More young people in Denmark are investing than ever before, with those under 40 leading the growth. Investment funds are especially popular among young investors, though they still invest smaller amounts than older generations.This is what an analysis by the platform MyBanker says.Between 2019 and 2023, the number of Danes over 17 investing in stocks […]
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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced today that the government will give the defense chief more control over Denmark’s military investments. She spoke during a Q&A session at the Folketinget after returning from a summit with EU and NATO leaders on the future of Ukraine.“We are in the most dangerous situation of our lifetime,” Frederiksen said. […]
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Decrease in buses impact mobility and business in Denmark
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Tristan Fender
A new analysis from DI Transport reveals that scheduled bus hours in Denmark have decreased by 12 percent since 2010, despite growing need for public transport. This affects mobility within the country, especially for the 38% of families who don’t own a car. The decline is worst in rural areas, where some municipalities are cutting all bus […]
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Sunset Boulevard, Denmark’s largest Danish-owned fast-food chain, has reported another record year. The company, which operates its own brand of restaurants, saw a 13% revenue increase in 2024 compared to 2023. Pre-tax profits rose from DKK 29.2 million to DKK 41.8 million.CEO Jens Broch attributes the growth to a focus on customer experience, employee incentives, […]
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More young people in Denmark are investing than ever before, with those under 40 leading the growth. Investment funds are especially popular among young investors, though they still invest smaller amounts than older generations.This is what an analysis by the platform MyBanker says.Between 2019 and 2023, the number of Danes over 17 investing in stocks […]
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Hundreds of people in the line for Noma’s exclusive fastelavnsbolle
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Tristan Fender
Queue along the lake (Photo: Instagram @nomacph)
On Sunday, a line of locals and tourists stretched from Noma all the way to Margretheholm.
Wrapped in scarves and gloves, the people braved subzero temperatures, waiting in anticipation for the chance to taste Noma’s exclusive Fastelavnsbolle.
Fastelavnsboller are a beloved Danish tradition, with bakeries across the city competing to craft the most innovative and delicious versions each year.
But this year, Noma’s take on the classic stood out.
Created by head dessert chef Francisco Migoya, the bun is a water cake, filled with nut cream made from pumpkin seeds, layered with a chestnut, vanilla, and muscovado sugar filling,g and topped with freeze-dried raspberries.
Surprisingly, this high-end twist on the pastry came with a price tag of only 45 kroner.
With 400 buns available, the demand was overwhelming and early arrival was essential.
The queue began forming well before the opening hours. Each person was allowed to buy only two buns, but with the limited supply, it didn’t take long for the numbers to drop.
By midday, only 200 buns remained, forcing staff to start cutting off the line, leaving many customers to return home disappointed and with an empty stomach.
Among the crowd, Noma’s co-owner, René Redzepi, could be spotted helping manage the rush.
Despite the chaotic scene, the atmosphere was one of camaraderie, as people bonded over their shared excitement for the one-of-a-kind treat.
For those who missed out, the disappointment must be immeasurable.
This was a one-day-only event, and with no guarantee it will return next year.
Today, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and other European leaders are attending an emergency meeting in Paris, called by French President Macron. The meeting comes as concerns grow over Donald Trump’s involvement in the Ukraine peace process. Reports suggest the leaders will discuss US efforts to exclude Europe from the peace talks, Europe’s stance on Ukraine’s […]
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A new economic forecast from the Economic Council of the Labour Movement (Arbejderbevægelsens Erhvervsråd, AE) predicts continued job growth in Denmark through 2026. The forecast also expects stable inflation and rising productivity.Employment is projected to increase by 9,000 in 2025 and 2,000 in 2026. AE expects the economy to remain stable, with GDP growing by […]
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Denmark’s Minister for Business, Morten Bødskov, is visiting the United States to support Danish companies and discuss trade policies. He is visiting Houston and Washington, D.C., to meet with Danish businesses and members of the U.S. Congress.The visit comes after recent statements from former President Donald Trump about possible higher tariffs. This could affect Danish […]
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Several train routes in Denmark are affected by delays and cancellations on Monday. DSB reports that a signal failure between Slagelse and Sorø is causing 20-minute delays. A similar issue in Aarhus and Vejle is also affecting travel.
