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Denmark plans to send ALL of its ARTILLERY to Ukraine – leaving Copenhagen DEFENSELESS

February 23, 2024 -

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen made this announcement during the Munich Security Conference 2024 held in the German city from Feb. 16 to 18. She also appealed to other European countries to do more to help Ukraine in its fight against Russia.

"They are asking us for ammunition now, artillery now. From the Danish side, we decided to donate our entire artillery," said Frederiksen.

"I'm sorry to say, friends, [but] there are still ammunition in stock in ...

Denmark seeing surge in same “white lung syndrome” pneumonia supposedly found in China

December 04, 2023 -

Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a bacterial infection known to cause the disease known as "white lung syndrome" pneumonia that does not respond to most antibiotics, has reportedly reached "epidemic" levels of infection in Denmark, prompting fresh concerns about a new disease outbreak.

Beijing is saying much the same thing about what it is calling a "mystery" wave of pneumonia that has arrived just in time for the winter season. China's mystery pneumonia is characterized ...

Denmark set to launch digital coronavirus passport

February 07, 2021 -

If the bearer of the passport has been vaccinated, it may grant them special travel privileges such as the waiving of mandatory quarantine. It could even allow them to visit certain areas such as restaurants, music festivals, sports events and conferences.

The leftist government of Denmark is hoping the passport can be the first step in a return to normalcy. Acting Finance Minister Morten Boedskov said on Wednesday, Feb. 3, that the passport will be ready "in ...

Denmark calls for mandatory military conscription for women

January 31, 2023 -

During an interview with government-owned broadcaster TV2, Danish Deputy Prime Minister (PM) Jakob Ellemann-Jensen said it would be "beneficial" for the country's military if it had more women among the ranks. Ellemann-Jensen concurrently serves as the minister of defense.

Under current rules, Danish women can join the military on a voluntary basis. Meanwhile, Danish men are generally required to serve if they are called on under a lottery system. Several women's groups ...

Denmark bans COVID vaccines for people under 50

September 18, 2022 -

"The risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19 increases with age," according to the Danish Health Authority (SST). "Therefore, people who have reached the age of 50 and particularly vulnerable people will be offered vaccination."

It explained that "the purpose of vaccination is not to prevent infection with COVID-19," adding that "people aged under 50 are generally not at particularly higher risk of becoming severely ill."

"Younger people … are well protected ...

Denmark abandons forced vaccination law after public protests

December 07, 2020 -

Had it been passed, the law would have allowed the government to conduct forced physical exams and mandate isolation. It was, however, the part about police-directed forced vaccinations that caused the biggest uproar resulting in the protests that eventually saw the law being dropped. (Related: University of California being sued over its mandatory flu vaccine policy.)New “epidemic law” was set to replace expired emergency law

Denmark’s “epidemic law” was set ...

Gender equality? Denmark to introduce mandatory military service FOR WOMEN

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The Danish government's plan to recruit women for military service makes it one of just a few nations in the world that require women to serve in the armed forces. (Related: Denmark calls for mandatory military conscription for women.)

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen revealed the initiative on Wednesday, March 13, in Copenhagen, telling media that requiring women to join the military will assist in achieving "full equality between the sexes."

"We do ...

Denmark locks down ENTIRE COUNTRY in response to coronavirus pandemic

March 12, 2020 -

According to Frederiksen, public sector employees who do not perform critical functions will be sent home on paid leave, while those who are employed in the private sector will be encouraged to work from home.

All schools and universities in the Scandinavian nation will also be shut down, Frederiksen said during her address.

In addition, Frederiksen also imposed restrictions on events, with local media reporting that events seen to attract more than 100 participants ...

Denmark claims pole position in race to maximize wind power

February 07, 2019 -

To be more specific, Denmark generated 43.4 percent of all the electricity it consumed in 2017 solely from wind energy. It's a new world record that goes a long way towards legitimizing the country's current efforts to meet its energy quota while causing as little environmental harm as possible. And at this point, Denmark's own energy and climate minister Lars Chr. Lilleholt says that it's no longer just about the environment, but about the economics.

