Prosecutor Per Fiig said on Monday that a suspected Nigerian pirate caught during a deadly shootout in the Gulf of Guinea has been charged with endangering the lives of Danish sailors. The 39-year-old who lost a leg in the clash with the Danish navy last November faces up to eight years in jail. Danish authorities … Read more
Alstom, a rail manufacturer, announced Monday that it had won an “almost 2.5 billion euro” deal to provide and service 130 regional trains in southern Germany for the next 30 years. The electric double-decker trains will operate on the Baden network, Württemberg’s according to the business. “This is the largest order for Alstom in Germany … Read more
A Russian military helicopter breached the airspace of Finland, ostensibly to intimidate the country as it prepares to join NATO. According to the country’s Ministry of Defence, the military Mi-17 cargo helicopter flew 2-3 kilometres inside the Finnish border after 10.30 a.m. (7.30 a.m. GMT). ‘The aircraft is a Mi-17 helicopter, and the suspected breach … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to for speaking to stop the war in Ukraine at the start of a European excursion on Monday however advised clear of condemning Russia over the invasion. India, which imports tons of its army hardware from Russia, has long walked a diplomatic tightrope among the West and Moscow and … Read more
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod announced the reopening of Denmark’s embassy in Kyiv on Monday during a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital. “It is a very strong symbol of Danish support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people that today we are reopening the doors of the Danish embassy,” Kofod said in a statement. The … Read more
NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, arrived in Europe on Monday, with New Delhi’s failure to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine expected to be a major topic of discussion during talks with regional leaders. India, which buys much of its military gear from Russia, has long walked a diplomatic tightrope between the West and … Read more
Denmark and Sweden have both claimed that a Russian spy plane breached their airspace. Both have summoned Russian ambassadors in response to the incident. According to the Danish Defence Command, the aircraft was a reconnaissance plane that was in Danish airspace for “a very little moment” before being intercepted by Danish F-16 fighter jets. It … Read more
Denmark just negotiated an arrangement with Kosovo to send their inmates there and pay them a large sum in exchange for hosting them. Food and electronics trade deals are normal, but Denmark and Kosovo have struck a one-of-a-kind agreement to import and export convicts. According to international media reports, Denmark will send 300 inmates to … Read more
Denmark, which in February lifted all curbs associated with the coronavirus pandemic, said Tuesday it turned into suspending its vast Covid-19 vaccination marketing campaign. Noting that the epidemic became below managed and that vaccination ranges were excessive, the Danish Health Authority stated the state Become a “suitable function.” “Therefore we are winding down the mass … Read more
The Prime Ministers of Spain and Denmark arrived in Kyiv to meet with Zelesnky on Thursday. Sanchez posted a short video on Twitter, showing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, arriving at their capital city. The post said, “Ukraine has the support, solidarity and commitment of Spain.” Frederiksen and Sanchez … Read more
Denmark showcased on Tuesday a roadmap to end its dependence on Russian gas by boosting renewable energy, biogas, and its own gas production to become “free” from President Vladimir Putin. While the European Union has so far refused to ban Russian oil and gas over the Ukraine battle, the 27-nation bloc targets to reduce its … Read more
Denmark unveiled a plan on Tuesday to reduce its reliance on Russian gas by increasing renewable energy, biogas, and domestic gas production in order to become “free” of President Vladimir Putin. While the European Union has so far refused to impose a ban on Russian oil and gas as a result of the Ukraine … Read more
A cabinet official said that Denmark wants to shelter Ukrainian migrants in temporary “Ukrainian villages” put up in former schools and hospitals as the country prepared to absorb up to 100,000 people fleeing the conflict. The strategy differs from standard practice in the Scandinavian kingdom, which has had stringent migration regulations for decades and places … Read more
DOHA: After the teams were drawn in the same World Cup group on Friday, France coach Didier Deschamps said the defending champions have “a lot of respect” for Denmark. “You have to have a lot of respect,” said Deschamps. “They are the 11th-ranked FIFA team, semi-finalists at the Euros and if they are ahead of … Read more
