denmarknews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for denmarknews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page denmarknews.net http://www.denmarknews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:19:13 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:19:13 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Austin Hosts First In-Person Ukraine Defense Contact Group of 2024]]> Ramstein, Germany - Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Germany to build upon the international community's military support for Ukraine, even as the U.S. Congress has yet to approve additional funding for Kyiv.

This is Austin's first international trip since he was hospitalized on Jan. 1 due to complications from surgery to treat his prostate cancer in late December. On Tuesday, he will host another round of]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:10 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.85

Euro 100 774.39

Japanese yen 100 4.7831

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.772

British pound 100 906.43

Au]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 <![CDATA[Heroic, Cloud9 secure advancement at PGL Major Copenhagen]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274178847/heroic-cloud9-secure-advancement-at-pgl-major-copenhagen Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:55:18 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274178847/heroic-cloud9-secure-advancement-at-pgl-major-copenhagen <![CDATA[EU's deposit refund scheme a false solution for plastic pollution]]> The European Union in early March announced its goal of establishing deposit refund schemes for plastic bottles and aluminium cans across the bloc by 2029. While EU authorities boast of high recycling rates in member states that have already adopted the practice, environmental groups denounce it as a "false solution" that doesn't "tackle the real problem".

The http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274178058/aim-for-me-is-how-we-can-better-plug-indian-european-economic-ecosystem-eu-envoy-to-india-herve-delphin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:55:56 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274178058/aim-for-me-is-how-we-can-better-plug-indian-european-economic-ecosystem-eu-envoy-to-india-herve-delphin <![CDATA[Kiev's ambassador to Sweden incensed by prostitution joke]]> A Swedish journalist suggested that Ukrainian women stand out at brothels during a satirical show about immigrants

Kiev's envoy to Stockholm was infuriated by a talk show which was aired by the public broadcaster SVT last week in which a journalist, Elaf Ali, poked fun of Ukrainian prostitutes. Ali responded by suggesting that Ukrainians should get thicker skin.

Andrey Plakhotnyuk said Ali']]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274177709/kiev-ambassador-to-sweden-incensed-by-prostitution-joke Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:56 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274177709/kiev-ambassador-to-sweden-incensed-by-prostitution-joke <![CDATA[Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs on Russia's sham presidential election]]> March 18, 2024 - Ottawa - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

"Canada is deeply concerned by the flawed electoral process that concluded in Russia on March 17, 2024. Russia has violated international commitments on the conduct of elections that it had previously accepted, including those in the 1990 Copenhagen Documen]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274177737/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-russia-sham-presidential-election Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274177737/statement-by-minister-of-foreign-affairs-on-russia-sham-presidential-election <![CDATA[Kiev's ambassador to Sweden incensed by prostitution joke]]> A Swedish journalist suggested that Ukrainian women stand out at brothels during a satirical show about immigrants

Kiev's envoy to Stockholm was infuriated by a talk show which was aired by the public broadcaster SVT last week in which a journalist, Elaf Ali, poked fun of Ukrainian prostitutes. Ali responded by sugges]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274177380/kiev-ambassador-to-sweden-incensed-by-prostitution-joke Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:27:32 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274177380/kiev-ambassador-to-sweden-incensed-by-prostitution-joke <![CDATA[Eternal Fire start off strong at PGL Major Copenhagen]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274175171/eternal-fire-start-off-strong-at-pgl-major-copenhagen Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:55:13 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274175171/eternal-fire-start-off-strong-at-pgl-major-copenhagen <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA[India: Authorities Revoke Visa Privileges of Diaspora Critics]]> (New York) - Indian authorities are revoking visa privileges to overseas critics of Indian origin who have spoken out against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government's policies, Human Rights Watch said today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often attends mass g]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics <![CDATA[Iga Swiatek tops Maria Sakkari for second Indian Wells title]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174851/iga-swiatek-tops-maria-sakkari-for-second-indian-wells-title Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:55:14 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174851/iga-swiatek-tops-maria-sakkari-for-second-indian-wells-title <![CDATA[Baltic state's defense minister resigns]]> Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda will meet with Arvydas Anusauskas on Saturday

Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas has handed in his resignation to Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, the government's press office said in a statement on Friday. Anusauskas was also scheduled to meet with President Gitanas Nauseda on Saturday, according to the agenda of the head of state.

