Tag: Zealand
Denmark has committed to protecting 30 percent of the world’s nature, but cannot even manage 3 percent of its own
Surely ironic promise?It was therefore with some irony that Denmark joined 194 other countries in signing a pledge at a summit in Canada last year to ensure that 30 percent of the world’s nature must be permanently protected by 2030. ONE cursed history in DR yesterday, with reference to a recent report from the Biodiversity […]
Copenhagen arrives: did someone mention thunder snow?
Four seasons hit Copenhagen this afternoon with sun, sleet, snow and rain on the programme! Exactly how much precipitation will fall is in the hands of the gods, and it is not expected to be very windy. However, it seems that the capital can expect a rare phenomenon: some thunderstorms. This is caused by the […]
New super hospital in Køge finally opens after 18 months of delay
On Sunday at 08:00, the new super hospital in Køge admitted its first ever patients. 180 patientsA total of 80 moved into a treatment building called ‘Wing R’ at Zealand University Hospital, followed by a further 100 into a further seven wards. Originally, the first patients were expected in the fall of 2021. But the […]
Denmark is the second happiest country in the world – report
Happiest is a branch in Denmark. Hardly a day goes by without another headline referring to the Danes as the world’s happiest people. Meik Wiking is one of several writers who have made a career out of it. Not only has he written several bestselling books about the secret behind the Danes’ happiness, he is […]
New report: Denmark’s air quality worst in the Nordics
Not bad in comparison, thoughTo be fair, only six countries in the world – Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland and New Zealand – have air quality that meets WHO standards. The silver lining is that Denmark is in 11th place in Europe and in the top 25 in the world, so it scores better than […]
Concerns in Taiwan, silent on nuclear waste, nurses are strengthened
Unrest in Taiwan Ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over a year ago, many have wondered if something similar could happen in Taiwan. Self-defense courses are quickly fully booked, and military service is made longer.Hear Björn Djurberg’s report from Taiwan. Silent on the nuclear waste issue From having been about to be phased out, a […]
Facebook parent Meta is planning to launch a Twitter competitor
“We believe there is an opportunity for a separate space where content creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests.” A representative said the company had no additional information to share about the potential social network. News site Moneycontrol was the first to report on the possible Meta service, codenamed “P92”. The […]
Double tragedy in Taastrup and Møns Klint
Knife stabbing in Høje TaastrupYesterday, two boys aged 16 and 17 pleaded not guilty to the charges of murder and attempted murder after a fatal stabbing in Taastrup on Monday, according to DR. The older boy has been remanded in custody while the trial continues. The other has been released on bail. On Monday, two […]
It’s a snowstorm, Hjørring!
Tomorrow may be a good day to work at home – especially if you live in northern Jutland, as high winds and heavy snowfall will most likely cause a blizzard in the region. In Aalborg, the snowfall is expected e.g. to start around 17.00 on Monday evening, but the wind strength will be modest until […]
Marcus Ericsson wins IndyCar season opener in St. Petersburg
Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson opened the new IndyCar Series campaign with a bang, pulling ahead late in the race to win the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Petersburg on Sunday in Florida. Ericsson finished 2.4113 seconds ahead of runner-up Pato O’Ward from Mexico. New Zealand’s Scott Dixon, Alexander Rossi and Great Britain’s Callum Ilott rounded out […]
This is where you will be able to see the northern lights tonight!
