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Denmark takes over EU presidency, vows support for Ukraine's membership bid
OSLO, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Denmark officially assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on Thursday, marking the occasion with a visit by leaders from the European Commission and the European Council and an official...

Russia and Ukraine launch barrage of strikes as Kyiv signs deal to increase drone production
Moscow and St Petersburg airports hit by flight disruptions Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky arrives last week at Marselisborg Castle in Aarhus, Denmark on the occasion of Denmark taking over the EU presidency. Photo: AP ©Associated Press...

Europe’s dilemma: Build a military industry or keep relying on the US
Patriot missile-defense systems are also imported from the United States, as are rocket launchers, sophisticated drones, long-range artillery guided by satellite, integrated command and control systems, electronic and cyber warfare capabilities —...

Denmark to push for European arms buildup during EU presidency — Russian envoy
STOCKHOLM, July 3. /TASS/. Denmark, as president of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2025, will promote a defense buildup on the continent, Russian Ambassador to Copenhagen Vladimir Barbin told TASS. "The Danish presidency...

Denmark to use EU presidency against Russia — ambassador
STOCKHOLM, July 3. /TASS/. Denmark will use its presidency in the Council of the European Union to do as much harm to Russia as possible, Ambassador to the kingdom Vladimir Barbin told TASS. "There is no reason at all to count on it (de-escalation...

Russia, Ukraine trade drone strikes as Kyiv signs deals to boost drone production
Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel in disarray, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced deals with Western partners that would allow Kyiv to scale up drone...

Danish designer Timothy Jacob Jensen moves to Guangdong
Timothy Jacob Jensen. Renowned Danish designer Timothy Jacob Jensen has announced his relocation to Guangdong, China, marking what he describes as a new chapter in his decades-long engagement with the country’s evolving creative and industrial...

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow and Kyiv trade aerial attacks as Zelensky signs deals to boost drone production
Watch: Russia and Ukraine carry out another prisoner swap Russia and Ukraine carry out another prisoner swap Arpan Rai7 July 2025 05:18 Six drones headed for Moscow downed, says mayor Russian air defence units downed six Ukrainian drones headed...

Denmark says will do ‘everything we can’ to help Ukraine join EU
AARHUS: Denmark will do everything in its power to help Ukraine join the EU, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Thursday as she welcomed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. “Ukraine belongs in the European Union. It is in both Denmark’s and...

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US, Europe deals will increase drone production
Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel into disarray, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukrainian deals with western partners allowing Kyiv to scale up production of unmanned aerial...

Danish allies invest in our defense industry and in European security – Yermak
Rearmament that corresponds to modern war trends is needed by NATO countries, and when partners from Denmark invest in the Ukrainian military-industrial complex, they also invest in the security of Europe, believes the head of the President’s...

Denmark to exert ‘maximum pressure’ on Hungary over vetoes
Aarhus, DENMARK – Denmark has pledged to exert "maximum pressure" on Hungary in an attempt to resurrect Ukraine's stalled bid for EU membership, but Viktor Orbán remains unlikely to budge off his veto. "We will put maximum pressure on Hungary in...

Denmark backs Ukraine’s EU membership quest
File picture of Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen | Photo Credit: via Reuters Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed Thursday (July 3, 2025) to back Ukraine in its quest to join the European Union, as Denmark officially launched...

Ukraine’s European backers mull their options after the US pauses weapons shipments
AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — In the windswept gardens of a Danish chateau, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and some of Ukraine’s main European backers weighed options on Thursday for filling the gap after the Trump administration paused weapons shipments...

Denmark to combat deepfakes by giving citizens copyright over their own features
The Danish government is planning to tackle the issue of AI-generated deepfakes by granting citizens property rights over their likeness and voice. The proposed legislation would mean that people who find that their features have been used to...

Copenhagen Airport hits record June as summer travel surges
Copenhagen Airport welcomed over 3.1 million passengers in June, marking its busiest start to summer ever and a 9% increase year-on-year. The surge reflects strong outbound holiday demand and growing inbound tourism, with Spain the top destination...

Denmark launches its EU presidency facing war in Ukraine and Trump tariff chaos
AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Denmark launched its presidency of the European Union on Thursday with a call for Europe to unite to take on war in Ukraine and chaos caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s global tariff hike which are likely to mark the...

Ukraine inks deal to boost drone production as Russia, Kyiv trade strikes
Russia and Ukraine struck each other with hundreds of drones on Sunday, throwing Russian air travel in disarray, shortly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced deals with Western partners that would allow Kyiv to scale up drone...

Team Sea Sakthi from India wins Communication Prize at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
Monte Carlo [Monaco], July 6 (ANI): Team Sea Sakthi from Kumaraguru College of Technology in India has been awarded the Communication Prize at the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, making a significant impression at one of the world's most...

World News | Team Sea Sakthi from India Wins Communication Prize at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge
Monte Carlo [Monaco], July 6 (ANI): Team Sea Sakthi from Kumaraguru College of Technology in India has been awarded the Communication Prize at the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, making a significant impression at one of the world's most...