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After Report Alleges Covert US Operatives, Denmark Reacts

Alleged US operatives accused of fueling Greenland secession efforts

(Newser) - Denmark has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen after a Danish broadcaster reported that Americans have been quietly working to stoke pro-US sentiment and push for Greenland's secession from Denmark. According to Danish public broadcaster DR , "at least three" unnamed US operatives were allegedly trying to...

Denmark Is Fixated on This Statue's Breasts

Peter Bech's Big Mermaid criticized as 'pornographic'

(Newser) - Denmark's culture agency is to remove an oversized mermaid statue after criticisms that it's "pornographic" and represents "a man's hot dream of what a woman should look like." The 13-foot-tall Big Mermaid statue at Dragør Fort, part of Copenhagen's former sea fortress,...

Let Them Eat Bunny: Zoo Wants You to Donate Your Small Pets

'If you have a healthy animal that needs to be given away for various reasons, feel free to donate it to us'

(Newser) - A zoo in Denmark is asking for donations of small pets as food for its predators. The story goes a little like this, per the AP : The Aalborg zoo says it's trying to mimic the natural food chain of the animals housed there "for the sake of both...

Some Looking to Marry Are Turning to the 'Vegas of Europe'

Couples are finding it's pretty easy to get married in Copenhagen

(Newser) - Facing bureaucracy at home in Poland, Magdalena Kujawinska and her Colombian fiancé Heinner Valenzuela traveled to Copenhagen to marry. "We realized that it's not that easy to get married in Poland," the 30-year-old Kujawinska said as the couple waited for their 10-minute ceremony at the Danish capital'...

Danish Women in Military Draft for the First Time

All those who turn 18 as of Tuesday get entered, just like male teens

(Newser) - A notable change for Denmark's military arrives this week: The Scandinavian country is seeking to increase the number of young people in the military by extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time. Danish women who turn 18 after Tuesday will be entered into the lottery system, the...

Robotic Sailboats Are Now Patrolling the Baltic, North Seas

As part of a 3-month operational trial

(Newser) - From a distance they look almost like ordinary sailboats, their sails emblazoned with the red-and-white flag of Denmark. But these 30-foot-long vessels carry no crew and are designed for surveillance. Four uncrewed robotic sailboats, known as "Voyagers," have been put into service by Denmark's armed forces for...

In Denmark, a 'Tiny Church' Rises
In Denmark, an
Unusual Church Rises
Jun 17, 2025 4:32 PM CDT

In Denmark, an Unusual Church Rises

Wooden building celebrates community and coziness within 12 walls—one for each apostle

(Newser) - The latest addition to the Copenhagen skyline is a tall, 12-sided wooden building proudly bearing the sign "Denmark's First Tiny Church." The 818-square-foot construction was unveiled Sunday in the Nordhavn—"North Harbor"—district on the outskirts of Copenhagen, reports the AP . After months of construction,...

Ancient Viking Graves Yield Pearls, Gold Thread, a Dog

30 graves uncovered near Aarhus, Denmark, may link to King Harald Bluetooth

(Newser) - Archaeologists digging in northern Denmark have uncovered a Viking burial site brimming with rare treasures, shedding new light on the lives—and afterlives—of ancient nobility. The discovery of the 10th-century burial site near Aarhus, made during construction work, revealed a collection of ancient items including pearls, coins, ceramics,...

Report: Pentagon Plans a Big Move on Greenland

Sources say oversight will be transferred from European Command to Northern Command

(Newser) - The Pentagon is expected to soon shift responsibility for Greenland from US European Command to US Northern Command, according to officials familiar with the plan. Sources tell Politico that the change could happen as soon as this week. While the move is mostly symbolic, Northern Command oversees North American...

Denmark Sets Europe's Highest Retirement Age

Critics warn the move, which makes 70 the target age by 2040, hits hardest for blue-collar workers

(Newser) - Denmark is set to have Europe's highest retirement age after lawmakers approved a measure to raise it to 70 by 2040. Under current Danish law, the retirement age is linked to life expectancy and recalculated every five years. It's now 67, increasing to 68 in 2030 and...