Already several were lucky last night, but it could be your turn tonight. The northern lights, which are also known as northern lights, are quite rare in Denmark. But tonight, between 9pm and 2am, you might be able to see them if you’re in the right place at the right time. Midnight has been singled […]
EU approves new sanctions against Russia
The bloc has followed the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand in announcing a new round of measures against Moscow EU member states approved a tenth round of sanctions against Russia on Friday over Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, after its major Western ally imposed new measures to mark the one-year anniversary of the conflict’s […]
Denmark scores highly for driver satisfaction
High costs for petrol and parkingThe Danes achieved an overall score of 6.06 out of 10 – a result largely driven by the quality of their road infrastructure and low levels of congestion in the capital. However, the country’s ranking was hampered by high prices for off-street parking and the highest price of petrol of […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
Storm Otto the strongest since the beginning of last year, but Copenhagen apartment building more resilient than suggested by BBC
Unfulfilled forecastsThe water level did not rise enough to threaten the Danish coasts, as was feared. “Along the north coast of Zealand there is a risk that the water level could rise by one metre,” warns Anders Brandt. DR‘s weatherman before the storm came. Fortunately, as TV2 reportedthe storm did not pose any major threat […]
China’s coach Shui is eyeing last eighth place in the 2023 Women’s World Cup
BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese national team head coach Shui Qingxia has set her sights on reaching the last eight for the Steel Roses at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in July. In the 2019 World Cup in France, the Chinese team entered the last sixteen. “This time, […]
Rare bee seen in Denmark after 50 years of absence
It has been called “a minor sensation” by the Norwegian Nature Agency. For the first time in more than 50 years, two specimens of the ulcerated masked bee – which got its name because of a bump (tumor) around the breast – have been found in the wild in Denmark. The rare insect has been […]
Chinese women’s soccer team to play four friendly matches in February
BEIJING, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) — The Chinese women’s national soccer team will play four friendly matches in February as part of their preparations for the Women’s World Cup this year. The Chinese team will hold a training camp in Guangzhou from January 26 before traveling to Spain on February 10. According to the schedule, China […]
Market exchange rates in China — January 20
BEIJING, Jan. 20 (Xinhua) — Following are the central rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or yuan, against 24 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System: Currency unit Central parity rate in yuan US Dollar 100,677.02 Euro 100,733.61 Japanese yen 100 5.2729 Hong Kong Dollar 100 86.456 British Pounds 100,839.15 […]
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 […]
Market exchange rates in China — January 19
BEIJING, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — The following are the central rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or yuan, against 24 major currencies announced Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trading System: Currency unit Central parity rate in yuan US Dollar 100,676.74 Euro 100,730.44 Japanese Yen 100 5.2658 Hong Kong Dollar 100 86.487 British Pounds 100,835.38 […]
Millions to see dip in electricity prices
The future remains tenuous More specifically, the reduction relates to the price companies charge to transport electricity from the source to consumers and maintain the grid. Bay-Smidt said it was uncertain how long the price cut would last. Radius Elnet services around 1 million homes and businesses in the Copenhagen area as well as North […]
The European Union is working to increase economic and security ties in the Pacific
WELLINGTON, New Zealand: During his visit to New Zealand, Ambassador Sujiro Seam, head of the European Union Delegation for the Pacific, said the European Union is working to increase its presence in the Pacific through economic ties and new security commitments in the area. The EU’s push comes as major powers compete for influence in […]
47-year-old man arrested for starting 13 fires in Slagelse
A 47-year-old man has been charged with 13 cases of arson in and around Slagelse by the South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police. The man is believed to be responsible for a number of fires that earlier this month had created fear and insecurity among the area’s citizens, and which led the police to put extra […]
The terror trial will probably begin at Holbæk Court in August
Two men aged 34 and 36, who are believed to be brothers from Syria, and one of their wives, 31, who have dual Danish-Iraqi citizenship, have been charged with planning a terrorist attack – an unknown place, either in Denmark or abroad. According to TV2, the investigators could have an idea of what the case […]
Nature collection: Man charged with starting wildfires in Central Jutland is head of local fire station