Fewer trains are running between Fredericia and Aarhus until 1 PM. Some InterCity trains between Aarhus and Esbjerg are canceled. Local trains, including those between Thisted, Struer, and Aarhus, are also disrupted.
Banedanmark is working to fix the problems, but there is no clear time for normal service. Travelers are advised to check Rejseplanen for updates.
11:00 Update
Train services in Denmark continue to face significant disruptions due to persistent signal failures, impacting operations across several routes, according to the latest update from DSB.
At present, only one InterCity train is running per hour between Fredericia/Middelfart and Copenhagen H/Østerport. Regular InterCity trains between Fredericia and Copenhagen H/Østerport have been canceled, along with some others that typically run between Copenhagen Airport and Slagelse/Odense.
InterCity services between Esbjerg and Copenhagen are still running, but they will now make an unscheduled stop in Langeskov, located on Funen. Some ICLyn trains connecting Copenhagen Airport and Aarhus are also being merged with other services between Ringsted and Odense.
CJEU Advocate General deems Denmark’s ghetto package racially discriminatory
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Tristan Fender
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) Advocate General issued an opinion yesterday, stating that Denmark’s “Ghetto Package” legislation breaches EU race discrimination law.The initiative, created in 2018, was meant to reduce not-for-profit housing in areas designated as “ghettos”.These areas were classified as such, based on the number of residents from “non-Western” backgrounds. […]
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These are difficult days for Ukraine, after Trump stated that the US will not be guaranteeing its territorial integrity and its entry into NATO and the EU.These are among the topics that will be discussed at the Munich Security Conference, a forum that brings together many heads of state and government officials, establishing it as […]
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Housing remains the largest expense for households in Denmark, accounting for nearly one-third of total spending, according to Statistics Denmark’s 2023 Consumption Survey.The report reveals that the country’s 2.7 million households spent an average of 375,250 DKK on total consumption last year. Of this, approximately 119,000 DKK went toward housing, which includes rent or mortgage […]
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As of January 28, Uber has opened up again in Copenhagen through its partnership with Drivr (who arranges the availability of drivers and mobile vehicles). The company initially closed its services in Denmark in 2017, as there were several elements that did not meet the Danish taxi law. Over the past two weeks since its […]
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TV2 and Superliga launch initiative to combat hate speech in football
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Tristan Fender
TV 2, the Divisionsforeningen, and the Players’ Association have launched a new initiative called “Stop before | the line” to combat hate speech and discriminatory behavior in football. The campaign seeks to promote respect, inclusion, and acceptance both on and off the field. It highlights the importance of keeping emotions in check, preventing behavior that […]
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Copenhagen apartment prices have doubled over the last decade
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Tristan Fender
New figures from Boligsidens Markedsindeks show that apartment prices in Copenhagen have doubled over the past ten years, reaching a record-high average of 56,637 DKK per square meter in JanuaryThis is a 100% increase from December 2014, when prices averaged 28,281 DKK per square meter.Birgit Daetz, communications director and housing economist at Boligsiden, attributes this […]
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Two people were killed in a traffic accident on Wednesday evening near Bjerge, on Highway 22 between Kalundborg and Slagelse. The collision involved a car and a truck, and the exact circumstances are still under investigation. The truck driver, a 50-year-old man, has died, and his family has been notified. The second victim, a younger […]
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The DTU National Food Institute (DTU Fødevareinstituttet) conducted a study to determine the nutritional content of common takeaway meals in Denmark. The research focused on fat, salt, and calorie levels in different types of fast food, to identify the most fattening ones. The study analyzed 22 takeaway meals across eight categories: Asian dishes, burgers, pita […]
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Greenlandic editor-in-chief warns: Danish media skewing political debate
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Tristan Fender
As Greenland approaches a historic election, its relationship with Denmark remains tense. In a LinkedIn post, the editor-in-chief of Sermitsiaq, the most important Greenlandic media outlet, Masaana Egede, warned that Danish media’s coverage could distort Greenlandic politics. “TV 2 will be the end of the Danish Realm,” a source he respects told him, a statement he agrees […]
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In 2024, the number of trips made on Denmark’s S-train network reached 112.1 million, according to reports by DSB to TV 2 Kosmopol. This number refers to the total number of individual journeys made by passengers, and of course not the number of rides made by the trains themselves.
