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  • Danish Foreign Minister: “U.S. shouldn’t control the world”

    The Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen commented on the words of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said that Trump’s intentions on Greenland are “serious.”“I would be more surprised if he said it was a joke,” said the Danish Minister, who added, “We have no interest in handing over Greenland to the U.S. […]


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  • Police ban Rasmus Paludan from demonstrating in Copenhagen

    Copenhagen police have issued a 24-hour ban preventing Rasmus Paludan, leader of the far-right party Stram Kurs, from demonstrating in the city on Friday. The prohibition comes as a response to the recent violent incident in Stockholm, where Quran burner Salwan Momika was killed on Wednesday evening. In the wake of the attack, Paludan had […]


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  • Danish Committee proposes right to euthanasia for terminally ill patients

    A government-appointed committee in Denmark has proposed new measures to give terminally ill patients more control over the end of their lives. The Committee for a More Dignified Death suggests that patients with less than six months to live should be able to receive doctor-prescribed medication that would allow them to end their own lives.The […]


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  • U.S. Secretary of State: “We are serious on Greenland.”

    The U.S. Secretary of State (The Minister of Foreign Affairs), Marco Rubio, spoke yesterday about Greenland during an interview with SiriusXM Radio. “This is not a joke,” he stated. According to Rubio, Trump will not use the military to try to achieve his goals: “President Trump has stated what he intends to do, namely to […]


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  • Ørsted replace CEO

    The Danish energy company Ørsted is getting a new leader. Rasmus Errboe will take over as CEO, replacing Mads Nipper.Ørsted says the market for renewable energy has changed “fundamentally” since 2021, and they need fresh eyes to guide the company forward. In recent years, the company has lost money due to these changes.Nipper shared his […]


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  • Danes will need an ETA to Visit the UK Starting April 2025

    From April 2 Danish citizens, including children, will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the United Kingdom for short stays. This includes trips for tourism or to visit friends and family. The ETA is a pre-authorization allowing travel to the UK, but it does not guarantee entry. Travelers will still […]


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  • Future Danish parliament project put on hold

    The Danish Parliament has decided to pause the future Danish Parliament project due to a lack of broad support among political parties, and the high economic cost. The project, which aimed to restore and renovate the historic buildings that once housed the National Archives, will not move forward for now.Søren Gade, Speaker of the Parliament, […]


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  • Fewer traffic injuries and deaths in 2024

    Preliminary figures from the Danish Road Directorate show that 2024 has had one of the lowest numbers of traffic injuries and deaths in history. A total of 145 people were killed in traffic accidents, making it the second-lowest number ever recorded. The figures suggest a positive trend, with less than 2,400 people injured, the lowest […]


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  • Koran burner shot and killed in Sweden

    Koran burner Salwan Momika was shot in his home in the Swedish city of Södertälje late on Wednesday.Momika was due to receive his sentence on Thursday in a case of incitement against an ethnic group, but the Stockholm District Court has postponed the sentence because “one of the defendants has died”.Shortly after 11pm on Wednesday, […]


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  • New Chinese electric car brand will soon be available in Denmark

    Two Chinese electric car brands enter the Danish market despite EU-imposed tariffs. Omoda and Jaecoo, both sub-brands of Chinese manufacturer Chery Automobile, are now being introduced by Nic. Christiansen Group, which also imports Ford, Hyundai, Honda, BYD, and Jaguar Land Rover.AvisenDanmark reports it.“We believe that Omoda and Jaecoo are brands that will appeal to many […]


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  • Nordea reports record profit in annual results

    Nordea earned 37.7 DKK in 2024, according to its annual report released this morning. This is a 3% increase compared to the previous year.The bank’s return on equity for the full year was 16.7%, marking the second consecutive year above 16%. The profit growth was driven by higher income from both interest and fees.


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  • Denmark punches its ticket to the semifinals with ease

    Once again, the Danish men’s national handball team was dominant at the World Cup.With a superior 33-22 victory over Brazil, the Danes are ready for the playoffs. On Friday at 8.30 pm, Denmark will take on upstart Portugal, who have never in the final four in the World Cup before.“We want be in the final […]


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