Journali]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174630/baltic-state-defense-minister-resigns Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:13:37 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174630/baltic-state-defense-minister-resigns <![CDATA[Iran Fails to Reach Goalball Nations Cup 2024 Semis]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's men's goalball team failed to reach the Goalball Nations Cup 2024 semifinals.

- Sports news -

Team Melli lost to Montenegro 11-6 and failed to advance to the tournament's semifinals.

Iran lost to Brazil, Japan and Montenegro and defeated Germany, Sweden and Poland in Group A.

Mostafa Shahbazi, Hassan Jafari, Mahdi Abbasi, Mohammad Mahdi Zarei, Khalil Shahriarnasab, Milad]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:37:13 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis <![CDATA[Indonesia secures men's singles title at All England Open]]> LONDON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has secured the men's singles title at the All England Open Badminton Championships as Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie both won the semifinals on Saturday.

Ginting, who toppled world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the quarterfinals on Friday, came from behind to beat Frenchman Christo Popov 19-21, 21-5 and 21-11.

Christie, who used to share a room w]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174137/indonesia-secures-men-singles-title-at-all-england-open Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:19 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174137/indonesia-secures-men-singles-title-at-all-england-open <![CDATA[EU nation urges UK to introduce conscription]]> The Latvian foreign minister says the UK should reinstate mandatory military service to deter Russia

Britain and other NATO allies should consider conscripting citizens into the military to counter the supposed threat from Russia, the Latvian foreign minister told The Telegraph in an interview published on Saturday. http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173822/eu-nation-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:18:41 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173822/eu-nation-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription <![CDATA[EU state urges UK to introduce conscription]]> The Latvian foreign minister says the UK should reinstate mandatory military service to deter Russia

Britain and other NATO allies should consider military conscription to counter the supposed threat from Russia, the Latvian foreign minister told The Telegraph in an interview published on Saturday.

Latvia re-in]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174228/eu-state-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:18:41 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274174228/eu-state-urges-uk-to-introduce-conscription <![CDATA[FlyQuest slip past Liquid in LCS Spring playoffs]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173738/flyquest-slip-past-liquid-in-lcs-spring-playoffs Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:32 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173738/flyquest-slip-past-liquid-in-lcs-spring-playoffs <![CDATA[Iga Swiatek charges into Indian Wells final]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173737/iga-swiatek-charges-into-indian-wells-final Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:25 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173737/iga-swiatek-charges-into-indian-wells-final <![CDATA[Minnesota United welcome new coach ahead of tilt with LAFC]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:06 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc <![CDATA[Rani Mukerji expresses gratitude as her film ' Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway' clocks a year]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173582/rani-mukerji-expresses-gratitude-as-her-film--mrs-chatterjee-vs-norway-clocks-a-year Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:31:24 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173582/rani-mukerji-expresses-gratitude-as-her-film--mrs-chatterjee-vs-norway-clocks-a-year <![CDATA[India's challenge ends in quarterfinals of Orleans Masters 2024]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173557/india-challenge-ends-in-quarterfinals-of-orleans-masters-2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:29:46 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173557/india-challenge-ends-in-quarterfinals-of-orleans-masters-2024 <![CDATA[Lakshya Sen advances to semi-finals of All-England Open 2024]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173550/lakshya-sen-advances-to-semi-finals-of-all-england-open-2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:29:21 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274173550/lakshya-sen-advances-to-semi-finals-of-all-england-open-2024 <![CDATA[What Makes People Happy California Lawmakers Want to Find Out]]> SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Assemblyman Anthony Rendon likes to spend his spare time away from the Capitol in Sacramento with his 4-year-old daughter at home near Los Angeles. Last weekend, he took her ice skating and afterward to an indoor playground, then let her get a donut after she agreed to ride her scooter on the way there.

