The small town of Koivisto in the Gulf of Finland has reportedly sustained more drone hits than any other small town in Russia, with Ukraine targeting its oil port, though Russia remains silent on the true extent of the damage.
The Finnish Defence Forces are constructing permanent combat positions along the coast of the Eastern Gulf of Finland, designed to be assembled quickly and usable during exercises and exceptional circumstances.
The Finnish Coast Guard has issued a warning to boaters regarding significant GPS interference detected in the Gulf of Finland.
Finland's defense forces have called in reservists in response to Ukraine's drone strikes over the Gulf of Finland.
A Russian corvette was observed patrolling near anchored oil tankers in the Gulf of Finland, a move that Estonia's naval commander warns increases the risk of escalation.
Finland is seeking EU funding to enhance its drone protection capabilities along its eastern border and in the Gulf of Finland, while also acquiring howitzers from South Korea.
The Finnish Coast Guard conducted drone defense drills off Kotka as part of efforts to step up operations in the eastern Gulf of Finland.
Nearly 40 "shadow fleet" tankers are stuck in the Gulf of Finland near Russia's Ust-Luga oil port, with the Estonian Navy warning of a significant marine pollution risk.
JEF-puolustusyhteistyö ei paikkaa Yhdysvaltojen tuomaa epävarmuutta ja johtajuusvajetta Natossa kokonaan, mutta samanmielisten maiden yhteistyö on tarpeen.
In the eastern Gulf of Finland, freshwater and saltwater species live side by side. The Ministry of the Environment proposes to expand the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park.
The Finnish Coast Guard rescued an injured seal pup south of Rönnskär on Saturday.
An investigation by Helsingin Sanomat tracked Russia's 'shadow fleet' tankers in the Gulf of Finland for months, highlighting the daily risk of an oil disaster off the Finnish coast.
An explosion occurred on a cargo ship sailing in the Gulf of Finland on Thursday, February 5th.
The Gulf of Finland faces a heightened risk of oil spills this winter, as ice cover would complicate cleanup efforts and the presence of a 'shadow fleet' poses additional problems, threatening the sensitive Baltic Sea ecosystem.
The Finnish Armed Forces temporarily restricted air and maritime traffic in the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland as a precautionary measure to counter potential drones.
The Finnish Defence Forces have imposed restrictions on air and maritime traffic in the Gulf of Finland as a precautionary measure to protect civilians in the event of a drone interception.
The Finnish Defense Forces are restricting air and sea movement in the Eastern Gulf of Finland, citing possible drones as the reason for the precautionary measures.
The Finnish Defence Forces have restricted a sea area in the eastern Gulf of Finland to ensure public safety and enable authorities to counter potential drones.
Finland has established a temporary no-fly zone over the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland, restricting aviation in the area.
Finnish Defence Forces briefly restricted flights over the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland on Thursday morning due to a drone threat, with the restriction lifted shortly after.
The Finnish Border Guard has sought to calm public concerns regarding an armed Russian gas tanker in the Gulf of Finland, stating that the vessel's armament does not indicate a threat to civilian ships.
Experts are warning that it is only a matter of time before a major environmental disaster occurs in the Baltic Sea, citing dozens of poorly maintained Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers carrying large quantities of oil weekly through the Gulf of Finland.
Midsummer is the busiest time of the year for Espoo Sea Rescuers. Helsingin Sanomat joined the rescue vessel PV Emmi to observe rescue missions in the Gulf of Finland.
Finnish police suspect four individuals in connection with damage to subsea cables in the Gulf of Finland last year. The investigation into the incident involving the vessel Fitburg has concluded.
Oil lumps have been found in the outer archipelago of Tammisaari in the Gulf of Finland, with their origin currently unknown pending sample analysis by the Finnish Environment Institute.
Finland is concerned about the potential for a large-scale oil spill in the Gulf of Finland and is taking steps to improve its preparedness for such an event, with a Finnish Coast Guard…
Enhanced surveillance continues in the Eastern Gulf of Finland after drones fell in the Kouvola region, with reports indicating the Navy was unable to obtain permission to shoot down one of the drones.
Fintraffic reported preventing eight vessel groundings last year, attributing the increased accident risk to persistent and significant satellite positioning interference in the Gulf of Finland.
Interference with satellite positioning (GNSS) has reportedly increased in the Gulf of Finland, particularly in the eastern part, following Ukraine's recent airstrikes against Russia. Such interference has been observed in the region for years.
Residents in Southeast Finland have experienced disturbances from Hornet jet noise and drone operations, leading to concerns about official communication and a decline in public trust. Experts explain why the Finnish Air Force allowed drones to land on their own in Kouvola instead of destroying them, with assessments suggesting the crashed drones likely flew over Belarus en route to the Gulf of Finland.
Fires are again reported from the Ust-Luga port in the Gulf of Finland, following drone attacks believed to be carried out by Ukraine.
Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale overnight drone strike on Russia’s Leningrad Oblast, causing explosions and a fire at the Ust-Luga oil port, which handles significant oil exports, and hitting energy infrastructure. Authorities confirmed firefighters are battling the blaze at the Baltic Sea port in what is described as the largest drone attack of the year.
A Russian Su-30 fighter jet entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo island in the Gulf of Finland, remaining there for approximately one minute, according to the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Strong winds have pushed sea ice to the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland and piled up pack ice in the Bothnian Bay, making movement on the ice dangerous.
Decomposing bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) has turned ice and water blood-red along the Finnish coast of the Gulf of Finland, a phenomenon visible off Helsinki.
Several cargo ships are currently stuck in the Gulf of Finland, unable to move due to challenging ice and wind conditions.
The Gulf of Finland is almost entirely frozen, leading to the deployment of a rarely used hovercraft in the Kotka archipelago, which has proven popular in its initial days of operation.