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Denmark Expands Military Draft To Include Women As Russia Threat Sparks Urgent Defence Shift

02 Jul 2025

Starting July 1, Denmark officially began conscripting women into the military, a significant change in defense policy as the nation reacts to increasing security risks from Russia and seeks to satisfy NATO's expectations. Before, women were allowed to volunteer for service but were exempted from the compulsory draft lottery. Now,...

Denmark Moves to Grant Citizens Copyright Over Body, Face & Voice Amid Deepfake Surge

28 Jun 2025

In a groundbreaking step against AI-generated deepfakes' misuse, Denmark is drafting a law to amend the copyright law to provide its citizens protection for their own body, face, and voice. The amendment has already attracted cross-party political support and will be tabled in Parliament by the Ministry of Culture soon....

EAM S. Jaishankar to Visit Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24

18 May 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany from May 19 to 24, according to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday. Key Meetings and Agenda During the six-day visit, Jaishankar will hold meetings with the top leadership of each...

Denmark To Send Soldiers For Drone Training In Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions

16 Apr 2025

Denmark plans to dispatch unarmed troops to Ukraine for training, Danish Army Chief Peter Boysen told broadcaster TV 2 on Wednesday. "The purpose is to let Danish soldiers learn directly from Ukrainian soldiers, especially in the field of drone warfare, where Ukraine has gained a lot of experience due to...

Danish PM Visits Greenland Amid US Push for Arctic Control

03 Apr 2025

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen has begun a three-day tour of Greenland to reinforce relations with its officials. The visit follows the Trump administration’s renewed interest in acquiring the strategically significant Arctic territory. PM Mette Frederiksen aims to reaffirm Greenland’s autonomy and Denmark’s commitment to its self-determination amid increasing geopolitical tensions...

Danish PM Heads To Greenland As US Questions Denmark’s Grip On Arctic Security

30 Mar 2025

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will travel to Greenland on April 2-4 to hold talks with the new government of the semi-autonomous region, she said on Saturday. Her trip follows increased American interest in the strategic location of Greenland and the recent criticism of Denmark's response to the island's security...

Denmark Condemns JD Vance’s Greenland Remarks: ‘This Is Not How You Speak’

29 Mar 2025

Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has condemned US Vice President JD Vance’s remarks in Greenland, calling them provocative and disrespectful. In a two-minute video message shared Friday night, Lars Løkke Rasmussen urged the US to stop making hostile statements about Greenland. He emphasized that Denmark values respectful dialogue between...

Why UN’s WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT LACKS CREDIBILITY

28 Mar 2025

This year’s World Happiness Report prepared by the United Nations Sustainable Solutions Network was released a few weeks ago. Predictably enough, it listed Finland, Denmark and Sweden as being among the happiest countries on the planet. Finland was ranked as the happiest nation for the eighth year running, while Sweden...

Big Day For Greenland: Will This Election Bring New Beginnings?

11 Mar 2025

Greenland is set to hold what could be the most consequential election in its history this Tuesday. With an electorate of around 40,000 from a population of 57,000, even minor shifts in voter sentiment could reshape the territory's future—especially against the backdrop of rising independence sentiments and international geopolitical maneuvering....

Denmark Leads Europe: Ban On Phones In Schools To Boost Kids Focus & Social Skills

06 Mar 2025

Denmark's Wellbeing Commission has called on all European countries to emulate its path by restricting the use of mobile phones in schools to protect children from digital distractions and assist them in building healthier attention spans as well as interpersonal skills. It is a move that prohibits phones in schools,...

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