It´s an average of 300,000 trips a day. This marks a 6% increase in travel compared to the previous year.
“As more and more people choose the S-train, it highlights the competitiveness of our service for the hundreds of thousands who rely on it daily,” said Aske Wieth-Knudsen, Deputy Director at DSB.
The peak travel day occurred on Friday, November 29, with 451,704 passengers. DSB attributes this surge to the combined effects of Black Friday shopping and festive Christmas lunches.
Help requests for eating disorders and self-harm rose by 22%
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Sofus Sommer Grønlund
In 2024, the Association for Eating Disorders and Self-Harm reported a 22% increase in support requests, with a record 6,754 conversations held across phone, chat, SMS, and in-person consultations. This marks a rise from 5,273 conversations in 2023. In response to the growing demand, the association has extended the hours of its chat counseling service, […]
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Norsk Folkehjelp (Norwegian People’s Aid), one of Europe’s largest humanitarian organizations, has been forced to lay off 1,700 employees out of 3,200 due to the aid freeze imposed by the United States.The cuts follow the U.S. government’s decision to pause all development assistance to many humanitarian organizations around the world. Norsk Folkehjelp received 43 million […]
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Nordnet, a popular investment platform, has suffered a significant security breach, allowing users to access the accounts of others. The company confirmed the incident to TV2 and other media outlets, stating that some users reported seeing information from other customers when logging into their accounts.While it is still unclear whether users had full access to […]
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The military threat from Russia against Denmark is set to grow in the coming years, according to the latest assessment by the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (FE). While there is currently no immediate danger of a conventional military attack, FE warns that Russia’s escalating military buildup could shift the balance of power in Europe.Released on […]
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New three-year collective agreement for Denmark’s industrial sector
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Sofus Sommer Grønlund
CO-industri and the Confederation of Danish Industry have approved a new three-year collective agreement for 230,000 employees in Denmark’s industrial sector, introducing key improvements in wages, pensions, and work-life balance. The agreement, reached on Sunday and signed on Monday after final negotiations with the Confederation of Danish Industry, includes a higher minimum wage, a free […]
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New annual record for crossings over Øresund Bridge
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Tristan Fender
The Øresund Bridge set a new annual record, with an average of 20,692 road crossings per day, surpassing the previous record from 2017. The total number of crossings in 2024 exceeded 7.5 million – a 3.6% increase in road traffic compared to the previous year. This growth was driven by both leisure and commuter traffic, […]
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The Greenlandic politician Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam will run in the upcoming Greenlandic elections. The 29-year-old woman, a member of the Danish Parliament, is one of the most well-known political figures from the Greenlandic part of the Kingdom of Denmark.Today, during an interview with TV2, she stated that she is open to running in the Greenlandic elections, […]
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Last year, Denmark’s pharmaceutical exports reached a record 167.6 billion DKK, marking an increase of 8.1 billion from 2023. Pharmaceuticals now account for 18.2% of Denmark’s total goods exports. “Denmark is a leader in research and production of innovative medicines, but we compete with other countries for investments and talent,” Ida Sofie Jensen, CEO of […]
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Bicycle thefts in Aarhus hit 12-year high, prompting call for digital registry
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Tristan Fender
Bicycle thefts in Aarhus reached a 12-year high last year, with 5,182 bicycles stolen – a 13% increase from the previous year. Aarhus residents specifically experienced a theft rate of 1,404 bicycles per 100,000 inhabitants, significantly higher than the regional average of 591. This rise in thefts is concerning to F&P, the Danish trade association for insurance […]
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Rickard Andersson is the perpetrator behind the Örebro shooting that happened a week ago, Swedish prosecutor Elisabeth Andersson has confirmed. The 35-year-old Swedish was identified following a decision to continue the investigation without a prosecutor, after the attack on the school.“As the perpetrator is now definitively identified, we no longer require a prosecutor for this […]
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A new agreement in Denmark’s industrial sector was found between Dansk Industri and CO-industry, a federation of labor unions representing employees in the industrial sector. These agreements will have effects on 230,000 workers in the industry and will last until 2028.Key details of the agreement include a two-percent increase in the flexible benefits account, which […]
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The Danish government plans to significantly toughen penalties for opioid-related crimes, increasing sentences by more than 400 percent. Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard announced the proposal today, stating that opioids will become the most severely punished drug category.“We can see around the world how people stand like zombies on the streets. That is something we want […]
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Young women are generally more addicted to social media than men, according to the new study “Young Consumers and Social Media”, by the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority.
