Tag: Faroe Islands
“The (very) Faroe Islands” – Kinga Eysturland’s story
This book is more than a guide and reportage rolled into one. It is also a personal story, which the author often emphasizes, and which, in my opinion, is a great value of the North Atlantic tale. We are dealing with a narrator who not only knows the Faroe Islands, but also really loves them. […]
Empty shelves in the Faroe Islands due to the failure of the Dettifoss ship
The Icelandic freighter Dettifoss has broken down. The ship’s engine broke down. Kringvarpið reports that grocery store shelves in the Faroe Islands are therefore empty. Dettifoss was due to arrive in Þórsháfn on Sunday, but had to turn back when it was on its way from Aarhus over the weekend. In an interview with Kringvarpið, […]
Round-Up in Danish News: Outrage after the Prime Minister fails on the promise of clean drinking water before the election
Another storm threatens to engulf the newly assembled Danish government following the political and public backlash against plans to abolish one of the spring holidays. READ MORE: Church, vocal minorities and academics oppose plans to abolish public holidays, but businesses are mostly in favor Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been accused of going back on […]
Denmark to get historical government across
Red mist to red block Together, the three parties make up 89 of the 90 mandates needed to get a majority, while the four North Atlantic mandates from Greenland and the Faroe Islands put them over the top. Frederiksen said that the foundation of the government will be presented tomorrow, while the various ministers will […]
International Round-Up: Greenland permanently moves its clocks forward in 2023
Greenland will move closer to Europe next year. No, this is not a question of plate tectonics, but time zones! Its national parliament has decided that 2023 will be the year it moves its clocks one hour closer to the motherland. Or rather, it does not return them. As usual, it switches to summer time […]
The Faroe Islands want to extend the deal with Russia
The Faroe Islands are in talks with the Russian government to extend the fisheries agreement with Russia. The case is controversial, with the fisheries minister saying that canceling the deal would be disastrous for the economy. An economist at the University of the Faroe Islands disagrees and points out that this is an exchange deal. […]
International Round-Up: Had the stray missiles been Russian, the consequences would have been serious, says acting Danish foreign minister
The acting foreign minister, Jeppe Kofod, did not mince words after the news that a Polish farm was hit by missiles on Tuesday, killing two residents. “Together with Poland, we are part of the world’s strongest military alliance, NATO,” he told TV2. “A security issue for Poland is a security issue for all of us.” […]
Election in 2022: Radicals emerge as kingmakers as blue bloc parties put pressure on leader Sofie Carsten Nielsen to join them
The votes are all in after yesterday’s general election, and the red bloc led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen appears to have the necessary 90 mandates to achieve a majority. Or do they? Pernille Vermund, the leader of Nye Borgerlige, last night invited Sofie Carsten Nielsen, her colleague in Radikale, to join Blå Blok, and […]
Election collection: Voting underway for the 2022 parliamentary election!
Voting has begun for the 2022 parliamentary election! Crowds began to form in the early hours at polling stations across the country, with many eager to exercise their democratic right before heading to work. And it is no exaggeration to say that it is chaos out there for commuters near polling stations. The polls close […]
Parliamentary election 2022: The Moderates’ candidate will speak for disenfranchised foreign residents
On November 1, the people of Denmark will vote in the general election, but an increasing part of the population will not be able to participate: foreign residents. Only those who have acquired Danish citizenship – most likely since 2015, when the law finally made it possible for residents to have dual citizenship – will […]
Successful exercises with Danes and Faroe Islands
The crew of the Icelandic Coast Guard vessel Þór this week held training off the Faroe Islands with the crews of Brimil, the Faroese coastguard, and Vædderen, a Danish navy patrolman. The exercise was officially proposed to the Coast Guard over the weekend and started with a search for three crew members. The crew of […]
The Norræna ferry will stop operating in the middle of winter
The Norræna ferry, which currently runs weekly all year round between Iceland and Denmark with a stop in the Faroe Islands, will stop operating during the winter next year. On the website of the company Smyril Line, which is the operator of the ferry, you can check that the last ferry before the winter break […]
