Denmark

Denmark (i/ˈdɛnmɑːrk/; Danish: Danmark [ˈd̥ænmɑɡ̊]), officially the Kingdom of Denmark is a country in Northern Europe. The southernmost of the Nordic countries, it is southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark is part of Scandinavia, together with Sweden and Norway. It is a sovereign state that comprises Denmark and two autonomous constituent countries in the North Atlantic Ocean: the Faroe Islands and Greenland. Denmark proper has an area of 42,924 square kilometres (16,573 sq mi), and a population of 5,707,251 in January 2016. The country consists of a peninsula – Jutland – and an archipelago of 443 named islands, of which around 70 are inhabited. The islands are characterised by flat, arable land and sandy coasts, low elevation and a temperate climate.

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Government working ‘very closely’ with Italy over processing migrants

AOL 31 Mar 2025
Asked about what the UK was considering, Sir Keir told reporters anything that will be looked at has got to be “consistent with international law” and “cost effective” ... Several deportation attempts have been halted by how the ECHR clause has been interpreted in UK law. Ministers have looked to a tougher approach in Denmark for inspiration....
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Keir Starmer says illegal immigration should be treated like terrorism as he reveals 24,000 people ...

The Daily Mail 31 Mar 2025
Several deportation attempts have been halted by how the ECHR clause has been interpreted in UK law. Ministers have looked to a tougher approach in Denmark for inspiration.Some £1 million in UK funding will go towards strengthened efforts to root out people-smuggling kingpins in ......
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Greenland prime minister says US will not get Greenland

Stars and Stripes 30 Mar 2025
Greenland, a huge, resource-rich island in the Atlantic, is a self-governing territory of Denmark, a NATO ally of the United States ... Vance accuses Denmark of underinvesting in Greenland as Trump presses for US takeover of island Greenland lawmakers form a new government on the eve of Vance visit....
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‘PATHETIC’ Europe may finally be waking up from its military slumber

Egypt Independent 30 Mar 2025
In principle, the law change allows for unlimited spending on defense and security ... Denmark made women eligible for obligatory conscription from 2026 and lowered health requirements for some roles, as part of a bolstering of the country’s armed forces ... Denmark is among the European countries making changes to laws on conscription ... European unity? ... .......
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The Scandinavian Lesson: What Malmö Warns Us About America’s Sanctuary Cities

The American Spectator 29 Mar 2025
But at what point does the refusal to enforce the law stop being compassionate and start becoming reckless? (RELATED ... Grenades and gunfire have targeted Israeli embassies in Sweden and Denmark ... And when democratic law clashed with imported ideologies, those in power blinked ... Imams declared Sharia superior to secular law....
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Ed Lotterman: Attacking Denmark about Greenland is wrong, dumb and damaging

Pioneer Press 29 Mar 2025
Waging war on Denmark is wrong and will damage U.S. defense and foreign relations for decades. We Americans should be ashamed of ourselves and of our government. Stealing Greenland from Denmark by military force or the threat thereof is criminal under international law. It is immoral ... Why not?. Because Denmark has allowed the U.S ... Moreover, if GOP Reps ... ....
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Why does Trump want the US to control Greenland?

Hong Kong Standard 28 Mar 2025
A 1951 agreement between the United States and Denmark gave the U.S ... Historically, Denmark has accommodated the U.S ... Under the 2009 law, Greenland's parliament, Inatsisartut, can invoke a provision that would have Denmark and Greenland begin negotiations about achieving full independence ... The party favours gradual independence from Denmark....
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US Vice President Vance to visit Greenland, the island Trump wants to control

CyprusMail 28 Mar 2025
In a scaled-back version of a trip plan that had angered authorities in both Greenland and Denmark, Vance was expected to fly to the U.S ... Under the 2009 law, Greenland’s parliament, Inatsisartut, can invoke a provision that would have Denmark and Greenland begin negotiations about achieving full independence ... WHAT DOES DENMARK SAY?....
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‘It's impractical’: GOP lawmakers lukewarm over Trump's fixation on annexing Greenland

Usatoday 28 Mar 2025
Thom Tillis, R-N.C., noting that Denmark – which has territorial control – and Greenland residents have "stated their own objections." ... He's offered to buy it from Denmark, as the United States bought the U.S. Virgin Islands from Denmark for $25 million in gold coins in 1917 ... The island could vote for independence from Denmark and ask to join the U.S....
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Hate speech is bad, but censorship is far worse

The Hill 28 Mar 2025
According to data, countries with robust free speech laws like Denmark or Japan consistently protect minority rights better and curb government discrimination ... Germany’s online censorship law law fines platforms millions for “hate” left online past 24 hours. Hate speech laws are designed with the intention of protecting marginalized groups....
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Switzerland enforces first nationwide ‘burqa ban’ fine amid ongoing controversy

Blitz 25 Mar 2025
The fine of 100 Swiss francs ($110) marks the first instance of the law being enforced since it came into effect earlier this year ... The law aligns Switzerland with several European countries that have implemented similar bans, including France, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain....
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Greenland’s prime minister slams ‘highly aggressive’ visit by US officials, including second lady Usha Vance

Egypt Independent 24 Mar 2025
Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in the US taking the island by force or economic coercion, even as Denmark and Greenland have firmly rejected the idea ... In 2009, it gained more powers pertaining to minerals, policing and courts of law, but Denmark still controls security, defense, foreign and monetary policy....
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From architect to creator of urban oasis: Danish man's green journey across China

China Daily 21 Mar 2025
Editor's note ... In 2020, he and his wife transformed his in-laws' orchard into an organic farm and green school called FunFarmFam, inspired by Denmark's green education models. Sustainable goals ... Holm sees parallels between China and Denmark, noting a shared pragmatic approach to development and the potential for collaboration ... ....

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