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Danish fleet present near Nord Stream 2 media
A vessel used by military divers was spotted near the sabotaged pipeline after discovering a mystery, national dailies report The Royal Danish Navy is believed to be conducting a diving operation east of the island of Bornholm, not far from the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that was damaged by an explosion. Berlingske newspaper reported […]
Right now: Kristersson and Chancellor Olaf Scholz are holding a press conference
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hold a press conference after the meeting in Berlin. The most important point during the meeting is Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but the NATO issue will also be raised. Ekot transmits directly with Daniel AllingSveriges Radio’s correspondent in Berlin and and Ekot’s reporter Angela Wiese […]
Danes don’t care about crime
Just 9 percent of Danes are seriously worried about being personally exposed to crime, Ritzau reports. The figure comes from a study carried out by the Ministry of Justice, the Police and the Crime Prevention Council in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen. This is the lowest level of fear of crime since records began. […]
West knows who is responsible for the Nord Stream attack The Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
West knows who is responsible for Nord Stream’s attack Times
The name of the Ukrainian suspect behind the sabotage ?has been circulating in intelligence secrets for months,? outlet claims Western intelligence agencies determined almost immediately that last year’s Nord Stream blasts had been orchestrated by a person with ties to Ukraine, but chose to withhold this information to avoid a diplomatic row between Kiev and […]
European experts question unusual silence over Nord Stream explosions
© Provided by Xinhua Germany, has been particularly affected by the energy crisis due to the cessation of gas supplies from Russia. However, the country’s government, like its allies, has refrained from talking about the explosions publicly. BERLIN, March 6 (Xinhua) — Despite their own heavy losses, European countries — especially Germany — have unanimously […]
More than 600,000 Germans signed a petition to end heavy weapons supplies to Ukraine as 10,000 demonstrated in Berlin for peace
Notables including former Vice President of the European Commission Gunter Verheugen, former Brigadier General Erich Vadpress corps Franz Alt and Gisela Marxpoliticians Oskar Lafontaine and Jürgen Todenhoferand political scientists Come on Funke and Ulrike Guerot were among the first to sign the petition. The authors of the petition stated that “with the support of the […]
Xinhua World News Roundup at 0030 GMT, 25 February
LOS ANGELES – The powerful winter storm continued to batter the western US state of California on Friday, with heavy rain, snowfall and strong winds causing road closures, flooding, power outages and other damage. The cold and slow-moving storm is expected to wreak havoc on Saturday. An earlier storm that started in the western United […]
Roundup: Germany mum on Nord Stream explosions amid US sabotage claims
BERLIN, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The German government is condoning the explosions that destroyed the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines on Sept. 26 last year, even as the country continues to suffer a severe energy crisis following the disruption of Russian gas supplies. Without even giving access to members of the German Bundestag (the […]
Germany mum on Nord Stream explosions amid US sabotage claims
© Provided by Xinhua Without even giving access to members of the German Bundestag, all information on the matter has been classified as “highly confidential” due to the so-called third-party rule, which prevents conflicts with the interests of the allied states or their intelligence services. BERLIN, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) — The German government is condoning […]
The crisis in Ukraine puts the EU’s strategic independence back in the spotlight
© Provided by Xinhua The EU has also supported Ukraine but analysts say it is clear that the US has taken the lead. ROME, Feb. 23 (Xinhua) — The conflict in Ukraine has brought the decades-old issue of the European Union’s (EU) strategic autonomy back into the spotlight, analysts say. In many ways, the United […]
Is it ‘Call my agent? Time will tell if tonight’s premiere of a similar Danish show results in ‘Call My Lawyer’
Has the actor Nikolaj Lie Kaas made a Danish version of the acclaimed French series ‘Dix Pour Cent’ – known in English as ‘Call My Agent!’ – without paying for the rights? ‘Agent’ is co-produced by TV2 and Zentropa and is both written and directed by the well-known star of the popular series ‘Crime’ and […]
A large majority of Danes support sending weapons to Ukraine
