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☆ Fire engulfs Denmark’s historic stock exchange building, iconic spire collapses
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Sam Meredith | In Samuelmeredith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The tower of the historic Boersen stock exchange collapses as the building is on fire in central Copenhagen, Denmark on April 16, 2024. A fire broke out on Tuesday at Denmark's 400-year-old historic stock exchange building, engulfing its iconic dragon-tail spire which collapsed onto the roof. Videos and images from the scene on Tuesday morning showed a violent fire engulfing the stock exchange building, or Boersen, which had been undergoing renovation work. "Terrible pictures from the Stock Exchange. "An iconic building that means a lot to all of us, I think."

Persons: Troels Lund Poulsen, Poulsen Organizations: Reuters, Notre, Dame Cathedral, Denmark's, Stock Exchange Locations: Copenhagen, Denmark, Paris

☆ High maintenance 'prima donna' F-16 jets will be hard work for Ukraine, former US Marine pilot says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Alia Shoaib | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ukraine is due to receive much-anticipated F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies. He said the jets are much more "high maintenance" than the Soviet-era aircraft Ukraine is used to. AdvertisementAs Ukraine awaits the long-anticipated delivery of F-16 jets from its Western allies, experts warn that it may face challenges operating the "high maintenance" aircraft. AdvertisementYuriy Ihnat, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force, told Politico that some changes would be needed for Ukraine to operate the F-16 Fighting Falcons. AdvertisementA cohort of Ukrainian pilots began training on the F-16 in Denmarks's Skrydstrup Air Base last August, Reuters reported.

Persons: —, Tom Richter, Yuriy Ihnat, Lockheed Martin, Troels Lund Poulsen Organizations: Marine, Service, US Marine, National Guard, Politico, Ukrainian Air Force, Fighting Falcons, Falcons, US Air Force, Lockheed, Air Force's, US, Air Base, Reuters, New York Times, Ukrainian, Royal Air Force, French Air Force, The Times, Nokia, Times Locations: Ukraine, Soviet, Denmark, Netherlands, Ukrainian, Kyiv, Russian

☆ Russia is now in a better position for attacking elsewhere in Europe, defense official says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewRussia seems to be in a better position to launch a future attack on a NATO member state, despite its performance in Ukraine, a European defense official told Business Insider. Russia failed to take Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, early in its invasion, despite its much larger and better-supplied military. AdvertisementGermany's defense minister, Boris Pistorius, said last month that Russia could attack a NATO country within the next five to eight years. And Denmark's defense minister, Troels Lund Poulsen, also warned this month that Russia could attack a member within the next five years. Urbelis said that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has strengthened NATO, but urged members to ramp up their defense efforts.

Persons: —, Vaidotas Urbelis, Urbelis, Boris Pistorius, Troels Lund Poulsen, it's Organizations: Service, NATO, Business, EU Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Belarus, Russian, Kyiv, Soviet Union, Europe

☆ Boomers are not moving out of their big homes. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Anna Bahney | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Many Boomers whose homes have surged in value now face massive capital gains tax bills when they sell. Plus, smaller homes or apartments in the neighborhoods they’ve come to love are rare. Taxes on capital gains drain profits from a saleFederal and possibly state capital gains taxes can be significant for long-time homeowners who have seen their property values soar over several decades. They paid the capital gains and moved because their home was isolated and they wanted to be closer to conveniences, health care and other people as they aged. Few smaller homes in areas they’ve long livedMany neighborhoods where older homeowners have long lived are zoned for single-family homes and have few smaller homes or multi-family properties like condos or rental buildings.

Persons: Baby Boomers Marta, Octavian Dragos, ”, Dragos, ” Dragos, —, they’ve, “, Peter Poulsen, Poulsen, Jimmy Panetta Organizations: DC CNN, Savings Locations: Washington, El Cerrito , California, California, Livermore , California

The church service came exactly a week after Frederik, 55, was proclaimed king after his 83-year-old mother Margrethe signed her abdication during a meeting with the government. “I chose some of the hymns we’re going to sing, and the king said, I would like to sing these hymns.”The hour-long service marked Frederik’s first official visit as king outside the Danish capital Copenhagen. “I think he’s going to be a king of the people,” said Aarhus resident Charlotte Houman. “I think he’s gonna embrace the people ... he’s going to be different in is his way of ruling. I think he’s going to be not too much top down, but he’s gonna be embracing the people, different kinds of people.

