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Denmark to deploy more troops to Greenland, DR reports

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Denmark has sent an advance military command to Greenland as preparations are made to deploy larger forces to the Arctic territory, according to DR. The advance command is tasked with preparing for the arrival of additional units from the army and other branches of the Danish Defence, DR reports. The move comes amid heightened attention […]

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    Two people died and eight are in critical condition after bus accident

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    Two people have died and eight others have been taken to the hospital after two buses collided head-on Wednesday morning on Landevejen in Hornslet, north of Aarhus. East Jutland Police said the victims are two men, aged 32 and 52. Their relatives have been notified. The police received the report of the accident at 9:31 […]

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    Rockwool CEO won’t easily give up the Russian factories

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    Although Rockwool wrote off its four Russian factories after they were seized by the state, the Danish insulation producer has not given up the fight. According to CEO Jes Munk Hansen, the company intends to take the necessary legal steps to retain ownership. He acknowledges the difficulty of this in the current Russian legal environment. […]

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    Denmark to deploy more troops to Greenland, DR reports

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    Denmark has sent an advance military command to Greenland as preparations are made to deploy larger forces to the Arctic territory, according to DR. The advance command is tasked with preparing for the arrival of additional units from the army and other branches of the Danish Defence, DR reports. The move comes amid heightened attention […]

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    Two people died after head-on collision between two buses

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    Several people were seriously injured after two buses collided head-on on Wednesday morning on Landevejen in Hornslet, north of Aarhus, police said. The collision involved two buses from Midttrafik, the public transport authority for the Central Denmark Region. The accident was reported to Østjyllands Politi at 9:31 a.m., and police and rescue personnel were at […]

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    France to open consulate in Greenland

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    France will open a general consulate in Nuuk on February 6, France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, announced Wednesday. The opening comes on the same day that Greenland’s foreign minister, Vivian Motzfeldt, and Denmark’s foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, are scheduled to meet with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at […]

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    Senators propose bill to prevent Trump from annexing NATO territory

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    Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill aimed at preventing President Donald Trump and his administration from occupying or annexing territory belonging to a NATO ally without the ally’s consent. The legislation, proposed by Senators Lisa Murkowski and Jeanne Shaheen, would stop funds from the U.S. State Department and Department of Defense from being used […]

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    Russian seizure costs Rockwool billion in revenue

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    A Russian presidential decree has placed Rockwool’s Russian subsidiary under external management, as confirmed in a company announcement. This decree resulted in Rockwool losing control of its four factories in Russia. CEO Jes Munk Hansen denounced this as an “obvious violation of all international rules” and “indisputably illegal.” The company plans to explore legal avenues […]

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    Trump: Greenland choosing Denmark over USA is a big issue

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    U.S. President Donald Trump reacted to statements by Greenland’s government leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, who favored Denmark over the U.S., calling it a significant problem. Trump admitted he did not know Nielsen. Greenland’s leader emphasized their preference for Denmark, NATO, and the EU amid a geopolitical crisis. Trump has shown interest in acquiring Greenland and hasn’t […]

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    King Frederik recorded his book as an audiobook himself

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    King Frederik has personally narrated the book “Kongeord,” which is available as an audiobook on the royal family’s platforms and other audiobook and podcast platforms. The audiobook and e-book are freely accessible from Wednesday. The rights for the digital distribution of the book have been transferred to the royal family. The book, written by author […]

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  • Ørsted stock soars after court victory in USA

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    Investors of Danish company Ørsted are pleased that a judge ruled their offshore wind project near the U.S. East Coast can resume work. The stock rose by 5.4% on Tuesday following the decision. In December, the U.S. Department of the Interior paused the project, Revolution Wind, over national security concerns, particularly regarding potential radar interference. […]

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    Greenland leader’s US rejection makes global headlines

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    Greenland’s leader, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, received international media attention after stating that Greenland would choose Denmark over the USA if necessary. The statement came during a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Nielsen expressed that in a geopolitical crisis, Greenland opts for Denmark, NATO, the Kingdom of Denmark, and the EU. The BBC […]

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    Bomb threat at barbershop in Odense

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    Several streets in central Odense were blocked on Tuesday after a bomb threat was reported at a local barbershop. Police said they received a call about a suspicious object at Jensen’s Barbershop at 9:24 a.m. The object, a suitcase with the owner’s name on it, was found at the back entrance of the salon. A […]

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    Gang member jailed for explosion at Istedgade kiosk