PM: Putin does not stop at UkraineIn related news, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen claims that there is a significant risk that Russia will invade other countries if Ukraine loses the war. “If Ukraine loses, we risk the whole of Europe and the West losing. I have no doubt about that. I don’t think Putin will […]
Scholz pleads for tank
Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to actually provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier […]
Scholz votes thanks to the appeal
Allies who asked Berlin to “free the leopards” have so far failed to deliver on their rhetoric Germany has urged its European partners to keep their promises to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. Few countries have stepped up to provide the German-made weapon, despite loud calls for Berlin to approve shipments to Kiev earlier this […]
US says partners should investigate Nord Stream blasts
The State Department reacted to Russia’s request for a UN investigation of the pipelines? destruction The Nord Stream pipeline explosions did not take place on US soil so Washington believes it would be most appropriate for the countries whose territory was involved to investigate them, State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters on Wednesday. “I […]
Expats, immigrants, internationals, non-Danes… we salute you all
It’s crazy that we haven’t had an ‘Expat of the Year’ before. One of the problems is the word ‘expat’. A lot of people don’t like it. Expats are foreigners who know that one day they will return to their home country, but many move to Denmark who are open to the idea of staying […]
EU approves new arms package for Ukraine
The bloc’s foreign ministers agreed to give Kyiv nearly $550 million worth of arms EU foreign ministers approved a new tranche of military aid to Ukraine on Monday, Swedish officials have said. The arms bonanza is worth $542 million, but does not include the German tanks that Kyiv and its allies are hoping for. The […]
Why can’t the West agree on how much military aid to send to Ukraine?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been under enormous pressure to deliver Leopard tanks to Ukraine. The government in Kyiv has long argued it desperately needs them to retake territory seized by Russia in its 2022 invasion, and to protect the rest of Ukraine from the Kremlin’s looming spring offensive. So far, Berlin has refused, and […]
No German decision on tanks for Ukraine despite mounting pressure
Germany said Friday that no decision had been made on providing battle tanks sought by Kyiv, despite an emotional plea from President Volodymyr Zelensky. Western defence ministers gathered at Ramstein Air Base in Germany for a crucial US-led meeting to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all […]
Finland’s food exports exceed 2 billion euros for the first time
“The growth opportunities of the food industry in Finland are limited. With the growth of exports, the capacity of the food industry can be increased, which also strengthens the domestic market and improves crisis resilience,” says director Esa Wrang. From Business Finland’s Food from Finland program. Food exports are strategically important in terms of Finland’s […]
Cost of attending an international school in Copenhagen on par with private education fees paid by the British in the 1980s
The cheapest international school in Copenhagen costs only 3,665 US dollars per year in fees, according to International Schools Databasewhich puts it on par with the amount typically demanded by a British private school in the early 1980s. Between 1991 and 2016, private school fees in the UK rose by 550 per cent, far outstripping […]
EU says deadly missile attack in Dnipro constitutes ‘war crime’
The death toll from a missile attack on the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro rose to 40 on Monday, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of a multi-storey building. The Swedish EU presidency condemned the attack and said it constituted a war crime. Russia has denied responsibility. The emergency services gave the new […]
Danish news Round-Up: American military area takes up residence in Aarhus Harbor for a month
East Jutland Police have confirmed that from 13 January to 12 February a temporary military area will be set up at Aarhus Harbor to enable deliveries of US military vehicles and equipment. A cargo ship, the ARC Independence, will deliver 600 items of military equipment along with vehicles – all earmarked for onward travel to […]
Danish news Round-Up: American military area takes up residence in Aarhus Harbor for a month
East Jutland Police have confirmed that from 13 January to 12 February a temporary military area will be set up at Aarhus Harbor to enable deliveries of US military vehicles and equipment. A cargo ship, the ARC Independence, will deliver 600 items of military equipment along with vehicles – all earmarked for onward travel to […]
