Every year, around 200 submarine cables are damaged in the Baltic Sea. On Friday, an investigation into yet another damage was initiated. But four incidents where anchors have been dragged long distances along the bottom stand out. The events stand out compared to what we've seen before, says Professor Hans Liwång.
SwedenThe EU's Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas takes a stand against Donald Trump's plans for Gaza. People cannot be forcibly relocated and all land grabs are illegal, says Kallas.
ConflictsThe Baltic States' power grid is now connected to the EU's via Poland. Ursula von der Leyen calls it a historic day.
WorldA cable break has occurred in the Gulf of Finland, reports the Finnish coast guard, which is on site to monitor the repair work.
WorldEstonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have now been disconnected from Russia's power grid. In the long-prepared operation, they have the support of a cable from Sweden, waiting for connection to Europe's large power grid on Sunday.
BusinessOn Saturday, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will disconnect Russia from their power grids, which is seen as a geopolitically important signal.
WorldOver the weekend, the Baltic countries are cutting off electricity connections with Russia. Within a day, the situation can become critical if something goes wrong. The system will then become somewhat more sensitive than usual, says Pontus de Maré, operations manager at Svenska kraftnät.
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