Support is growing for Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s new party the Moderates, but Inger Støjberg is losing ground
Inger Støjberg and Lars Løkke Rasmussen are former Liberal colleagues who are at the head of new political parties with the potential to shake up the establishment at the general election on 1 November. While Støjberg is committed to supporting the blue bloc, but on her terms, Rasmussen has not yet indicated that he will […]
National Round-Up: SSI – don’t take colder showers
Rinse with cooking waterLegionella does not grow at temperatures below 20 degrees, and it dies when the temperature exceeds 50 degrees. SSI recommends turning the water on to maximum heat once a week to kill legionella that may be growing there. Do it before you take a bath or shower, of course. Too many tailgates […]
Tivoli’s dark past: Reckless showmanship and children in cages
When Tivoli opened for the first time in 1843, Copenhageners could leave their cramped and smelly city and step into a magical world of entertainment. A look back at Tivoli’s history reveals entertainment that seems hard to imagine today: from highly flammable hot air balloon rides to children exhibited in cages. Its highest ride everThe […]
Bittersweet EC 2022 aftermath: England’s success could mean Danish misery
Danish fans watched England win a tense extra-time tie against Germany yesterday and given their history with their southern neighbours, it’s a fair bet they’ll be rooting for the Lionesses. However, there is a sting in the story. The postponement of Euro 2021 to July 2022 has given UEFA a smaller window than usual for […]
Danish news: Despite the extended deadline, 40,000 tax forms from companies in Denmark are still missing
The Danish Tax Agency has said in a press release that there is still a lack of 40,000 accounting forms from companies in Denmark. The deadline, this morning, was postponed after operational problems last week at Nets – the company behind national services such as Dankort and NemID. According to the agency, these issues have […]
International Round-Up: Refugees are struggling to find work in Denmark, but are doing better in Norway and Sweden
Refugees in Denmark may face a harder time when it comes to finding work, at least compared to those in neighboring countries, according to a new report by the Nordic Council of Ministers and the Norwegian Institute for Urban and Regional Research. The study, which examined how Nordic integration policy affects refugees’ entry into the […]
Denmark is voting to join the EU’s defense policy
After staying out of the EU’s common defense policy for 30 years, Denmark will vote in a referendum on Wednesday on whether to lift its exemption following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. More than 65 percent of the country’s 4.3 million eligible voters are expected to vote to abolish the exemption, the latest opinion poll published […]
One last hurray from Parliament until they close for their holiday … a full four weeks before the summer equinox!
It may come as a surprise to you that the country’s politicians officially begin their summer vacation tomorrow, given the likely emergence of monkey pox, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the fact that it is still only May! But it’s right: After today’s final debate in the Folketing’s Great Hall, where all 179 members […]
Nothing ‘Iffe’ knows about it! Lundberg will be the first Dane to appear on the NBA list
Joins league leadersGabriel ‘Iffe’ Lundberg wrote Danish basketball history this weekend wwhen he was signed to the ranks of the Phoenix Suns. The 1.93-meter-long guard had left Russian giant CSKA Moscow after the outbreak of war in Ukraine and was intercepted by Suns on Saturday. The 27-year-old has signed a contract for the rest of […]
Nordic diet can prevent obesity, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease: Study
Copenhagen [Denmark]March 11 (ANI): The Nordic diet, which consists of berries, vegetables, fish, whole grains and rapeseed oil, has been recognized as extremely healthy, tasty and sustainable. To date, the health benefits attributed to a Nordic diet by researchers have mainly focused on weight loss. But in a new analysis done by the University of […]
Public opinion of Messerschmidt’s Danish People’s Party favorable despite internal party conflicts
Immediately yesterday was what they call a bad day in politics for the Danish People’s Party leader Morten Messerschmidt, as no fewer than five of the right-wing 16 MPs have jumped off to become non-aligned. But a completely different story is being told in opinion polls since Messerschmidt’s election last month. Since then, the party […]
Corona Round-Up: The Danish Commonwealth is responsible for three of the world’s six best COVID-19 hotspots
After yesterday’s news that a record 40,626 daily cases of infection have been confirmed in Denmark, it may not surprise you to know that the rest of the Danish kingdom is not feeling better. In fact, from yesterday, according to ourworldindata.org, the three territories that make up the Commonwealth, have three of the six highest […]
