Denmark

World

MONEY LAUNDERING

Lithuanian woman sentenced in Denmark for laundering billions

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/23/22

She has admitted to laundering the enormous sum between 2008 and 2016 through a series of limited partnerships, all of which had accounts at the branch of the Danish Danske Bank in Estonia

30 May 2022, Belgium, Brussels: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen arrives to attend a special meeting of the European Council at the European Union headquarters. Photo: Nicolas Maeterlinck/BELGA/dpa.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Denmark votes on whether to overturn EU defence opt-out

The Nomad Today/dpa 6/1/22

The defence opt-out means that Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the EU which have defence implications

HANDOUT - 02 May 2022, Ukraine, Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) welcomes Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod at the St. Mary's Palace. Photo: Ukraine Presidency/Ukraine Presi/Planet Pix via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa - ACHTUNG: Nur zur redaktionellen Verwendung und nur mit vollständiger Nennung des vorstehenden Credits.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Denmark becomes first Nordic country to reopen Kiev embassy

The Nomad Today 5/3/22

The embassy will initially continue its work with a reduced number of employees and gradually return to full staffing

19 March 2022, United Kingdom, Blackpool: UK Home Secretary Priti Patel speaks during the Conservative Party Spring Forum at Winter Gardens. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire/dpa.

World

IMMIGRATION

UK government: Other countries to follow Rwanda migrants plan

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/16/22

British Home Secretary Priti Patel said Denmark was in talks with Rwanda as well

FILED - Passers-by walk along Nyhavn, in Copenhagen, the harbour with its colourful little houses popular with tourists. Denmark lifted Corona measures in force in the country on September 10 but plans to reintroduce some measures in November after cases climbed. Photo: Steffen Trumpf/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Denmark lifts last remaining coronavirus-related restriction

The Nomad Today 3/29/22

Danish life has been practically free of restrictions since 1 February

05 March 2022, United Kingdom, Norwich: Brentford's Christian Eriksen celebrates victory after the English Premier League soccer match between Norwich City and Brentford at Carrow Road Stadium. Photo: Joe Giddens/PA Wire/dpa.

Sports

FOOTBALL

Eriksen back in Denmark squad nine months after cardiac arrest

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/15/22

The match against Serbia will be Eriksen’s first return to Parken, where the incident happened in a group game against Finland

World

DENMARK

Danish Queen Margrethe tests positive for Covid-19

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/9/22

Her winter holiday, planned in Norway and due to begin on Wednesday, has been cancelled

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Denmark says goodbye to pandemic restrictions despite high caseload

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/1/22

The obligatory wearing of face masks is now a thing of the past, along with the presentation of Covid-19 health passes

FILED - 05 August 2020, North Rhine-Westphalia, Gelsenkirchen: Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg soccer match between Inter Milan and FC Getafe at the Arena AufSchalke. Premier League club Brentford have confirmed the signing of Danish star Christian Eriksen. Photo: Bernd Thissen/dpa.

Sports

FOOTBALL

Eriksen makes return to football after signing for Brentford

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/31/22

“I can’t wait to get started and hopefully I’ll seen you all very soon,” Eriksen said in a short video on Brentford’s website

17 June 2021, Denmark, Copenhagen: Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne (C) and Denmark's Daniel Wass fight for the ball during the UEFA EURO 2020 Group B soccer match between Denmark and Belgium at Parken stadium. Photo: Bruno Fahy/BELGA/dpa.