About 40 wildfires have broken out in nature areas near the central Jutland town of Egtved in the past two months, which has prompted an investigation by the local police. Finally, this week the East Jutland Police have arrested a 50-year-old man who has been charged with deliberately starting 11 of the wildfires. He has […]
Corona is a good place: most of us have had it and the risk of contraction is low
With corona increasingly a blip in the nation’s rearview mirror, it is generally understood that most adults have contracted the virus at least once since 2020, and that it is no longer considered unusual to have had it two or even three times. To those who have avoided it, it begins to feel as if […]
The gender differences in education are getting bigger
Regional differencesGeography also plays a role, and there are marked differences in the number of higher education received depending on the area of the country people live in. In Region Zealand, only 35.8 per cent of men and 53.5 per cent of women have completed higher education – the lowest proportion in the country. In […]
Denmark is a leader in important pandemic data
Vaccine kingsOne of the main reasons for the low mortality rate is the country’s successful COVID-19 vaccination program. Denmark’s excess mortality from 1 March 2020 to 27 March 2022 turned out to be 1,454 per million inhabitants, while it was minus in both Australia and New Zealand. Common to the three countries is that over […]
Guest opinion: Time to stop closing doors for transgender athletes and instead open our minds
Many people ask “Do transgender women belong in sports?” Honestly, if it was only up to me, this question would not even be asked. A transgender woman is a woman and deserves a place in women’s sports like any other woman or girl. That is my opinion. More than musclesI see you come up with […]
Easter 2022: How to make …
Easter lamb Joints of lambSalt pepperOnionCarrotStem of celeryLaurel leafDifferent herbsGarlic350 ml beer 1 Start planning well in advance of Easter, and scan the freezer departments of local supermarkets. Lamb joints, both legs and shoulders, usually from New Zealand, are usually offered at discounts and can be purchased at half price by a fresh joint closer […]
Ten new national nature reserves on the horizon
The price for nature to flourish The funds for the establishment of the national nature parks come from the Nature and Biodiversity Package, which was signed back at the end of 2020. Five million kroner has already been set aside for outdoor life in each park, which can help to support nature experiences. It has […]
Josef Newgarden beat Scott McLaughlin on the final lap and won XPEL 375
Josef Newgarden overtook Team Penske’s teammate Scott McLaughlin from New Zealand on the final lap on Sunday to win XPEL 375 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. McLaughlin led for most of the race before Newgarden passed him in turn 4 on the final lap and hit him to the finish line in […]
10 gold produced at the World Indoor Athletics Championships
BELGRADE, March 19 (Xinhua) – Ten more gold medalists, including Olympic champion Damian Warner and world champion Sandi Morris, appeared at the Belgrade World Athletics Championships on Saturday. After a decisive 1,000m race, Canada’s Warner won the men’s melee by collecting 6,489 points, ahead of young Simon Ehammer from Switzerland (6,363 points) and Australian Ashley […]
Finland is once again the happiest nation in the world
For the fifth time in a row, Finland was ranked as the happiest country in the world World Happiness ReportAnnual independent study organized by the United Nations Network for Sustainable Development. All the Nordic countries remained in the top ten this year. The high rankings of this nation were due in part to "strong social […]
Copenhagen one of the world’s most relaxing cities – report
If your friends keep telling you to relax more, then you’re in the right place, as a new report has identified Copenhagen as one of the ten most relaxing cities in the world. Compare the market based its ranking on the availability of spas, yoga centers, meditation studios and green areas along with the local […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on 18 February
BEIJING, February 18 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Friday, February 18 (tabulated under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Norway 15 8 11 34 Germany 10 7 5 22 USA 8 8 5 21 China 8 4 2 14 The Netherlands […]
Do not ignore her! Storm Nora will bring gusts of hurricane force to Denmark on Friday night
Move Malik aside because Storm Nora is on her way to us. Last night – the remnants of a storm called Dudley in Britain – was just the act of warming up, because Nora seems to be causing chaos when it sweeps in over Denmark during Friday night. It has been christened Eunice in the […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 16
BEIJING, February 16 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Wednesday, February 16 (table under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Norway 13 7 8 28 Germany 10 6 4 20 USA 8 7 4 19 China 7 4 2 13 Austria 6 […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 15
BEIJING, February 15 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Tuesday, February 15 (table under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Norway 12 7 7 26 Germany 9 6 3 18 USA 7 6 4 17 Austria 6 6 4 16 The Netherlands […]
Thor owns Thursday, but first Wednesday gets wet!
