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Danish palace scraps system dating to the 1800s that grants royal labels for products
Read full article: Danish palace scraps system dating to the 1800s that grants royal labels for productsDenmark’s royal court says it will phase out a labeling system dating to the 1800s that grants companies the right to use the image of the Danish crown on their letterhead, packaging and labels.
Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violence
Read full article: Paris will deploy 4,000 police officers for France-Israel soccer match following Amsterdam violenceParis police say that 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for a France-Israel soccer match to ensure security in and around the stadium and on public transportation.
Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnership
Read full article: Haas F1 reiterates team is not for sale after aligning with Toyota on technical partnershipThe first-year team principal of Haas reiterated the Formula 1 team is not for sale even if new technical partner Toyota tried to buy the organization.
Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for Rodri
Read full article: Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for RodriCristiano Ronaldo has scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland while Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0.
Denmark's king launches reconstruction of famed landmark badly damaged by fire
Read full article: Denmark's king launches reconstruction of famed landmark badly damaged by fireDenmark’s King Frederik has laid a foundation stone to launch the reconstruction of Copenhagen’s iconic Old Stock Exchange, which was partly destroyed by a fire in April that toppled its green copper roof and iconic dragon-tail spire.
Reconstruction set to begin on Copenhagen’s fire-damaged Old Stock Exchange landmark
Read full article: Reconstruction set to begin on Copenhagen’s fire-damaged Old Stock Exchange landmarkWorkers are set to begin the reconstruction of the 400-year-old Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen five months after a devastating fire destroyed more than half of the building.
Danish court rejects extradition to India of an arms smuggling suspect
Read full article: Danish court rejects extradition to India of an arms smuggling suspectA Danish court has rejected the extradition request from India of a Danish national accused of being involved in a 1995 arms smuggling case, going against Denmark’s top prosecuting authority which had given the green light to sending Niels Holck abroad.
Germany beats Denmark 2-0 to advance to Euro 2024 quarterfinals after storm stops play
Read full article: Germany beats Denmark 2-0 to advance to Euro 2024 quarterfinals after storm stops playGermany went from despair to delight in the space of a minute as a couple of big video review calls set the host nation on its way to a 2-0 win over Denmark and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals.
Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first
Read full article: Gassy cows and pigs will face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world firstDenmark will tax livestock farmers for the greenhouse gases emitted by their cows, sheep and pigs from 2030, the first country to do so as it targets a major source of methane emissions, one of the most potent gases contributing to global warming.
England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024
Read full article: England fails to convince in 1-1 draw with Denmark though should advance at Euro 2024England was far from convincing in a 1-1 draw with Denmark even if it likely ensured advancing to the round of 16 at the European Championship.
Eriksen scores in Denmark's 1-1 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024, 3 years after his onfield collapse
Read full article: Eriksen scores in Denmark's 1-1 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024, 3 years after his onfield collapseChristian Eriksen scored the opening goal for Denmark in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia at the European Championship.
Ferrari overcomes late drama to hang on for second consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans victory
Read full article: Ferrari overcomes late drama to hang on for second consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans victoryFerrari has made it two in a row as it outlasted Toyota to win a weather-affected 24 Hours of Le Mans with the trio of Nicklas Nielsen, Antonio Fuoco and Miguel Molina crossing the line in the No. 50 car 14 seconds ahead of the No. 7 of Nyck de Vries, Kamui Kobayashi and Jose Maria Lopez.
Denmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Read full article: Denmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concernsFood authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks for “acute poisoning.”.
'I am not quite myself,' Danish PM in first TV interview since assault that gave her whiplash
Read full article: 'I am not quite myself,' Danish PM in first TV interview since assault that gave her whiplashIn her first television interview since she was assaulted last week, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says "I am not quite myself," but will continue to work from her office.
A man who reportedly assaulted the Danish prime minister to appear in a pre-trial custody hearing
Read full article: A man who reportedly assaulted the Danish prime minister to appear in a pre-trial custody hearingAuthorities say a man who reportedly assaulted the Danish Prime Minister in central Copenhagen will appear in a pre-trial custody hearing.