"Those are the types of things that make me happy," he said this week in an int]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274170680/what-makes-people-happy-california-lawmakers-want-to-find-out Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:05:11 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274170680/what-makes-people-happy-california-lawmakers-want-to-find-out <![CDATA[NATO member state's defense minister resigns]]> Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda will meet with Arvydas Anusauskas on Saturday

Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas has handed in his resignation to Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, the government's press office said in a statement on Friday. Anusauskas was also scheduled to meet with President Gitanas Nauseda on Saturday, according to the agenda of the head of state.

Journali]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274170397/nato-member-state-defense-minister-resigns Sat, 16 Mar 2024 12:12:56 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274170397/nato-member-state-defense-minister-resigns <![CDATA[Batteries, Green Energy Sources Combine for Major Climate Solution]]> In the Arizona desert, a Danish company is building a massive solar farm that includes batteries that charge when the sun is shining and supply energy back to the electric grid when it's not.

Combining batteries with green energy is a fast-growing climate solution.

'Solar farms only produce when the sun shines, and the turbines only produce when the wind blows,' said Ørsted CEO Mads Nipper. 'For us t]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274170169/batteries-green-energy-sources-combine-for-major-climate-solution Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:05:19 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274170169/batteries-green-energy-sources-combine-for-major-climate-solution <![CDATA[African nation has $2bn debt canceled]]> The so-called Paris Club has agreed to write off sums owed by Somalia

The Paris Club group of creditors, which includes Russia, the US, and a number of other leading global economies, has agreed to cancel $2 billion in debt owed by Somalia, it was announced on Wednesday.  

The group will write off 99% of t]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274170062/african-nation-has-2bn-debt-canceled Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:40:17 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274170062/african-nation-has-2bn-debt-canceled <![CDATA[Columbus hosting New York Red Bulls in first-place battle]]> (Photo credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports)

Two of the five teams tied for first place in the Eastern Conference square off on Saturday night when the New York Red Bulls visit Columbus to take on the reigning MLS Cup champion Crew.

Both teams enter the weekend with 2-0-1 records and seven points, which puts them in a tie for first with Inter Miami, Montreal and Toronto.

It will be the fifth ga]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:43:48 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169765/columbus-hosting-new-york-red-bulls-in-first-place-battle <![CDATA[New NATO member supports French position on troops in Ukraine]]> Finnish FM Elina Valtonen has argued that nobody knows how 'serious? the conflict could become

Helsinki agrees with Paris that all options must remain on the table to support Kiev's war effort against Moscow, but at this point is not willing to send its own troops to Ukraine or even discuss such a possibility, according to Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.

French President Emmanuel M]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169736/new-nato-member-supports-french-position-on-troops-in-ukraine Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:15:17 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169736/new-nato-member-supports-french-position-on-troops-in-ukraine <![CDATA[China-Russia-Iran Maritime Drills Send Signal to West]]> tel aviv, israel - China conducted joint military drills this week with Russia and Iran in the Gulf of Oman, a critical water conduit near the entry to the Persian Gulf.

The five-day exercise, 'Maritime Security Belt 2024,' involved both naval and aviation forces, with the primary objective of enhancing the security of maritime economic activities, according to Russia's Ministry of Defense.

The drills may h]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169699/china-russia-iran-maritime-drills-send-signal-to-west Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:35:55 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169699/china-russia-iran-maritime-drills-send-signal-to-west <![CDATA[7 things to see & do in Vyborg (PHOTO)]]> Vyborg is one of the few Russian cities with an international history. From 1293 to 1710, it was Swedish. During the Great Northern War (1700-1721), it became part of the Russian Empire. After the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and up until 1940, it was a part of independent Finland and, in 1944, it became Soviet.

Vyborg's main sights keep traces of the long-standing presence of Finns, who were the main population of]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169834/7-things-to-see--do-in-vyborg-photo Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:45:00 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169834/7-things-to-see--do-in-vyborg-photo <![CDATA[Plane carrying British defense minister subjected to GPS jamming]]> The incident occurred off the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, with media reports blaming the interference on Moscow

The UK Ministry of Defence has publicly expressed concerns after a RAF plane with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was subjected to GPS jamming while flying near the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. While London did not explicitly assign bla]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:26:43 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274169364/plane-carrying-british-defense-minister-subjected-to-gps-jamming <![CDATA[Finland's recession to continue in 2024: central bank]]> HELSINKI, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Finland's economy is expected to remain in recession throughout 2024, with signs of recovery emerging only towards the end of the year, the Bank of Finland said in its interim forecast published on Friday.

