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Denmark Extends Operating Life of Two Offshore Wind Farms
Jun 27, 2025 © Fokke Baarssen / Adobe Stock The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has extended the production permits for the Nysted and Middelgrunden offshore wind farms, enabling the projects to continue producing electricity for 10 and 25 more years,...

Broadway star gives blessing to local production of smash hit musical
Stephen Mear oversaw the movement for the original production of the smash hit musical in New York in 2008. Now the three-time Olivier Award winner, who has also choreographed the Mary Poppins musical in London’s West End and Sunset Boulevard on...

Denmark warns EU not to stop green transition
The climate minister of Denmark said that European nations must not stop the green transition on the continent. His country is preparing to lead EU negotations over a new climate goal amid backlash from governments worried about its costs. Next...

5 things to know about the company trying to start deep sea mining: The Metals Company
What makes The Metals Company (TMC), a little-known company that isn’t even making any money, a threat to the ocean, international conventions, transparency and the clean energy transition? While deep sea mining has not begun at commercial scale...

Asian Stocks Edge Higher as Investors Await US CPI and Tariff Clarity
Asian Market Wrap Asian stocks traded within a tight range as investors waited for US inflation data to assess the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariff war before making new investments. The MSCI Asia-Pacific index, excluding Japan, rose by...

Kronen appoints Brønnum as distributor in Denmark
Kronen has expanded its operations in Denmark by appointing Brønnum as its official distributor for food processing machines and solutions in the Danish market. Brønnum, a company with over 150 years of experience in the food processing industry,...

Denmark regulator wins court order to block record 178 illegal gambling websites
This was the largest ruling in Denmark since Spillemyndigheden began blocking illegal sites in 2012. The Denmark Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has secured court approval for the blocking of a record 178 websites it said have been...

Zelensky Jets to Denmark For Talks With European Backers
AARHUS, Denmark (AP) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Denmark on Thursday as the Nordic country launched its European Union presidency, the Danish prime minister’s office said. Zelenskyy flew into the western city of Aarhus. A...

Ukraine signs joint production document with USA – Zelenskyy
Ukraine has signed a document on joint production with the United States, involving several companies that focus primarily on the production of drones of various types, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. "Today we began our visit to...

Danish firm ISS Singapore focus on sustainable reskilling
Key account manager Mr. Fikril Hakim Azril and Ms. Gina Toh, CEO of ISS Facility Services, Singapore (ISS Singapore). Photo: CNA ISS Facility Services Singapore, part of the Danish-founded ISS Group, has received extensive coverage by CNA for its...

Zelenskyy: Ukraine and US firms sign deal for joint drone production
Zelenskyy. Photo: Office of the President of Ukrain Ukraine has signed an agreement with several American companies on the joint production of drones, in particular interceptor drones. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to...

Zelensky in Aarhus for the launch of the Danish EU presidency
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Aarhus, western Denmark, for the start of Denmark’s presidency of the European Union, the Danish government announced. “The Danish presidency will do everything possible to help Ukraine on its path...

Young Horizons Industry reveals its latest selection
03/07/2025 - 24 projects from 16 countries will be presented at Warsaw’s international co-production forum for films and series targeting young audiences Young Horizons Industry has announced the official selection for its ninth edition, set to...

Janicke Askevold in post-production on Solomamma
03/07/2025 - The Norwegian director’s sophomore feature is a drama that explores the emotional terrain of single motherhood, looking at questions of identity and human connection Lisa Loven Kongsli in Solomamma (© Bacon Pictures/Torjus Thesen)...

Clean Shipping Alliance Calls North-East Atlantic Scrubber Discharge Ban Unnecessary
The scrubber-supporting group criticised the ban as unnecessary and unfortunate. Image Credit: CSA The Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA), a coalition of shipping companies that support the use of scrubber systems, has criticised the OSPAR commission's...

Trump’s Plan for Europe to Foot Ukraine Bill Ups Budget Pressure
Donald Trump’s plan to allow the European Union pay for arms supplied to Ukraine is piling pressure on EU officials negotiating how to finance the bloc’s defense-spending ambitions. The deliberations are feeding into the hard-fought talks to draw...

European renewable energy companies' shares rise after revised US senate bill
Shares in European renewable energy companies rose on Wednesday after the US Senate passed on Tuesday a revised budget bill that was more positive for wind power compared to an earlier version. "Last-minute changes provide significantly better...

Denmark backs Ukraine’s EU membership quest as Zelenskyy meets key European backers
AARHUS, Denmark (AP) — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed Thursday to back Ukraine in its quest to join the European Union, as Denmark officially launched its six-month presidency of the world’s biggest trading bloc. Ukrainian President...

European tourism holds steady in Q2 2025, driven by resilient consumer demand and global interest
Europe’s tourism sector showed a steady but more moderate performance in Q2 2025, with arrivals up 3.3% and nights down 0.7% year-on-year. Off-season demand for sun and beach holidays is rising, likely driven by the shift in Easter holidays and...
Time to get in sync: Wind and solar policies for India’s energy transition
Whenever I meet global energy leaders—whether in Davos, New York, London, Denmark, Germany, or New Delhi—two key insights stand out. Firstly, nations that have successfully navigated the energy transition share a common thread: wind energy is...