Danish prime minister suffers minor whiplash after a man assaulted her in central Copenhagen
Read full article: Danish prime minister suffers minor whiplash after a man assaulted her in central CopenhagenThe Danish prime minister's office says the premier is suffering minor whiplash but is otherwise fine after a man assaulted her in central Copenhagen.
Fire destroys Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange dating to 1600s, collapsing its dragon-tail spire
Read full article: Fire destroys Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange dating to 1600s, collapsing its dragon-tail spireA fire has swept through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings, causing the Old Stock Exchange's iconic dragon-tail spire to collapse.
6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors
Read full article: 6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actorsSix northern Europe countries bordering the North Sea have signed an agreement to work together to protect underwater infrastructure in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean from an increased risk of sabotage.
Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 1970s
Read full article: Indigenous women in Greenland sue Denmark over involuntary contraception in the 1960s and 1970sA group of Indigenous women in Greenland has sued Denmark for forcing them to be fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices in the 1960s and 1970s and demanded total compensation of nearly $6.3 million).
Denmark closes probe into Nord Stream blasts saying there's not enough grounds for a criminal case
Read full article: Denmark closes probe into Nord Stream blasts saying there's not enough grounds for a criminal caseDenmark has joined Sweden in closing its investigation into the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
Daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has cancer, urges his release
Read full article: Daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has cancer, urges his releaseThe daughter of a long-detained human rights activist in Bahrain says she has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and again called for his release.
Global anti-corruption efforts are faltering, partly due to a 'decline in justice,' survey finds
Read full article: Global anti-corruption efforts are faltering, partly due to a 'decline in justice,' survey findsThe latest annual Corruption Perceptions Index says efforts to fight public sector corruption are faltering and blames in part a “global decline in justice and the rule of law since 2016.”.
King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarch
Read full article: King Frederik X visits Danish parliament on his first formal work day as Denmark's new monarchDenmark’s new King Frederik X has visited the Danish parliament on his first formal day on the job.
Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicates
Read full article: Frederik X is proclaimed the new king of Denmark after his mother Queen Margrethe II abdicatesDenmark’s prime minister has proclaimed Frederik X as king after his mother Queen Margrethe II formally signed her abdication.
What to know about the abdication of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II
Read full article: What to know about the abdication of Denmark's Queen Margrethe IIQueen Margrethe II, Denmark’s monarch for more than half a century, stunned her country when she announced on New Year’s Eve that she will hand over the throne to her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik.
Houthis show no sign of ending 'reckless' Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander says
Read full article: Houthis show no sign of ending 'reckless' Red Sea attacks as trade traffic picks up, commander saysThe top commander of U.S. naval forces in the Middle East says Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are showing no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea.
Denmark and Germany announce arrests of terror suspects, including suspected Hamas members
Read full article: Denmark and Germany announce arrests of terror suspects, including suspected Hamas membersDenmark and Germany have announced arrests of several terror suspects, including alleged Hamas members suspected of plotting attacks on Jews in Europe over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
A British financier sought for huge tax fraud is extradited to Denmark from UAE
Read full article: A British financier sought for huge tax fraud is extradited to Denmark from UAEA Dubai-based British hedge fund trader sought by Danish authorities for allegedly orchestrating a $1.7 billion tax fraud, considered one of the largest in the Scandinavian country, has been extradited from the United Arab Emirates.
Former champion Wozniacki awarded one of the first wild cards for 2024 Australian Open
Read full article: Former champion Wozniacki awarded one of the first wild cards for 2024 Australian OpenFormer No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki has been awarded one of the first wild cards for the 2024 Australian Open and is planning on bringing her two young children to the scene of her biggest Grand Slam triumph.
Nicolai Hojgaard produces big finish to win season-ending World Tour Championship
Read full article: Nicolai Hojgaard produces big finish to win season-ending World Tour ChampionshipNicolai Hojgaard has claimed the biggest title of his career after running off five straight birdies down the stretch to overhaul Tommy Fleetwood and win the season-ending World Tour Championship on the European tour.
New app aimed at cutting down on food waste debuts in Orlando. Here’s how it works
Read full article: New app aimed at cutting down on food waste debuts in Orlando. Here’s how it worksThe Too Good To Go app debuted in Orlando Wednesday with the goal of helping to cut down on food waste in the City Beautiful while helping businesses sell their surplus food.