The central bank forecast a 0.5-percent contraction in Finland's economic growth for this year, with a projected rebound towards the end of the year. Looking ahead, the bank pred]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274168641/finland-recession-to-continue-in-2024-central-bank Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:05:51 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274168641/finland-recession-to-continue-in-2024-central-bank <![CDATA[Six More Years For Putin. Five Things To Watch For.]]> This we can say with high confidence: Vladimir Putin will be declared the victor of the now ongoing three-day election, ushering in another six years as Russia's president.

There's less confidence in what comes next, but there are strong clues: more men for the Ukraine war, new taxes to fund the war, new personnel shuffling within the Kremlin, new threats for NATO, and new repression of dissent.

The stronge]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274168228/six-more-years-for-putin-five-things-to-watch-for Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:15:30 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274168228/six-more-years-for-putin-five-things-to-watch-for <![CDATA[Global sports stars to grace Laureus World Sports Awards]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:48 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards <![CDATA[French Naval Group awarded billion-dollar Dutch submarine deal]]> The Netherlands announced Friday it has chosen France's Naval Group for a contract to build four attack submarines for its navy. worth billions of euros. The deal is controversial in the Netherlands as local politicians wanted a Dutch manufacturer.

"With the choice of Naval Group, two naval yards didn't win and I understand that the disappointment is large," state secretary for defence Christophe van der Maat sai]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274167206/french-naval-group-awarded-billion-dollar-dutch-submarine-deal Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:16:09 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274167206/french-naval-group-awarded-billion-dollar-dutch-submarine-deal <![CDATA[The Rebuilding Of Kyiv's Navy, Far From Ukraine]]> Despite having no large naval vessels on active duty, Ukraine has taken out around a third of the Kremlin's Black Sea fleet, mostly with missile and marine drone strikes amid Russia's ongoing invasion.

Now Kyiv is rebuilding its own naval strength after their maritime forces were decimated during the Russian invasion. But the ships are being made outside Ukraine's borders, and it is unclear wheth]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274167137/the-rebuilding-of-kyiv-navy-far-from-ukraine Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:15:43 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274167137/the-rebuilding-of-kyiv-navy-far-from-ukraine <![CDATA[Macron faces backlash over U-turn on rape law]]> French leader has promised to incorporate ?consent? into new legislation on sexual assault, having opposed its inclusion in EU directive

The President of France Emmanuel Macron has come under fire after saying he was in favor of incorporating the notion that a sexual act without consent should fall under the country's criminal definition of rape.

The statement came as a surprise for the pub]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:04 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law <![CDATA[Danish aid organizations to sue state over weapons delivery to Israel]]> COPENHAGEN, Denmark (CN) - Four aid organizations announced that they will sue the Danish state over what they say are breaches of international obligations under the EU and the United Nations for exporting arms used by Israel.

This week, they underlined the risk that exported arms and military supplies used in the war in Gaza could be responsible for human rights violations and war crimes, and say that Denm]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274165879/danish-aid-organizations-to-sue-state-over-weapons-delivery-to-israel Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:14:56 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274165879/danish-aid-organizations-to-sue-state-over-weapons-delivery-to-israel <![CDATA[Belarus: Open letter to Ambassadors of Member States of the UN Human Rights Council (UN HRC)]]> Excellencies,

