The Baltic countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are preparing for potential sabotage and cyberattacks as they disconnect from Russia’s power grid this weekend, aiming to strengthen energy independence and security. The decoupling from the Moscow-controlled “BRELL” network is seen as a significant step to break free from post-Soviet ties to Russia, with concerns over possible retaliation from the Kremlin. Despite careful planning and readiness for worst-case scenarios, the Baltic states are on high alert for any attempts by Russia to disrupt their transition to the European electricity system.
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Government vows to clean up Lake Windermere after beauty spot ‘choked’ by pollution
The government will pledge to “clean up Windermere” by ensuring “only rainwater” enters the polluted English beauty spot, part of a scheme to upgrade water infrastructure and boost economic growth using over £100 billion of private investment. Environment secretary Steve Reed and water minister Emma Hardy will visit Windermere as part of the Things Can Only Get Cleaner tour to address sewage pollution issues that threaten the area's natural beauty and economic potential, with a...
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