Storm hits northern Europe, killing at least 4 people
Read full article: Storm hits northern Europe, killing at least 4 peopleA storm battered Britain, northern Germany and southern Scandinavia for a third day with powerful winds, heavy rain and storm surges that caused floods, power outages, evacuations, and traffic disruptions.
Gale-force winds and floods strike northern Europe. At least 3 people killed in the UK
Read full article: Gale-force winds and floods strike northern Europe. At least 3 people killed in the UKGale-force winds and floods have struck several countries in northern Europe as the region endures more heavy rain that forecasters say will continue into the weekend.
Vikings had windows, another shift away from their image as barbaric Norsemen, Danish museum says
Read full article: Vikings had windows, another shift away from their image as barbaric Norsemen, Danish museum saysVikings had windows — usually only associated with medieval churches and castles — meaning Norsemen dignitaries sat in rooms lit up by apertures with glass.
Denmark ends height requirements for soldiers best known for ceremonial unit outside royal palaces
Read full article: Denmark ends height requirements for soldiers best known for ceremonial unit outside royal palacesThe Danish defense is abolishing the height requirement for people serving with the Danish Royal Life Guards, chiefly known for being a ceremonial unit outside Denmark’s royal palaces.
Iceland says commercial whaling can resume after temporary ban
Read full article: Iceland says commercial whaling can resume after temporary banIceland's government says commercial hunting of fin whales can resume in the country with stricter requirements on hunting methods and increased supervision.
Caroline Wozniacki beats Petra Kvitova at the US Open shortly after coming out of retirement
Read full article: Caroline Wozniacki beats Petra Kvitova at the US Open shortly after coming out of retirementCaroline Wozniacki has reached the third round at the U.S. Open by beating two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova 7-5, 7-6 (5).
The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister says
Read full article: The Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, the Dutch prime minister saysDutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the Netherlands and Denmark will give F-16 warplanes to Ukraine.
Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch and Danes after the US agrees to allow transfers
Read full article: Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch and Danes after the US agrees to allow transfersOfficials say the United States has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16s to Ukraine.
Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the title
Read full article: Australia pulling for Matildas to advance in Women's World Cup. Only 1 host has ever won the titleAustralia will try to avoid a dubious statistic among hosts of the Women’s World Cup by avoiding elimination in the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Denmark seeks to legally prevent burnings of Quran or other religious scriptures
Read full article: Denmark seeks to legally prevent burnings of Quran or other religious scripturesDenmark’s foreign minister says the government will seek to make it illegal to desecrate the Quran or other holy books in front of foreign embassies.
England hopes to be sharper in its next Women's World Cup match after underwhelming opener
Read full article: England hopes to be sharper in its next Women's World Cup match after underwhelming openerKatie Robinson knows England left many unimpressed with its underwhelming 1-0 victory against overmatched Haiti in its opening match at the Women’s World Cup.
With punctured hole repaired, U.S. boat returns to sea in around-the-world Ocean Race
Read full article: With punctured hole repaired, U.S. boat returns to sea in around-the-world Ocean RaceThe American sailboat in the Ocean Race had the hole in its hull repaired and set off for Italy in an attempt to rejoin the around-the-world competition before it is over.
Biden praises Denmark for 'standing up' for Ukraine in war with Russia
Read full article: Biden praises Denmark for 'standing up' for Ukraine in war with RussiaPresident Joe Biden has thanked Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for Denmark’s role in a Western alliance “standing up” for Ukraine as it tries to fend off Russia’s 15-month-old invasion.
Online booking coming for 2028 commercial flights aboard electric-powered aircraft
Read full article: Online booking coming for 2028 commercial flights aboard electric-powered aircraftScandinavian Airlines says travelers will soon be able to book flights on the carrier’s first commercial flights that are due to start five years from now in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark aboard electric-powered aircraft.
Danish Supreme Court says newspaper did not violate copyright of Little Mermaid statue
Read full article: Danish Supreme Court says newspaper did not violate copyright of Little Mermaid statueDenmark’s Supreme Court has overruled two lower courts, saying a cartoon depicting Copenhagen’s The Little Mermaid statue as a zombie and a photo of it with a face mask did not violate the copyright of the famous bronze.
