DenmarkSix out of 11 top candidates for the European elections want to ban the sale of sweet-tasting vapes.
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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.
Danish farmers to protest against carbon tax
DenmarkThreatens to block roads with "hundreds" of tractors if "this madness does not stop".
Frederik the 10th now king of Denmark
DenmarkAfter 52 years as Queen, Margrethe has now passed the throne to her son.
More Danish police need mental health support
DenmarkSignificant increase over the last two years.
Antibiotic use on the rise in Denmark
DenmarkThe use of antibiotics in Danish hospitals has increased by 24% in the last 10 years.
Immigrants in Denmark must work to receive social benefits
DenmarkTo be eligible for benefits, you must work at least 37 hours a week.
Danish public health agency: No screens for children under two
DenmarkSays that "it can affect mental health well into childhood and adulthood".
Greenlandic women sue Danish state after ‘coil campaign’
DenmarkDuring the 1960s and 1970s, thousands of girls and women were forced to have coils inserted to reduce the birth rate on the island.
Many Danes welcome legalization of euthanasia
DenmarkHowever, the legalization of euthanasia is rejected by the Danish Ethics Council.
Danish municipality bans nicotine products
DenmarkOdense bans municipal employees from using tobacco, e-cigarettes and snus during working hours.
Lego abandons trials on oil-free bricks
DenmarkHard to find materials that require less carbon emissions, according to the Danish toy company.
Danish petition criticizes new ‘Koranic laws’
DenmarkPoints out that the legislation has turned out to be more extensive than previously thought.
Danes worry about false rape allegations
DenmarkThe Consent Act has led to uncertainty, especially among young people, according to a new study by the Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention.
Danish PM: “Immigration behind gang crime”
DenmarkSweden highlighted as a cautionary example of a country severely affected by immigrant gangs.
Danish doctor: “Vaccine injuries risk being ignored in politicized debate”
DenmarkNeither authorities nor healthcare take the issue of side effects seriously enough, says Christine Stabell Benn, professor at the University of Southern Denmark.