Denmark

Denmark:

Swedes jailed for grenade attack targeting Israeli embassy

Two Swedes convicted of terrorism for throwing grenades near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen, receiving 12‑ and 14‑year sentences, with both planning to appeal.

11 nations condemn demolition of UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

11 nations condemn Israel's demolition of UNRWA's Jerusalem headquarters, urging adherence to international law and calling for unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza and Judea and Samaria.

Report:

Trump's Greenland deal keeps Danish sovereignty intact

Trump and NATO’s Rutte discussed a Greenland framework that keeps Danish sovereignty while expanding US strategic presence, according to Axios.

Western states condemn approval of new Judea, Samaria communities

A group of Western and allied countries condemned Israel’s approval of 19 new communities in Judea and Samaria, calling the move unilateral and harmful to regional stability and peace efforts.

Nordic Youth Party Leader:

'This is your country, this is your right'

Nordic youth leader Markus Glennmo tells Arutz Sheva that the delegation is visiting Israel to learn about the country’s security challenges from the north to the Gaza envelope.

Denmark arrests Afghan tied to Iranian plot against Jews

Suspect accused of helping Iranian agents plot attacks on Jewish sites in Germany; Danish authorities coordinated with German prosecutors and intelligence services.

Danish broadcaster opposes ban on Israel in Eurovision

Denmark’s DR says it won’t vote to expel Israel from Eurovision 2026, citing rule compliance and support for an apolitical, secure, international music event.

Danish FM:

'No Palestinian state without disarmament, democracy'

Danish FM Rasmussen says Copenhagen won’t recognize a Palestinian state without key preconditions.

Study:

Eating bananas, avocado, spinach reduces hospitalizations/death

A comprehensive study in Denmark finds that a potassium-rich diet reduces the risk of heart disease, hospitalizations and death by 24%, noting that 'the potassium-to-sodium ratio in the modern diet has changed dramatically.'

Greta Thunberg joins anti-Israel march through Copenhagen

Greta Thunberg joins over 10,000 demonstrators in Copenhagen urging Denmark to recognize a Palestinian state and end arms sales to Israel.

UK, allies urge immediate Gaza ceasefire

Joint declaration by UK, EU official, and 25 nations denounces humanitarian conditions in Gaza, criticizes Israeli policy, and urges immediate ceasefire and hostage release.

Denmark:

Psychological assistance for those who lose in the elections

Søren Gade, Speaker of the Parliament of Denmark, proposed psychological services for politicians who lose elections.

Copenhagen City Council approves ‘Palestine Square’ naming

Copenhagen City Council votes in favor of renaming a public space "Palestine Square," despite thousands of emails urging a rejection of the proposal.

Sweden:

Teen committed murder, fled the scene, fired at Israeli embassies

The authorities in Sweden have transferred a request to Denmark for the extradition of a 17-year-old arrested on suspicion of attacking the embassy in Denmark with grenades.

Danish govt. worried after call with Trump about Greenland

European officials describe "horrendous call" between Danish PM and new US President over Trump's desire for the US to assume control of Greenland.

Denmark charges two over desecration of Quran

For the first time, Denmark charges two individuals under law passed in 2023 prohibiting the desecration of the Quran.

Nordic countries concerned over anti-UNRWA legislation

Five Nordic countries criticize bills against UNRWA introduced in the Knesset, say they "may fundamentally jeopardize the prospects for a two-state solution".

Denmark:

Two suspects involved in Israeli Embassy explosion indicted

Swedish nationals indicted for involvement in explosions near Israeli Embassy in Denmark, charged with possession of hand grenades.

Two explosions heard near Israeli Embassy in Denmark

Police investigating whether the explosions were aimed at the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen. No one was injured in the blasts.

Denmark:

21-year-old stands trial after setting fire to a Jewish house

Danish police arrested a 21-year-old on suspicion of setting fire to a Jewish family house and he faces preliminary charges that could lead to a prison sentence of up to 16 years

During anti-Israel protest

Greta Thunberg detained in Denmark

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg among six people detained during demonstration against University of Copenhagen for cooperating with Israeli universities.

Danish PM assaulted in Copenhagen

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen assaulted by a man at Kultorvet public square in Copenhagen. Suspect arrested, Frederiksen is reported to be in shock.

Europe:

Seven arrested for planning terror attacks on Jewish targets

Seven men, some members of Hamas, are arrested as European police foil plots against Jews.

Mossad foils attempted attack on Jews in Denmark

Israeli intelligence agency says 7 Hamas operatives arrested for plotting attack on Jews on European soil.

Denmark bans burning of Quran in public places

The legislation follows a spate of Danish protests during which the Quran was burned, causing outrage in the Muslim world.

Denmark orders police, army to help protect Israeli embassy

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen says 'the terrorist threat against Denmark is serious.'

Following Muslim outrage:

Denmark to ban Quran burnings

Danish government to pass legislation aimed especially at burnings and desecrations of holy books in public places.

Following Quran burnings:

Iran summons Swedish and Danish representatives

Iran says it the Swedish and Danish governments are fully responsible for desecrations of the Quran in those countries.

