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Former minister charged with possessing child abuse material

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The Copenhagen Post

A sensational and spectacular case hit Danish politics on Friday.

A former minister has been charged with possessing extensive child abuse material and a child sex doll, Berlingske reports.

Berlingske and Ritzau are aware of the man’s identity but are not mentioning the man by name. He has requested a name-for-hire ban on the case.

According to Berlingske, the man denies the charges.

The charge concerns possession of sexual material such as photographs, films or the like with children under the age of 18.

According to Berlingske, the man is said to have purchased access to the material online.

According to Berlingske, the material is very extensive and of a particularly gross nature.

In addition, the former minister is charged with possessing child sex dolls, which has been banned since 2022.

Possession of child abuse material and a child sex doll is punishable by a fine or up to one year in prison.

Neither the prosecution nor the police district that investigated the case against the former minister will comment on the case to Berlingske.

  • News round up

    Former minister charged with possessing child abuse material

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    The Copenhagen Post

    A sensational and spectacular case hit Danish politics on Friday.

    A former minister has been charged with possessing extensive child abuse material and a child sex doll, Berlingske reports.

    Berlingske and Ritzau are aware of the man’s identity but are not mentioning the man by name. He has requested a name-for-hire ban on the case.

    According to Berlingske, the man denies the charges.

    The charge concerns possession of sexual material such as photographs, films or the like with children under the age of 18.

    According to Berlingske, the man is said to have purchased access to the material online.

    According to Berlingske, the material is very extensive and of a particularly gross nature.

    In addition, the former minister is charged with possessing child sex dolls, which has been banned since 2022.

    Possession of child abuse material and a child sex doll is punishable by a fine or up to one year in prison.

    Neither the prosecution nor the police district that investigated the case against the former minister will comment on the case to Berlingske.

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    Minister wants to remove residence permits for refugees moving out of Denmark

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    The Copenhagen Post

    Today, refugees can in some cases stay indefinitely outside Denmark without their residence permits lapse. The government wants to remove that possibility.Internationals who have a residence permit based on asylum and move from Denmark currently only lose their residence permits if they have taken up residence in their home country or have obtained protection in […]

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    All the flights from Denmark to London Heathrow are cancelled

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    All the flights from Copenhagen Airport and the other Danish airports to London Heathrow are cancelled.After the large fire that hit the airport in the English capital, it’s currently not possible to fly there from Copenhagen.All 10 flights scheduled for today (operated by British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines) are currently cancelled.Also, the only flight from […]

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    Denmark defeats Portugal – Christian Eriksen misses penalty

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    The Copenhagen Post

    In the first serious test, new Denmark coach Brian Riemer got an encouraging performance from his players.Denmark beat Portugal 1-0 in a red and white packed Parken after Rasmus Højlund finished off a well-executed attack. The match was the first of two in the quarter-finals in the UEFA Nations League – the two teams will […]

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    Danish consumers are very pessimistic – employment soars

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    Consumer confidence has not been this low since inflation peaked. According to Danmarks Statistik, the Consumer Confidence indicator in March was minus 15.5, which is a slight decline compared to last month, when it was minus 14.5. This is the lowest level the indicator has been at since May 2023.Consumers assess that their own family’s […]

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    Denmark moves to ban misleading green marketing

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    Tristan Fender

    The Danish government has proposed a bill that would prevent misleading environmental claims in marketing.If passed, businesses will be prohibited from using terms like “green”, “sustainable”, or “environmentally friendly” starting September 2026 unless they can provide documentation to substantiate these claims.Minister for Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs Morten Bødskov emphasized the importance of ensuring that […]

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    Female authors will have a greater part in the Danish literature canon

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    Sofus Sommer Grønlund

    The Minister for Children and Education, Mattias Tesfaye, has established a new committee with the aim of updating the Danish literature canon for high schools for the first time in 20 years. The current canon, established in 2005, includes 14 authors, only one of whom is a woman, and lacks representation from both the Danish […]

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    Join International Citizen Days 2025

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    Sofus Sommer Grønlund

    On September 19th and 20th, the International Citizen Days will take place at Øksnehallen, located at Halmtorvet in Copenhagen.This annual event brings together over 100 partners from both public and private sectors, welcoming more than 6,000 international residents in Greater Copenhagen.Established in 2013, International House Copenhagen aims to attract and retain international talent for Danish […]

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    Mette Frederiksen: Europe must be ready to defend itself within 5 years

