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Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. As of 1 January 2020, the city had a population of 794,128 with 632,340 in Copenhagen Municipality, 104,305 in Frederiksberg Municipality, 42,989 in Tårnby Municipality, and 14,494 in Dragør Municipality. It forms the core of the wider urban area of Copenhagen and the Copenhagen metropolitan area. Copenhagen is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Zealand; another portion of the city is located on Amager, and it is separated from Malmö, Sweden, by the strait of Øresund. The Øresund Bridge connects the two cities by rail and road.

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Coronavirus: Danish farmers demonstrate against government's mink slaughter policy About 500 tractors adorned with Danish flags and protest signs demanding the government to resign pass through Copenhagen in a demonstration against the government's decision to cull more than 15.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 2 weeks ago

Copenhagen mayor Frank Jensen resigns over sexual harassment allegations The Mayor of Copenhagen, Frank Jensen, has resigned and admitted to allegations of sexual harassment, as a delayed #MeToo movement sweeps Denmark.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:01Published on October 19, 2020

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Prison break: Submarine murderer Peter Madsen caught by armed officers Danish submarine killer Peter Madsen took a female psychologist hostage and then escaped from prison in Copenhagen on Tuesday, keeping police at bay for nearly two hours after he wore what police.. New Zealand Herald - Published on October 20, 2020

Danish submarine killer Peter Madsen recaptured after prison escape COPENHAGEN — Peter Madsen, who was convicted of killing Swedish journalist Kim Wall in a self-built submarine in 2017, was caught by Danish authorities on Tuesday after he briefly escaped from.. WorldNews - Published on October 20, 2020
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Danes summon Russian envoy over airspace violation COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Danish government summoned Russia’ s ambassador on Tuesday after a Russian fighter jet violated the airspace over Denmark's Baltic Sea island of Bornholm last week... WorldNews - Published on September 1, 2020

Man Utd & Wolves learn potential Europa League opponents Manchester United are drawn against Istanbul Basaksehir or Copenhagen in the last eight of the Europa League, while Wolves may meet Sevilla or Roma. BBC News - Published on July 10, 2020
Danish politicians slam Qatar’s control of Grand Mosque LONDON – Qatar has taken control of the Grand Mosque in the Danish capital of Copenhagen, sparking outrage from the Scandinavian country’s left, according to Berlingske. At a board meeting, the.. WorldNews - Published on June 29, 2020
Black Lives Matter protester in Denmark was infected with coronavirus, health minister says Denmark's health minister on Tuesday urged people who took part in a large Black Lives Matter demonstration in Copenhagen to get tested for COVID-19 after one protester tested positive. Reuters - Published on June 16, 2020
Denmark embraces live music drive-ins Mads Langer performs a drive-in concert for music fans in Copenhagen while social distancing. BBC News - Published on May 26, 2020

