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    51 municipalities are threatened by flooding

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    A new flood risk mapping report from Denmark’s Coastal Directorate has revealed a significant increase in the number of municipalities at risk of flooding, with the number rising from 27 to 51. The updated map, released today, identifies areas most vulnerable to flooding due to sea and watercourses.The report focuses on two key flood scenarios—storm […]

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    Denmark has the fourth-highest fines for minor speed limit violations

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    Denmark is in fourth place on a list of European countries with the highest fines for minor speeding violations, according to a study by DiscoverCars.com. The ranking focuses on fines for exceeding a 50 km/h speed limit by 14 km/h, which is common in urban areas.The study found that Denmark is one of the most […]

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    Today is the world Arabic language day

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    Today, December 18, marks World Arabic Language Day, an annual celebration since 2012 recognizing Arabic’s profound contributions to global culture, knowledge, and diversity.

    Arabic is spoken by over 450 million people worldwide and holds official status in nearly 25 countries. As one of the six official languages of the United Nations, it is a cornerstone of cultural and linguistic diversity. Arabic’s influence extends beyond linguistic borders—it has been a key vehicle for transmitting knowledge, from preserving Greek and Roman texts to fueling the intellectual Renaissance in Europe.

    “Today we are celebrating Arabic Language Scientific Day, which represents a timeless source of knowledge. It carries within it a rich heritage and inexhaustible treasures of wisdom,” is the comment from the Embassy of Saudi Arabia.

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    New right-wing party increases the risk of vote waste – could benefit Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen

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    Member of Folketinget and former chairman of Nye Borgerlige, Lars Boje Mathiesen, has obtained enough signatures to be eligible to run for the Danish Parliament.This means that Boje’s party, Borgernes Parti, is on the ballot in the next election, which will take place no later than October 31, 2026.Lars Boje Mathiesen was previously a member […]

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    Christmas will probably not be white but grey

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    A mild December seems to continue throughout the Holidays next week and once again shatter all dreams of a White Christmas in Denmark.“A nationwide white Christmas is unlikely,” says DR Vejret meteorologist Thomas Mørk.Mild winds from the west are causing relatively high temperatures this December.Right now, we are at temperatures between 9 and 12 degrees. […]

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    Nordic Waste owners face huge claims after environmental scandal

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    Back in January, the waste treatment company Nordic Waste went bankrupt after a highly publicized case of a landslide with contaminated soil at Ølst, near Randers.After the landslide, a large bill must be paid for the clean-up work.Nordic Waste owner in rare interview: “We should have communicated more”The bankruptcy estate of Nordic Waste has raised […]

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    Foreign Minister gains access to private jet travel without justification

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    According to Ekstra Bladet, the 2025 budget agreement allows Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen (M) and future foreign ministers to charter private jets without providing justification, aligning their privileges with those of the prime minister. The agreement also shifts the financial responsibility for such travel from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ministry of […]

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    Christmas traffic on the Great Belt Bridge

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    Sund & Bælt predicts over 250,000 travelers will cross the Great Belt Bridge during the Christmas holidays. Although traffic levels are expected to rise, significant delays are unlikely. The busiest day is anticipated to be December 26th, with the heaviest traffic occurring from 10 AM to 3 PM. Travelers are encouraged to plan their trips […]

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    Denmark invests DKK 145 million in green technology projects

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    In 2024, 38 innovative projects will share a total of DKK 145 million in grants from the Ministry of Environment and Equality’s Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Program (MUDP). These projects focus on solutions for critical environmental, nature, and climate challenges.The selected initiatives address issues such as the sustainable destruction of asbestos accumulating at recycling […]

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    Activist Paul Watson is released and will not be extradited to Japan

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    Canadian-American environmental activist Paul Watson will not be extradited to Japan. The decision came from the Danish Ministry of Justice, as announced by his defense lawyer, Julie Stage, to the news agency Ritzau.

    As a result, he was released from the prison in Greenland where he had been detained for months.

    According to DR, his lawyer Jonas Christoffersen said, “I have always believed that it was a trivial case that could not justify an extradition, and I am most annoyed that it has cost him five months of his life.”

    Watson was arrested in Nuuk based on a Japanese arrest warrant. Japan sought his extradition and prosecution for an incident in Antarctica in 2010.

    According to the Japanese authorities, Watson helped damage a whaling ship and also prevented Japanese whalers from carrying out their work.

    During these months, he has received massive solidarity from both the public and VIPs.

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    New agreement strengthens maternal and birth care in Denmark

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    The Danish government, along with SF, Radikale Venstre, Enhedslisten, and The Alternative, has agreed on a new deal to strengthen the birth sector, benefiting both expectant mothers and healthcare staff.The agreement allocates DKK 68.2 million annually from 2025 to fund several initiatives. One of the key measures is that women who give birth multiple times […]

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    Companies withdraw products depicting king Frederik without consent

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    Two companies have been told to stop selling products featuring King Frederik and other members of the royal family without permission. The Royal House reported the issue to the Consumer Ombudsman, who stepped in.One company, Sighs ApS, sold Christmas ornaments showing King Frederik, Queen Mary, and Queen Margrethe on Facebook and Instagram. Another company sold […]

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