Model of Danish ship that landed at Tharangambadi in 1620 donated to Maritime Museum
‘Elephant’ was part of a fleet of two warships and three merchant ships, which had set sail with the objective of establishing trade links with South Asia
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‘Elephant’ was part of a fleet of two warships and three merchant ships, which had set sail with the objective of establishing trade links with South Asia
Reigning champions Portugal look to build on their winning start as they take on Denmark on match day three.
A viral video claims Danish officials played Judy Collins’ “Send in the Clowns” as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived for a Greenland signing ceremony, sparking claims of Danish “trolling”. Our checks of separate livestreams confirm the song really played and the video was not manipulated. Denmark has denied choosing the music, while the UN says it did not organise the event. Whilst the song was real, there is no evidence Denmark selected it deliberately. Vedika Bahl fact-checks.
The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine.
Trump and leaders of Greenland and Denmark have signed a deal allowing an expanded US military presence in Greenland.
NATO and the European Union welcome accord that ends months-long standoff after Trump threatened to seize Greenland.
The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.
At least two new US bases will be established as part of a deal with Denmark and Greenland.
Trump says the US will gain ‘permanent control’ over security in Greenland under a deal with Denmark.
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States had reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland giving Washington permanent authority over security on the Arctic island and requiring American approval for military activity or sensitive investment by US adversaries. In a Truth Social post, Trump described the arrangement as giving the US “permanent control over security, and all other needs” in Greenland. He said no US adversary could establish a base, maintain a military...
Russian frigate narrowly misses Danish helicopter with flares.
Denmark and Russia were at a war of words on Tuesday after Danish authorities accused a Russian frigate of firing flares at a Danish military helicopter. The armed forces said in a statement late on Monday that “one of the air force’s Fennec helicopters was today fired at with flares during a routine photographic operation of a Russian frigate, which was located in international waters off Gedser”, Denmark’s southernmost town. The frigate had fired “two flares towards the helicopter. One of the...
The International Monetary Fund criticized Denmark’s plans to cut the value added tax on food, saying the measure is poorly targeted and costly.
For the first time in recent history, Danish conscripts have been deployed to Greenland, as Denmark moves to bolster its presence in the Arctic after US demands to acquire the territory. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish island, citing national security concerns and accusing Copenhagen of neglecting Arctic defence. Denmark and Greenland have firmly rejected the idea. The conscripts are part of the first cohort under Denmark’s new extended...