Police begin to clear German village condemned for coal mine
LUETZERATH, Germany – Police in riot gear began evicting climate activists Wednesday from a condemned village in western Germany to be demolished for the expansion of a coal mine. Some rocks and fireworks were thrown as police entered the small village of Luetzerath, which has become a flashpoint for debate over the country’s climate efforts, […]
Culture Round-Up: TV2’s local Copenhagen news media will take a more cosmopolitan point of view
TV 2 Lorry, the Frederiksberg-based broadcaster that has served the 34 municipalities in Denmark’s capital region (and beyond) with news since the early 1990s, has changed its name to TV2 Kosmopol as of today. All its logos, facades and signs have been duly changed, along with its website to tv2kosmopol.dk, but the biggest change is […]
Culture Round-Up: TV2’s local Copenhagen news media will take a more cosmopolitan point of view
TV 2 Lorry, the Frederiksberg-based broadcaster that has served the 34 municipalities in Denmark’s capital region (and beyond) with news since the early 1990s, has changed its name to TV2 Kosmopol as of today. All its logos, facades and signs have been duly changed, along with its website to tv2kosmopol.dk, but the biggest change is […]
Finland’s National Selection for the Eurovision Song Contest Revealed: Who Will Represent Finland in Liverpool?
Beginning at midnight on each artist’s own day, the songs and videos will be available on the Finnish Broadcasting company’s streaming service Yle Areena, as well as on Youtube, Spotify, and other music streaming services at midnight on their own respective days. Press material for each song entry will be published in the morning of […]
Copenhagen and Kyiv twin city status
Kyiv will be #7?The Mayor of Copenhagen, Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, commented that she hoped the connection would allow Copenhagen to contribute to the reconstruction of Kiev in the future. Copenhagen no longer usually enters into friendship agreements with other cities, but when Kyiv’s mayor Vitali Klitschko reached out, there was little hesitation. The plan is […]
Teddy escaped from the Nazi labor camp in Norway
Teddy grew up in what is now Ukraine, in a place that when he was born was part of Austria-Hungary, but when the war came, was Polish territory. His daughter Bitte Sundin, who lives in Norrköping, tells us that Teddy became a prisoner of war with the Nazis. He was free labor for a fisherman, […]
Yearender: Top 10 World Sports News Events 2022
BEIJING, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) — Here is Xinhua News Agency’s selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2022, in chronological order: – Beijing successfully hosted the Olympic Winter Games from 4 to 20 February and the Paralympic Winter Games from 4 to 13 March. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the […]
Danish News Round-Up: The temperature in the Arctic Ocean has risen dramatically in recent decades
Since 1982, the Arctic Ocean has not stopped warming. According to satellite-based research from the Danish Center for Climate Research (NCKF), the combined temperature of sea ice and sea ice at the 58th parallel has increased from around -3 degrees in 1982 to +2 degrees in 2021. For the very first time in climate research, […]
Christmas cards from Europe
For the first time in almost 80 years, we will celebrate Christmas with a major war going on in Europe. This means, for example, that Christmas is brought earlier in Ukraine. Hear about how the people of Ukraine have been encouraged to hold on to tradition, albeit adapted and small-scale. We are facing a few […]
HS: Finland’s electricity support measures receive quite a positive response from experts
Juha Beurling-PomoellThe general secretary of the Consumers’ Union told the newspaper that the government seems to have understood that it is really difficult for consumers to survive the energy crisis. “The crisis is now, not just around the corner,” he said. By offering both lump sum compensation and more flexible payment terms, the state should […]
Pakistan ‘most exposed’ to Chinese influence, new research shows
Washington – A new study on China’s global influence puts Pakistan at the top of the list. Cambodia and Singapore are ranked second and third respectively as the “most exposed” to Beijing’s influence. Among the ten countries most exposed to influence from China, eight are in Asia. Paraguay, North Macedonia and Albania were ranked as […]
A record number, 165,000 Ukrainians, received temporary asylum in the Nordic countries
At the same time, there are differences between the Nordic countries and the way they have implemented temporary protection. This affects the level of support and rights that Ukrainian refugees are entitled to. These and other findings are presented in a recent report by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the Nordic Council of Ministers. […]
