Decision to rename ‘Palestine’s Square’ is postponed

Hamas’ attack on Israel has caused Copenhagen politicians hesitate on the renaming of a small square in Nørrebro to Palestine’s Square. The decision is postponed to an unknown date.

Hamas’ attack on Israel has caused Copenhagen politicians hesitate on the renaming of a small square in Nørrebro to Palestine’s Square. The decision is postponed to an unknown date.


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