After Spying Report, Denmark Wants a Word With US Ambassador

'It worries me greatly because we do not spy on friends,' says foreign minister

(Newser) - Denmark wants answers after sources came forward to report that the US will ramp up its spying efforts in Greenland. The Danish foreign minister told reporters Wednesday that he will summon the US ambassador to Copenhagen and ask him to explain the report, which he called "somewhat disturbing,"...

Tesla's April Numbers in Europe Were Dreadful

Sales fall at least 36% in 8 key markets

(Newser) - Tesla's sales in Europe continued to decline sharply in April, according to new registration data released Tuesday. The UK saw only 512 new Teslas registered, marking a 62% drop from a year prior. Declines were even steeper in Denmark (down at least 67%), the Netherlands (down at least...

Danish King Drops In to Visit Greenland

Denmark appears to be underscoring its ties in light of Trump's demands to take over the island

(Newser) - King Frederik X of Denmark arrived in Greenland on Tuesday, reports the AP , kicking off a visit to the semiautonomous territory that President Trump wants to annex because of its strategic Arctic location. Frederik's trip to the island's capital city of Nuuk follows the new Greenlandic prime minister'...

Prime Minister's Message: Greenland Isn't a Property

In Denmark, Nielsen criticizes lack of respect from US

(Newser) - Standing with his counterpart in Denmark, Greenland's prime minister on Sunday accused the US government of treating his people disrespectfully, answering President Trump's desire for a takeover by saying his homeland "will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by just anyone."...

A Massive Underwater Tunnel Is Taking Shape in Europe

Fehmarnbelt will connect Scandinavia and central Europe under the Baltic Sea

(Newser) - One of Europe's most ambitious infrastructure projects is taking shape beneath the Baltic Sea, where a massive tunnel will eventually connect Denmark and Germany. The 11-mile Fehmarnbelt tunnel promises faster journeys and a new link between Scandinavia and central Europe, reports the BBC . More than that, though: When...

US Students Detained During Denmark Spring Break

Son's text: 'Mom, I'm in prison in Copenhagen'

(Newser) - Two American college students were released Monday from a Copenhagen jail after a clash with an Uber driver, but their spring break in Denmark has been extended by authorities. Owen Ray, 19, and a friend were taken into custody at Copenhagen Airport as they were leaving the country on April...

Putin: Trump Will Likely Go After Greenland 'Systematically'

His comment comes a day after Trump said US will 'go as far as we have to go' to obtain it

(Newser) - With the Vances' trip to Greenland looming, two notable quotes on the subject of the Trump administration's stated desire to take over the Arctic island:
  • From Trump: Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office Wednesday, the president said, "We need Greenland for national security and international security. So
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This Is the Happiest Nation on Earth
This Is the Happiest
Nation on Earth
Mar 20, 2025 12:50 PM CDT

This Is the Happiest Nation on Earth

Finland tops World Happiness Report for 8th straight year; US comes in at No. 24

(Newser) - Feeling down in the dumps? Maybe it's your country. Unless you're in Finland, which just took the top spot on this year's World Happiness Report for the eighth year straight, reports CNN . The annual ranking used Gallup World Poll data from more than 140 countries around the...

Greenland Election's Ending Is an Unexpected One

Party that favors gradual path to independence from Denmark wins surprise victory

(Newser) - A party that favors a gradual path to Greenland's independence from Denmark won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections, held in the shadow of President Trump's stated goal of taking control of the island one way or another. The center-right Demokraatit Party has pushed back against Trump's...

Denmark's Post Office Ends a Key Service

PostNord Denmark will stop letter deliveries, turns focus to packages amid 'increasing digitalization'

(Newser) - There were 110 million letters sent in Denmark last year, and in 2026, there will apparently be almost none. PostNord, the state-run postal service, announced Thursday that it will end letter deliveries at the end of this year owing to a 90% drop in letter volumes since 2000, when 1....

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