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    A 19-year-old Jordanian man, allegedly a gang member, has been arrested by Copenhagen police in connection with an explosion at a kiosk on Istedgade. He is accused of instigating and coordinating last Thursday’s explosion that damaged the kiosk and its facade. No injuries were reported. The suspect has been remanded in custody until January 26 […]

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    Denmark summons Iranian diplomats. Demonstration today in front of the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen

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    Denmark has summoned Iran’s chargé d’affaires for a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs following what the government described as repeated abuses against civilians in Iran. The meeting was held at the request of Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. Iran’s ambassador to Denmark is currently abroad, and the meeting was therefore conducted with the […]

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  • Politics

    Some U.S. congress members (Republicans and Democrats) are traveling to Denmark and Greenland to show support for the Kingdom against Trump

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    Eight members of the U.S. Congress will travel to Denmark on Friday to meet with Danish and Greenlandic government officials and business leaders, a press release said. The delegation includes seven Democrats and one Republican. Democratic Senator Chris Coons will lead the group, joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Dick Durbin, Gregory Meeks, Madeleine Dean, Sara […]

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    Ørsted stock rises after positive news from USA

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    Ørsted’s stock rose 4.9 percent after news that work on the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm can continue. A federal judge in Washington allowed the project to resume after a halt was ordered by the U.S. Department of the Interior due to radar monitoring concerns. This comes as good news for Ørsted, with Jacob Pedersen […]

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    Several European airports closed due to icy runways

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    Several European airports are impacted by weather conditions causing slippery runways. Vienna Airport in Austria is closed until at least 11:00 AM, and the airport in Bratislava, Slovakia is also closed until 11:15 AM. A team is assessing runway braking ability to determine when operations can safely resume. Prague Airport in the Czech Republic is […]

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    Number of multi-millionaires in Denmark has doubled since 2014

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    The number of people in Denmark with at least 10 million DKK in liquid assets has nearly doubled in the past ten years. Data from Statistics Denmark show that 19,143 people in 2024 had more than 10 million DKK in bank accounts, listed stocks, bonds, or investment funds. This is a 90 percent increase compared […]

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    40% of Scandinavian users avoid commenting on Facebook posts out of fear of being attacked

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    One in five adults in the Nordic countries mistakenly believes that Facebook has an editor-in-chief who can be held responsible for the content on the platform, according to a new study on media literacy. The Nordic Media Literacy Survey was conducted by the Danish Media Council for Children and Young People and media authorities in […]

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    Ørsted to resume offshore wind farm work in USA

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    A judge in Washington D.C. has ruled that Ørsted can resume work on the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm off the U.S. East Coast. In January, Ørsted had filed a complaint after the U.S. Department of the Interior paused the project in December over national security concerns, citing radar interference caused by wind turbines. The […]

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    Novo estimates 1.5 million use weight loss drug copies

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    In the USA, up to 1.5 million patients are using copy versions of popular weight loss drugs, including Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, due to shortage and high demand. Compounders, who produce these copies, have capitalized on price-sensitive customers. Novo Nordisk is reevaluating its pricing and accessibility strategy for weight loss medications based on this situation. Despite […]

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    Apartment prices rose twice as much as house prices in 2025

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    In 2025, sales prices for houses, apartments, and summer houses have risen, with apartment prices seeing the highest increase at 15.3% nationwide. According to Boligsiden data, apartment prices in Copenhagen rose by 23.3%, marking the largest yearly increase in their records. The average sale price per square meter for an apartment in Copenhagen reached 42,568 […]

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    Housing Minister calls Frie Grønne leader’s housing case a scandal

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    Housing Minister Sophie Hæstorp Andersen calls it a “scandal” that municipal politician Sikandar Siddique moved to Copenhagen for the municipal election while his family remains in Herlev. She doubts he can convince the municipality his relocation is genuine. Siddique, from the party Frie Grønne, needs to prove residency in Copenhagen to retain his mandate secured […]

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  • Greenland will be defended by NATO after American threats

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    Greenland, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, wants its defense under NATO, despite recent U.S. interest in acquiring it. The Greenlandic government stated their commitment to working within NATO following positive responses from six NATO countries. Denmark and Greenland affirmed that only they have the right to decide Greenland’s future. President Donald Trump suggested other […]

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    Greenland will ask to be defended by NATO

