DenmarkThe Danes do not want to sell the island - but are said to be willing to “discuss any other US proposal”.
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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.
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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.
Denmark’s Minister of Justice: “Sweden has a totally depraved culture of violence”
Denmark"I think the vast majority of Danes find it hard to relate to the fact that our neighboring country has areas that have collapsed so much that this can exist".
Comment: Danes afraid to go out when asylum seekers cause insecurity
DenmarkJenny Piper: Residents of the small community of Skærbæk report persecution, attacks and abuse related to the local asylum center.
Sexual abuse by taxi drivers shakes Denmark
DenmarkIncreased background checks on drivers and more monitoring while driving are highlighted as possible solutions.
Climate conflicts shake Danish homes: “Can break up families”
Denmark– Some people don't have the same contact with their families and don't spend as much time with them because it evokes so many emotions".
Danish farmers forced to pay climate tax
DenmarkFrom 2030, Danish farmers will have to pay climate tax per ton of CO2 emissions.
Danish candidates want to ban sweet-flavored ‘vapes’ in the EU
DenmarkSix out of 11 top candidates for the European elections want to ban the sale of sweet-tasting vapes.
Danish police temporarily outlaw Bandidos MC
Denmark“The group poses a serious threat to the lives and safety of citizens”, according to a senior police officer.
86 000 Danes addicted to social media
Denmark"When you are addicted to social media, you are three times more likely to develop depression," researchers say.
Fire ravages Copenhagen’s cultural landmark Børsen
DenmarkSeveral individuals, including former minister Brian Mikkelsen, reportedly entered the fire at Børsen to save valuable artworks.
Danish man convicted for “racist” jokes
Denmark"There are comedians in Denmark and all over the world making the same jokes," the 28-year-old argued in his defense.
Danish party leader: “New citizens must recognise Israel”
DenmarkAnyone shouting pro-Palestinian slogans should also be rejected, says Inger Støjberg, because Israel "has a very special status".
Danish armed forces NATO initiative: Spend half a million Danish crowns on comedy podcast
Denmark– It falls under recruitment, and the costs of recruitment are included in the overall Danish defence economy, comments defence minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
Danish minister of culture: “We need more statues of women”
DenmarkA special committee is tasked with planning the creation and placement of more female statues.
Denmark introduces military service for women
Denmark– This means that all young people - regardless of gender - must be called up on National Defense Day and perform their military service under the same conditions, says Danish PM Mette Frederiksen.
Climate council calls for meat tax in Denmark
DenmarkBelieves consumers should pay a carbon tax on beef.
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