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Two big artists announced for Roskilde Festival 2026

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Danish band Aphaca and American pop singer Addison Rae are among the new names announced for Roskilde Festival this summer. Aphaca will return to the festival after making their debut last year. Where they performed on the festival’s second-largest stage, Arena, they will take the largest stage, Orange, this year. Roskilde Festival announced 28 new […]

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    Frederiksen postponed election call over Greenland concerns

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    Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said she initially planned to call an election in early January but postponed the move due to developments related to Greenland. Speaking to Politiken, she said, “I had actually thought that the government would work out the full term,” but later considered calling the vote “immediately after New Year. In […]

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    Denmark first in EU to end mother-to-child HIV transmission

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    Denmark is the first country in the EU to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, according to Statens Serum Institut (SSI). For years, Denmark has conducted regular screening of pregnant women and ensured rapid treatment, meaning children are no longer born with these infections. The WHO has officially certified this achievement, stating that Denmark’s […]

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    Cancelled royal ball donates food to charity

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    A royal gala scheduled for Friday was canceled after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called an election. The Royal House announced that most food has been frozen for later use or returned to suppliers, while perishables intended for staff were donated to Kirkens Korshær (DanChurchSocial). Large floral decorations will remain at Christiansborg Palace, where the museum […]

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    Historic church Helligåndskirken reopens in the heart of Copenhagen after two years of renovation

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    Helligåndskirken, a historic church in the center of Copenhagen, will reopen after two years of renovation work. The church will open its doors to the congregation and visitors on March 1, 2026, at 11 a.m. with a service, according to a press release. The work was made possible by a donation of 27 million kroner […]

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    Gray and wet weather will dominate the weekend

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    The upcoming weekend in Denmark will be mostly gray and wet, according to DMI meteorologist Hans Peter Wandler. Friday begins with clouds and rain for most, with five to ten millimeters expected and temperatures between six and 12 degrees. Saturday continues the trend with gray, cloudy, and potentially foggy conditions accompanied by occasional rain. Sunday […]

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    Danish media association to sue OpenAI

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    The Danish organization DPCMO, representing 99 percent of the country’s news media, is suing the American company OpenAI. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI used Danish media content to train ChatGPT until at least summer 2024, even though media outlets could only opt out starting in summer 2023. The dispute also concerns ChatGPT reproducing news articles […]

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    Troels Lund Poulsen won’t participate in a government that implements a wealth tax

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    Venstre chairman Troels Lund Poulsen has declared that he will not participate in a government that introduces a wealth tax, arguing it would make Denmark poorer and undermine the economy. This position distances him from Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and the Social Democrats, who intends to introduce such a tax. Lund Poulsen also emphasized that […]

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    Billund Airport passengers fell significantly in 2025

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    In 2025, total departing passengers from Danish public airports reached a record high of nearly 19 million, a 5 percent increase. Copenhagen Airport drove this growth with 16.2 million departing passengers, an 8 percent rise, totaling 32.4 million travelers. Conversely, Billund Airport saw a sharp 22 percent decline to 1.5 million departing passengers, its lowest […]

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    E-Boks launches login solution to rival MitID

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    The digital mailbox e-Boks is launching “e-Boks ID,” a new login solution designed to compete with MitID and international providers like Facebook and Google. Rolling out now, it will eventually allow users to log into insurance, utility, and streaming services. CEO Ulrik Falkner Thagesen highlights the need for a data-secure alternative to US tech solutions […]

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    Venstre leader Troels Lund declares Prime Minister candidacy

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    Troels Lund Poulsen, chairman of the Liberal Party (Venstre), has announced his candidacy for Prime Minister for the March election. Currently, Troels Lund Poulsen is the Defense Minister of the government, and head of one of the parties supporting the government. Following Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s decision to call the election on Thursday, Poulsen stated […]

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  • Minister pauses parental leave to campaign

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    Digitalization Minister Caroline Stage Olsen is pausing her maternity leave to campaign for the Moderates in the East Jutland constituency. Appointed in August 2024, she has served as minister despite not holding a seat in Parliament. Her child was born on January 20, during which time Education and Research Minister Christina Egelund managed her portfolio. […]

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  • More than expected seek compensation in Greenland spiral case after 1992

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    209 women have applied for compensation from the Greenlandic government for receiving contraception without knowledge or consent after January 1, 1992, when Greenland assumed control of its healthcare from Denmark. Currently, 111 applications are being processed. This volume significantly exceeds initial expectations, causing delays to the assessment process originally scheduled for completion by February 2026. […]

