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Taylor Swift and Martin Brygmann lead Google’s 2024 searches in Denmark

Google published the list of the top searched topics in Denmark during 2024. Taylor Swift is still on top, but domestic and foreign politics drew a lot of attention

TheCopenhagenPost

Dec 17, 2024

Taylor Swift and Martin Brygmann have topped the list of Denmark’s most Googled individuals for 2024. According to Google’s annual search report, Swift maintains her position as the most searched person, a title she also held last year. Meanwhile, Brygmann, the Danish comedian and actor, secures the second spot, reflecting significant attention linked to recent […]

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