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Controversial mermaid statue removed: “Ugly and pornographic”
Denmark"Must naked women's breasts have a specific academic form and size to be shown publicly?" wonders the debate editor of Berlingske, a major Danish newspaper.
Denmark moving away from Microsoft
DenmarkThe Ministry of Digital Affairs is initiating a transition to Linux and open source alternatives.
Welfare may be sacrificed as Denmark ramps up military spending
Denmark"This will be something that the individual Dane will actually notice", says economist Bo Sandemann Rasmussen.
Denmark to ban junk food advertising to children
DenmarkIn a new bill, Danish politicians want to ban the advertising of soft drinks, chips and fast food to children under 15.
Frederiksen condemns US leaders’ visit to Greenland: “Unacceptable pressure”
Denmark"President Donald Trump is serious and means business. He wants Greenland", warns the Danish Prime Minister.
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LEGO announces collaboration with Pokémon
DenmarkPokémon LEGO kits will be released on the market next year.
Danish PM: Prolonged war may be preferable to peace in Ukraine
DenmarkMette Frederiksen is "very concerned" that a peace agreement will become a reality in Ukraine.
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Danes relieved as pro-Denmark Demokraatit wins Greenland election
DenmarkElection winner Jens-Frederik Nielsen rejects US ambitions to take control of the island.
DeepSeek banned in Danish parliament due to surveillance concerns
DenmarkThe Chinese AI service is now banned from use in parliament.
The Danish economy is growing
EconomyThe pharmaceutical industry is considered the driving force behind economic growth last year.
Zebra escaped from zoo – found among herd of cows
DenmarkBroke the lock with its hoof and escaped from Jylland’s zoo – was on the run for four days.
Light festival to illuminate Copenhagen
DenmarkExperience the magic of light at Copenhagen Light Festival.
New research on the bovaer supplement amid a wave of criticism
DenmarkThere are concerns about how the methane-reducing additive may affect animals and their welfare in the longer term.
Danish farmers protest against climate taxes and bovaer
DenmarkSince the beginning of the year, all dairy farms in Denmark with more than 50 cows must use methane-reducing supplements in their feed.
Reports: Denmark considers increasing US control over Greenland
DenmarkThe Danes do not want to sell the island - but are said to be willing to “discuss any other US proposal”.
Organic Maps – the map app that doesn’t map you
TechTired of Google Maps tracking you? Here's the free alternative that lets you navigate completely offline!
Danish municipality phases out turbo chickens
DenmarkThe municipality of Aalborg will stop serving the fast-growing chicken breed.
One third of Danes use AI
DenmarkGenerative AI tools are used both in the workplace and for educational purposes.
Danish farmers forced to pay carbon tax
Denmark"We will be the first country in the world to introduce a carbon tax on agriculture", says climate and energy minister Lars Aagaard.
More Danish children rely on sleep medication
Health“Increased pressure on pediatricians to give and recommend sleep medication” is pointed out as an explanation.
Myth that older people use more cash
DenmarkThe use of cash is the same among younger and older Danes, according to a citizen survey.
Study: Money the biggest motivator for reducing food waste
EconomyWallet more important to Danes than the climate, says Copenhagen University study.
Denmark “open to an international military intervention” in the Middle East
DenmarkDenmark is ready to help enforce a two-state solution, according to the prime minister.
Use of antibiotics in pigs on the rise in Denmark
DenmarkThis is the second year in a row that antibiotic use has increased in the country - while Sweden is moving in the opposite direction.
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