Copenhagen and Aarhus among Europe’s best party cities
They say Christmas is a time for giving and receiving. Well, with ‘The Little Mermaid’ and Nyhavn, Copenhagen receives many tourists, and when Christmas approaches, the Danish capital knows how to give that little bit more. According to Holidu’s list, which ranked the 100 most festive European citiesCopenhagen is number five. And once again, no […]
Internet search results can increase your carbon footprint
Almost everyone thinks they know how to use Google, and they usually get the answer they want. Many people will intuitively know that the question “milk good for you” leads to different results than “milk bad for you”. The same goes for questions about “climate change” vs “climate hoax”, or for “2020 US election valid” […]
JUST NOW: The German prosecutor on the mega raid against right-wing radicals – 25 arrested
Germany’s Attorney General Peter Frank holds a press conference after the arrest of 25 suspected members and supporters of a right-wing radical group. The persons are suspected of having planned an armed attack on the Bundestag in Berlin and, by extension, a coup d’état. Listen to Ekot’s live broadcast with Sveriges Radio’s German correspondent Daniel […]
Russian army says it has seized east Ukraine villages near Bakhmut
Russia said Wednesday it had seized east Ukrainian settlements near the embattled town of Bakhmut that Moscow has been trying to capture since this summer. This comes hours after the EU announced it will set up a specialised court backed by the UN to investigate potential Russian war crimes committed in Ukraine. Read our live […]
Live: European Union members near deal on Russian oil price cap
EU member states are close to agreement on a $60 dollar per barrel Russian oil price cap. Meanwhile, air raid alerts were issued across all of Ukraine on Thursday, as officials warned that Russia was preparing a new wave of missile and drone strikes. Follow our blog for all the latest developments. All times are […]
European Union members near deal on Russian oil price cap
EU member states are close to agreement on a $60 dollar per barrel Russian oil price cap. Meanwhile, air raid alerts were issued across all of Ukraine on Thursday, as officials warned that Russia was preparing a new wave of missile and drone strikes. Read our live blog to see how all the day’s events […]
Danish news: Close to 20 teenagers arrested for selling hash in Christiania in just 80 days
An increasing number of young people, generally aged 15-18, are selling weed on Pusher Street in Christiania. Between September 1 and November 21, Copenhagen Police arrested 17 such people for selling hashish, according to Berlingske. Fear that they cannot escape the environment“Someone has released a handbrake,” noted Police Inspector Tommy Laursen. “In the past, Christians […]
WC 2022: Big screens and best bars
To be fair, this article is as much for voyeurs as it is die-hards who want to know the best places to watch 2022 World Cup matches in November and December. Of course, I’m not implying that half of our readership is sitting at a rear window watching Ironside/Perry Mason (yes, the same actor killed […]
Local Round-Up: Irish brogues in fashion in Nørrebro store
Few would disagree that Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman were ‘Far and Away’ the least convincing Irish-speaking couple in Hollywood history, although neither could match the sheer fallibility of Tommy Lee Jones’ effort in the regrettable thriller ‘Blown Away’. To be sure, it was appalling. But how easy is it to arrive at the accent? […]
Sports washing
History is full of examples of dictatorships that have used sport to try to clean up their reputation on the international stage. Nazi Germany’s Olympics in Berlin in 1936 and Argentina’s soccer World Cup in 1978 are two clear examples. Today, sportswashing is seen throughout the global sports industry. Several football teams all over the […]
Germany urges NATO to expand
Hungary and Turkey should formalize Finland’s and Sweden’s membership in the bloc, Berlin insists Hungary and Turkey should stop blocking the ratification of Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Thursday, adding that there is a “crystal clear foundation” because the two Nordic nations were allowed to join the military […]
Germany urges Hungary and Turkey to allow NATO expansion
Budapest and Ankara should formalize Finland’s and Sweden’s membership in the bloc, Berlin insists Hungary and Turkey should stop blocking the ratification of Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Thursday, adding that there is a “crystal clear basis” for the two Nordic nations to join the military bloc. Ankara […]
Germany warns NATO members
Hungary and Turkey must keep their promises and formalize Finland’s and Sweden’s membership in the bloc, said the foreign minister. Hungary and Turkey should stop blocking the ratification of Finland and Sweden’s NATO membership, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Thursday, adding that there is a “crystal clear basis” for the two Nordic nations […]