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    Jon Stephensen: Moderates offered 1.3 million to resign seat

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    Independent MP Jon Stephensen claims the Moderates offered him 1.3 million DKK to resign his seat in August 2023. Stephensen alleges that party leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen threatened to tell a journalist that Stephensen had intoxicated a young woman unless he stepped down. According to Stephensen, a board member acting for Løkke initially offered 1 […]

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    Danske Bank cuts 230 jobs in Denmark

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    Danske Bank has cut 420 positions across the bank, with 230 employees laid off in Denmark and 114 in Lithuania. The reductions, which also occurred to a lesser extent in other European countries, result from increased automation and simplification aimed at making the bank more digital and efficient. The cuts primarily affect roles without direct […]

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    PM proposes wealth tax for the rich

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    Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has proposed a wealth tax for Denmark’s richest citizens. While announcing that the elections will be March 24, 2026, during her speech in the Folketing, Frederiksen argued that wealth distribution is currently too skewed. She notes that the weathiest 1% own approximately one-quarter of the country’s total net wealth. Foreign Minister […]

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    Sweden forces Russian drone away from carrier at Malmö

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    A Russian drone approached the French aircraft carrier “Charles de Gaulle” while it was docked in Malmö, Sweden. According to SVT, the Swedish military detected the drone and used jamming to disrupt its signals, causing it to fly away. The drone reportedly launched from a nearby Russian vessel. The “Charles de Gaulle,” the world’s largest […]

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    Danish Parliament passes food check as response to high prices

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    The Danish Parliament has passed a law for a tax-free “food check” to support over two million citizens following rising food prices. Approximately 4.5 billion DKK is allocated for the initiative. Old-age pensioners with limited liquid wealth and benefit recipients will receive 2,500 DKK in May, while families with children can receive up to 5,000 […]

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    Climate council: Denmark unlikely to meet 2030 emissions target

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    Denmark is unlikely to meet its 2030 climate target under current government policies, according to the annual status report from the Climate Council. The council said emissions in 2030 are expected to be higher than the government previously projected. The council noted that reductions from carbon capture and storage, known as CCS, are likely to […]

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    Christiania approves plan for 10,000 sqm of public housing, Berlingske writes

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    Christiania plans to build 10,000 square meters of public housing around Pusher Street, a move that could bring hundreds of new residents to the area. Berlingske first reported the plans, which were confirmed to DR by Christiania spokesperson Mette Prag. “It’s huge,” Prag said, calling the decision a major step for the community. She added […]

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    Two big artists announced for Roskilde Festival 2026

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    Danish band Aphaca and American pop singer Addison Rae are among the new names announced for Roskilde Festival this summer. Aphaca will return to the festival after making their debut last year. Where they performed on the festival’s second-largest stage, Arena, they will take the largest stage, Orange, this year. Roskilde Festival announced 28 new […]

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    In Denmark, just under one-third banks and payment companies have a strong overall reputation

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    Mobile payment services have the highest reputation in Denmark, according to the Financial Sector Reputation&Trust 2025 study by Reputation and Trust Analytics. Danmarks Nationalbank follows closely behind. The study examined 103 companies across Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. In all countries, mobile payment services scored higher than traditional banks or insurance companies. In Denmark and […]

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    A new major collective agreement reached yesterday will improve wages and conditions for half a million public employees

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    A new three-year collective agreement has been reached for 500,000 Danish municipal employees, including teachers, pedagogues, and nurses. The agreement features a 9.2% economic framework, providing a general wage increase of nearly 6.3% and real wage growth. Key improvements include a “free-choice account,” allowing employees to choose between salary, pension, or extra days off, and […]

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    Back pain often treated with unnecessary pills

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    The Danish Health Authority advises against using painkillers for common back pain, stating they rarely have a beneficial effect. While common back pain is typically harmless and resolves naturally, a survey shows 60% of people in Denmark with back pain use medication. Maria Herlev Ahrenfeldt from the Authority emphasizes that there is no documented evidence […]

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    Faroe Islands will hold election on March 26

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    Prime Minister Aksel V. Johannesen has called for an election to the Faroese parliament, the Løgting, to be held on March 26. He stated that the reason is a fundamental lack of trust between the governing parties. The current majority government, formed in December 2022, consists of the Social Democratic Javnaðarflokkurin, the left-wing Tjóðveldi, and […]

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    The Conservatives are trying to establish the Venstre leader as the frontrunner of a right-wing coalition