WASHINGTON – Infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on an even more contagious version of the Omicron variant in the United States, fueling worries that the country may not return to normal, according to a report by National Public Radio (NPR) on Monday. The virus, known as BA.2, is a strain of the … Read more
COLOMBO – The Sri Lankan government has decided to grant the on-arrival Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) facility to tourists from India to boost tourist arrivals this year, an official said on Monday. The official from the Sri Lanka tourism sector told Xinhua that this facility is already available for arrivals from some European countries including … Read more
STOCKHOLM : Sweden’s public health agency on Monday recommended a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine for people over the age of 80, those in nursing homes and those receiving at-home care. The agency said the jab should be taken four months after the previous dose, at the earliest. “The spread of Covid-19 is still intense in … Read more
COPENHAGEN – Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has tested positive for COVID-19, the Royal House said on Wednesday. In a press release, the Royal House said the queen tested positive on Tuesday night and showed “only mild symptoms.” “The Queen is now staying in Christian IX’s Palace at Amalienborg in Copenhagen,” it said. The queen, … Read more
PARIS: France will soon drop its requirement of a negative Covid test for vaccinated travellers from outside the European Union, as daily infection numbers continue to fall, Europe Minister Clement Beaune said Tuesday. “We again required tests in December over the Omicron variant. In the coming days we will announce that tests are no longer … Read more
COPENHAGEN – Extreme weather events such as heatwaves and floods have cost Europe almost 510 billion euros and around 142,000 lives over the past 40 years, according to a new report published. In its study, the European Environment Agency (EEA) called for continued adaptation measures at both individual and state level. A small number of … Read more
PARIS: France began lifting coronavirus restrictions including mandatory outdoor mask-wearing Wednesday in a bid to ease citizens’ daily lives, dividing opinion as the country only last month reported record Covid-19 infections. Audience capacity limits for concert halls, sporting matches and other events were also removed, and although homeworking will no longer be mandated it is … Read more
PARIS: A Covid “tsunami” threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems, the WHO said Wednesday, as record surges fuelled by the Omicron variant dampened New Year celebrations around the world once again. Governments are walking a tightrope between anti-virus restrictions and the need to keep societies and economies open, as the highly transmissible variant drove cases to levels never … Read more
LONDON: Oil prices slid on Friday, heading for a slight decline over the week, on concern curbs to slow the spread of the Omicron variant could hit demand, Arab News reported. Brent crude futures declined 1.5 per cent to $73.88 a barrel at 1.10 p.m. Riyadh time, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 1.4 per … Read more
ROME: Christian Eriksen has terminated his contract with Inter Milan by mutual consent six months after suffering a heart incident whilst playing for Denmark at the European Championships. The 29-year-old has been fitted with a pacemaker, ruling him out of playing in Italian football, but leaving the door open in other championships. Read More: Denmark’s … Read more
COPENHAGEN, Dec 13, 2021 (AFP) – Danish health authorities said Monday a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine would be offered sooner to everyone over 40 to curb the spread of the Omicron variant. “Due to the new and more contagious Omicron variant the Danish Health Authority has decided to push the third jab for everyone aged 40 and above, … Read more
Simon Kjaer is expected to be out for months after AC Milan announced on Thursday the Denmark centre-back had damaged ligaments is in left knee. Kjaer was stretchered off early on in Milan’s 3-0 win at Genoa on Wednesday and the Serie A giants revealed in a statement he would be going under the knife … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Trade barriers between Pakistan and Denmark would be removed, a senior government official said. Talking to Ambassador of Denmark Lis Rosenholm, who called on him, Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed emphasised the need to cement relations between both countries and also discussed other issues of mutual interests, including bilateral relations. The Danish … Read more
COPENHAGEN: Vehemently opposed to Qatar’s hosting of the 2022 World Cup, football federations in the Nordic countries are putting pressure on Doha and FIFA to improve conditions for migrant workers in the emirate. Together with rights organisation Amnesty International, the federations of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Iceland have ratcheted up the pressure in recent … Read more