National Round-Up: landmark verdict for children conceived with Danish sperm donors
The Department of Immigration backed upShe claimed that the child should have Danish citizenship because the law states that a child has the right to citizenship “if the father, mother or co-mother is Danish”. But her position was rejected by the Department of Immigration at the time, and that position has now been backed up […]
Germany blocks Chinese media for chip takeover
Berlin is reportedly concerned about national security and possible economic dependency Germany is on a mission to protect its domestic chip industry from takeovers by Chinese companies, according to media reports. The country’s economy ministry formally blocked a Swedish subsidiary of China’s Sai Microelectronics from buying Dortmund-based chip maker Elmos for 85 million euros, Politico […]
Copenhagen among the most LGBTQ+-friendly capitals in the world
Copenhagen has steadily established itself as one of the world’s LGBTQ+ capitals, and it was no surprise when World Pride chose the city to host its 2021 event. Indeed, Copenhagen and neighboring Malmö won the right to also host the EuroGames at the same time, but the restrictions prevented ‘Copenhagen 2021’ from being one of […]
Berlin considers Nord Stream 2 unsuitable for gas deliveries Der Spiegel
The German government reportedly fears that both strands of the pipeline may have been damaged by explosions in September German authorities doubt that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline can be used for gas supply after the explosions in September that ruptured one of its strands, Der Spiegel reported on Thursday. “It is very likely that […]
Meet the ambassadors on a mission
The number of Copenhagen ambassadors is usually between 70 and 75 at any given time. But at the end of August, the number passed well over 100 thanks to a gathering in Copenhagen led by the capital’s Lord Mayor Sophie Hæstorp Andersen. The influx of ambassadors was not the result of a sudden increase in […]
Government party favors investigation into claims made by ‘IS undercover agent’
The ruling Social Democratic Party admits that an inquiry is needed to look into the case of Ahmed Samsam, the Dane currently serving eight years for his involvement in IS, whose claims that he spied for Danish intelligence services will be heard by the High Court, but strongly suggests. that any deep discussion should wait […]
Ukraine says situation ‘critical’ after Russia attacks power grid
Ukraine warned Tuesday of an emerging “critical” risk to its electricity grid after multiple Russian air strikes targeted energy facilities across the country, with President Volodymyr Zelensky stating that Moscow’s repeated bombardments had destroyed one-third of the country’s power facilities as winter approaches. Read our blog to see how all the day’s events unfolded. This […]
Information about the Nord Stream probe is shared by the media
Berlin suspects the pipelines were targeted on purpose, but has stopped short of assigning blame, WSJ reports The explosions that tore through the Nord Stream 1 and 2 gas pipelines last month were likely caused by sabotage, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing German officials familiar with the investigation. Earlier, the Russian Foreign […]
The women who want to revolutionize Iran
Unique voices from inside IranConflict calls via encrypted apps to Iran. Hear about the hairdresser “Parvin” from the same city as Mahsa Jina Amini who is now protesting for the first time, Swedish-speaking “Gisoo” who goes out without a veil despite extreme fear and “Ali”, one of all the men who are now closing up […]
EU states withdraw from the joint Nord Stream investigation – media
Sweden, Denmark and Germany are reportedly conducting separate investigations into the incident Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin have refused to conduct a joint investigation into the alleged sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Tagesschau news portal, owned by ARD media, reported on Friday. According to the report, the three nations “actually wanted to investigate […]
EU states withdraw from joint Nord Stream probe media
Sweden, Denmark and Germany are reportedly conducting separate investigations into the incident Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin have refused to conduct a joint investigation into the alleged sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Tagesschau news portal, owned by ARD media, reported on Friday. According to the report, the three nations “actually wanted to investigate […]
EU countries withdraw from joint Nord Stream explosion probe media