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    Tristan Fender

    In an interview ahead of the EU summit in Brussels, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen commented on differences in European countries’ military spending.When asked about countries like Spain and Italy being less focused on armament, she said: “Maybe it’s because there are some countries that are a little further away from Russia than others.”Frederiksen re-emphasized the […]

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    Close relationships are very important for Danes’ quality of life

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    The Copenhagen Post

    Brief encounters and close relationships are very important for Danes’ quality of life, according to one of the largest studies on Danes’ quality of life ever.The study was conducted by Realdania, which works to create quality of life for everyone through the built environment, DR reports.Together with Danmarks Statistik, Realdania asked 122,000 Danes how they […]

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    “The curve is broken”: Influenza infections are declining

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    Tristan Fender

    Influenza infections in Denmark have decreased for the second consecutive week, indicating that the flu season is nearing its end. This was reported by Statens Serum Institut (SSI).“There is still a lot of influenza circulating, so the disease has not completely loosened its grip yet. But we are already seeing a clear decline in infections, […]

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    Denmark sees record-low lost workdays due to conflicts

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    Denmark is known for being a country where the conflict between workers, employees, and unions on one side, and entrepreneurs on the other, is low. While in many other countries, frontal clashes between the two spheres, with strikes and protests, are common, here it’s far more typical to try and find an agreement.In 2024, Denmark […]

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    Unskilled workers have faced bigger increase in retirement age than academics

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    Over the past decade, the typical retirement age has risen much more for unskilled and skilled workers compared to academics, a new analysis by the Danish Trade Union Movement’s Economic Council (Arbejderbevægelsens Erhvervsråd, AE) reveals.The study, based on data from Denmark’s Statistics, shows that the typical retirement age for unskilled workers has increased by 2.7 […]

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    Lars Løkke Rasmussen: Trump-Putin deal is “disappointing”

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    Tristan Fender

    Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has expressed dissatisfaction with the agreement reached between Trump and Putin following their phone conversation yesterday.“I can confirm that what the U.S. agreed to with Ukraine, which was a 30-day ceasefire, has not come out of it. Less has come out of it,” Løkke stated.Instead of a real ceasefire, Russia […]

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    Danish export of goods to the U.S. at its lowest since 2018

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    Benedicte Vagner

    Denmark’s export of physical goods was valued at 64 billion Danish kroner in 2024, the lowest amount since 2018. This makes up 3.1 percent of Denmark’s total export of goods. These lower numbers may continue to be affected if the U.S. places tariffs on Danish goods. It is important to note that due to the […]

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    Danish GDP is expected to grow by 3.6% this year

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    The Danish economy is expected to experience a GDP growth of 3.6% this year, followed by 2.3% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027, according to a new projection from Danmarks Nationalbank. The growth will be largely driven by developments in the domestic economy, as well as the activities of large, global Danish companies.Christian Kettel Thomsen, […]

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    Majority of Danes support increased speed enforcement

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    A new survey from the Danish Road Safety Council (Rådet for Sikker Trafik) shows that 67 percent of Danish drivers support increased speed enforcement. The survey, conducted among 2,566 drivers, indicates that most people see speed control as a necessary measure for road safety.“It doesn’t surprise me. I think it reflects that Danes want to […]

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    36-year-old man dies after fall from building in Aarhus

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    A 36-year-old man has died after falling from a building in central Aarhus on Tuesday, East Jutland Police reported.The man sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his wounds. Authorities believe the injuries were caused by the fall but have not provided further details.The police have notified the […]

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    Female managers earn less than males

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    Emma Conte, Fabrizio Mastromattei, Francesca Celeste Lamesi, Maicol Peticca, and Matteo Tomaselli

    Despite efforts, women continue to earn less than men also in Denmark.

    Female managers earn 9.8% less than their male counterparts. The wage gap has decreased compared to the previous year, when it was 11.7%, but there is still a long way to go to achieve true equality.

    This is stated by an analysis conducted by HBS Economics for Lederne, which examined the wage gap between female and male managers in the private sector aged between 25 and 59.

    Factors such as maternity leave, sick leave, experience, and other considerations contribute to the gap.

    As the CEO of Lederne, Bodil Nordestgaard Ismiris, states, the first signs of change in the wage gap are becoming noticeable, and they are satisfied with this progress. He expressed confidence that, at this pace, the gap will be eliminated. Their goal is to achieve equal pay between genders.

    This article was written by high school students from IIS Baronio in Italy, under the supervision of a Copenhagen Post journalist, to verify the accuracy of the news.