The average time spent on social media across platforms in Denmark is 2 hours and 40 minutes daily, but there were significant variations depending on gender and age. Across these groups, girls and young women spent significantly more time on social media (between 13 and 23 percent more).
And the difference is most evident among the heaviest social media users, with 12 percent of girls and young women spending over five hours per day on social media, compared to only 7 percent of boys and young men.
The report presents research by the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority on the relationship between young consumers between social media use and well-being among young consumers aged 8 to 25. The research is based on survey responses from 3,445 Danish children, teenagers, and young adults, and 2,381 parents.
Denmark’s largest trade union, 3F, is taking measures to address an operating deficit of approximately 260 million DKK reported for 2023. In response, the union has announced a savings plan totaling 100 million DKK, which includes the decision to lay off up to 40 employees at its Copenhagen headquarters.The move is part of a broader […]
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Danske Bank has once again posted a record-breaking profit, reporting a post-tax surplus of 23.6 billion DKK for 2024 in its financial report for the last year. This is the best financial result ever reported by the bank.Overall, the bank had a revenue of 56.4 billion kroner in 2024.Danske Bank has earned almost 45 billion […]
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2025 pollen season begins, affecting one million of people in Denmark
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Sofus Grønlund
Asthma-Allergy Denmark has detected pollen from alder trees and hazel bushes in its monitoring stations, officially kicking off the 2025 pollen season. This marks the beginning of allergy symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion for around one million people in Denmark.
Recent measurements show a slight increase in pollen levels from these trees, following the usual seasonal pattern. Mathilde Kloster, head of pollen monitoring at Asthma-Allergy Denmark, notes that while the season is starting in early February as expected, an even earlier onset was avoided this year.
How intense the season will be depends on several factors, such as last year’s rainfall and nutrients during pollen formation, as well as the weather leading up to and during flowering. Cooler temperatures in early February could slow down pollen release, while warmer weather might speed it up. Rain, on the other hand, can help wash pollen out of the air.
Many people allergic to birch pollen may already be feeling symptoms due to cross-reactions with alder and hazel pollen, which is common. Experts recommend checking daily pollen forecasts and consulting a doctor to ensure proper treatment throughout the season.