The first episode of Elves and Trolls – Podcast about the North
We are pleased to invite you to listen to the first episode of the podcast financed by the Nordic Council by four lovers of the North: Agnes Arsól Bikowska, Kinga Eysturland, Emiliana Konopka and Anna Prorok. The idea for the podcast comes from the Nordic tradition of kvöldvak, or evening storytelling. Each episode takes listeners […]
The first episode of Elves and Trolls – Podcast about the North
It is with great pleasure that I invite you to listen to the first episode of the podcast funded by the Nordic Council by four lovers of the North: Agnes Arsól Bikowska, Kinga Eysturland, Emiliana Konopka and Anna Prorok. The idea for the podcast comes from the Nordic tradition of kvöldvak, or evening storytelling. Each […]
Letter from SNP member Douglas Chapman in response to Anthony Heron’s column
You will be delighted that many of us agree with you, and we are exploring options to grow and prosper this relationship with our Nordic neighbors. I have not long since returned from the 73rd plenary session of the Nordic Council in Copenhagen last month, which I was fortunate to attend as an observer. It […]
The standings for the 2022 World Cup in the European Zone
PARIS, November 13 (Xinhua) – The following is the standings for the qualifiers for the 2022 European World Cup after matches on Saturday (table of matches played, wins, draws, losses, goals for, goals against and points): Group A Portugal 7 5 2 0 16 4 17 Serbia 7 5 2 0 16 8 17 Luxembourg […]
Covid-19 infections in the Faroe Islands
115 coronavirus infections were diagnosed yesterday in the Faroe Islands. This was reported by lawyer Bárður á Steig Nielsen during today’s meeting with journalists in Þórshöfn. The meeting was broadcast live on TV. The lawyer said the situation was serious and people had to follow the instructions. Most infections occur in the northern islands, but […]
Three ships on scheduled voyages to Þorlákshöfn
The shipping company Smyril Line adds a third cargo ship to its weekly voyages between Þorlákshöfn and ports in mainland Europe. The M / V Akranes freight ferry joins the group with Mykines and Mistral. The fourth ship is the Norræna passenger and cargo ferry, which sails to Seyðisfjörður. “The demand for space on ships […]
Finland, together with the Nordic countries, opposes FIFA’s biennial World Cup proposal
The Finnish Football Association has issued a statement together with five other Nordic countries who oppose FIFA’s proposal to hold the World Cup final every two years. The opinion was published a few days before the 55 members of UEFA, the governing body of the European Football Association, met with the President of FIFA. Gianni […]
Finland joins the Nordic bid to host Women’s Euro 2025
The Finnish Football Association is participating in a joint Nordic offer to host the European Women’s Football Championships in 2025. Therefore, Finland will join forces with the football associations of Denmark, Norway and Sweden to earn the right to organize the tournament, and the football authorities of Iceland and the Faroe Islands will also receive […]
27-year-old woman charged with killing man with fire dragon
She should also have punched, kicked and kicked the man in the head, tied his leg with a cord and stuck a ballpoint pen up his anus, the indictment states. All of this, according to police, was instrumental in the man’s death. The 61-year-old was found dead on 14 February at Birkegaardsalle in Solrød Strand. […]
Great Danes qualify for the World Cup in 2022 in an epic way
In the numbers They have managed to do it with 17 different goal scorers and without their midfield spokesman Eriksen. And what about this for a statistic: Kasper Schmeichel has only faced four shots on goal so far in eight games. Denmark already set a new European record for most World Cup qualifiers in a […]
Deer is saddened by Løkke: He will hurt us
– It is quite extraordinary in political history that a former chairman resigns from the party and wants to form his own – and wants to harm the Liberal Party, says Claus Hjort Frederiksen (V). Question: What do you mean by injury? They (Løkke and Inger Støjberg, eds.) Will harm the Liberal Party by taking […]
Closures could affect the selection of the world’s best restaurants
But this year, it’s harder than before to come up with a bid on the composition of the list. This is due to shutdowns and travel restrictions during the corona pandemic, which may have prevented judges from visiting restaurants. The corona crisis was also the reason why in 2020 there was no award ceremony. – […]
The Foreign Minister of Greenland will abolish the word Commonwealth
Greenland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pele Broberg, would like to see the word “Commonwealth” abolished, because according to him it is a cover for a Danish supremacy over Greenland. He will no longer use the word about the relationship between Denmark and Greenland. This is what Broberg says in an interview with Berlingske. – It’s […]