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    Three Danes died in a plane crash in Switzerland

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    Sofus Sommer Grønlund

    On Monday evening, an accident involving a private plane in Switzerland claimed the lives of a Danish couple and their son. The aircraft took off from Samedan Airport at 5:20 PM, heading towards Roskilde. Just two minutes later, the plane crashed in a populated area on the northern outskirts of the town of La Punt-Chamues-ch.On […]

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    Strike for buses and fire on the Øresund Bridge this morning in Copenhagen

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    Some bus lines are not running this morning due to a strike. These include 5C, 2A, 155, 165, 168, 176, and 200S.

    According to TV2, which spoke to Movia, the public transport agency in Sjælland, the buses will remain at a standstill indefinitely.

    A union meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, where it will be decided whether the situation can be resolved.

    Additionally, the Øresund Bridge in the direction of Denmark is currently closed due to a car fire.

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    Mette Frederiksen: “Greenlanders said no to the U.S.”

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    Mette Frederiksen commented on the Greenlandic elections yesterday. Until now, only formal statements had been released, while yesterday’s statement, written on Facebook, is visibly more political.“Denmark is a small country. The Realm is large in terms of geography. Whether one is big or small on a globe does not matter when it comes to the […]

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    The royal family is holding a lottery for a chance to attend Princess Isabella´s 18th birthday

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    Aurora Capuano, Aurora Tomassini, Davide Tuzi, Pietro Lamesi and Riccardo Alonzi

    Princess Isabella of Denmark will celebrate her 18th birthday with official events in Aarhus and Copenhagen.

    A lottery will be a key part of the celebrations for Princess Isabella’s 18th birthday. Young people have the chance to win tickets to attend special events in Aarhus and Copenhagen.

    For the Aarhus event on April 11, the city sent out 11,006 invitations to young people between the ages of 17 and 19. These individuals can sign up for a chance to be part of the celebration at Aarhus City Hall. After signing up, 50 winners will be randomly chosen to attend the event, with a companion. The lottery is aimed at including local youth and giving them the chance to experience this special event.

    For the Copenhagen event on April 15, over 1,000 young people between 17 and 24 years old from across Denmark will have the opportunity to win tickets to attend the birthday performance at the Royal Danish Theatre. Similar to the Aarhus event, the lottery will allow young people from across the Kingdom to take part in this memorable celebration.

    To enter the lottery, people can sign up through the Royal Danish Theatre’s website for the Copenhagen event, while those in Aarhus can enter the lottery after receiving their invitations. The winners will be notified around the end of March.

    Princess Isabella in 2023. Photo: Franne Voigt ©

    This article was written by high school students from IIS Baronio in Italy, under the supervision of a Copenhagen Post journalist, to verify the accuracy of the news.

  • Sport

    Rune came up short to Briton Draper in Indian Wells

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    Jesper Skeel

    23-year old British Jack Draper proved too strong, as Holger Rune lost the biggest final of his career so far.

    The Dane was quickly down 0 – 4 in the first set, and was pressed backwards on the court from the strong Brit, before losing the first set 6-2.

    The second set started equally bad for the Dane, and he was down 0-2 before finding his feet. Draper broke Runes’ serve again  to 5-2 and any Danish hopes for a comeback faded fast.

    Draper closed the match with a 6-2, 6-2 overall win, after a promising performance.

    “It was a difficult day for me, but I would like to congratulate Jack (Draper, ed.). What a tournament you have played over the past two weeks,” said Rune afterwards.

    After a difficult start to 2025 – and after not having been in a final like this for over two years – it was mostly thanks that were handed out during the official interview after the match.

    “Thanks to my team, we are doing well, so let’s keep chasing more and pushing the limits. It is not nice to lose, but that is life sometimes,” said Rune.

    Holger Rune moves up one place in the world rankings to number 12 and will head to Miami to another Masters 1000 tournament starting later this week.

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    Lars Løkke Rasmussen is not optimistic about ceasefire in Ukraine

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    Tristan Fender

    Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has expressed skepticism about the implementation of a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine.Speaking after arriving at the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels, he noted that Vladimir Putin has yet to present his demands for a ceasefire.“One can hope for a ceasefire. Personally, I am not particularly […]

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    IT criminals use the annual tax statement as an opportunity to commit fraud

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    The Copenhagen Post

    On March 24, all taxpayers can see their annual statement from the Danish Tax Agency for 2024.But that day is also an opportunity for IT criminals to commit fraud, writes the Danish Association of Engineers, IDA, in a press release.The fraudsters use events where people’s guard are down and where there is something they would […]

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    Denmark is warming up for Spring