DMI’s national weather forecast has confirmed that two storm surges are on their way to Denmark this week, which brings stormy winds to the country on Thursday and then Saturday. 27 percent chance of a storm The first wave will pass northwest of Scotland on Wednesday night, before hitting Denmark’s east coast on Thursday – […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 14
BEIJING, February 14 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Monday, February 14 (table under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Norway 9 5 7 21 Germany 8 5 2 15 USA 7 6 3 16 The Netherlands 6 4 2 12 Austria […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 13
BEIJING, February 13 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Sunday, February 13 (table under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Norway 9 5 7 21 Germany 8 5 1 14 USA 6 5 1 12 The Netherlands 6 4 2 12 Sweden […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 12
BEIJING, February 12 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Saturday, February 12 (table under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Germany 8 5 1 14 Norway 8 3 6 17 USA 5 5 1 11 The Netherlands 5 4 2 11 Sweden […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 11
BEIJING, February 11 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Friday, February 11 (tabulated under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Germany 7 4 0 11 Norway 6 3 5 14 The Netherlands 5 4 1 10 Sweden 5 2 2 9 Austria […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 10
BEIJING, February 10 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Thursday, February 10 (table under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Germany 6 3 0 9 Norway 5 3 4 12 Austria 4 5 4 13 USA 4 5 1 10 The Netherlands […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 9
BEIJING, February 9 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Wednesday, February 9 (tabulated under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Germany 5 3 0 8 Norway 4 2 4 10 Sweden 4 1 2 7 The Netherlands 3 3 1 7 China […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 8
BEIJING, February 8 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Tuesday, February 8 (table under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Sweden 4 1 1 6 The Netherlands 3 3 1 7 China 3 2 0 5 Germany 3 2 0 5 Norway […]
A “revolutionary” pacemaker reverses heart failure: a study
Manaaki ManawaThe Center for Cardiology at the University of Auckland led the study, and the results have been published in Basic Research in Cardiology. The revolutionary pacemaker is set to be tested on heart patients in New Zealand this year after successful animal testing. “Currently, all pacemakers synchronize the heart metronomically, which means a very […]
Sweden will drop all travel restrictions from Denmark
A real annoyance Sweden has followed Denmark’s leader in terms of dropping corona restrictions in the country and reopening society. Thousands of people in Denmark and Sweden commute across the border every day to work in Copenhagen and Scania. Until tomorrow, everyone who crosses the Swedish border has had to present a digital corona passport […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 7
BEIJING, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after the competitions on Monday, February 7 (tabled under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Sweden 3 0 0 3 ROC 2 3 2 7 The Netherlands 2 2 1 5 China 2 2 0 4 Germany […]
Medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing on February 6
BEIJING, February 6 (Xinhua) – The following is the medal table at the Winter Olympics in Beijing after competitions on Sunday, February 6 (table under delegations, gold, silver, bronze and total medals): Norway 2 0 1 3 Sweden 2 0 0 2 ROC 1 2 2 5 Germany 1 1 0 2 The Netherlands 1 […]
SSI optimistic corona has peaked in the cities as the restrictions end in Denmark
Since midnight, corona has no longer been considered a socially critical disease in Denmark. Today, therefore, all of the country’s restrictions have been lifted, with the exception of a few requirements in areas where vulnerable people reside, such as hospitals and nursing homes. Nightclubs will be able to open, and restaurants and bars will be […]
Windy weekend on the horizon for Copenhagen
Keep your hands on the handlebars! Hold on to your hats! The strong wind that is currently creating chaos in Copenhagen and the surrounding area will continue throughout the weekend and reach something of a crescendo on Sunday. Two lower pressure systems are responsible for the bad weather: one that will surround the country until […]
Finland is once again among the least corrupt countries in the world
According to the annual corruption index, Finland is once again one of the least corrupt countries in the world. Each year, the index ranks 180 countries and territories according to the level of corruption in the public sector, according to experts and businessmen. The least corrupt countries this year were Finland, Denmark and New Zealand […]
Science Round-Up: Beef in ginger sauce is best avoided!
If beef in ginger sauce is on the menu at home tonight, you might want to check out these ingredients! A whole batch of ginger powder has been recalled due to abnormally high toxin levels, while PFOS – another harmful toxin that can affect the liver, immune system and be carcinogenic – has been detected […]
Corona Round-Up: New daily infection record of 33,493 cases for Denmark
Denmark has today broken its daily corona infection record with confirmation from the Statens Serum Institut that the number was 33,493 in the 24 hours until 14.00 today. That’s almost 5,000 more than Monday’s total – the previous record in total. This means that 1.15 million people have been infected at least once – almost […]
Corona Round-Up: Close to 500 fraudulent corona compensation claims
A total of 436 companies are being investigated for corona fraud for DKK 208 million. About 74 percent of the cases are in Zealand, where Copenhagen (137) and the suburbs of Vestegn (69) account for almost half. A total of DKK 50 billion in compensation has been paid out during the pandemic – mainly to […]
SAS among the safest airlines in the world
In good company Air New Zealand topped the list followed by Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and TAP Air Portugal, while SAS, Qantas, Alaska Airlines, EVA Air and Virgin Australia / Atlantic rounded out the top 10. “There’s very little between the top 20, they’re all standouts,” said AirlineRatings.com editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas. Meanwhile, AirlineRatings.com […]
Significant change in the weather this week
With Christmas over and New Year’s Eve approaching, Denmark is facing a marked change in the weather. Temperatures started all the way down to minus 8 degrees on Monday, but are expected to rise with as much as 18 degrees as the week progresses. The national weather forecast DMI predicts that temperatures will steadily rise […]
A Dane abroad: Has Christmas become grotesque?
