Nordic Wonders: HOW to get the most out of your next trip to Scandinavia

NordenBladet – Nestled in the northern reaches of Europe, Scandinavia is a land of enchanting landscapes, vibrant cities, and a rich cultural heritage. Comprising the countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, this region offers a unique blend of

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$80 BILLION Weight Loss industry enters ‘Age of Ozempic’, Shares of Novo Nordisk (NVO) rally

NordenBladet –  In recent times, the popularity of Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and other weight-loss drugs has soared, causing a significant impact on the weight-loss industry. Big pharmaceutical companies are witnessing a gold rush with these drugs, which are being

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Denmark: Icelandic artist Haukur Halldorsson unveiled his latest sculpture “Skydbladir” at his gallery in Tønder

NordenBladet — Icelandic artist Haukur Lárus Halldórsson (85) has unveiled his latest sculpture design, “Skydbladir,” at his gallery in Tønder, Denmark. The piece is a modern interpretation of the ancient Norse ship of the same name. In Norse mythology, “Skydbladir”

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Denmark and Germany to be linked by world’s longest underwater rail and road tunnel “The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel”

NordenBladet — The world’s longest combined rail and road tunnel linking Denmark and Germany is expected to be built by 2029. The tunnel, called The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, will be built of two double-lane motorways and two electrified rail tracks stretching

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Denmark plans to instate compulsory military service for women

NordenBladet — To greatly boost the size of the country’s armed forces, Denmark plans to instate compulsory military service for women. Speaking to TV2, Jakob Ellemann-Jensen, Denmark’s Defence Minister, explained that this move would be “beneficial” for the country’s military

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Denmark registered zero bank robberies in 2022

NordenBladet — According to Bloomberg, the number of registered bank robberies in Denmark hit zero in 2022 due to the reduced number of cash in the country and increased security.  Michael Busk-Jepsen, Director of Digitalization at Finance Denmark, has stated

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Denmark: Police instal new speed control devices (ATK) across Danish roads

NordenBladet — Danish Police have made the decision to raise the number of automatic speed control devices (ATK) across the country from 82 to 107. This increase in number of ATK devices will affect every region in the country, with

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Denmark: Ban placed on Gmail and Google Workspace in schools in the Helsingør Municipality

NordenBladet — A ban issued by Denmark’s Data Protection Authority has been placed on the use of Gmail and Google Workspace in schools in the Helsingør Municipality. Denmark’s move marks the fourth country in Europe to ban Google services in

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Denmark: Danish commission wants to ban hijab in primary school

NordenBladet – A hijab ban in primary school is one of the proposals from a Danish commission that has looked at how minority women can be guaranteed the same rights as other women. -“When someone wears a hijab, it shows

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Denmark: Flugt refugee museum opens in Oksboel

NordenBladet — A new museum has opened in the Danish town Oksboel, built to recognize the contribution refugees have made across Denmark. The museum celebrates the refugees who have made Denmark their home, including the quarter of a million Germans

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