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Back to homepageGuinness World Records: World’s largest sandcastle built in Denmark
NordenBladet — The world’s largest sandcastle has been built in Denmark, beating the previously tallest sandcastle as recognized by the Guinness World Records by more than three meters. The sandcastle was built in the Danish town, Blokhus, and reaches 21.16
Read MoreDenmark: SolarWinds hack exposes Denmark’s central bank
NordenBladet — Earlier this week, a report has shown that Denmark’s central bank was compromised during the global SolarWinds hacking operation in 2020, leaving a “backdoor” to its network open for seven months. It was noted that the hackers were
Read MoreDenmark: First banknote produced in Denmark sold for 22.8 thousand Euros
NordenBladet — According to the auction house, Bruuns Rasmussen in Copenhagen, Denmark’s first-ever banknote produced was sold for just over 22,800 Euros (170,000 Danish Kroner) on Monday evening. It was noted that the banknote was previously estimated to be worth
Read MoreDenmark: Prince Christian’s confirmation set for May
NordenBladet – Prince Christian of Denmark’s confirmation has been scheduled for May; it had originally been due to take place last year, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced its postponement. The future monarch’s confirmation will take place on 15 May at
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Denmark: Copenhagen Airport renegotiates deal with airlines to kick-start traffic return
NordenBladet – Copenhagen Airport (CPH) and its airlines have announced that they have “struck an agreement” that they believe will provide the necessary commercial framework for a restart of traffic and the route network at the Danish gateway. The agreement
Read MoreDenmark: Crown Princess Mary pens foreword to maternal health book
NordenBladet – Crown Princess Mary has written the foreword to a book on maternal health in support of the Maternity Foundation, an organisation she has been involved with for over a decade. It Should Not Cost Life to Give Life
Read MoreDenmark: Queen Margrethe appoints new Lord Chamberlain
NordenBladet – The Danish Royal Court has announced that Denmark will have a new Lord Chamberlain. Kim Kristensen will take on the position after current chamberlain, Michael Ehrenreich, decided to retire from his post after six years of service. Michael
Read MoreDenmark: Queen Margrethe to spend Easter at Marselisborg
NordenBladet – Last year, the Danish Queen had to cancel her Easter holiday due to the coronavirus pandemic but this year, her traditional holiday will take place. Many Danes take this as a sign that things can go towards normality
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Denmark: Queen Margrethe and Crown Prince Frederik conduct Denmark’s first-ever digital Council of State
NordenBladet – On Tuesday, history was written in Denmark when Queen Margrethe conducted the Council of State digitally for the first time. From the Council of State Hall at Christiansborg Palace in downtown Copenhagen, the Queen conducted the meeting Tuesday
Read MoreDenmark: Queen Margrethe attends scaled-down military parade in Copenhagen
NordenBladet – Queen Margrethe II of Denmark has visited the military camp of the Royal Danish Lifeguard in Copenhagen for a special tradition. Her Majesty started her visit, on March 17th, by attending an impressive military parade by several regiments
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