Persons: —, King Frederik X, Queen Mary, Queen Margrethe, Denmark’s, Frederik, Margrethe, Christina Elmstroem, ”, Henrik Wigh, Poulsen, “, Charlotte Houman Organizations: Aarhus Cathedral, Aarhus, Associated Press, Police, Charlotte Locations: AARHUS, Denmark, Aarhus, Danish, Copenhagen

☆ Orsted’s ‘deputy heads must roll’ stance is risky
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

General view of the Walney Extension offshore wind farm operated by Orsted off the coast of Blackpool, Britain September 5, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble Acquire Licensing RightsSINGAPORE, Nov 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Orsted’s (ORSTED.CO) recent implosion has finally prompted a reaction. Denmark’s $17 billion offshore wind producer on Tuesday said Chief Financial Officer Daniel Lerup and Chief Operating Officer Richard Hunter were stepping down. The COO is responsible for the procurement, construction, and operations of the wind farms, and supplier delays accounted for the lion’s share of Orsted’s U.S. writedowns. Yet Mads Nipper, who became Orsted chief executive in early 2021 and handpicked the departing duo, has been spared for now.

Persons: Orsted, Phil Noble, Daniel Lerup, Richard Hunter, Hunter, Lerup, Mads Nipper, Henrik Poulsen, Yawen Chen, Cameron, George Hay, Streisand Neto Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Reuters, X, Thomson Locations: Walney, Blackpool, Britain, Rights SINGAPORE, United States, U.S

☆ Wolfsburg stun holders Leipzig 1-0 to end their winning run in German Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WOLFSBURG, Germany, Oct 31 (Reuters) - VfL Wolfsburg beat RB Leipzig 1-0 courtesy of Vaclav Cerny's first-half goal to eliminate the holders in the German Cup second round and put an end to their two year-reign in the competition. Leipzig, winners in 2022 and 2023 as well as finalists in 2021, were reduced to 10 men early in the second half after Yussuf Poulsen was sent off following a second booking. The Czech winger should have scored a second goal 10 minutes later when a misunderstanding in the Leipzig defence sent him clear on goal once more but he miskicked and fired wide. Leipzig looked more aggressive after the break and hit the woodwork through David Raum. Reporting by Karolos Grohmann Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Vaclav Cerny's, Yussuf Poulsen, Cerny, Tiago Tomas, miskicked, David Raum, Poulsen, Jan Vranckx, Dane, Karolos, Toby Davis Organizations: VfL Wolfsburg, RB Leipzig, Leipzig, Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart, Champions League, Union Berlin, Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, Hoffenheim, Thomson Locations: WOLFSBURG, Germany, Czech, Leipzig, Bayern Munich, Saarbruecken

☆ Leipzig battle past Red Star 3-1 to tighten hold on Group G second spot
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LEIPZIG, Germany, Oct 25 (Reuters) - RB Leipzig strengthened their hold on second place in Champions League Group G with a 3-1 victory over gritty Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday. Yussuf Poulsen, the longest-serving Leipzig player who this week signed a contract extension, then forced a save from keeper Omri Glazer with a curled shot as the visitors initially struggled with the Germans' frenetic pace. Leipzig are on six points from three matches, three behind leaders Manchester City, who beat Young Boys 3-1. Red Star are on one point, the same as the Swiss side. Reporting by Karolos Grohmann; editing by Clare FallonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: David Raum, Yussuf Poulsen, Omri Glazer, Castello Lukeba, Osman Bukari, Leipzig's Xavi Simons, Marko Stamenic, Dani Olmo, Karolos, Clare Fallon Organizations: RB Leipzig, Champions League Group, Red Star Belgrade, Wednesday, Red Star, League, Manchester City, Young Boys, Thomson Locations: LEIPZIG, Germany, Leipzig, Swiss