The Faroe Islands will consider rules for dolphin capture
The Faroe Islands will evaluate the rules on catching dolphins. This is stated by the Faroese team manager, Bárdur Nielsen, in a press release on Thursday. It comes after the killing of over 1400 white-sided dolphins has drawn criticism from environmental organizations. – We take the matter very seriously. Although these catches are considered sustainable, […]
FACTS: 27 Danish restaurants share 38 Michelin stars
See here how the coveted stars are distributed: * Three stars: Geranium, Copenhagen. Noma, Copenhagen (from two to three). * Two stars: AOC, Copenhagen. Alchemist, Copenhagen. Henne Kirkeby Kro, Henne. Down to earth, Gentofte. Kadeau, Copenhagen. King Hans Kælder, Copenhagen (from one to two). Coke, Faroe Islands. * A star: Alouette, Copenhagen. Domestic, Aarhus. Dragsholm […]
After 14 years of waiting, Noma gets its third Michelin star
Denmark thus has two three-star michelin restaurants. The other is Geranium in Copenhagen, which has been allowed to keep its three stars. Chef René Redzepi, who is behind the restaurant, was in Norway at Monday’s michelin distribution. – I’m really surprised. It has been a 14-year wait, he says. He also thanks both current and […]
Denmark closes in the 2022 World Cup
Unique statistics It is an impressive six victories in as many attempts for the Danes now, and they have not yet opened a single goal, which destroys a goal difference of +22. And perhaps what’s even more striking is that the team gets goals from pretty much everyone except … well… Kasper Schmeichel. Last night’s […]
Sports Round-Up: Denmark’s miraculous golf twins make European tour history with back-to-back victories
The Danish golf twins Rasmus and Nicolai Højgaard, 20, have written history over the last eight days. A brilliant behind nine First, Rasmus won the Omega European Masters in Switzerland on August 29 – his third European Tour victory since becoming a professional. He started the final day in 15th place, but played holes 13-15 […]
European Championship qualifiers 2022
LONDON, September 4 (Xinhua) – The following are the matches in the European Championship qualifier 2022 after matches played on Saturday: Plays on Sunday Group B In Badajoz, Spain Spain v Georgia I Pristina Kosovo v Greece Group C In Sofia Bulgaria vs Lithuania In Basel, Switzerland Switzerland vs Italy Group E In Kazan, Russia […]
Cigars to Qatar? How long before Denmark is out of sight on the way to the World Cup in 2022?
No team has more points in the European Championship qualifiers than Denmark right now. Last night, Denmark scored twice in quick succession after a quarter of an hour to close Scotland and take another huge step to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The goals that led to a comfortable 2-0 victory for the Danes […]
Please vote! It’s your community too!
Remember that 2021 is election year in Denmark. Most of you are eligible! The regional and local elections are both scheduled for 16 November, and unlike national elections, for which you must be a Danish citizen and have a permanent residence in Denmark in order to vote, non-Danish citizens can vote in regional municipalities and […]
Local Round-Up: Change of cemeteries to make room for more park area in Frederiksberg
Frederiksberg Municipality plans to rebuild part of Solbjerg Park Cemetery to create more park area near Copenhagen Zoo. The cemetery is located next to Frederiksberg’s most famous parks, Frederiksberg Garden and Sondermarken. It is surrounded by a marked 150-year-old red brick wall that may need to be relocated to meet plans. Municipal change Frederiksberg Municipality […]
Faroe Islands are no longer testing at the border
In the Faroe Islands, at the end of the month, tourists who come to the country will no longer be checked. Such a decision was made at yesterday’s meeting of the Faroese Bureau. Michael Boolsen, chairman of the committee, told Kringvarpið that the Faroese situation regarding COVID-19 infections is good. – ADVERTISEMENT – “Given the […]
Now the icy sea off Greenland must be examined
The journey is a research expedition that will provide crucial knowledge about the Greenlandic ocean currents and animal and organism life at a time when the ice is melting fast and more water is being added. Søren Rysgaard is the leader of the research group that will leave. He is a daily professor at Aarhus […]
FACTS: Council of Ministers with accounting roots coordinates cooperation
The Nordic Council of Ministers has had an extensive mess in the accounts, partly due to lack of invoices and contracts, it appeared from a press conference on Wednesday. Read about the Council of Ministers’ tasks here: * The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official co-operation body of the Nordic governments. * The Nordic […]