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    Greenland will increase political efforts to ensure that the defense of the world’s largest island takes place under the framework of the NATO defense alliance. This was announced by the Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, on its website. The statement comes after the U.S. expressed a desire to take control of the strategically important island. “Based on […]

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    Police continue to issue charges to people walking on frozen lakes

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    Police in South Zealand and Copenhagen are continuing to crack down on people venturing onto frozen lakes that have not been officially approved as safe. Reporters from The Copenhagen Post have spotted Copenhagen police officers patrolling lakes and giving citations to hopeful skaters. Signage will be put up to show when lakes are approved as […]

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    Bestseller to lay off 135 employees in Denmark

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    Fashion company Bestseller is laying off 135 employees in Denmark. The cuts represent about 4.5 percent of the company’s workforce in the country, according to media reports and confirmation from the company. Louise Sylvest, HR director at Bestseller, told Ekstra Bladet that the company regularly adjusts its organization to reflect the reality of its business […]

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    Pokémon can soon be built with Lego bricks

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    Soon, people will be able to build the Pokémons Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise out of Lego bricks. A new collaboration between Lego and Pokémon will be launched on February 27. That was announced by Lego in a press release. The collaboration will initially include three different Lego sets. One of the sets can […]

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    Police charge people for going on thin ice

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    Police have charged several people for venturing onto frozen lakes that have not been declared safe. Authorities in South Zealand and Copenhagen say it is too dangerous to walk on ice that has not been officially approved. On Friday, a 22-year-old man had to be rescued from a lake near Sorø after falling through the […]

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    Vestas to cut about 70 jobs

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    Danish wind turbine maker Vestas will reduce staff, affecting about 70 of the plant’s 330 employees. It will happen at its Ringkøbing factory. The company said it will explore options to reassign affected workers to minimize layoffs. “It is always difficult to say goodbye to valued colleagues. But we need to ensure our organization reflects […]

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    Danish and Greenlandic ministers to meet U.S. official in Washington

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    Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s minister for foreign affairs, Vivian Motzfeldt, are scheduled to meet U.S. Senator Marco Rubio in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, Danish broadcaster TV 2 reported Monday. TV 2 said it obtained a calendar from the U.S. State Department showing the meeting, though it noted that the schedule could […]

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    China urges U.S. to respect Greenland and Denmark

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    China’s foreign ministry has called on the United States to stop using other countries to justify its own interests in the Arctic, following U.S. expressions of interest in Greenland. “The Arctic concerns the collective interests of the international community,” Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, said at a press conference. She added that China […]

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    Greenland’s parties: We won’t become Americans

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    All five parties in the Greenlandic parliament, Inatsisartut, have released a joint statement affirming they do not wish to be part of the USA. This response comes after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed interest in acquiring Greenland. The declaration emphasizes Greenlanders’ desire to remain independent, urging for continued diplomacy based on international principles. Greenland asserts […]

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    Journalists win Danish Cavling Prize for articles on arms exports to Israel

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    Journalists from DanWatch and Dagbladet Information received the Cavling Prize for their coverage of Danish arms exports to Israel. The Cavling committee chair, Didde Elnif, praised their efforts in uncovering a system bending the rules and misleading the Danish Parliament, insisting on adherence to democratic procedures. Lasse Skou Andersen expressed their honor in receiving the […]

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    Mette Frederiksen leans towards lowering food VAT generally

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    There is internal disagreement within the government about priorities in the current negotiations on reducing VAT rates for food items. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed a preference for a general reduction in VAT on all food during a party leader debate. The government is negotiating food VAT rates, with divisions between Venstre and the Moderates. […]

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    US Senators visit Denmark amid Greenland crisis

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    Several American senators will visit Denmark in the coming week to meet with representatives of the Foreign Policy Committee, as confirmed by chairman Christian Friis Bach. The visit comes amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated interest in acquiring Greenland. Recently, Trump stated that the U.S. “needs Greenland for national security reasons.” TV 2 reports that […]

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    Ethics Council member replaces Pernille Skipper as Coop Chair

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    Rasmus Willig, a member of the Ethics Council and principal of a folk high school, has been elected as the new chairman of Coop Amba, succeeding Pernille Skipper. This decision was made during a national council meeting in Middelfart. Coop Amba, a cooperative society, owns around half of the retail group Coop Denmark, which operates […]

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    Two out of three young people in Denmark don’t report taxes

