DENMARK

Oct 24 2025CRIME

Denmark's Gang Crime Stats: A Closer Look at the Numbers

Denmark has been keeping a close eye on crime rates among immigrants and their descendants. Recent data shows that a large number of people convicted under the country's gang crime laws come from non-Western backgrounds. Between 2018 and 2025, 213 people were convicted under Section 81a of the Criminal Code. This law allows judges to double the sentence if a crime i...

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and Denmark Team Up to Build Weapons Together

Ukraine is making a big move to boost its defense. They just signed a deal with Denmark to start making weapons there. This is a first for Ukraine, as they've never set up military factories outside their country before. Denmark is putting in $5 million to help Ukrainian defense startups get going. This deal is a big step for Ukraine, especially with the war against ...

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Mar 30 2025POLITICS

Greenland Tensions: A Clash of Allies

Denmark and the United States have always been close friends. But recently, things got a bit tense. The U. S. Vice President, JD Vance, visited a U. S. military base in Greenland. He had some strong words for Denmark. He said that Denmark has not done enough to protect Greenland from threats like Russia and China. He also said that Denmark has not invested enough in ...

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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Why Greenland's Political Landscape isn't For Sale

From different worlds, focusing on the map. Greenland and Denmark - two nations, two histories. Greenland is an independent nation. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark. This isn't about politics, but rather the power of culture and voice. Denmark sees the value in Greenland's heritage, the independence of its people, and the importance of its presence in global pol...

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Ice, Ice Baby: Trump's Greenland Dream

President Trump seems to have set his sights on a surprising new acquisition: the Arctic island of Greenland. Recently, on Air Force One, he shared his belief that the US will soon control the territory. "I think we're going to have it, " Trump said, claiming that Greenland's 57, 000 residents want to join the US. He even suggested that taking over Greenland is about...

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

The Whirlwind Around Mammogram Screenings: What's the Right Call?

In the world of healthcare, there's a big debate going on about mammograms. Some groups say women should keep getting them, while others think we should cut back or stop altogether. In Denmark, women between 50 and 69 can get these scans every two years for free. But is this the best plan, or should things change? Mammograms are X-rays of the breast that help find c...

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Health Unfairness: A Look at Denmark's Teen Health Over 30 Years

Let's take a ride through three decades of Denmark's teen health scene. Researchers have been keeping a keen eye on the health of young Danes, tracking fifteen different health factors. These include weight issues (both overweight and underweight), common pains like headaches and backaches, emotional struggles, sleep problems, feelings of loneliness, satisfaction wit...

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Oct 18 2024SPORTS

Christian Eriksen: Denmark's Hero in a Thrilling Draw

Christian Eriksen, Manchester United's midfielder, was the star of Denmark's 2-2 draw with Switzerland on Tuesday. He scored one goal and assisted another, leaving local media singing his praises. Eriksen's first-half free-kick led to Gustav Isaksen's equalizer, and his second-half strike secured a point for Denmark. The Swiss had taken the lead twice, but Eriksen's ...

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