☆ Denmark, Netherlands, US spearhead creation of future Ukraine air force
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Netherlands' Air Force F-16 fighter jets fly during a media day illustrating how NATO Air Policing safeguards the Allies' airspace in the northern and northeastern region of the Alliance, July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCOPENHAGEN, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Denmark, the Netherlands and the United States will spearhead a new international coalition to help Ukraine establish a future air force based on F-16 fighter jets, the Danish ministry of defence said on Wednesday. Denmark and the Netherlands were the first two countries to commit to donating F-16 jets to Ukraine, whose current air force has a fleet of ageing Soviet-era fighter jets, in its war with Russia. "This is a natural move following the leading role Denmark already has in relation to the military support for Ukraine and especially in relation to the donation of F-16 fighter jets," Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said. Reporting by Louise Breusch Rasmussen, Johannes Gotfredsen-Birkebaek, editing by Andrew Heavens, William MacleanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: de, Troels Lund Poulsen, Louise Breusch Rasmussen, Johannes Gotfredsen, Andrew Heavens, William Maclean Organizations: Air Force, Air, Alliance, REUTERS, Rights, Defence, TV2, Wednesday, Thomson Locations: Netherlands, Rights COPENHAGEN, Denmark, United States, Ukraine, Danish, Russia

☆ Denmark to re-start ammunition production at repurchased arms plant
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soldiers from the Schleswig Infantry Regiment on drill at the Oksboel Shooting and Training Ground, Jutland, Denmark, March 16, 2023. "Ammunition production in Europe is under severe pressure, and we should also try to find solutions in Denmark to contribute where we can based on Danish needs," Lund Poulsen said in the statement. "It will take time before we are ready with production, but therefore it is also good that we are now getting started with the work," Lund Poulsen added. The plant had previously been owned by a private Spanish company and was in use until 2020. ($1 = 7.0433 Danish crowns)Reporting by Louise Breusch Rasmussen; Editing by David HolmesOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Ritzau Scanpix, Mads Claus Rasmussen, Ritzau, Troels Lund Poulsen, Lund Poulsen, Louise Breusch Rasmussen, David Holmes Organizations: Schleswig Infantry Regiment, Danish Army Command, REUTERS, Rights, Thomson Locations: Jutland, Denmark, Rights COPENHAGEN, Ukraine, Europe, Elling, North Jutland, Spanish

☆ Ukraine's European allies keep sending it broken and unusable Leopard 1 tanks
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Charles R. Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Over half the tanks donated to Ukraine from Denmark have technical problems, Danish media reported. In a briefing, Denmark's defense minister said there are problems with 12 out of 20 Leopard 1 tanks. German's defense ministry announced in February a partnership with Denmark and the Netherlands to send Ukraine a donation of "at least" 100 refurbished Leopard 1A5 tanks. On Friday, TV 2, a public broadcaster in Denmark, reported that 12 out of 20 of the Leopard 1A5s that have already been donated have technical issues. AdvertisementAdvertisementAnd earlier in the week, the German outlet Der Spiegel reported that another 10 Leopard tanks had problems substantial enough for Ukraine to reject delivery of them.

Persons: Troels Lund Poulsen, Der Spiegel, cdavis@insider.com Organizations: Service, Leopard, Danish Defense Locations: Ukraine, Denmark, Wall, Silicon, Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Dutch

Netherlands' Air Force F-16 fighter jets fly during a media day illustrating how NATO Air Policing safeguards the Allies' airspace in the northern and northeastern region of the Alliance, July 4, 2023. Ukraine has actively sought the U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to help it counter Russian air superiority. Washington gave Denmark and the Netherlands official assurances that the United States will expedite approval of transfer requests for F-16s to go to Ukraine when the pilots are trained, the official said. A coalition of 11 countries was due to start training Ukrainian pilots to fly the F-16 fighter jets this month in Denmark. U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed training programs for Ukrainian pilots on F-16s in May.

Persons: de, Troels Poulsen, Antony Blinken, Blinken, Joe Biden, Yuriy Ihnat, Lockheed Martin, Steve Holland, Idrees Ali, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: Air Force, Air, Alliance, REUTERS, Rights, United, U.S, Washington, NATO, Reuters, Ukrainian, Lockheed, Thomson Locations: Netherlands, United States, Ukraine, Denmark, U.S, Ukrainian, Russia, States, Romania, .

