The contrasting campaigns and fortunes of brewing giant Carlsberg, and a cola brand unknown outside of Denmark are among the stories we’re looking at this week in our column Inside Denmark.
cross-posted from: https://metawire.eu/post/1968
The contrasting campaigns and fortunes of brewing giant Carlsberg, and a cola brand unknown outside of Denmark are among the stories we’re looking at this week in our column Inside Denmark.
Several Danish companies have received a letter from the US Embassy demanding that they sign a statement confirming they do not have any pro-diversity policies which potentially clash with a recently-issued executive order.
https://x.com/larsloekke/status/1905764027210547565 "Dear American friends. We agree that status quo in the Artcic is not an option. So let’s talk about how we can fix it - together. Lars Løkke Ras...
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.wtf/post/18784019
US Vice-president Vance didn't know that it's cold in Greenland: 'it's cold here and nobody told me'
Vice President JD Vance's trip has been scaled back from original plans to tour the island more widely after a row with the governments of Greenland and Denmark over a lack of invitation
Denmark To Draft Women Into the Military Amid Greenland, Russia Tensions
Denmark will be the third country in NATO, alongside Norway and Sweden, to draft women into its armed forces.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/41389058
Putin nods to Trump plans to seize Greenland
Speaking in the Arctic, Russia's president said Trump's plans were "serious" but nothing to do with Moscow.
cross-posted from: https://europe.pub/post/67072
Denmark still plans to buy more US F-35 fighter jets despite strained relations with Donald Trump, who wants to annex its autonomous territory of Greenland.
Is it really important for the United States to possess Greenland? I don't think so.
cross-posted from: https://europe.pub/post/63082
Written by u/Kaptajnknus on Reddit
Pituffik Space Base has facilities for around 7000 employees, and previously the workforce consisted of 4000 civilian employees and 6000 soldiers; today there are only 150 left.
The Americans were active in 50 places in Greenland and operated, among other things, nine airports, six radar stations, a naval base and 21 weather stations.
So when American politicians talk about Denmark failing in its responsibility in relation to Greenland's security, it is part of the story that the United States has also cut back heavily on its military presence over the years.
So security in Greenland is obviously not what plays such a big role.
America is still allowed to raise its manpower if they are so worried.
They just have to remember
Usha Vance's visit to Greenland's capital was cancelled after representatives failed to find any locals to welcome her, according to reports.
Greenland condemns planned visits by US Vice President's wife Usha Vance and Trump adviser
The pair will make separate trips this week, after threats from the US president to take over the island.
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/19967587
Outgoing Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede described the plan as aggressive, and said the duo had not been invited for meetings. Meanwhile, the island's likely next leader accused the US of showing a lack of respect.
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It governs its own domestic affairs, but decisions on foreign and defence policy are made in Denmark. The US has long held a security interest - and has had a military base on the island since World War Two.
It is also thought Trump is interested in the island's rare earth minerals. His son Donald Jr visited Greenland before Trump's inauguration in January.
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Trump appeared to escalate his campaign to take over the island during a conversation with Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte earlier this month.
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According to recent polls, almost 80% of Greenlanders back independence from Denmark. But an opinion survey in January suggested an even greater number rejected the
USA asks Lithuania for eggs after Finland and Denmark, internet calls it ‘Door to door begging’
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27150675
The US, grappling with an egg shortage, is reaching out to Lithuania for egg exports after Finland declined. The situation has prompted ridicule online.
"Too Good To Go", Danish company that helps prevent food waste and save money on food at the same time
Too Good To Go app is the world's largest surplus food marketplace. Download now and enjoy good food at 1/2 price or less, help the environment and reduce food waste.
cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/58493594
I've been using their app for some time now and really like the concept: Basically it allows restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets etc to announce when they have stuff leftover that they'd usually throw away at the end of the day. You can browse those nearby shops in the app and reserve a "surprise bag" for a small amount, usually around a third of the regular price, but it varies. In the pickup timeframe (usally around 30-60min before their closing time) you go there, show that you've reserved the bag in your app, confirm that you've received it and happily walk home with a ton of surprise food for super cheap.
After using it for a while I can especially recommend looking for food stalls at farmers markets as they often have lots of stuff leftover that they don't want to take back home when packing up so they're often super generous. Bakeries are also great, I regularly get a week's supply of bread, buns, pastries and cake for