Sweden, Denmark and Germany will carry out investigations into the incident separately, reports the TV company ARD Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin have refused to conduct a joint investigation into the alleged sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Tagesschau news portal, owned by ARD media, reported on Friday. According to the report, the three […]
Moscow demands answers to Nord Stream explosions
Russia’s Foreign Ministry summons envoys from Germany, Denmark and Sweden for their refusal to provide access to the investigation Russia will not recognize the results of the ongoing investigation into the explosions at the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines in late September unless its experts are allowed to participate in the […]
Greta Thunberg calls on Germany to keep nuclear power plants running
Climate activist has called for reactors to be kept running instead of using more coal-fired power amid Europe’s energy crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg has given her blessing for Germany to delay plans to shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants at the end of this year, saying the loss of their output amid […]
Greta Thunberg supports the German plan to keep the nuclear power plant running
Climate activist has called for reactors to be kept running instead of using more coal-fired power amid Europe’s energy crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg has given her blessing for Germany to delay plans to shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants at the end of this year, saying the loss of their output amid […]
Greta Thunberg gives Germany permission to keep nuclear power plants running
Climate activist has called for reactors to be kept running instead of using more coal-fired power amid Europe’s energy crisis Climate activist Greta Thunberg has given her blessing for Germany to delay plans to shut down its last remaining nuclear power plants at the end of this year, saying the loss of their output amid […]
Denmark handed over favorable EC 2024 qualification draw
An emotional reunionDenmark begin their qualification campaign on March 23 when Finland visit the Parken Stadium for the first time since Christian Eriksen’s collapse in Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener. No doubt it will be an emotional reunion. A long trip to Kazakhstan then awaits three days later. Germany will host Euro 2024, with the opening […]
The Finnish government responds to the interpellation regarding energy policy
“We are facing an energy crisis, and you, the government, are not on top of the situation.” Riikka PurraChairman of Basic Finns, According to Helsingin Sanomat. Purra criticizes the government in particular for building its energy policy on wind power: “I wonder if the vision is that every night employees should look at the wind […]
Business Round-Up: House prices will fall
Reject across the board?For areas such as northern Jutland and Bornholm, the picture is a little less dramatic. House prices will fall by 3.3 percent and 3.7 percent respectively in 2023. Last week, Danmarks Nationalbank also predicted “significant price drops” in the Danish housing market with almost identical figures to Nykredit. Last week, Handelsbanken also […]
Intentional actions caused the Nord Stream gas leak, says the Danish Prime Minister
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday that leaks discovered in Nord Stream’s gas pipelines were apparently caused by deliberate actions and could not have been the result of accidents. “It is now the authorities’ clear assessment that these are intentional actions. It was not an accident,” says Mette Frederiksen to journalists. “There is […]
Swedish intelligence initiates Nord Stream’s sabotage inquiry
Sweden’s security service (SAPO) said on Wednesday it will investigate unexplained explosions and leaks on Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea, calling them “gross sabotage”. SAPO took over the investigation from the police because “it could relate to a serious crime that could be at least partially targeted Swedish interests,” it said. The intelligence […]
Live: EU proposes new Russia sanctions including oil price cap
The EU’s executive on Wednesday proposed a new round of sanctions on Moscow over its latest “escalation” in Ukraine, including an oil price cap and ban on Russian exports worth seven billion euros ($7 billion). Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 7:10pm: US announces $1.1 billion in new […]
Separatists in Iran kill up to 19, including guard chief
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Iranian state-linked media reported late Friday that up to 19 people, including a paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commander, had been killed in an attack by armed separatists on a police base in the eastern city of Zahedan. It was not immediately clear whether the attack, which took place earlier in the […]
Sweden investigates possible plot behind Russian pipeline leaks