FACTS: The Council of Ministers coordinates Nordic government co-operation
The Nordic Council of Ministers has convened a press conference on Wednesday, where clutter in the accounts is on the agenda. Read more about the Council of Ministers’ tasks here: * The Nordic Council of Ministers is the official co-operation body of the Nordic governments. * The Nordic Council of Ministers was formed in 1971. […]
Bramsen in Faroese charm offensive about new radar
It is a condition for the construction of the radar station that the Faroe Islands give permission for it. But several Faroese politicians from the Lagting, the Faroese parliament, have stood on their own two feet and criticized, among other things, that the decision has been taken over their heads. At the Defense Academy, Peter […]
International Round-Up: Greenland represents Denmark in the Arctic Council
Independence imminent? This momentum is seen as a push for independence for Greenland. The chairman of the Greenlandic parliament, Múte Bourup Egede, expressed that he is pleased that Greenland has been given a more central role. “We must be masters of our own house. The long-term goal is Greenlandic independence, ”he said. EU to end […]
Faroe Islands – a new tourist and cultural guide, that is everything you want to know about life on Føroya
We had to wait a while for the publication, because the publishing plans in 2020 were thwarted by a pandemic. However, it was worth it, because both those who dream of their first trip to the Faroe Islands and their fierce fans will find a lot of interesting information in it. This is a new, […]
Greenland and the Faroe Islands will play a greater role in the Arctic Council
– It must be seen in the light of the world changing, and the Commonwealth must similarly change and change, says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. In concrete terms, this means, among other things, that Greenland must be the first to sign papers and speak in the Arctic Council on behalf of the Commonwealth. Then follows […]
Greenland’s self-government dissatisfied with defense agreement in the Folketing
In February, a broad majority in the Folketing entered into an agreement that amounts to DKK 1.5 billion to govern the Armed Forces in the Arctic and North Atlantic. That agreement meets with criticism from the Greenlandic self-government according to the media KNR. It is Pele Broberg, who is naalakkersuisoq for the foreign area, who […]
Changes in travel tips for certain areas in the Nordic region
Based on Norwegian Institute of Public Healthits weekly assessment of the Covid-19 situation, the government has decided to change the status of the Etelä-Savo Hospital District and Kainuu Hospital District in Finland and the Faroe Islands from “yellow” to “red” on the map showing the status of quarantine when entering Norway from Europe . The […]
The Commonwealth will be expanded with an area corresponding to Jutland
On Tuesday, the Folketing gave support to the fact that the borders of the Commonwealth can be expanded with an area corresponding to Jutland. This is stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release. It is a new agreement with Iceland and Norway on the area north of the Faroe Islands, which […]
The infection rate in the Faroe Islands is the highest in a year
This is stated by the Faroese national doctor, Lars Fodgaard Møller, to Faroese radio on Monday. – The situation is such that we probably only have a chain of infection that has run a little runaway for us, he says. Most cases are registered in the area around Tórshavn. Some of them are related to […]
Faroese eruption of coronavariant cancels major service
This is stated by the Faroese national doctor, Lars Fodgaard Møller, to Faroese radio on Monday. – The situation is such that we probably only have a chain of infection that has run a little runaway for us, he says. According to the national doctor, it is especially young people between the ages of 16 […]
He has been coloring the Faroese nature for decades
On 19 May, he turns 85 and, with his expression, has formed a school within Faroese visual art. Deep green cliff edges surrounded by colorful gables. The sea in motion and a storm that threatens to change the idyll with the flick of a finger. All wrapped in clear colors and mosaic-shaped brushstrokes. The Faroese […]
The United States praises Denmark for increased surveillance in the Arctic
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomes the initiative. – Denmark is taking a step forward with the investment of around DKK 1.5 billion, he says at a press conference on Monday in Copenhagen during a visit. – Through technology, it provides a capacity to know who is doing what and where at any given […]
OVERVIEW: The United States and Denmark have put inappropriate offers behind them