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    Mona Juul, leader of the Conservative People’s Party, is urging the Liberal Alliance and the Denmark Democrats to support Venstre’s chairman, Troels Lund Poulsen, as the right-wing candidate for prime minister. Juul argues that a unified candidate is essential for the “blue bloc” to win the upcoming election. While the Conservatives and the Danish People’s […]

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    Minister: Emergency plan to ensure election cards arrive

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    Transport Minister Thomas Danielsen guarantees that citizens will receive their election cards for the upcoming general election, despite concerns regarding the private distributor Dao. An emergency plan is in place to monitor distribution daily, ensuring that approximately four million cards reach two million households before the election, which must be held by late October. Danielsen […]

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    Danish Architecture Center offers free entry for young people on Friday evenings in 2026

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    The Danish Architecture Center, the DAC, will offer free admission to people under 27 every Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout 2026. The initiative applies to all Fridays. DAC said it wants to give more young people access to architecture and design, including both well-known Danish designers and current debates about sustainability. Architecture […]

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    Swedish government plans stricter deportation rules for convicted foreigners

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    The Swedish government wants to make it easier to deport convicted foreigners and has presented a plan to tighten deportation rules. The proposal would make all prison sentences a reason for deportation if the convicted person is not a Swedish citizen. “It is simply over with being lenient,” Migration Minister Johan Forssell said at a […]

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    Government changes food voucher bill to exclude “five or ten” deported foreigners

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    The Danish government has changed a bill that gives over two million Danes a food voucher, ensuring that a small number of deported foreigners living at departure centers will not receive the payment. “You should not receive a check from the Danish state if you are not allowed to be here. It is quite simple,” […]

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    Denmark leads Europe in AI use

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    Danish companies are once again at the top in Europe when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence, according to the annual digitalization report from the Ministry of Digitalization. Nearly half of Danish companies with at least 10 employees used AI in 2025. By comparison, only one in four companies in Europe use the […]

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    Danes spend more time at work and in education than ever since financial crisis

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    Danes between 18 and 59 years old are working or studying more than ever since the 2008 financial crisis, a new analysis from the ROCKWOOL Foundation shows. Only the youngest group, 18 to 24-year-olds, are still behind pre-crisis levels. The current record-high employment level in Denmark has largely been driven by more foreigners and people […]

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    European inflation hits lowest level in five years

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    Inflation in the eurozone fell to 1.7 percent in January, the lowest level in nearly five years, according to data from the EU statistics agency Eurostat. The figure is down from 2 percent in December. Allan Sørensen, chief economist at Dansk Industri, said the last time European inflation was lower was in spring 2021. “It […]

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    Member of Norwegian royal family, charged with rape and domestic violence, says crown prince couple encouraged him to go to rehab

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    Marius Borg Høiby broke down in tears in an Oslo courtroom Wednesday, saying the Norwegian crown prince couple had always helped him. Høiby is on trial for 38 charges, including rape and domestic violence. His comments came in response to claims made by his ex-girlfriend, Nora Haukland, during her testimony on Tuesday. Haukland said in […]

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    Novonesis increases revenue to 31 billion DKK

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    The Danish biotech company Novonesis reported revenue of about 31 billion DKK, last year. That is 2.4 billion DKK more than in 2024, the company’s annual report shows. The company published a profit of around 4.4 billion DKK, nearly double the previous year. CEO Ester Baiget said in the report: “In 2025 we continued to […]

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    Danish bank to lay off 47 employees

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    47 employees at AL Sydbank are set to lose their jobs, while 20 others will face “significant changes” to their employment terms. This marks the second round of layoffs since Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank, and Vestjysk Bank agreed to merge under the name AL Sydbank in October 2025. Approximately ten employees were previously dismissed during a […]

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    Danish Defense Minister open to nuclear talks on Danish soil

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    Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen is open to discussing Danish co-financing or the storage of nuclear weapons on Danish soil. This would involve reconsidering Denmark’s 70-year ban on such weapons due to the current security situation. Poulsen emphasizes that these discussions must occur within a NATO context to strengthen European nuclear capacity. This shift […]

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  • Løkke: Wisest to finish the parliamentary year

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    Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen must call the next Danish general election by October 31. Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the Moderates, suggests waiting several months to complete the current parliamentary year, which typically ends in June. He argues it is wisest to pass pending legislation and notes international uncertainty regarding Greenland and the […]

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    Mette F. calls Orbán “pro-Russian” and “anti-European”