We, the undersigned human rights organisations, write to urge your delegation to support the renewal of the Special Rapportur on Belarus, and the establishment of an independent accountability mechanism to build upon and take forward the work of the OHCHR Examination on Belarus this session. We consider both mechanisms to be crucial to addressing the dire human rights situation in Belarus - ensuring]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274165708/belarus-open-letter-to-ambassadors-of-member-states-of-the-un-human-rights-council-un-hrc Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:51:48 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274165708/belarus-open-letter-to-ambassadors-of-member-states-of-the-un-human-rights-council-un-hrc <![CDATA[Business Finland to host industry session showcasing Indian market opportunities to Finnish startups]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274165073/business-finland-to-host-industry-session-showcasing-indian-market-opportunities-to-finnish-startups Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:03:12 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274165073/business-finland-to-host-industry-session-showcasing-indian-market-opportunities-to-finnish-startups <![CDATA[All England Open 2024: Satwiksairaj-Chirag crash out after defeat in second round]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274165060/all-england-open-2024-satwiksairaj-chirag-crash-out-after-defeat-in-second-round Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:55:39 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274165060/all-england-open-2024-satwiksairaj-chirag-crash-out-after-defeat-in-second-round <![CDATA[Australia to reinstate UNRWA funding]]> CANBERRA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Australia will reinstate funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the nation's Foreign Minister has announced.

Penny Wong on Friday said the government will restore 6 million Australian dollars (3.9 million U.S. dollars) in funding to the UNRWA and provide additional support for Gaza.

It came after Australia in ]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164976/australia-to-reinstate-unrwa-funding Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:56:53 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164976/australia-to-reinstate-unrwa-funding <![CDATA[After bee delay, Carlos Alcaraz reaches Indian Wells semis]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164894/after-bee-delay-carlos-alcaraz-reaches-indian-wells-semis Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:40:24 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164894/after-bee-delay-carlos-alcaraz-reaches-indian-wells-semis <![CDATA[Orleans Masters 2024: Arjun-Dhruv crash out in pre-quarterfinals]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164853/orleans-masters-2024-arjun-dhruv-crash-out-in-pre-quarterfinals Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:37:12 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164853/orleans-masters-2024-arjun-dhruv-crash-out-in-pre-quarterfinals <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 15]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.75

Euro 100 775.69

Japanese yen 100 4.8134

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.735

British pound 100 908.83

Aus]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:33:00 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 <![CDATA[Sonatrach, ENI, Equinor ink hydrocarbon exploration deal in Algeria desert]]> ALGIERS, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Algeria's energy giant, Sonatrach, announced on Thursday a memorandum of understanding signed with Italian firm ENI and Norwegian company Equinor to revitalize exploration and development activities in the oil and gas-rich regions of southern Algeria.

In a statement released on Thursday, Sonatrach highlighted the agreement's significance, emphasizing the "willingness of the parties ]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164802/sonatrach-eni-equinor-ink-hydrocarbon-exploration-deal-in-algeria-desert Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:07:35 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164802/sonatrach-eni-equinor-ink-hydrocarbon-exploration-deal-in-algeria-desert <![CDATA[World No. 1 Iga Swiatek advances to Indian Wells semis]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164711/world-no-1-iga-swiatek-advances-to-indian-wells-semis Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:40:11 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164711/world-no-1-iga-swiatek-advances-to-indian-wells-semis <![CDATA[Bulgaria: 3 Regions With Lowest Life Expectancy - EU Report 2022]]> The most recent data from Eurostat, released on Thursday, indicates that in 2022, life expectancy at birth within the European Union is on an upward trajectory compared to the years preceding the pandemic. Nonetheless, it still falls short of the levels observed in 2019.

According to Eurostat's data released on Thursday, the average life expectancy for children born in the EU in 2022 is projected to be 80.6 years]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164661/bulgaria-3-regions-with-lowest-life-expectancy---eu-report-2022 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:12:21 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164661/bulgaria-3-regions-with-lowest-life-expectancy---eu-report-2022 <![CDATA[Norway to Raise Defense Budget to Meet 2% NATO Target]]> Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store announced on Thursday plans to raise the nation's defense spending this year to equal 2% of its GDP.

Norway was initially set to meet the goal in 2026 but will hit the goal early amid a potential threat from what the prime minister called a 'dangerous and unpredictable' Russia.

The 2024 defense budget, initially expected to be about $8.75 billion, will be raised in ]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164634/norway-to-raise-defense-budget-to-meet-2-nato-target Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:36:20 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164634/norway-to-raise-defense-budget-to-meet-2-nato-target <![CDATA[EU lawmakers to sue European Commission over funds for Hungary]]> Ursula von der Leyen previously unblocked over 10 billion to secure Budapest's backing for Ukraine aid

The European Parliament will sue the European Commission (EC) over its decision late last year to unfreeze billions of euros in cohesion funds for Hungary.