Read here what has preceded Monday’s meeting: 2019: * On 31 July, the Royal House announces that Donald Trump and the First Lady, Melania Trump, will come to Denmark on an official state visit 2-3. September. The President has been invited by Queen Margrethe. During his visit, Trump will meet with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen […]
Greenland’s independence on the agenda when the US Secretary of State visits Denmark for the first time
Antony Blinken, the US Secretary of State, landed on Danish soil shortly after noon. 22 last night, marking the first time that anyone from US President Joe Biden’s cabinet has visited the country. He has spent the night at the Marriott Hotel in Copenhagen and is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen this morning […]
The US Secretary of State has landed in Denmark
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, landed in Copenhagen on Sunday evening at 22.18. This is the first official visit made by a minister in President Joe Biden’s government to Denmark. Antony Blinken has several meetings in Copenhagen on Monday, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) and Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod (S). Some of […]
Greenland will kick-start trade with ministerial visits from the USA
The two will meet several times during the week, and here Broberg will especially talk trade with his American colleague. – I hope to get something out of the meeting, which concerns trade and business – and which can ensure better trade relations, he says. He points out that the US Secretary of State is […]
The updated quarantine policy goes into effect on Tuesday
According to mbl.is, the Ministry of Health has published updated rules on quarantine requirements for tourists visiting Iceland. The list of countries from which tourists must either be in a state quarantine facility or have the option to apply for release and be quarantined elsewhere has been changed. Which group the travelers fall into depends […]
The US Secretary of State is coming to Copenhagen
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, travels to Denmark. He arrives on Sunday and travels on to Iceland on Monday. It appears from a news item from the US State Department and is confirmed by the State Department in Denmark. In Iceland, he will attend the Arctic Council meeting, which runs from 19 to […]
The list of high-risk countries associated with COVID-19 grows significantly
As reported by mbl.is, the definition of high-risk countries or areas associated with COVID-19 has been re-examined in Iceland. In addition to basing the definition on a 14-day incidence rate per 100,000 inhabitants, authorities will now also consider the rate of the number of positive coronavirus tests in a given country at any given time. […]
TF-GNA has come to Iceland
TF-GNA, the newest rescue helicopter in the country, landed yesterday at Reykjavik Airport at 19:00. The helicopter was transported in several stages from Stavanger, Norway with stops in Shetland, Faroe Islands and Egilsstaðir, before Gná finally made its way to its home port in Reykjavik. On the Coast Guard page (Landhelgisgæslan) on Facebook, we read […]
The royal house broke with years of tradition during the summer trip
Due to corona-related initiatives, she instead had to be picked up at the waterfront Nyholm, where it was easier to shield her from the crowds. There were lots of people who had braved the rain to greet the queen. True to tradition, cannons were also fired to start the sailing season, which will bring her […]
The Royal House breaks with years of tradition during the sailing season
Due to corona-related initiatives, she instead had to be picked up at the naval area Nyholm, where it was easier to shield her from the crowds. There were lots of people who had braved the rain and found their way to Nyholm to greet the queen. Upon arrival, the queen was presented with flowers when […]
The queen sails with royal ship for reunion party
This year’s trip includes the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Thisted, Esbjerg and Fanø. On 13 June, Queen Margrethe will take part in the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the reunification of Denmark and Southern Jutland, where Crown Prince Frederik and Prince Christian will also take part. The anniversary was actually last year. But as with […]
He kept Nyrup in power and made him angry
This was partly due to the fact that the last of the two Faroese mandates went to the Social Democrat Jóannes Eidesgaard. The Faroese, who turn 70 on Monday 19 April, secured their mandate by less than a 200-vote margin. And that was just enough for the then Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen (S) to […]
25-year-old confesses to cyber-attacks with animal activist motive
During the period, he put down 350 websites. Among other things, websites with animal sex, zoos, several government websites in Norway and a large Japanese airport. At the start of the trial on Thursday, the 25-year-old chose to acknowledge all the circumstances of the case. The man used so-called DDoS attacks to overload website servers, […]