Germany seeks to link all wind parks in North Sea
Read full article: Germany seeks to link all wind parks in North SeaGermany wants to set up a new power line network to connect its own offshore wind parks with those of its North Sea neighbors in order to eliminate bottlenecks in the European energy market.
Russia and West clash over probe of Nord Stream sabotage
Read full article: Russia and West clash over probe of Nord Stream sabotageRussia has clashed with the United States and other Western nations over the Kremlin’s call for a U.N. investigation of the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines from Russia to Western Europe.
Danish former minister charged with revealing state secrets
Read full article: Danish former minister charged with revealing state secretsA Danish former defense minister who had publicly claimed that Denmark’s secret service helped U.S. intelligence spy on several European leaders says he has been charged with divulging state secrets.
Turkey summons Danish envoy over Quran-burning protest
Read full article: Turkey summons Danish envoy over Quran-burning protestTurkey has summoned the Danish ambassador and accused Denmark of endorsing a “hate crime” after an anti-Islam activist burned two copies of Islam’s holy book, the Quran, in a one-man protest in Copenhagen.
Protests against Quran burning held across the Middle East
Read full article: Protests against Quran burning held across the Middle EastAngry protesters in several Middle Eastern countries have gathered to denounce the recent desecration of Islam’s holy book by far-right activists in Sweden and the Netherlands.
Denmark PM to try to form new government after election win
Read full article: Denmark PM to try to form new government after election winPrime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in a strong position to remain in power after her Social Democrats won the most votes in Denmark’s election and a center-left bloc in Parliament that backs her appears set to retain a majority by just one seat.
Danish election could pave the way for a centrist government
Read full article: Danish election could pave the way for a centrist governmentDenmark's general election this week could change the political landscape with new parties hoping to enter parliament and others either losing influence or leaving the assembly altogether.
Sweden seizes evidence at Baltic Sea pipeline leak site
Read full article: Sweden seizes evidence at Baltic Sea pipeline leak siteSweden’s domestic security agency says its preliminary investigation of leaks from two Russian gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “has strengthened the suspicions of serious sabotage” as the cause.
Swedes close area of Baltic Sea around pipeline gas leaks
Read full article: Swedes close area of Baltic Sea around pipeline gas leaksThe Swedish prosecutor in charge of the investigation into leaks from pipelines in the Baltic Sea said Tuesday that he has ordered the area to be closed as he carries out a preliminary investigation into “suspected gross sabotage.”.
Sweden sends special diving vessel to area of pipeline leaks
Read full article: Sweden sends special diving vessel to area of pipeline leaksSweden's navy says it has sent a vessel capable of “advanced diving missions” to the Baltic Sea area where ruptured undersea pipelines leaked natural gas for days.
Europe ramps up energy security after suspected sabotage
Read full article: Europe ramps up energy security after suspected sabotageEuropean companies are ramping up security around pipelines and energy prices are climbing again as the suspected sabotage of two pipelines that deliver natural gas from Russia underscored the vulnerability of Europe’s energy infrastructure and prompted the EU to warn of possible retaliation.
Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likely
Read full article: Blasts precede Baltic pipeline leaks, sabotage seen likelyDenmark believes “deliberate actions” caused big leaks in two natural gas pipelines that run under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany, and seismologists said powerful explosions preceded the leaks.
Danes, Germans back Baltic wind hub to offset Russian gas
Read full article: Danes, Germans back Baltic wind hub to offset Russian gasDenmark will increase a planned offshore wind capacity in the Baltic Sea to 3 gigawatts and hook it up to the German grid which will be a step toward weaning Europe off its reliance on Russian gas.
Denmark theaters closed in honor of mall shooting victims
Read full article: Denmark theaters closed in honor of mall shooting victimsDenmark’s largest cinema chain is keeping all its movie theaters closed Tuesday because a 17-year-old employee was one of the three people killed in a weekend shooting attack at a shopping mall.
European police raid Bahrain cycling team, seize evidence
Read full article: European police raid Bahrain cycling team, seize evidencePolice investigating suspected doping by the Tour de France team Bahrain Victorious have seized more than 450 capsules of unidentified substances at a house in Slovenia during raids across Europe.