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    The Copenhagen Post

    The coming week will be dry, sunny and gradually warmer every day, says meteorologist on duty at the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) Martin Lindberg to Ritzau“It will be a week of dry weather. Until Friday it will stay dry, and there will be longer periods of sun. It will be a sunny week, but the […]

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    Macron urges EU to buy European defense equipment over U.S. alternatives

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    Tristan Fender

    French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European countries to shift their defense spending from U.S. to European manufacturers. “My intention is to go and convince European states that have become accustomed to buying American,” Macron said in an interview with Nice-Matin and Le Parisien.He specifically urged countries purchasing U.S. Patriot missile systems to consider […]

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    U.S. asks Denmark for egg supply amid shortage 

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    Tristan Fender

    In a shift in international diplomacy, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached out to Denmark to ask whether the country can supply more eggs as the United States faces an ongoing shortage.  Jørgen Nyberg Larsen, sector manager at the Danish Eggs industry organization, confirmed the request to Foodwatch and TV 2. “We have been […]

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    Lars Løkke Rasmussen rejects Trump’s remarks on Greenland

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    Tristan Fender

    Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M) dismissed Donald Trump’s comments on Greenland, emphasizing yet again that Greenland cannot be annexed by another country. Speaking to the press, Løkke stated that NATO fully supports Denmark and reaffirmed that annexing an allied or any other country is against international law.He responded to Trump’s claim that Greenland’s recent […]

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    “Inshallah” and other words added to the Danish Dictionary

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    Tristan Fender

    The Danish Dictionary (Det Danske Ordbog) has recently expanded its vocabularly, including the Arabic expression inshallah, meaning “if God wills.”Other additions include Deepfake, OMG, MeToo, Icebreaker and Ægreserve (Egg reserve).However, not everyone welcomes these changes.Mai Mercado (K) critisized the inclusion of inshallah, arguing it is an unnecessary addition to the present multiculturalism.“Danish is a rich […]

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    Danish pension funds switch to European stocks from US stocks

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    A huge investment package in Germany and massive investments in defense could boost growth in Europe. The opposite goes for the US. Here, Trump’s tariff wars are creating turbulence in the US stock market and increasing the risk of a recession in the US, DR reports.PensionDanmark has moved investments worth 14 billion DKK from the […]

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    3500 stores in Denmark have closed in 10 years

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    Since 2012, one in five retail stores in Denmark has disappeared.This is shown by an analysis from SME Denmark, which represents small and medium-sized enterprises, Ritzau reports.During the same period, the corona pandemic hit, which was hard on the retail trade.Only a few municipalities have experienced growth in the number of stores, while the vast […]

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    Brace for Greenlandic patience and calm

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    After the surprising election, in which the social liberal party Demokraatit became the largest party, it is time for government negotiations in Greenland.And it will take time, is the general assessment among pundits.Political journalists and commentators expect that the most likely government coalition will be formed by Demokraatit and the previous government party IA.“The absolute […]

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    Norwegian opens a new route London-Billund

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    Norwegian Airlines will open a new route between Billund and London Gatwick, according to Danish media outlet TV2. The Norwegian low-cost airline will also expand its routes between Billund and Alicante and Malaga.

    The company is taking advantage of Ryanair’s decision to close all routes to and from the Danish city, home to Legoland, as a retaliation against the Danish government’s plane tax. However, this has created numerous commercial opportunities for other airlines, which are now capitalizing on the situation.

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    Denmark’s deposit system recycles 99.7% of bottles and cans 

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    Tristan Fender

    Denmark’s deposit system has reached a new record in efficiency, with 99.7% of deposited bottles and cans being recycled into new ones, according to the latest annual report from Dansk Retursystem.  This is an improvement of nearly four percentage points compared to the previous year.“We are proud to operate a world-class deposit system in Denmark. […]

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    SAS resumes flights to Beirut from Copenhagen and Stockholm

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    Starting June 6, SAS will restart flights to Beirut, offering up to five weekly departures from Copenhagen and Stockholm. The airline had suspended services to the Lebanese capital in October 2023, but with improving conditions in the region, the routes are set to return this summer.

    The flights will include three weekly departures from Copenhagen and two from Stockholm, operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft.

    “We know that many of our customers have been looking forward to the return of our Beirut flights. These routes are particularly important for those traveling to see family and friends, and we are delighted to once again offer a direct and convenient connection,” says Henrik Winell, Vice President Network at SAS.