All Norræna passengers were screened negative
The cruise, which started on April 2 and not on April 3, happily ended on April 7. The shifts and delays were caused by a heavy storm in the Atlantic. The waves reached 10 meters, and the most difficult conditions were the ferry with the passengers in the home port in the Faroe Islands. No […]
The adult friend and his girlfriend abused an autistic boy
The 30-year-old Christian Bøttcher was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, while the 28-year-old Rasmus Dahl Jakobsen was sentenced to two years in prison. In court, Christian Bøttcher acknowledged both the abuse and possession of child pornography. He explained that he volunteered for the project “The Child’s Friend” in Save the Children […]
OVERVIEW: April 1 with Lars Løkke as editor-in-chief at EB
Former Prime Minister and now non-attached Member Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Ekstra Bladet have apparently put the years-long dispute behind them. According to the newspaper, Lars Løkke Rasmussen has become editor-in-chief of Ekstra Bladet. – If you can not beat them, join them, says Lars Løkke Rasmussen according to Ekstra Bladet about his new employment. […]
Adult friend livestreamed abuse via camera in bedroom
The accused has explained that he volunteered for the project “Barnets Ven” in Save the Children Youth. – I have not had it very easy in my own childhood. I was suddenly given the opportunity to do something good for another child, he says in court. The accused is declared homosexual, but he denies that […]
Ibrahimovic returns to Sweden’s national site (updated)
STOCKHOLM, March 16 (Xinhua) – Zlatan Ibrahimovic is back in the national team, the Swedish Football Association announced on Tuesday. “God’s return”, the 39-year-old Milan striker tweeted when national team manager Janne Andersson announced his comeback at a press conference. It came four years and nine months after the striker left the national team after […]
Science Round-Up: Currently Warm Enough Unless You Want Your Winters Canadian?
Have you ever been to the Faroe Islands and wondered why they are not incredibly cold? The simple answer is that they are sitting on the path to the North Atlantic Current, the continuation of the Gulf Stream, which steadily brings warm water from the south. Denmark and other parts of Northern Europe are also […]
First case of Brazilian corona variant found in Denmark
The first case of the Brazilian variant of coronavirus P1 has been found in Denmark. This is stated by Minister of Health Magnus Heunicke (S) on Twitter. The case has been found in the Capital Region, the Statens Serum Institut (SSI) informs Ritzau. Where in the region it has been found, the Danish Agency for […]
First case of Brazilian variant found in Denmark
The first case of the Brazilian variant of coronavirus P1 has been found in Denmark. This is stated by Minister of Health Magnus Heunicke (S) on Twitter. The Statens Serum Institut (SSI) states that the case of infection has been found in the Capital Region. There is no information on whether the person has been […]
FACTS: Here are the nominees for the Nordic Council Literature Prize
Here you can see all the 14 nominees for the prize, which since 1962 has been awarded to a work of fiction written in one of the Nordic languages: Denmark: * “Money in your pocket” by Asta Olivia Nordenhof. * “My Jewelry Box” by Ursula Andkjær Olsen. Finland: * “Bolla” by Pajtim Statovci. * “Autofiction […]
The Armed Forces will receive one and a half billion kroner for the Arctic
– We have seen increasing foreign activity in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. Therefore, we need to have better surveillance and presence in the area. – Not to escalate conflicts. But because it is necessary to take the threats seriously. This is happening in close cooperation between Denmark, the Faroe Islands and Greenland, writes […]
Media: Majority deals billions for surveillance in the Arctic
The government, together with a majority in the Folketing, has agreed to spend more than a billion kroner on increasing the Armed Forces’ ability to monitor activities in the Arctic and the North Atlantic, TV2 learns. The agreement has not been confirmed, but according to TV2, it includes 750 million kroner to buy long-range drones. […]
New evidence for the discovery of Iceland. The Greeks were here before the Vikings
In an article published in the December issue of The Housman Society Journal, evidence is presented that shows that more than a thousand years before the Vikings, Greeks arrived in Iceland. Pyteasz z Massalii – a great Greek traveler and geographer / graphic artist: Joan Francesc Oliveras Pallerols – digital artist & illustrator Basing essentially […]
Denmark will receive half as many Pfizer doses as promised this week