Here we go again! Christmas time – with its markets, gifts, ‘Christmas calendar’, candles, cold hands and sniffing noses, decorated streets and shops, dreams of snow but realities of sleet, alcoholic trends and drama about where to spend the big night on December 24 – is over us again. As well as some increasingly absurd […]
Instagram will bring parental controls next year
The controllers were unveiled as a package of new features designed to make the platform a safer place, especially for its teenage users. While Mosser’s message said these security features have been under construction “for a long time,” their report comes from a series of malicious revelations about a social network owned by Meta. In […]
Local election results are in: Excellent night for Conservatives
Large cannons fade Meanwhile, the story was completely different for large parties, the Liberal Party and the Social Democrats. The Social Democrats received the most votes (28.5 percent), but it was a decrease of 3.9 percent compared to 2017. Four years ago, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s party secured 47 mayors, a number that has fallen […]
Local elections 2021: The Romanians come
The map above shows the geographical spread of Romanian candidates running in 2021. The majority of the 17 represent municipalities in Jutland, with only one on Funen and three on Zealand. But despite the distance between them, there are remarkable parallels between their policies – the result of a common understanding of the unique integration […]
Denmark named among the best countries for international
Euro dominance European countries dominated the top of the list, with Latvia, Estonia, the Czech Republic and Sweden completing the top 10. In fact, New Zealand was the best performing non-European country on the list, coming in at a 16th place. Other notables included Germany (11th), Ireland (22), Australia (25), Canada (30), United Kingdom (31), […]
Corona consequence: Copenhagen experienced a large fall in GDP in 2020
Disposable income stable The figures showed that it was mainly driven by a sharp decline in economic activity in trade, transport, culture and leisure. The good news was that the disposable income of the household was not so negatively affected by the pandemic due to state aid initiatives that financially helped various sectors and helped […]
The Turkish president is returning from the expulsion of ten Western ambassadors
ANKARA, October 25 (Xinhua) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stepped back on Monday from the threat to declare 10 Western ambassadors “persona non grata” because of their joint call for the release of an imprisoned activist businessman. Following a government meeting, Erdogan welcomed a new statement from several Western embassies in Ankara, noting that […]
55-year-old woman is killed by stab wounds in Tisvildeleje
Police are currently investigating the murder of a 55-year-old woman who died after being stabbed in Tisvildeleje. This is stated by the North Zealand Police on the social media Twitter. Police received the report of the woman at 8:27 a.m. Monday morning. Shortly afterwards, a 21-year-old man related to the victim was arrested. The incident […]
Acid emissions at pharmaceutical companies block roads in Hillerød
There has been a “major spill” of nitric acid at the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk in Hillerød. The discharge is only inside the building at Brennum Park and there is no danger to persons in the area. The North Zealand Police wrote on Twitter on Monday morning. No persons were injured in the spill. Police […]
400 liters of acid run out into the basement of a pharmaceutical company
On Monday morning, there was a “major spill” of nitric acid at the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk in Hillerød. On Monday morning, the clean-up work is completed, and roadblocks and roads outside the building have been removed. This is stated by Frederiksborg Fire and Emergency Management and the North Zealand Police. No persons were injured […]
The President of Turkey appointed the Ambassador of Finland and nine other diplomats "undesirable"
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has instructed its Ministry for Foreign Affairs to declare ten diplomats, including the Finnish Ambassador to the country. "person non grata" or "unwanted persons". The use of the term in international diplomacy is usually the first step towards deportation. "I gave the necessary order to our Foreign Minister and […]
Turkey’s Erdogan has ordered the expulsion of envoys from 10 countries, including the United States
Ankara [Turkey], October 24 (ANI): Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had told his State Department to expel ambassadors from the United States and nine other Western countries for calling for the release of human rights activist Osman Kavala. On Tuesday, the embassies in Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, […]
Turkish president says ten Western ambassadors “persona non grata”