In December, the EU released 10.2 billion (just over]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164438/eu-lawmakers-to-sue-european-commission-over-funds-for-hungary Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:27:39 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164438/eu-lawmakers-to-sue-european-commission-over-funds-for-hungary <![CDATA[All England Open badminton: Lakshya Sen storms into QFs, Tanisha-Ashwini crash out]]> Birmingham [UK], March 14 (ANI): Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen stormed into the quarterfinals of the ongoing All England Open badminton tournament on Thursday.

Sen beat Anders Antonsen of Denmark by 24-22, 11-21, 21-14 in a tense match-up that lasted 39 minutes.

The Indian mixed doubles duo of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponappa on the other hand lost in their pre-quarters clash to China's Zhang Sh]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164398/all-england-open-badminton-lakshya-sen-storms-into-qfs-tanisha-ashwini-crash-out Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:55:59 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164398/all-england-open-badminton-lakshya-sen-storms-into-qfs-tanisha-ashwini-crash-out <![CDATA[Germany faces deindustrialization amid investment outflows: IW]]> BERLIN, March 14 (Xinhua) -- High investment outflows from Germany in recent years are a sign of looming deindustrialization, the German Economic Institute (IW) said on Thursday.

Foreign investment in Europe's largest economy hit its lowest level in 10 years in 2023, down to 22 billion euros (24 billion U.S. dollars), according to the IW. German companies invested more than five times as much abroad, resulting i]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164373/germany-faces-deindustrialization-amid-investment-outflows-iw Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:49:13 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164373/germany-faces-deindustrialization-amid-investment-outflows-iw <![CDATA[NATO chief warns allies against historic mistake]]> Jens Stoltenberg has called for more Ukraine aid, insisting that allowing Russia to prevail in the conflict would be a ?grave? error

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has warned members of the bloc against committing a "historic mistake" by allowing Russia and its president, Vladimir Putin, to secure victory in the Ukraine conflict.

Speaking at a conference in Brussels on Thursday, St]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164320/nato-chief-warns-allies-against-historic-mistake Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:14:21 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164320/nato-chief-warns-allies-against-historic-mistake <![CDATA[NATO to establish innovation centers in Finland]]> HELSINKI, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is set to establish an accelerator and two test centers for communications and quantum technology in Finland, the government announced on Thursday.

A press release issued by the government said the Board of Directors of NATO's Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) has approved Finland's proposal to establish the ]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164229/nato-to-establish-innovation-centers-in-finland Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:44:03 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164229/nato-to-establish-innovation-centers-in-finland <![CDATA[A Danish hippie oasis has fought drug sales for years. Now, locals want to tear up the whole street]]> COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - The inhabitants of Copenhagen's freewheeling Christiania neighborhood plan to dig up the aptly named Pusher Street, in their latest attempt to stop illegal hashish sales which have led to deadly gang turf wars and sometimes violent confrontations with the police.

Residents of the hippie enclave are calling for volunteers to help dig up the street on April 6, the Berlingske newspape]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164467/a-danish-hippie-oasis-has-fought-drug-sales-for-years-now-locals-want-to-tear-up-the-whole-street Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:51:50 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164467/a-danish-hippie-oasis-has-fought-drug-sales-for-years-now-locals-want-to-tear-up-the-whole-street <![CDATA[Could ADHD drugs reduce the risk of early death? Unpacking the findings from a new Swedish study]]> Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can have a considerable impact on the day-to-day functioning and overall wellbeing of people affected. It causes a variety of symptoms including difficulty focusing, impulsivity and hyperactivity.