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    Many young people are unsure about their taxes and neglect to check their preliminary tax assessments, says the Danish Tax Agency (Skattestyrelsen). Only one-third of young people aged 15 to 25 updated their tax assessments in 2024, resulting in a collective overpayment of 2.7 billion DKK in taxes by 560,000 young individuals – averaging 4900 […]

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    Conservative parties express further concern over food aid for unemployed internationals

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    Danish political party leaders are debating a proposed government food check aimed at helping vulnerable groups cope with high food prices. Inger Støjberg from the Denmark Democrats argues that unemployed immigrants should work instead of receiving the food check. Morten Messerschmidt of the Danish People’s Party warns this could disproportionately benefit non-Western immigrants, potentially destabilizing […]

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    High water level warning issued for southern Jutland as stormy weather disrupts transport

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    Weather conditions are causing disruptions across southern Denmark on Wednesday, affecting both transport and coastal areas. In Haderslev, Sønderborg and Vejen municipalities, school bus services have been reduced due to difficult road conditions. Authorities say buses are struggling to reach all routes, meaning the first afternoon departure will also be the only school bus trip […]

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    Italian PM Meloni rules out U.S. attack on Greenland

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    Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Friday she does not believe the United States would use military force to take control of Greenland. Meloni, together with Victor Orban, is Trump’s closest ally among European prime ministers. Speaking at a press conference to mark the New Year, Meloni warned that an attack on Greenland would have […]

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    Støjberg wants to cut food aid for immigrants

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    Inger Støjberg, leader of the Danmarksdemokraterne, suggests that unemployed immigrants should find work rather than receive a food check. The Danish government proposed food checks to assist vulnerable groups amid rising food prices, as revealed in Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s New Year speech. The proposal includes cash transfers for pensioners without large savings, families with […]

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    All trains between Copenhagen and Hamburg canceled

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    All direct train services between Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and Copenhagen Central Station have been canceled on Friday, January 9, due to winter weather conditions including snow, frost, and sleet. The cancellations apply in both directions and are the result of operational disruptions on the German rail network, according to Deutsche Bahn. Alternative rail connections remain available. […]

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    Two arrested after explosion at Vesterbro kiosk

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    Two individuals have been arrested in connection to an explosion at a kiosk in Vesterbro, Copenhagen on Thursday evening. One has been released, while a 19-year-old man will appear in court on Friday. Copenhagen Police noted the incident began at 19:37 with a fire in a kiosk on Istedgade. To ensure security, police presence will […]

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    Police urge residents in southern Denmark to stay home as drifting snow causes disruptions

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    Police in southern Denmark are urging residents to think twice before heading out as winter conditions continue to cause disruption. Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi said on X that drifting snow is creating challenges, particularly in the eastern municipalities of the region. The police are coordinating with other authorities to keep roads clear but advise people […]

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    Trump says ownership of Greenland is a psychological need

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    U.S. President Donald Trump said owning Greenland is important to him and that military access alone is not enough. He made the comments in an interview with The New York Times. “Because it is what I feel is psychologically necessary for success,” Trump said. He said ownership provides things that cannot be gained through a […]

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    Explosion reported overnight in Vesterbro, Copenhagen

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    Police responded overnight to a reported explosion on Istedgade in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, after a loud bang was heard late Thursday. Copenhagen Police said they were called to the street Thursday evening following reports of a loud explosion. The incident was described by police as “a suspicious circumstance.” No one was reported injured. According to police, […]

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    Sun and frost expected after Friday snowdrifts

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    Drifting snow is expected across parts of Denmark on Friday, followed by colder weather and periods of sunshine over the weekend, according to the Danish Meteorological Institute. DMI has issued a warning for drifting snow in the southern part of the country. The warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Friday until noon Saturday and […]

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    Danish ambassador in US meeting on Greenland

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    Denmark’s ambassador to the U.S., Jesper Møller Sørensen, and Greenland’s representative in Washington D.C., Jacob Isbosethsen, met with representatives from the White House’s National Security Council to discuss President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland. Although Danish officials confirmed the meeting, neither the White House nor Denmark’s foreign ministry have confirmed it. rump has repeatedly […]

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  • Deal with extended quarantine rules to curb fraud at homes

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    The Danish government, along with Liberal Alliance, The Conservatives, and The Radicals, has agreed on measures to combat fraud and organized crime in private residences, shelters, and social services. Social and Housing Minister Sophie Hæstorp Andersen highlighted the issue’s severity, referencing an intelligence assessment linking private care facilities with organized crime. New rules expand quarantine […]

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