Denmark receives only half as many doses of the corona vaccine from Pfizer / BioNTech this week. This is stated by the National Board of Health in a press release on Tuesday evening. 35,100 doses will be delivered, which will be distributed according to population to the country’s five regions. Greenland and the Faroe Islands […]
FACTS: Viking castles in company with the Wadden Sea and Kronborg
When the UNESCO World Heritage Committee decides in the summer of 2022 which historical sites are to be included on its World Heritage List, Denmark has nominated five ring forts from the Viking Age to join. These are Aggersborg by the Limfjord, Fyrkat by Hobro, Nonnebakken in Odense, Trelleborg in Slagelse and Borgring in Køge. […]
National Round-Up: New COVID-19 test that helps keep the mutation in check
As of today, it is possible to detect if a person has been infected with a mutation of COVID-19 within a day due to changes made in the test methods. The Danish heath authority focuses especially on the British variant. The test itself is not changed and is performed with the usual cotton swab. If […]
Bishops: Drop Bills on Translation of Sermons
Bishops are urging the government to drop a proposal to translate sermons. It writes Kristeligt Dagblad. The announcement comes after the government announced that it will submit a bill to translate sermons in other languages into Danish this year. But the government should not, according to a unified college of bishops in the People’s Church. […]
Sports round: Do not forget Grinch, Denmark is trying to steal the world championship!
Denmark landed its easiest World Cup qualifying group in December, when it drew Austria, Scotland, Israel, the Faroe Islands and Moldova, but now a new opponent has raised its head – from within. Over 5,300 Danes have already signed a citizens’ proposal to boycott the tournament in late autumn next year based on host Qatar’s […]
Modern speeches! Another COVID-19 vaccine is coming to Denmark
Easier to store, transport Brostrøm further said that the distribution of the Moderna vaccine should be even easier than that Pfizer-BioNTec vaccine. In contrast to Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine The Moderna vaccine should not be stored at extremely low temperatures. This also makes it easy to be transported and handled by medical staff – not that […]
First Professor of Tobacco Prevention
– It is the very best birthday present I could get, she says. Because with the plan, Denmark is approaching the countries that have long ago taken action against young people’s smoking and seen that it works. As tobacco becomes less available, fewer people start smoking. Charlotta Pisinger, who turns 60 on 19 December, is […]
Cornflakes are recalled at the risk of metal pieces
These are Xtra Cornflakes and First Price Cornflakes. Both bags have a content of one kilo. Xtra Cornflakes is being recalled by Coop. The product is sold in Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, DagliBrugsen, Fakta, Coop 365 and on the website coop.dk. In the case of Xtra Cornflakes, these are products with the best pre-dates of 20 October, […]
Denmark awarded unique 2022 world championship qualifying group
Could have been worse The rest of the group consists of Scotland, Israel, the Faroe Islands and Moldova. Instead of Scotland, Denmark could have drawn Russia, Hungary or the Czech Republic. And Israel is probably preferred over other fourth seeds such as Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. Fans will also appreciate a match with […]
No changes: Travel to all over the world is still not recommended
It was scheduled to go live in early December, but is not part of this week’s travel guides. The new model will apply to the EU, Schengen and the United Kingdom. It is a model that the travel industry has demanded throughout the corona outbreak. Thus, the world map remains orange everywhere other than the […]
Santa girl travels to Greenland and the Faroe Islands in a royal Christmas calendar
For the fifth time, the Royal House is making a digital Christmas calendar. This year, the Commonwealth is in focus. If you have a profile on the social media Instagram, you can follow the royal house’s digital Christmas calendar during the Christmas season. This year, the Commonwealth forms the framework for the Christmas calendar. It […]
Heunicke: Optimistically, vaccines can be delivered in late December
In the most optimistic scenario, Denmark may receive the first corona vaccines at the end of December. This was stated by the Minister of Health at a press conference. ?? All inhabitants of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands will be offered a vaccine against covid ?? 19, says Minister of Health Magnus Heunicke (S) […]
Oxfeldt resigns as chairman of the Police Association
Claus Oxfeldt, chairman of the Norwegian Police Association, will leave his post at the end of the year in favor of a new job at the Danish Prison and Probation Service. It writes the Police Association in a press release. Thus, he ends up having been in charge of the country’s police officers for well […]