ANKARA, October 23 (Xinhua) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said he had instructed the Turkish Foreign Minister to declare ten ambassadors for Western countries in the capital Ankara “persona non grata” after issuing a joint statement on the release of a detainee. businessman. “I gave the necessary order to our Foreign Minister. […]
Cough and sore throat give queue for test
In the North Jutland Region, there has been a queue at the test centers recently, and on Friday the region chose to step up by inserting more pods, and in addition, two more test centers will open. – We can see that there have been increasing infection rates, and therefore there are more who want […]
Denmark talks to allies about ambassador drama in Turkey
– We have not received any official request from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for so-called persona non grata status. “However, I can state that we are in close contact with our friends and allies on the matter, and we will continue to be vigilant about our common values and principles, as also expressed in […]
Sore throat and cough: Test centers have become busier
It has been busier than usual in the country’s test centers in recent days, where at the same time there have been the highest infection rates for two months. On Friday, almost 80,000 PCR tests were registered in Denmark, while by comparison there have been around 50,000 daily tests the 14 days before. In the […]
Turkey threatens to expel ten Western ambassadors
ANKARA, October 21 (Xinhua) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday threatened to expel ambassadors to ten Western countries over their statement on the release of a detained businessman. “I told our Foreign Minister that we can not afford to host them in our country. Is this your place to teach Turkey such a […]
The President of Turkey threatens to expel the Finnish Ambassador
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has threatened to deport the Finnish ambassador, together with the ambassadors of nine other countries, when they have jointly submitted a petition demanding the release of a Turkish activist. The ambassadors’ petition called for the immediate release of the Turkish philanthropist and human rights activist Osman Kavala who has […]
OVERVIEW: The Storstrømsbroen bridge will be Denmark’s third longest
It is expected to be ready for car traffic in 2024. Read more about the new Storstrømsbro here: * Location: The bridge will connect Zealand and Falster via Masnedø, and will run from Vordingborg on South Zealand to Orehoved on Falster. * Decision making process: On 21 March 2013, the Folketing (Parliament) passed a traffic […]
12,000 ton heavy concrete foot in place under the upcoming Storstrømsbro
At midnight on the night between Monday and Tuesday, the foundation for the pylon on the new Storstrømsbro was placed on the seabed in Storstrømmen. This is stated by the Danish Road Directorate in a press release. The pylon must support the cables in which the bridge sections are to be hung. – It is […]
12,000 ton pylon foot for Storstrømsbroen is in place
At midnight on the night between Monday and Tuesday, the foundation for the pylon on the new Storstrømsbro was placed on the seabed in Storstrømmen. This is stated by the Danish Road Directorate in a press release. The pylon must support the cables in which the bridge sections are to be hung. The 12,000 ton […]
Turkey calls on the Finnish ambassador to support political prisoners
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has called on the ambassadors of ten countries, including Finland, to be reprimanded after their embassies have jointly submitted a petition calling for the release of a Turkish activist. The ambassadors’ petition called for the immediate release of the Turkish benefactor Osman Kavala who has been in prison for years without […]
Turkey summons ten foreign ambassadors following a call for the activist’s release
ANKARA, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) – Turkey’s foreign ministry on Tuesday called on ambassadors in ten countries, including the United States, to issue a joint statement demanding the release of imprisoned activist and businessman Osman Kavala. The ministry said the joint statement on an ongoing lawsuit was “contrary to diplomatic practice and was unacceptable”. The ambassadors’ […]
21-year-old sentenced to stay in the nightlife after ax ballad
A 21-year-old man has on Monday been sentenced to ten months unconditional imprisonment for having tried to hit another young man with an ax outside a disco in Nykøbing Falster in September. This is stated by the South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police in a press release. In addition to the prison sentence, he has also […]
Male pedestrian died after traffic accident in Kalundborg
A male pedestrian died on Saturday afternoon after a traffic accident in Kalundborg earlier in the day. The Central and West Zealand Police write this on Twitter. – A male pedestrian is crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing and is then hit, says duty officer Sonny Bonde. He can not yet say anything about […]