US approves F-16s to Ukraine once training is completed

Washington assures Denmark and the Netherlands it will expedite approval of transfer requests for F-16s to Ukraine when pilots are trained.

American Jew living in Greenland says it's 'the garden of Eden'

The only Jew in remote Greenland sometimes feels like ‘the last person on earth.’

Denmark seeks to make it illegal to desecrate Quran

The comments by Denmark’s Foreign Minister follow public Quran desecrations both in Denmark and in Sweden.

New York City:

Museum of Jewish Heritage opens first Holocaust exhibit for kids

Exhibit will use technology and interactive media to tell story of Denmark saving its Jewish community during the Holocaust.

Queen Margrethe honors Denmark’s Jewish community

Danish Queen visits Danish Jewish Museum and Copenhagen Synagogue to mark 400th anniversary of Jewish community.

Let's imagine Europe with 30% of its citizens Muslim

Is Israel going to crack down on criminal Israeli Arab behavior? Europe has let itself be taken over. Will we learn? Op-ed.

COVID-19

Denmark stops all COVID vaccination for those under 50

Danish Holocaust educator Arlette Andersen dies at 98

Auschwitz survivor spent three decades speaking about her experience in lectures across Denmark.

Mass shooting reported in Copenhagen mall

Danish authorities say suspect in custody after multiple people wounded in mass shooting in central Copenhagen.

'Rude provocation' - Russian warship violates NATO waters

Denmark accused Russia of 'aggressive provocation tactics' after a warship violated its territorial waters on two occasions.

Jewish gravestones vandalized at cemetery in northern Denmark

Vandalism follows similar incident that occurred three years ago.

Denmark's state COVID modeller explains why restrictions dropped

UnHerd speaks to Dr Camilla Holten-Møller, chair of the Expert Group for Mathematical Modelling at Denmark’s public health agency.

Danish government announces initiatives to combat antisemitism

Denmark announces implementation of 15 initiatives in response to mounting antisemitism.

Israel to ban travel to UK, Denmark

Israeli Health Ministry labels UK and Denmark 'red' countries, restricting travel to and from those countries.

Watch: Denmark lifts all COVID-19 restrictions

Denmark is the first EU member nation to lift all domestic pandemic restrictions.

Rabbi Bent Melchior, former Chief Rabbi of Denmark, dead at 92

Former Chief Rabbi of Denmark and father of ex-MK Rabbi Michael Melchior passes away at age 92.

Danish extremist guilty of Jewish cemetery vandalism

Member of neo-Nazi group sentenced for his part in covering Jewish cemetery in red paint during Passover.

Swedish authorities probe mohel for not using anesthesia

Swedish authorities probe Jewish doctor for not using anesthesia when circumcising 8-day-old babies, say his performance is 'inadequate.'

Danish court upholds 7-yr sentence for Iranian spy

Norwegian citizen of Iranian background had been found guilty of spying and attempting to kill Iranian Arab dissident.

Watch: Denmark medicines agency head faints during briefing

Denmark medicines agency head faints during press conference on decision to stop using AstraZeneca vaccine.

Jewish cemetery in Denmark vandalized during Passover

Dolls covered in fake blood and a bloody wall along with neo-Nazi flyers were found at the Aalborg cemetery. Police are investigating.

Austrian chancellor: World looks at Israel with admiration

PM meets with Austrian chancellor, Danish PM to discuss cooperation on production of second-generation coronavirus vaccines.

Austria, Denmark to work with Israel on COVID vaccine production

2 EU countries announce they will not rely on EU for vaccine production, to work with Israel for second-generation COVID vaccines.

Austrian Chancellor and Danish Prime Minister to visit Israel

Austrian Chancellor says the visit will focus on medical cooperation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mink revenge: Thousands of gassed animals rise from their graves

Over 12 million minks were culled in Denmark before the government backtracked. Hasty disposal of carcasses led to grisly sights.

13 million dead minks for nothing - Denmark admits it was wrong

Mutant COVID strain that panicked the world has died out, Danish Health Ministry reports. Too late for the Danish mink industry...

Ministry of Health: China a green country, Denmark a red country

Ministry of Health updates list of countries from which Israelis will not be able to return without being required to go into isolation.

Israelis feared infected with mutated coronavirus strain

Health Ministry testing 3 Israelis who returned from Denmark, on suspicion they are carrying a new mutated strain of the coronavirus.

Man who desecrated Jewish graves in Denmark sent to prison

39-year-old man with neo-Nazi sympathies sentenced to a year in prison for desecrating Jewish cemetery in Randers.

Swedish neo-Nazi implicated in Danish Jewish cemetery vandalism

Vandalism of a Jewish cemetery in Denmark last year was allegedly ordered by a Swedish neo-Nazi leader.

Denmark's PM opposes circumcision ban

Denmark’s Prime Minister opposes bill seeking to ban nonmedical circumcision, says “Danish Jews must continue to be part of Denmark”.

Will Denmark ban circumcision?

Danish parliament to debate bill that would ban non-medical circumcisions. 'There's a risk this could get passed.'