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    During a visit to Ukraine on the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for blocking a 20th sanctions package and a 90 billion euro loan. Frederiksen stated, “We cannot let Europe’s future be dictated by Viktor Orbán,” describing his actions as pro-Russian and anti-European. She […]

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    Red-Greens demand wealth tax as a condition to back a left government

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    Enhedslisten demands the reintroduction of a wealth tax to support a left-wing government after the next general election. Political spokesperson Pelle Dragsted states that addressing inequality is an “ultimate requirement.” The party proposes a 1% annual tax on net fortunes exceeding 35 million DKK, affecting approximately 14,000 people. According to Ministry of Taxation estimates, this […]

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    Meta deal sends US chipmaker shares soaring

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    AMD shares rose over six percent following an agreement to sell millions of AI chips to Meta. The deal, valued by CEO Lisa Su at double-digit billions of dollars, involves delivering up to six gigawatts of graphics processors. According to the Financial Times, Meta will also acquire a stake in AMD of up to ten […]

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  • Denmark and 18 nations condemn Israel’s West Bank moves

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    Denmark and 18 other countries issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s recent actions in the West Bank. Led by Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and his colleagues, the group asserts that illegal settlements clearly violate international law and UN Security Council resolutions. The countries specifically criticize the reclassification of Palestinian land as Israeli state […]

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    Internationals will receive food check unless (and also the apprentices in vocational education will also be eligible)

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    Internationals will have the right to receive the food check. This has been confirmed by the government during the announcement that apprentices in vocational education will also be eligible. The announcement was made earlier today. The only non-Danes who will not be eligible are those without legal residence. Immigrants without legal residence will not receive […]

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    Novo Nordisk to cut U.S. list prices for Wegovy and Ozempic

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    Novo Nordisk said it will lower list prices in the United States for drugs based on semaglutide. The changes apply to the weight-loss drug Wegovy, the diabetes drug Ozempic, and the pill-based diabetes drug Rybelsus. All three drugs will have a new list price of $675 per month, or about 4,280 DKK. The new prices […]

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    Ice on lakes is melting and dangerous, authorities say

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    Warm temperatures and melting ice have made it dangerous to go out on lakes. Authorities said the recent warm weather can create risky situations. “The ice is melting quickly, and it is extremely dangerous to go out on the ice — even though it was allowed in many places just a few days ago,” Beredskab […]

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    Denmark and 18 countries condemn Israel’s actions in the West Bank

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    Denmark and 18 other countries strongly condemned Israel’s latest actions in the West Bank, saying they undermine efforts to create peace. In a joint statement, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and 18 colleagues criticized the Israeli government. “It is clear to us that Israel’s illegal settlements and decisions designed to advance them constitute a clear […]

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    Denmark to increase penalties for honor-related crimes committed by people with minority-ethnic backgrounds

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    The Danish government will introduce harsher penalties for crimes motivated by honor, including violence, threats, and murder. Minister for Immigration and Integration Rasmus Stoklund said the move is meant to fight negative social control in minority-ethnic communities. “We can neither accept nor allow that there are dark parallel societies in Denmark where negative social control […]

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    Frederiksen in Ukraine on anniversary of invasion. Report says most Ukrainians in DK have integrated into labor market

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    Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. She traveled with several other Western leaders, including Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Frederiksen said in a press release that the visit […]

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    More children seek help for eating disorders and self-harm

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    More children and young people are contacting online counseling services for help with eating disorders and self-harm, according to a new report from the association Eating Disorders and Self-Harm (Spiseforstyrrelser og Selvskade). In the past year, the group registered 8,012 counseling sessions, an increase of 19 percent from 2024. The rise continues a five-year trend […]

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    Copenhagen Municipality annuls the residence registration of controversial politician. He says is due to his comments on Zionism

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    Copenhagen Municipality has annulled the residence registration of Sikandar Siddique, leader of the party Frie Grønne. This decision may cause Siddique to lose his seat in the Copenhagen City Council, as eligibility requires residency in the municipality. Siddique, who received 3,125 personal votes, maintains he lives in Copenhagen and plans to appeal the decision to […]

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    The way we scatter burial ashes may change soon

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    Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs Morten Dahlin reports broad support for modernizing Denmark’s burial law and rules regarding ash scattering. Current regulations prohibit scattering ash over land, dividing remains, or keeping urns at home. However, a majority of the Danish Council on Ethics recommends allowing these practices, along with using ashes in jewelry. Discussions also include […]

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