Pedestrian dead after traffic accident in Kalundborg
A pedestrian has died after a traffic accident in Kalundborg. The Central and West Zealand Police write this on Twitter. The details of the accident are not disclosed. According to Ekstra Bladet, the police received the report of the accident that happened on Nørre Allé, at 15.07. At around 5 pm, the police wrote on […]
Person loses his life in house fire at Stevns
A fire on Saturday morning cost a person his life in Rødvig on Stevns. The Central and West Zealand Police inform this on Twitter. The fire brigade and police were alerted early Saturday morning that there was a fire in a villa on Skørpingevej. Shortly after nine o’clock, the police announce that the fire has […]
Person found dead in burnt out villa on Stevns
On Saturday afternoon, the police are still working to find out who lost their lives in a violent house fire on Stevns on Saturday morning. – We do not yet know who it is, and can not say anything about the person’s age or gender, says Thomas Hartmann, who is duty officer at the Central […]
Person loses life in house fire
A fire on Saturday morning cost a person his life in Rødvig on Stevns. The Central and West Zealand Police inform this on Twitter. The fire brigade and police were alerted early Saturday morning that there was a fire in a villa on Skørpingevej. Shortly after nine o’clock, the police announce that the fire has […]
FACTS: Almost 125,000 people are heart runners in Denmark
According to one of the researchers behind the study, this is because Denmark has many volunteer helpers. 124,444 people are registered as heart runners with TrygFonden. That equates to 2127 heart runners per 100,000 inhabitants. * 49,431 heart runners are registered in the Capital Region. * 30,755 heart runners are registered in the Central Jutland […]
Top three places where you can play physical poker in Copenhagen
Many people go to Copenhagen every year to experience all that the busy city has to offer. The city is a popular tourist attraction with many cozy places where one can gather for all sorts of activities. One such activity may be a game of poker. As more and more people become interested in the […]
Young boy placed in artificial coma after moped accident
This is stated by DJ Eckert, who is duty manager at North Zealand Police. – The accident involves the boy on a moped and a car. Right now, we know nothing more about the course of events than that, he says. – But we are on site and are investigating the accident with our technical […]
Rising temperatures put Danish wineries on the map
We were warned: global weather disturbances caused by climate change manifest themselves in the form of extreme winds, floods, forest fires and sea temperature changes. These posters are large, varied and often dangerous. In Denmark, a country protected by its relatively high latitude, we have yet to really experience the latter. But Denmark’s minor overall […]
Traffic jam for several hours across the Great Belt after accidents with trucks
Car traffic across the Great Belt will be affected for several hours after two trucks were involved in an accident on the Great Belt Bridge on Wednesday morning. There are no serious injuries, according to the duty officer at the South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police. A driver was taken to hospital for check-up after the […]
Long queue after accidents with trucks on the Great Belt Bridge
Car traffic from Zealand to Funen is delayed on Wednesday morning and morning, after two trucks were involved in an accident on the Great Belt Bridge. There are no serious injuries, according to the duty officer at the South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police. A driver was taken to hospital for check-up after the incident. As […]
Accidents with trucks on the Great Belt Bridge result in long queues
The Great Belt Bridge was blocked for traffic from Zealand towards Funen on Wednesday morning. The cause was an accident on the high bridge, the company Sund og Bælt informs shortly after eight o’clock. A truck was wrecked, police said on Twitter. Initially, they were content to block a single track, writes DR P4, but […]
ISS is charged after the death of the cleaner
Following an investigation by the Danish Working Environment Authority, the prosecution has decided to prosecute the employer. The fine requirement is 160,000 kroner and is calculated on the basis of fixed rates, informs senior plaintiff Rikke Hald in North Zealand Police. – Our opinion is that the work was not organized in a fully safe […]
OVERVIEW: Several Godhavn boys receive compensation from the state
The 28 lived in Godhavn during the same period as 17 others, who in February received an allowance that was also 300,000 kroner for each. Read more about the case of the Godhavn boys here: * The boys’ home Godhavn was established in 1893 in Tisvildeleje in North Zealand as a self-governing institution. * It […]