VILNIUS, July 11 (Reuters) - A coalition of 11 nations will start training Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets in August in Denmark, and a training centre will be set up in Romania, officials said on Tuesday on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Lithuania. NATO members Denmark and the Netherlands have been leading international efforts to train pilots as well as support staff, maintain aircraft and ultimately enable the supply of F-16s to Ukraine in its war with Russia. Kyiv, which has launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces, has repeatedly called for Western countries to supply aircraft and train its pilots to fly them, to successfully counter Moscow's aerial dominance. That's why for us it is very important that this fighter jet coalition starts up," Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov told reporters. "I hope - I am an optimist - that after six months we will see results," he said.

Persons: Troels Lund Poulsen, Oleksii Reznikov, Niklas Pollard, Justyna Organizations: NATO, Russian, Ukrainian Defence, Thomson Locations: VILNIUS, Ukrainian, Denmark, Romania, Lithuania, Netherlands, Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Slovakia

☆ Denmark to make $250 mln donation to Ukraine for military use
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

COPENHAGEN, May 2 (Reuters) - Denmark will donate military equipment and financial support to Ukraine worth 1.7 billion Danish crowns ($250 million), the Nordic country's Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Tuesday. The minister also said Denmark will reduce its military presence in Iraq starting in early-2024 and instead focus on the Baltic countries, offering NATO a battalion to defend the region. The rest of the year, the troops will remain in Denmark, ready to be deployed to the Baltic states in case of a crisis, the ministry of defence said. "We must be prepared for the Danish presence in the Baltics to be long-term, and there is a need for balancing between having soldiers on the ground and being ready to deploy them from Denmark," Poulsen said. ($1 = 6.8051 Danish crowns)Reporting by Louise Breusch Rasmussen, editing by Terje SolsvikOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Denmark, Netherlands to donate 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

COPENHAGEN, April 20 (Reuters) - Denmark and the Netherlands will jointly donate 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, the two countries said on Thursday. The Leopard 2A4 tanks, which will be bought from a third party and refurbished, are expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2024, they said in a joint statement. "It is absolutely crucial for the hope of a peaceful and secure Europe that we do not let the Ukrainians fight the battle alone," Denmark's acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said. In February, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands also announced they will pool resources to restore at least 100 old Leopard 1 tanks from industry stocks and supply them to Ukraine this year and next. Reporting by Nikolaj Skydsgaard, Louise Rasmussen, editing by Terje SolsvikOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Carlsberg shares have risen more than 60% during Hart's tenure, outperforming AB Inbev and Heineken, whose shares have dropped around 47% and risen around 45% respectively. Carlsberg's shares fell 3.5% at market open in Copenhagen, but later pared losses and were 0.7% lower at 1118 GMT. "Cees 't Hart has delivered remarkable results during his time at Carlsberg," Supervisory Board Chair Henrik Poulsen said. It is also seeking an option to buy back the Russian business in the future. With only around 16% of revenue coming from Eastern Europe, Carlsberg's biggest markets are Western Europe and Asia.

☆ Carlsberg CEO Hart's retirement plan triggers share fall
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Nikolaj Skydsgaard | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Hired in 2015, partly to help restore sluggish sales in its Eastern Europe division, including Russia, Hart has successfully overseen Carlsberg's SAIL'22 strategy, which focused on cutting costs and improve sales of more premium beer brands. Carlsberg said in a statement that Hart planned to leave by the end of the third quarter. "Cees 't Hart has delivered remarkable results during his time at Carlsberg," Supervisory Board Chair Henrik Poulsen said. "He has really been a significant person in the transformation that has taken place, it's been very impressive to witness," Laustsen added. It is seeking an option with the buyer to buy back the Russian business in future.

