Tag: Sønderborg
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Fewer exposed areas in Denmark
Ta-ta, Tingbjerg The nine areas remaining on the hardcore list are: Mjølner Park, Copenhagen Tåstrupgård, Høje-Taastrup Vollsmose, Odense Nørager/Søstjernevej, Sønderborg Stengårdsvej, Esbjerg Sundparken, Horsens Skovvejen/Skovparken, Kolding Bispehaven, Aarhus Gellerupparken/Toveshøj, Aarhus Tingbjerg/Utterslevhuse, an area that has been on the hardcore list every year bar one since 2010, is no longer on the list. While Askerød (Greve)…
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Danish News Round-Up: The Danish Parliament must consider proposals for a bereavement plan
On August 23, a citizens’ motion emerged outlining a plan to offer support to families during the critical period immediately following the sudden death of the mother or father. In less than a month, the proposal gained an impressive 50,000 supporters. Support for bereaved familiesIn the days, weeks and months after a child loses one…
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Denmark is affected by a record-breaking drought
Relief on the horizonThe situation is particularly bad in Southern Jutland, Funen and Bornholm, among others, where the index has reached ‘full capacity’ of 10 out of 10. The rain gauge in Nørreløkke near Sønderborg has registered a paltry 16.5 mm since 1 August. The good news is that the rain is on its way.…
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India takes the lead: take the lotus position, Denmark!
The 8th International Yoga Day (# IDY2022) was celebrated in several cities on June 21st. They included Copenhagen, Aalborg, Aarhus, Vejle, Vedbæk, Birkerød and Sønderborg. Local yoga groups and the Indian diaspora joined forces for many events supervised by the Indian Embassy in iconic places such as Copenhagen’s Nyhavn and Rådhuspladen as well as Frederiksberg…
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Sport Round-Up: Danish women rated highly at EC 2022, but not enough to advance from their difficult group, apparently
The Women’s 2022 European Championships begin in England today with Denmark among the favorites to win the trophy ahead of their group matches against Germany (Friday 8 July), Finland (12 July) and Spain (16 July). But despite being the eighth favorite to win the tournament, around 25/1, they are only the third favorite to win…
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2022 Tour de France: In the home of cycling
In 1973, a Saudi-led oil embargo against the United States triggered a global energy crisis. The price of oil quadrupled, leading to fuel shortages and revealing the West’s dependence on foreign oil and fossil fuels. In Denmark – a country that had so far eagerly embraced the car – the crisis became an opportunity. Warned…
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The biggest show on earth
Copenhagen is no stranger to streets that are crowded with tourists and locals – especially in the summer. And it will not be any different on July 1, when eager Danes with a passion for cycling stand along the city streets to watch the first stage of the Tour de France: the time trial prologue.…
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A tantalizing look at the summer’s best festivals
For music fans, the pandemic has been particularly difficult to deal with. Even average shrubs have gained large crowds, such has been deprivation. It was no surprise to see tickets for Roskilde and Copenhell sold out in record time, and more festivals are likely to follow suit. From June to SeptemberFortunately, there are still plenty…
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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…
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International Round-Up: Denmark paid 40 million kroner to the UK to hire Afghan interpreters
Ongoing dilemma A total of 1,077 people from Afghanistan, including 236 interpreters and their family members who were evacuated to Denmark after Kabul’s fall in August, are still being treated for asylum. According to an internal memo from the Danish Defense Agency from June 2021, only 9 out of 116 Afghan interpreters have been granted…
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Drugs were smuggled on foot across the border into Germany
The South and Southern Jutland Police claim this at least in a case that will soon be decided in court. After processing the oil, a total of six kilos of amphetamine was produced, you can read in the indictment. A total of 30 kilos of amphetamine must have been produced from the portions of oil…
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22-year-old woman hit by motorist died a week after accident
An investigation and a legal aftermath are now awaiting, the South and Southern Jutland Police inform. – We can not provide further information, but an investigation is underway. Then comes a legal aftermath, says Helle Lundberg, communications adviser at the police, to JydskeVestkysten. The accident happened on the morning of October 11th. The woman came…
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The police’s hunt for an object blocked the South Jutland motorway
Guard chief Søren Strægaard states that the search is due to an episode earlier in the morning. However, he does not want to give further details about the case. The episode should have happened around 6 p.m. – We had to find something. The reason is something that happened at six o’clock, but I can…
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Celebrities on the ballot paper benefit
Among other things, former homicide boss Bent Isager-Nielsen (K), former cyclist Jesper Skibby (Nytgribskov) and former “X Factor” participant Vilson Ferati (S) will compete in Frederiksberg, Gribskov and Sønderborg, respectively. They are known to each other, but they are common to be known in public. And it matters when voters on November 16 have to…
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Young woman has been seriously injured – hit by trailer
A 22-year-old woman has been seriously injured in connection with a left-turn accident in Sønderborg, where she has been hit by a car trailer. The woman was flown to Odense University Hospital by helicopter. Her relatives have been notified. The South and Southern Jutland Police write this on Twitter. Police received the report of the…