The authorities suspect ?gross sabotage? which the US reportedly offers ‘support? to European investigations Police in Sweden have launched a preliminary investigation into a possible sabotage attack on Russia’s Nord Stream lines 1 and 2, after several large leaks were reported following sudden pressure losses on three of the network’s lines on Monday. “We have […]
Nord Stream is not leaking the EU by chance
The pipeline incidents ?are the result of an intentional act? insisted the diplomat The gas leaks at the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines “are not a coincidence,” the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said on Wednesday, adding that Brussels would support any investigation “aimed at getting full clarity.” “All available information indicates that […]
From third in line to less royal: Nikolai and his siblings no longer count so much
No longer counts for muchRoyal experts claim Queen Margrethe is seeking to consolidate the royal family ahead of public criticism that there are too many princes and princesses. The decision means that Nikolai, his brother Felix and his half-siblings Henrik and Athena will in the future be counts and countesses and be addressed with the […]
Denmark is the world leader in digital infrastructure
Here, Copenhagen came in overall fourth place, after the likes of Berlin, Madrid and Tallinn. Copenhagen makes a strong debutMeanwhile, Copenhagen was ranked for the first time in this year’s edition, as the report for the first time included an assessment of e-government in the most populous city in each of the 193 UN member […]
Euro falls to new 20-year low after Russia shuts off gas supplies
BERLIN, Germany: After Russia cut off gas supplies running through its main pipeline to Europe this week, the euro fell to a new 20-year low below $0.99, sparking fears of a deepening energy crisis in the region. In recent months, the euro has become increasingly correlated with natural gas prices, falling when the price of […]
NATO struggles to supply winter uniforms to Ukraine Der Spiegel
Kyiv has reportedly asked the military bloc to urgently supply it with hundreds of thousands of uniforms and other equipment NATO members have scraped the barrel in their efforts to provide Ukraine with adequate winter uniforms and field camp equipment, German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Monday. Kyiv has apparently urged the bloc to urgently […]
NATO struggles to supply winter uniforms to Ukraine Der Spiegel
Kyiv has reportedly asked the military bloc to urgently supply it with hundreds of thousands of uniforms and other equipment NATO members have scraped the barrel in their efforts to provide Ukraine with adequate winter uniforms and field camp equipment, German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Monday. Kyiv has apparently urged the bloc to urgently […]
The German technology fair IFA 2022 for home electronics opens
BERLIN, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — The German technology fair IFA 2022 opened to the public in Berlin on Friday, for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, the fair was limited to professional visitors, while last year it was cancelled. Until Tuesday next week, 1,100 exhibitors from 46 countries and […]
GLOBALink | The German technology fair IFA 2022 for home electronics opens
BERLIN, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) — The German technology fair IFA 2022 opened to the public in Berlin on Friday, for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, the fair was limited to professional visitors, while last year it was cancelled. Until Tuesday next week, 1,100 exhibitors from 46 countries and […]
The German paddler Qiu wins the EC title in men’s singles
BERLIN, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — German table tennis player Qiu Dang claimed his first major tournament on Sunday, winning the Euro 2022 men’s singles title by defeating Darko Jorgic of Slovenia 4-1 in the final in Munich, Germany. Jorgic narrowly won the first set, but Qiu battled all the way back in the next four […]
Pak FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to visit European countries
Islamabad [Pakistan]August 20 (ANI): Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit European countries including Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway from August 22-26, 2022, according to media reports. According to Pakistan’s local media ARY News citing a statement from the country’s foreign office, these countries are part of Zardari’s first visit to Europe since taking […]
Missing Irishman seen in Berlin
Report any sightingsThe Northern Irishman has not contacted close family or friends since July 11. Frank is approximately 165 cm tall and of slim build. The photo above was taken recently. His family am anxious to hear from anyone who might have seen him. Report any observations to the Danish police via 3314 1448, quoting […]
1989: So the Satanic Verses became the starting point for global threats against authors
