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Sweden's only remaining naval base

Karlskrona is host to Sweden's only remaining naval base and headquarter. 11th August 2011

by Michal Fludra in Sweden on 11/08/2011

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7th Lotos Baltic Cup Rally. SS in Ketrzyno

7th Lotos Baltic Cup Rally special stage in Ketrzyno, Linia, Poland 18/20/2011

by Michal Fludra in Poland on 19/02/2011

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Anniversary of the dog rescued from the Baltic Sea

Press conference during the one year anniversary of a rescued dog nicknamed 'Baltic'. The dog was rescued from freezing waters in the...

by Michal Fludra in Poland on 25/01/2011

BREAKING NEWS

19/02/2011 - 7th Lotos Baltic Cup Rally. SS in Ketrzyno - Poland - 7th Lotos Baltic Cup Rally special...
25/01/2011 - Anniversary of the dog rescued from the Baltic Sea - Poland - Press conference during the one year...
16/11/2010 - airBaltic opens office in Tbilisi - Georgia - The Latvian national airline airBaltic...
13/08/2010 - Poland Experiences Heat-Wave - Poland - People in the seaside town of Gdynia,...
10/12/2009 - Lativan President visits Armenia - Armenia - The President of Latvia, Valdis Zatlers...
16/05/2009 - Riga Friendship Days / Baltic Pride 2009 - Latvia - Latvia - Anti-gay rights activists were out in...
06/07/2008 - Ex-President of Latvia greets people at a celebration in Riga - Latvia - Ex-President of the Republic of Latvia...

Latest News

Violent storm on the Baltic Sea
A violent storm on the Baltic Sea hits Sopot near the Sopot's pier. Sopot, Poland. 14th January 2012
New Year welcomed with a dip in the Baltic Sea
In temperatures as low as 2°C over 120 people commonly termed as 'Walruses' welcomed in the New Year with a dip in the Baltic Sea. Gdansk, Poland. 1st January 2012
New Year's Day winter swimming in the Baltic Sea
New Year's annual winter swimming in the Baltic Sea, organized by the Gdansk Walrus Club. Gdansk, Poland. 1st January 2012
The Frankfurt Love Bridge
Hundreds of couples have come to the Eiserner Steg bridge in Frankfurt, to show their everlasting love, by attaching a padlock to the bridge, often engraved with their names and the dat...
Polish football association chief Grzegorz Lato accused of corruption
Calls for the resignation of Grzegorz Lato, the head of the Polish Football Association (PZPN) follow video evidence that allegedly shows the football chief being involved in a corrupt ...
Literary meeting with Belarusian poets - Poland
A literary meeting with a group of Belarusian poets was held in the Baltic Cultural Centre in Gdansk. 9th November 2011
Former Polish PM Leszek Miller electoral campaign
Former Polish PM Leszek Miller electoral campaign in Gdynia on the Baltic sea beach. Miller walks on the beach with Grzegorz Napieralski leader of SLD party and meets with electorate. G...
First match on new PGE Arena Gdansk stadium
The first football match between Lechia Gdansk and Cracovia Krakow was held today at the new PGE Arena Stadium, the PGE Arena was built especially for UEFA EURO 2012. Poland. 14th Augus...
 Sweden's only remaining naval base
Karlskrona is host to Sweden's only remaining naval base and headquarter. 11th August 2011
MV Artania cruise ship stops at Port of Gdynia
The MV Artania cruise ship stops at the Port of Gdynia on the Baltic Sea. MV Artania, previously Royal Princess and Artemis, is a cruise ship of the Phoenix Reisen fleet. Poland. 11th A...
Port of Gdynia
The Polish seaport of Gdynia is located on the Western coast of Gdańsk Bay on the Baltic Sea. 11th August 2011
Piotr Bauza tries to swim 19 km from Hel to Gdynia across Gdansk's Bay
Piotr Bauza attempts to swim 19 km from Hel to Gdynia across the Gdank's Bay. He swims to collect funds for the rehabilitation of incurably ill children at Pomeranian Hospice. Hel,...
PGE Arena Gdansk ready for UEFA EURO 2012
PGE Arena Gdansk football stadium received permission to use the building. The Stadium can now be offcially opened. Gdansk, Poland. 19th July 2011
Angela Merkel makes a private visit to Gdansk
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband paid a private visit to the Polish Baltic coast. Merkel's mother was born in Gdansk in 1928. Merkel will travel to Jurata to meet wi...
Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski at new marina opening - Sopot
President of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski takes part in the new marina opening ceremony in Sopot along the baltic coast. The marina is located at the end of Sopot's, largest in Euro...
Navy Vessels Parade in Gdynia
Polish Navy vessels parade during the Polish Navy Day celebrations on the Baltic sea. Poland. 26th June 2011.
Night rocket exercises in Ustka
Polish defence minister Bogdan Klich, took part in night rocket shooting exercises at the Ustka military training area. Poland. 21st June 2011
Final stage of PGE Arena football stadium construction - Gdansk
The final stages of PGE Arena stadium are underway. The PGE Arena is being built especialy for UEFA EURO 2012 Football Championships in Gdansk, Poland. 14th June 2011
Costa Pacifica sits in Gdynia port
Costa Pacifica one of the largest cruise ships sits in the port of Gdynia, Poland. 7th June 2011
Water rescue exercises - Gdansk
Water rescue exercises in Gdansk, on Baltic sea coast. This exercises are part of the "Healthy vacations" campaign. Gdansk, Poland 4 June 2011