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Arson convict – ran after witnesses with chef’s knife
He stabbed the man in the chest, but the assassination attempt failed as other witnesses averted the attack. At the same time, he also threatened another man that he was not afraid to use the knife and ran towards him with the knife raised above his head. On Monday afternoon, the Court in Sønderborg decided…
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FACTS: 94 of the country’s municipalities have charging points for electric cars
This means that in August 2021 there were 11 electric cars per charging point. Below you can learn more about the different types of chargers for electric cars, and the spread of chargers around the country. * A charging point is the plug that is inserted in the car. The charging point is located in…
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Danish eateries get star rain from Michelin
On Monday night, the ultimate reward came in the form of the three Michelin stars, who send chef René Redzepi and his team all the way to the top of world gastronomy. Only about 130 restaurants worldwide have three Michelin stars. Including Danish Geranium. And even though Noma has been voted the best restaurant in…
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Michelin stars are good for Denmark’s tourism
According to the industry organization Horesta, the new stars are exactly what Danish gastronomy and tourism need. – Food-interested pilgrims from all over the world to eat here, and it benefits the entire experience industry’s value chain, says Horesta’s food manager, Tine Skriver in a press release. She is pleased with the evening’s result and…
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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…
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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…
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Profiled chef provides first Michelin star to Sønderborg
With one star for the restaurant Syttende, Sønderborg has got its first star in the Michelin guide. This is stated in the Michelin distribution for the Nordic countries in Stavanger, Norway on Monday evening. Seventeenth is located at Hotel Alsik in Sønderborg. The restaurant is headed by chef Jesper Koch, who is also known as…
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Seventeen provides the first Michelin star in Sønderborg
With a Michelin star for the restaurant Syttende, Sønderborg has got its first star in the guide. It is clear during the michelin distribution on Monday night in Norway.
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Excitement before the unveiling of Michelin stars: Several new restaurants have a chance
There will probably be a few replacements, but the total number of stars will probably remain around the level from last year. That is the assessment of Berlingske’s wine and food editor Søren Frank. – I think it will be more or less the status quo because there are two or three stars that smoke…
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Royal Run returns 2nd Pentecost in 2022
On Sunday evening, Crown Prince Frederik set the final sentence in this year’s Royal Run, which has been held with a total of 79,000 participants spread across the country. With a time of 48 minutes and 51 seconds, the Crown Prince finished just before 8 pm at Amalienborg in Copenhagen after the last race of…
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The Crown Prince has been out on the Royal Run route: Worth the wait
– It was the circus horse that smelled of sawdust. Then it should start. It’s great to be up and running again, actually. I have not run a race with official timing (timekeeping, ed.) For two or three years, says Crown Prince Frederik to TV 2 after the race. Among other things, the Crown Prince…
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Restaurants are waiting in excitement for Michelin
Denmark currently has 35 Michelin stars in 26 restaurants. There will probably be a few replacements, but the total number of stars will probably remain around the level from last year. That is the assessment of Berlingske’s wine and food editor Søren Frank. – I think it will be more or less the status quo,…
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DF politician convicted of sharing tweet about violence case
In July 2020, Erik Høgh-Sørensen retweeted a tweet from the twitter profile @friedanske, which dealt with a case of violence from Sønderborg that was much talked about in the media. The case of violence arose from a video that abounded on the Internet. Here, a 14-year-old boy was seen being subjected to violence. The boy…
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FACTS: These 145 sites must be examined for toxic substance
Danish Regions has decided to investigate 145 sites for the dangerous substance PFOS. Here is an overview of the places to be examined: The region of northern Jutland: Brønderslev, Civil Defense training site. Frederikshavn, Technical School (EUC Nord). Frederikshavn, Specialarbejderskolen. Ålbæk, Hvims Fire School. Hjørring, the Civil Defense’s fire drill area and former workshop. Hjørring,…
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FACTS: These sites should be examined for toxic substance
Danish Regions has decided to investigate 145 sites for the dangerous substance PFOS. Here is an overview of the places to be examined: The region of northern Jutland: Brønderslev, Civil Defense training site. Frederikshavn, Technical School (EUC Nord). Frederikshavn, Specialarbejderskolen. Ålbæk, Hvims Fire School. Hjørring, the Civil Defense’s fire drill area and former workshop. Hjørring,…
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Corona Round-Up: Huge improvement in hygiene throughout the country
The nation has improved its hygiene, according to a study conducted by Norstat on behalf of the National Board of Health. For example, we wash our hands more and are more careful about where we cough or sneeze. And we are also taking distance far more than before the pandemic started. Proof in the numbers…