According ...

Leftist governments in Australia and Denmark now moving to halt MIGRATION

December 15, 2023 -

In the Land Down Under, the Labor Party – which Australian Prime Minister (PM) Anthony Albanese leads – has pledged to cut net immigration in half. The country, with a population of around 25 million, suffered net immigration of around 510,000 over a 12-month period ending June. If mass migration continues at current levels, there are fears that the ongoing housing crisis in Australia will see no resolution.

Canberra has conceded that the system is "broken" and "in ...

Denmark PERMANENTLY BANS Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine over blood clot deaths

May 06, 2021 -

The Danish Health Authority (SST) announced the suspension in a May 3 statement. It said that "the benefits of using the [J&J] COVID-19 vaccine do not outweigh the risk of causing the possible adverse effect [of blood clots.] Therefore, the [SST] will continue the Danish mass vaccination program without the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson."

The statement noted that the decision to drop the J&J vaccine followed a review of international data conducted by Danish officials....

Denmark puts 53 million Euros towards becoming the first organic nation

January 24, 2017 -

Boasting one of the world's oldest organic brands, Denmark is already widely renowned for its ambitiously progressive system of agriculture. The Scandinavian country has long been a world leader in organic exports, which since 2007 has boosted its economic output by some 200 percent. And as more and more countries demand food free of pesticides and other toxins, Denmark is poised to continue this positive growth for the foreseeable future.

But simply ...

Denmark SUSPENDS COVID vaccination program but plans to resume it after summer

April 28, 2022 -

The Scandinavian country cited its high vaccination rate, a reduction in the number of new COVID-19 cases and stable hospitalization rates for the decision to pause the vaccine rollout. Eighty-two percent of its population has received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 62 percent have received booster doses. Under the announcement, Danes will no longer receive invitations for vaccinations after May 15.

Dr. Bolette Soborg of the Danish Health Authority (SST), said ...

Denmark permanently stops rollout for AstraZeneca vaccine, citing concerns about blood clots

April 23, 2021 -

Denmark is the first country to take this step against the AstraZeneca vaccine. Many other nations have suspended their use of the controversial vaccine.

"Based on the scientific findings, our overall assessment is there is a real risk of severe side effects associated with using the COVID-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca," said Director General Soren Brostrom of the Danish Health Authority (DHA). "We have, therefore, decided to remove the vaccine from our vaccination ...

Denmark permanently bans Covid-19 vaccine from AstraZeneca over deadly blood clots

April 14, 2021 -

The first European nation to do so, Denmark determined that continuing to administer AstraZeneca's China Virus jab to Danes puts them at undue risk of suffering serious adverse events.

While some recipients suffered deadly blood clots, others experienced low blood platelet counts. Both phenomena render the injection dangerous, officials determined.

As we previously reported, Denmark put the AstraZeneca jab on temporary hold after a 60-year-old ...

Denmark plans to implement mandatory conscription for women to meet NATO’s membership requirement

February 05, 2023 -

According to Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, the Nordic country's defense minister and deputy prime minister, the move is in response to NATO's criticism of Denmark's defense shortcomings.

Currently, Danish women can join the armed forces on a voluntary basis, whereas men are required to serve for about four months if they are called on under a lottery system.

"The new measure has the backing of several women's organizations and comes as Denmark, like ...

Netherlands, Denmark confirm U.S. approval of F-16s for Ukraine – but will it matter?

August 22, 2023 -

The Hague and Copenhagen, through their respective defense ministers, attested to Washington's approval on Aug. 18. Both the Netherlands and Denmark lead an 11-nation coalition to help Ukraine procure the aircraft. While no definite date was given, the planes will be turned over to Kyiv as soon as pilot training is complete – a detail confirmed by Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov.

"Great news from our friends in the United States," he tweeted. "There ...