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    Demokraatit wins Greenlandic election, here are the reactions

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    Tristan Fender

    Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen acknowledged the result, stating:  “Election Day in Greenland yesterday was a joyful day and a celebration of democracy. I would like to congratulate Demokraatit on a very good election.”  She added that “We (the Danish government) will await the results of the negotiations that will now take place in Greenland. […]

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    Plans to transform Svanemøllen has been presented

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    The City of Copenhagen has taken a step toward redeveloping the historic Svanemølleværket and its surrounding area. A new proposal is in the works to turn the former power plant into a hub for culture, business, and green energy solutions.The project includes plans to house Denmark’s Technical Museum inside the red-brick building, preserving its industrial […]

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    Mette F: “Giorgia Meloni and I see eye to eye about immigration”

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    Yesterday, Mette Frederiksen met with Giorgia Meloni. Despite the two prime ministers being on opposite political sides (Giorgia Meloni leads the right-wing Italian government), the two have shown agreement on several points.It’s Mette F. who writes it on Facebook:“Safety and security in Europe also mean that we need to have control over our external borders. […]

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    Proposal for new bridge between Enghave Brygge and Islands Brygge

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    Benedicte Vagner

    The Copenhagen municipality has released what the proposal for a new bridge to be built between Enghave Brygge and Islands Brygge would look like. The Technology and Environmental Administration have decided on how the bridge will look like on each side of the harbour if it is built, pushing the plans closer to becoming a […]

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    Lego makes a record high profit in 2024

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    Benedicte Vagner

    2024 proves to have been a record high year for Lego, making a profit of 13.8 billion Danish kroner which is five percent higher than 2023. Revenue has also seen a 13 percent increase, with Lego toys having been sold for a total of 74.3 billion Danish kroner. Niels B. Christiansen, Lego’s CEO, has commented […]

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    PM Mette Frederiksen to meet with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome

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    Benedicte Vagner

    Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni today in Rome at the Palazzo Chigi.Some of the main topics to be covered during the meeting is Ukraine, European cooperation, and migration policies. Migration will also be related to the strengthening of Europe’s external borders. “We must act to make Europe as […]

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    Greenland’s parliamentary election polls to open today

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    Benedicte Vagner

    Greenland’s parliamentary election will be held today, where independence has been the main focus of the election campaigns. Polls are opening at 9:00 local time in Greenland (12:00 in Denmark) and will close at 19:00 local time (22:00 in Denmark).The result is expected to be released on March 12. There are currently 40,500 people eligible […]

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    Denmark launches 250 million DKK fund to support female entrepreneurs 

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    Tristan Fender

    The Danish government has announced a new financing plan to improve access to venture capital for female entrepreneurs.  Up to 250 million DKK will be made available through the Danish Export and Investment Fund (EIFO) and private investors by 2030. The program offers the loans, provided that at least one founder in a company is a […]

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    Danish government proposes new police powers and increased nightlife fines 

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    Tristan Fender

    The Danish government has introduced a proposal to increase public safety, including new police powers to impose residence bans and stricter penalties in nightlife areas. These residence bans would allow police to prohibit individuals from entering certain areas for 30 days, even if they have not committed a crime. Police could issue these bans if a person exhibits […]

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    New agreement secures salary boost for private sector pedagogical assistants and educational assistants

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    FOA has just signed an agreement with DI for private sector pedagogical assistants and educational assistants. The deal includes a salary boost of more than 3,000 DKK per month by 2027, along with better pension payments and more money in the free choice account.After 14 hours of negotiations, the agreement was signed late Sunday night. […]

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    Investors unhappy with new Novo test results with weight loss drug

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    Novo Nordisk on Monday published test results for Cagrisema, which gave a group of test subjects a weight loss of 15.7 percent after 68 weeks of use.A similar group of test subjects who only received a placebo achieved a weight loss of 3.1 percent.Although the results demonstrate a significant weight loss, it is apparently less […]

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    Employment among non-Western immigrants is at a record high

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    The number of non-Western immigrants in employment has never been higher, and the employment gap between immigrants and Danes is now the lowest ever. The development has benefited rural municipalities, where immigrants have mitigated an otherwise significant decline in employment, according to an analysis from the organization for small and medium-sized enterprises in Denmark, SMV […]

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    DanChurchAid raises 13 million DKK after US aid cuts 

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    Tristan Fender

    DanChurchAid’s (Folkekirkens Nødhjælp) national fundraiser has exceeded expectations, raising 13 million DKK with the help of 10,000 volunteers. The organization had anticipated 7,000 volunteers but saw unexpectedly high participation, especially among young people. Secretary General Jonas Nøddekær called the result “completely overwhelming” and noted, “Many people have told us that the tense situation in the world has […]

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