What does the voice mean for the audiobook? When audiobooks take off, literature takes on another aspect to relate to, for some, who reads is almost as important as who wrote the book. Reportage from a new literary soundscape. P1 Kultur’s theme of the year 1989 continues. Today it is about one of the absolute […]
EU discusses Schengen visa ban for Russians: Report
“I ask for patience,” the spokesman said, adding that “the German government took note of such a proposal at the EU level.” This proposal could be discussed at the upcoming meeting of EU foreign ministers at the end of August in Prague, a spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry Andrea Sasse considered. He did not […]
Newly promoted Schalke recruit Sweden national team Larsson
BERLIN, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) — Schalke have bolstered their attack with the signing of striker Jordan Larsson from Spartak Moscow, the Royal Blues confirmed on Friday. After terminating his contract with Spartak in June, the 25-year-old striker joined Schalke on a free transfer after putting pen to paper on a deal until June 2025. “Jordan’s […]
Live: The number of Ukrainian refugees in France reaches 100,000
France has taken in 100,000 Ukrainian refugees since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than five months ago, authorities said Thursday. The news came amid reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking an opportunity to speak “directly” with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to help end the war. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the […]
Live: Turkey says three grain ships to leave Ukraine on Friday
Plans are in place for three more grain ships to leave Ukraine on Friday, Turkey said, following the departure of the Sierra Leone-registered Razoni on Monday. France has taken in 100,000 Ukrainian refugees since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than five months ago, authorities said Thursday. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest […]
How taxing the rich can help everyone
These countries, like the UAE or Qatar, usually have another stable source of income, such as oil or other natural resources, from which they can cover the costs of development, education, healthcare, etc. They also rarely provide any social security except for their own citizens, who often do not need it . This is the […]
Monkey pox, threat of recession, and the role of the forest in Swedish culture
The war in Ukraine seen from the horizon of Africa During the week, both Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron visited countries in Africa. The continent has been hit hard by disruptions in grain supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We delve into how the food crisis is affecting the African […]
Germany has lessons to learn about reducing gas demand to preserve EU unity
On Tuesday, the EU reached a draft agreement that member states will voluntarily reduce gas consumption by 15 percent from August to March. The load will fall unevenly given that some countries are more dependent than others on Russian gas. But beyond what the text says, analysts say countries that failed to heed warnings about […]
Matthaeus, Schweinsteiger join the fan community of German women’s soccer teams
BERLIN, July 20 (Xinhua) — Ahead of the German women’s team’s last eight rounds, soccer icons such as Lothar Matthaeus and Bastian Schweinsteiger have joined the fan community. Crossing swords with Austria at the European Championships 2022 in England on Thursday night seems to follow with a growing enthusiasm in the country. 2014 world champion […]
The Board of Trade asks Tuppurai about the Uniper crisis
Finland’s Minister of Ownership Titti Tuppurainen (SDP) arrived in front of the parliament’s trade committee on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the ongoing negotiations with Germany regarding the financially troubled German gas importer Uniper. Fortum, which is majority-owned by the Finnish state, acquired the majority of the German energy giant in 2019. Currently, Fortum owns 78 […]
PM excludes Barbara Bertelsen from appointing the Director of Employees and Competence
Barbara Bertelsen has been barred from participating in the appointment of a new Director of Employees and Competence due to concerns about a conflict of interest. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in a message to TV2 that Bertelsen is “excluded” from providing input to the recruitment process because she herself is being investigated by the […]
German climate activists strive to create friction with blockades
BERLIN – “It’s completely crazy to stay on the road with super glue”, admits Lina Schinkoethe. And yet the 19-year-old recently ended up in prison for doing just that, in protest of what she believes is the German government’s failure to act against climate change. Schinkoethe is part of a group called the Rebellion of […]