Swedish court requests extradition of teenager charged in Israeli embassy attacks
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Tristan Fender
A Swedish court has requested the extradition of a 17-year-old Swede, currently detained in Denmark on terrorism charges related to attacks on Israeli embassies in Copenhagen and Stockholm. The teenager has been in detention in Denmark since last October, after being accused of detonating hand grenades near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen. Danish prosecutors revealed in a court hearing on Wednesday that he is also under […]
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Danish National Bank announced today that in 2024, Denmark’s central government debt reached a historic low of 217 billion DKK or 7.4% of GDP. Interest costs remained exceptionally low, totaling -0.3 billion DKK, and the spread calculated on Germany´s public debt turned negative during the year, which is a very good news. Denmark maintained its […]
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Substantial decrease in diesel cars throughout Denmark
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Tristan Fender
Between August 2023 and August 2024, the number of diesel-powered cars, considered too environmentally damaging to drive in Denmark’s environmental zones, has fallen by 34%, according to a new report by Danmarks Statistik. This decrease is especially noticeable in larger cities throughout the country, where most of these designated zones are located. In the environmental zones, only cars whose nitrogen emission remains under a certain threshold are permitted. The restrictions were expanded to include diesel […]
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Surge in hospitalizations from seasonal respiratory infections
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Tristan Fender
Denmark is currently experiencing its highest rate of illness in this flu season with a high level of respiratory infections like influenza and RSV, and associated hospitalizations. This is reported by Statens Serum Institut (SSI), where the situation is being monitored through wastewater analysis, lab reports and hospitalization data. Reported cases of influenza and RS-Virus are graded as “high” by the SSI, with hospitalizations increasing and landing in the same category. COVID-19 infections remain at a medium level, presenting […]
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Novo is confident in their U.S. relations, with tariff threat looming
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Tristan Fender
Due to the size of their presence and investment in the United States, Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen isn’t worried about Trump’s tariff threats.“We have good standing in relation to the communications coming from the new government in the USA,” he said at a press conference earlier today.“We have production, we have bought new […]
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Greenland’s Prime Minister, Múte B. Egede, announced that the semi-autonomous Danish territory will hold a general election on March 11. The announcement comes amid increasing global attention, particularly from the United States, over Greenland’s geopolitical significance. U.S. President Donald Trump previously expressed interest in acquiring the Arctic island, sparking debates about Greenland’s future.The election campaign […]
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Queen Mary turns 53 today, and for the occasion, the Danish Royal House has released a new official portrait of the Queen. The photograph, taken by longtime royal photographer Steen Evald, was captured at Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. Queen Mary, February 2025 portraitDespite the celebration, the Queen’s birthday will not be marked in public in […]
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Nykredit has received approval from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority to acquire Spar Nord, bringing the mortgage giant closer to finalizing the DKK 24.7 billion deal. Nykredit already holds 67% of Spar Nord’s shares and now awaits clearance from competition authorities. Experts suggest regulators may demand concessions before granting full approval. The acquisition strengthens Nykredit’s […]
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Earlier today, Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the “Stram Kurs” political party and Islam-critic, filmed himself burning a Quran while outside of the Pakistani Embassy in Copenhagen. The video, posted on X, shows Paludan wearing a combat helmet and a bulletproof vest, standing in front of Copenhagen’s Pakistani embassy. He dedicates the burning book, seen […]
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The 1000-DKK banknote and older banknotes from the previous series will become invalid, and the Danish National Bank expects that around DKK 3 billion will not be redeemed.The recall applies to all older banknotes from the 1944 to 1997 series, as well as the 1000-krone banknote from the 2009 series. These will remain legal tender […]
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A new analysis from the Danish think Tank CONCITO says that Denmark has only a 20% chance of meeting its 2030 climate goal under current policies. The report highlights risks in key areas such as agriculture, industry, transport, and heating.The government estimates that Denmark is on track to exceed its 70% emissions reduction target by […]
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London today to discuss European security. The meeting will focus on strengthening European defense and supporting Ukraine: Denmark and the UK are two of the most active supporters of the country in Europe.“Europe must take more responsibility for its own security. […]
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The Danish government has announced plans to ban bottom trawling in 17,977 km² of its waters to improve marine conditions, which have been declining, especially in coastal areas.The proposal would expand the total area where bottom trawling is banned to 22,841 km². An additional 8,096 km² is also planned for future restrictions. If implemented, more […]
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A new survey by Sex & Samfund (Sex & Society, an NGO working for a better sex education in Denmark) shows that many young people feel their appearance impacts their ability to fit in. The survey, conducted among 15- to 18-year-olds, is part of the organization’s annual Sex Week campaign.Half of the respondents said that […]
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