Sports

LA LIGA

Atletico Madrid bring in Daniel Wass from Valencia

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/28/22

Wass is comfortable playing in a number of positions, including at right-back

The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. Photo: Photo: Thierry Roge/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Denmark to lift almost all coronavirus restrictions from February

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/27/22

From 1 February, Danes will no longer have to wear masks or show proof of vaccination in most places

World

DENMARK

Danish ex-defence minister accused of sharing state secrets

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/14/22

Frederiksen, who was defence minister from 2016 to 2019, has confirmed this cooperation several timesE

FILED - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is among those self-isolating in her government. Here, she is seen arriving at an EU summit. Photo: Mario Salerno/European Council /dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

World

ESPIONAGE

Danish secret service boss detained for classified information leak

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/10/22

In December, four active and former employees of the two Danish secret services were arrested for passing on top secret information

24 October 2020, Schleswig-Holstein, Flensburg: Vehicles drive past the borders near Flensburg from Germany into Denmark. As of Saturday entry from Germany has been subjected to restrictions after Denmark declared Germany as a risk country amid the rising numbers of coronavirus infections. Photo: Gregor Fischer/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Compulsory tests to enter Denmark and Sweden from late December

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/23/21

Sweden currently has one of the lowest incidence rates in the EU, but a quicker spread due to Omicron is expected

FILED - 05 August 2020, North Rhine-Westphalia, Gelsenkirchen: Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen scores his side's second goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 soccer match between Inter Milan and FC Getafe the Veltins-Arena. Eriksen’s contract with Italian champions Inter Milan was terminated by mutual agreement on Friday, in the wake of the Denmark player's cardiac arrest at the Euro tournament in June. Photo: Bernd Thissen/dpa.

Sports

FOOTBALL

Eriksen and Inter terminate contract by mutual agreement

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/17/21

Eriksen, 29, suffered cardiac arrest during Denmark's game with Finland in Copenhagen and had to be resuscitated

FILED - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaks at a Nordic Council press conference in Copenhagen in this file shot from November 3, 2021. Photo: Steffen Trumpf/dpa.

World

IMMIGRATION

Denmark seeks deal to house prisoners awaiting deportation in Kosovo jails

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/16/21

The agreement is due to apply from 2022 to 2025

World

SPECIAL COURT

Denmark's former immigration minister sentenced to 60 days in prison

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/13/21

The conservative politician is accused of having unlawfully ordered the separation of a couple from Syria because the woman was a minor

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Danish children sent on Christmas holiday early due to fourth wave

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/9/21

The Danish government is encouraging people to work from home and also to cancel Christmas parties

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

More than 260 Omicron cases detected in Denmark

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/6/21

Several infections with the Omicron variant in Denmark have been traced back to an electronic music concert in Aalborg on 27 November

HANDOUT - Eleventh-century gold earring found in Danish field. A rare 11th-century golden earring, presumably from the Middle East, has been found in Denmark, the National Museum of Denmark announced on Sunday. Photo: Søren Greve/Nationalmuseet/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only in connection with the latest coverage and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

World

NORDICS

Eleventh-century rare gold earring found in Danish field

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/5/21

The jewel is probably from the Middle East, according to experts

Lithuanian woman sentenced in Denmark for laundering billions

Denmark votes on whether to overturn EU defence opt-out

Denmark becomes first Nordic country to reopen Kiev embassy

UK government: Other countries to follow Rwanda migrants plan

Denmark lifts last remaining coronavirus-related restriction

Eriksen back in Denmark squad nine months after cardiac arrest

Danish Queen Margrethe tests positive for Covid-19

Denmark says goodbye to pandemic restrictions despite high caseload

Eriksen makes return to football after signing for Brentford

Atletico Madrid bring in Daniel Wass from Valencia

Denmark to lift almost all coronavirus restrictions from February

Danish ex-defence minister accused of sharing state secrets

Danish secret service boss detained for classified information leak

Compulsory tests to enter Denmark and Sweden from late December

Eriksen and Inter terminate contract by mutual agreement

Denmark seeks deal to house prisoners awaiting deportation in Kosovo jails

Denmark's former immigration minister sentenced to 60 days in prison

Danish children sent on Christmas holiday early due to fourth wave

More than 260 Omicron cases detected in Denmark

Eleventh-century rare gold earring found in Danish field

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