Norway mosque attack trial wraps up, verdict next week COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Norwegian man charged with murder and terrorism in the killing of his stepsister and the storming of an Oslo mosque should get the maximum 21 years in prison, a.. WorldNews - Published on May 20, 2020
Denmark charges two Swedes with bomb blast against tax office Denmark's prosecutor said on Monday it had brought formal charges against two Swedes, aged 22 and 23 years, accused of carrying out a bombing of the Danish Tax Agency in Copenhagen last year. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020
Copenhagen 1-1 Celtic: Fraser Forster saves penalty to secure draw Fraser Forster's dramatic late penalty save ensures Celtic's away goal gives them a narrow advantage after their Europa League last-32 stalemate in Copenhagen. BBC News - Published on February 20, 2020	Volvo Cars and owner Geely consider merger deal COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish automaker Volvo Cars and its owner Chinese automaker Geely Holding said Monday they are considering combining their businesses to create what they called “a.. WorldNews - Published on February 10, 2020
Danish sculpture erected to show support for Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters An eight-meter copper statue entitled "Pillar of Shame" was erected in front of Denmark's parliament in central Copenhagen on Thursday to express solidarity with pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. Reuters - Published on January 23, 2020	Hong Kong protests: Copenhagen's Little Mermaid statue graffitied It's the latest in a long history of vandalism from decapitation to political slogans. BBC News - Published on January 13, 2020
Norway to take 600 migrants moved from Libya camps to Rwanda COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway says it will take 600 asylum seekers recently evacuated to Rwanda from Libyan detention centers as the Scandinavian country wants to stop the sometimes deadly.. WorldNews - Published on January 9, 2020	Denmark approves new U.S. consulate in Greenland Denmark has approved the establishment of a U.S. consulate in Greenland, an autonomous part of Denmark, four months after rebuffing U.S. President Donald Trump's idea of buying the island which stunned.. Reuters - Published on December 18, 2019
View from the top An hour from the Danish capital city of Copenhagen, visitors at an unusual spiraling walkway, meant to both stand out and blend in with the surrounding forest, can soar 14 stories high, above the.. CBS News - Published on November 1, 2019	Carlsberg sees strong sales in Asia and Western Europe COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish brewer Carlsberg says its net revenue rose 5.3% to 18.5 billion kroner ($2.8 billion) in the... WorldNews - Published on October 31, 2019
MOTDx: Browsing Jay Mike's incredible collection of football boots MOTDx travels to Copenhagen to meet football boot collector Jakob Michaelsen and his hoard of more than 400 pairs of worn boots, featuring some iconic footwear past and present. BBC News - Published on October 11, 2019	Denmark sets up temporary border control with Sweden after attacks Denmark is to impose temporary border controls at the Swedish border next month, after Swedes were suspected of being behind a number of serious attacks this year in the Danish capital Copenhagen, the.. Reuters - Published on October 10, 2019
A spiraling walk above the trees An hour outside the Danish capital of Copenhagen, visitors at Camp Adventure can stroll atop an unusual spiraling tower that soars 14 stories high, above the canopy of trees, to experience a rare view.. CBS News - Published on October 6, 2019	H&M stops buying leather from Brazil over Amazon fires COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Low-cost fashion retailer H&M said Friday it is suspending leather purchases from Brazil to make sure it is not supporting cattle farming that may be contributing to the.. WorldNews - Published on September 6, 2019
Swedish police release two men held over Copenhagen blast Swedish police released two men on Friday that were suspected to have been involved in an explosion outside the Danish Tax Agency in Copenhagen earlier this month. Reuters - Published on August 23, 2019	Swedish police arrest two more suspects in Copenhagen blast investigation Two more suspects have been arrested in Sweden on suspicion of involvement in an explosion outside the Danish Tax Agency in Copenhagen earlier this month, Sweden's prosecution authority said on.. Reuters - Published on August 22, 2019
A miffed Trump cancels state visit to Denmark trip after 'nasty' PM says Greenland not for sale President Donald Trump declared Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's dismissal of his idea to buy Greenland "nasty" and an affront to the United States on Wednesday, a day after shocking Danes by.. France 24 - Published on August 22, 2019	Trump calls Danish PM's rebuff of Greenland idea 'nasty' as trip cancellation stuns Danes President Donald Trump declared Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's dismissal of his idea to buy Greenland "nasty" and an affront to the United States on Wednesday, a day after shocking Danes by.. Reuters - Published on August 22, 2019
Factbox: Greenland for sale? Why Trump's bid fell through President Donald Trump's proposal for the United States to buy Greenland from Denmark has met with surprise and a sharp rebuff from Copenhagen, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen calling the idea.. Reuters - Published on August 21, 2019	Swede suspected of Copenhagen blast to be extradited to Denmark A man detained in Sweden on suspicion of being behind an explosion near a Danish government agency is to be handed over to Denmark, Swedish radio reported. Reuters - Published on August 16, 2019
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Danish police arrest one Swedish man and issues warrant for another after explosion Danish police said on Wednesday they had arrested a 22-year old Swedish man and issued an international warrant for a 23-year old Swede, both suspected of being behind an explosion outside the Danish.. Reuters - Published on August 14, 2019	Copenhagen police station hit as Danish capital sees second blast The explosion, which damaged a police station, follows another blast earlier this week. BBC News - Published on August 10, 2019
Danish capital hit by second blast in four days: police An explosion occurred outside a local police station in Copenhagen, police said, in the second blast to hit the Danish capital in four days. Reuters - Published on August 10, 2019	Denmark: Police probe blast at tax office in Copenhagen An explosion at the Danish Tax Agency was a "deliberate attack," police say. However, authorities are still trying to determine who exactly was behind it. ...... WorldNews - Published on August 7, 2019
Blast hits tax office in Copenhagen in attack, one person hurt: police One person was lightly injured in an explosion outside the Danish Tax Agency's office in Copenhagen late on Tuesday in what police said was a deliberate attack, although it was too early to know who.. Reuters - Published on August 7, 2019	Environmentally friendly and calm place to visit Copenhagen is quickly becoming one of the greenest of cities in the world, and its cool factor is not far behind. That is why it is a fantastic place to visit if you want a balance in the place you.. WorldNews - Published on July 29, 2019
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