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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Jun 04 2025EDUCATION

The Shift in Danish School Support

In Denmark, the mental health of young people has become a hot topic. More kids are getting diagnosed with mental health issues. Many are skipping school, and classrooms are becoming more divided. This has put a spotlight on Educational Psychology (EP) services. People are questioning if these services are truly helping or if they are missing the mark. The debate is...

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Apr 24 2025HEALTH

Sleep Deprivation Across Denmark: A Decade of Trends

Sleep is crucial for our well-being. Yet, many adults in Denmark are not getting enough of it. A recent study looked at sleep patterns over a decade. It found that the number of adults not getting enough sleep has been increasing. This is a serious issue. It affects not just individuals, but society as a whole. The study also examined who is most likely to be sleep-d...

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Greenland's Future: A Diplomatic Dance

The United States has been pushing hard to take control of Greenland. This has not gone down well with the people of Greenland or Denmark. The Danish foreign minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, was not happy with the way the U. S. has been talking about this. He said that Denmark is already doing a lot for security in the Arctic and is open to working more with the U. S....

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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 30 2025SCIENCE

Ancient Vomit Reveals Sea Life Secrets

Imagine this: an amateur fossil hunter stumbles upon a peculiar find on a beach in Denmark. Peter Bennicke spotted something unusual in a piece of chalk at Stevns Klint—a cluster of lily pieces, all jumbled together. He brought his discovery to Geomuseum Faxe, where experts took a closer look. John Jagt, a lily specialist from the Netherlands, examined the fossil. H...

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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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