For many, a diagnosis of ADHD, whether in childhood or adulthood, is life changing. It means finally having an explanation for these challenges, and opens up the opportun]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164557/could-adhd-drugs-reduce-the-risk-of-early-death-unpacking-the-findings-from-a-new-swedish-study Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:55:21 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274164557/could-adhd-drugs-reduce-the-risk-of-early-death-unpacking-the-findings-from-a-new-swedish-study <![CDATA[In rare move, Denmark to expand conscription, draft women into military]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274163766/in-rare-move-denmark-to-expand-conscription-draft-women-into-military Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:27:14 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274163766/in-rare-move-denmark-to-expand-conscription-draft-women-into-military <![CDATA[PHDCCI International Week kicks off, with focus on 'Unleashing innovation, collaboration, global impact']]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274156679/phdcci-international-week-kicks-off-with-focus-on-unleashing-innovation-collaboration-global-impact Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:18:42 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274156679/phdcci-international-week-kicks-off-with-focus-on-unleashing-innovation-collaboration-global-impact <![CDATA[New NATO member to begin seizing Russian cars]]> Finland has joined Estonia and Lithuania in enforcing the bloc's punitive measures against vehicles from its neighbor

Cars with Russian license plates must leave Finland no later than March 15, otherwise they will be seized, Finnish customs warned on Tuesday.

The measure is mandated by EU sanctions against Russ]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274155782/new-nato-member-to-begin-seizing-russian-cars Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:59:01 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274155782/new-nato-member-to-begin-seizing-russian-cars <![CDATA[Sweden has vast 'old growth' forests - but they are being chopped down faster than the Amazon]]> Most of Europe's natural ecosystems have been lost over the centuries. However, a sizeable amount of natural old forest still exists, especially in the north. These "old-growth" forests are exceptionally valuable as they tend to host more species, store more carbon, and are highest in the world, peaking in 1990 with over 30 deaths per 100,000 citizens, compared with a European average of ten per 100,000.

Finland responded a]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274156126/finland-managed-to-halve-its-suicide-rate---here-how-it-happened Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:50:55 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274156126/finland-managed-to-halve-its-suicide-rate---here-how-it-happened <![CDATA[In 2 years, 13 mi Brazilians no longer go hungry]]> A survey conducted by the Zero Hunger Institute reveals a substantial decrease in the number of people facing severe food insecurity in Brazil. The figures dropped from 33 million in the first quarter of 2022 to 20 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decline of 13 million individuals experiencing hunger in the country.the shooting at three locations, chiefly outside the London Pub, a ]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274154857/a-trial-begins-in-norway-of-a-man-accused-of-a-deadly-shooting-at-a-lgbtq+-festival-in-oslo Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:52:05 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274154857/a-trial-begins-in-norway-of-a-man-accused-of-a-deadly-shooting-at-a-lgbtq+-festival-in-oslo <![CDATA[Confronting the Rising Civilian Toll from Explosive Weapons]]> In late February, I joined youth from 14 countries for a four-day seminar on the rising civilian toll caused by bombing and shelling with explosive weapons in towns and cities during armed conflict. The event was hosted by Mines Action Canada, a co-founder-along with Human Rights Watch-of the International Network on Explosive Weapons (INE]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274154811/confronting-the-rising-civilian-toll-from-explosive-weapons Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:24:39 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274154811/confronting-the-rising-civilian-toll-from-explosive-weapons <![CDATA[UAE Ambassador attends inauguration ceremony for President of Finland]]> HELSINKI, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Amna Mahmoud Fikri, Ambassador of the UAE to the Republic of Finland, attended the inauguration ceremony of Alexander Stubb as President of Finland, in the capital Helsinki.

Fikri conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highn]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274146583/uae-ambassador-attends-inauguration-ceremony-for-president-of-finland Tue, 05 Mar 2024 09:39:15 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274146583/uae-ambassador-attends-inauguration-ceremony-for-president-of-finland <![CDATA[Winners of Inaugural 'Xposure International Film Awards' announced]]> SHARJAH, 4th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Those attending the Xposure International Photography Festival (Xposure) this year have witnessed a considerable addition to the scope of the global event with the introduction of the Xposure International Film Awards. This expansion seeks to diversify Xposure's celebration of the mediums of visual storytelling other than photography, complementing the acclaim of the 7-day event as the]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274146016/winners-of-inaugural-xposure-international-film-awards-announced Mon, 04 Mar 2024 19:38:26 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274146016/winners-of-inaugural-xposure-international-film-awards-announced <![CDATA[Danish Ambassador to UAE applauds Rabdan Academy's global standing]]> ABU DHABI, 1st March, 2024 (WAM) - James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, met with Anders Bjorn Hansen, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Denmark to the UAE, and his accompanying delegation during an official visit to the Rabdan Academy campus in Abu Dhabi.
The visit involved a high-level meeting attended by the Academy's senior management team, focusing on exploring opportunities for collaboration in education, trai]]>
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<![CDATA[WTO MC13: Sweden gives SEK27 million to support trade growth in LDCs through EIF Facility]]> ABU DHABI, 28th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The government of Sweden is contributing SEK27 million (approximately CHF2.3 million or AED2.5 million) to help least-developed countries (LDCs) maintain economic growth with the support of the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF). Sweden's contribution is to the newly established EIF Interim Facility, which was set up to bridge the gap between the end of Phase Two of the EIF and ]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274140663/wto-mc13-sweden-gives-sek27-million-to-support-trade-growth-in-ldcs-through-eif-facility Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:38:36 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274140663/wto-mc13-sweden-gives-sek27-million-to-support-trade-growth-in-ldcs-through-eif-facility <![CDATA[Not largest subsidies, but best products & services drive development: Swedish minister]]> By Binsal Abdulkader

ABU DHABI, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- It is a concern that some countries focus more on domestic market protection than free international trade, Johan Forssell, Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

Forssell, heading the Swedish delegation to the World Trade Organisation's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274138860/not-largest-subsidies-but-best-products--services-drive-development-swedish-minister Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:36:45 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274138860/not-largest-subsidies-but-best-products--services-drive-development-swedish-minister <![CDATA[Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen]]> February 24, 2024 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

In response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against seve]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:36:22 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen <![CDATA[Abdullah bin Zayed, Denmark's FM discuss regional developments]]> ABU DHABI, 24th February, 2024 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Lars Lkke Rasmussen, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, to discuss various aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, which was held today in Abu Dhabi, the two top diplomats reviewed the prospects of enhancing cooperation across all fields, including econ]]>
http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274136684/abdullah-bin-zayed-denmark-fm-discuss-regional-developments Sat, 24 Feb 2024 17:16:40 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274136684/abdullah-bin-zayed-denmark-fm-discuss-regional-developments
<![CDATA[Jordanian King meets Prime Ministers of Qatar, Ireland and Denmark]]>  MUNICH,17th February, 2024 (WAM) - His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, met in Munich yesterday Prime Ministers Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani of Qatar, Leo Varadkar of Ireland, and Mette Frederiksen of Denmark, as well as Secretary-General of NATO Jens Stoltenberg on the sidelines of the 60th Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024.

The meeting touched on ]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274128966/jordanian-king-meets-prime-ministers-of-qatar-ireland-and-denmark Sat, 17 Feb 2024 08:32:05 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274128966/jordanian-king-meets-prime-ministers-of-qatar-ireland-and-denmark <![CDATA[Norway boosts global trade and food safety with NOK 16 million contribution to the STDF]]> GENEVA, 16th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Norway is contributing NOK16 million (approximately CHF1.3 million) to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to help developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs) meet international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, facilitating their access to global markets.

Norway's pledge was confirmed at a ceremony attended by WTO Director-General Ngozi]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274128185/norway-boosts-global-trade-and-food-safety-with-nok-16-million-contribution-to-the-stdf Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:30:42 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274128185/norway-boosts-global-trade-and-food-safety-with-nok-16-million-contribution-to-the-stdf <![CDATA[Norway boosts global trade and food safety with NOK 16 million contribution to STDF]]> GENEVA, 16th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Norway is contributing NOK16 million (approximately CHF1.3 million) to the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF) to help developing economies and least-developed countries (LDCs) meet international sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, facilitating their access to global markets.

Norway's pledge was confirmed at a ceremony attended by WTO Director-General Ngozi]]> http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274128212/norway-boosts-global-trade-and-food-safety-with-nok-16-million-contribution-to-stdf Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:30:42 GMT http://www.denmarknews.net/news/274128212/norway-boosts-global-trade-and-food-safety-with-nok-16-million-contribution-to-stdf