☆ Echipa națională de fotbal a Danemarcei s-a calificat în optimile de finală ale Campionatului European
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-22 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Echipa națională de fotbal a Danemarcei s-a calificat în optimile de finală ale Campionatului European cu doar trei puncte acumulate. În partida de la Copenhaga, Mikkel Damsgaard a înscris în prima repriză, iar după pauză Yussuf Poulsen a dublat avantajul gazdelor. Portarul Lukas Hradecky a fost autorul unui autogol, iar Romelu Lukaku a înscris și el odată. Memphis Depay a marcat un gol, iar Georginio Wijnaldum a reușit o dublă. Christoph Baumgartner a înscris golul decisiv al partidei ce s-a disputat pe Arena Națională de la București.

Persons: Poulsen, Andreas Christensen, Roberto Martinez, Lukas Hradecky, Olandezii, Memphis Depay, Wijnaldum, Christoph Baumgartner Organizations: națională, fotbal, Campionatului European, Arena Națională Locations: Danemarcei, Rusiei, Copenhaga, Belgia, Sankt - Petersburg, Finlanda, Țările de Jos, Austria, Macedonia de Nord, Amsterdam, Memphis, Ucrainei, București

☆ Olandezii au învins Austria cu 2-0 pe Johan Cruijff Arena din Amsterdam
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-18 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

Țările de Jos și Belgia s-au alăturat Italiei pe lista echipelor naționale calificate în optimile de finală ale Campionatului European de fotbal. Starul lui Manchester City a dat un assist la reușita lui Thorgan Hazard, iar apoi a marcat golul victoriei.Încă o partidă de ieri, tot din cadrul grupei C, a consemnat triumful Ucrainei în fața Macedoniei de Nord, scor 2-1. El a înscris, iar apoi a pasat decisiv la golul lui Roman Yaremchuk. Macedonia de Nord a redus din diferență prin Ezgjan Alioski. Pe final de meci, Ucraina a ratat un penalty, prin Ruslan Malinovsky.

Persons: Johan Cruijff, Kevin De Bruyne, Andriy, El, Yaremchuk Organizations: Manchester City Locations: Țările de Jos, Belgia, Italiei, Austria, Amsterdam.Memphis, Danemarca, Copenhaga, Belgiei, Ucrainei, Macedoniei, Nord, Macedonia de Nord, Ucraina

☆ Naționala de fotbal a Franței, în formă mare. Discipolii lui Didier Deschamps au învins reprezentativa Țării Galilor
▼ + stars: | 2021-06-03 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +2 min

Discipolii lui Didier Deschamps au învins reprezentativa Țării Galilor cu 3-0 într-un meci amical disputat la Nice. Karim Benzema, însă, a ratat penalty-ul. „Portocala mecanică” a fost condusă de două ori de-a lungul meciului. Nici Germania nu a reușit să se impună aseară. Aproape de pauză, Florin Tănase a fost eliminat pentru că a lovit un adversar, care încerca să-l deposedeze.

Persons: Didier Deschamps, Williams, Karim Benzema, Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele, Jack Hendry, Kevin Nisbet, Florian Neuhaus, Yussuf, Bukayo, Mirel Rădoi, Florin Tănase, Georges Mikautadze, Solomon Kvirkvelia, Răzvan Marin, Giorgi Aburjania, Andrei Ivan Organizations: fotbal, European Locations: Franței, Țării Galilor, Nice, Franța, Țările de Jos, Scoția, Memphis, Germania, Danemarca, scandinavii, Anglia, Austria, Middlesbrough, României, Georgia

☆ Parlamentul danez se suspendă temporar după ce mai mulți parlamentari au luat Covid-19
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-03 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: 1 min

Cinci parlamentari, printre care liderul Partidului Conservator, Soren Pape Poulsen, şi fostul ministru al Energiei, Lars Christian Lilleholt, au anunţat săptămâna aceasta că au fost testaţi pozitiv. De asemenea, şase miniştri, printre care cel al Justiţiei, Nick Haekkerup, şi cel puţin alţi patru parlamentari au intrat în izolare şi aşteaptă rezultatele testelor, potrivit celor mai recente informaţii de pe conturile lor media şi ale agenţiei de ştiri Ritzau. Şefa guvernului danez Mette Frederiksen a informat într-un comunicat că ea a participat la o întrevedere alături de Haekkerup, vineri, şi în consecinţă a amânat sesiunea de întrebări-răspunsuri care era programată să aibă loc marţi în parlament.

Persons: Lars Christian Lilleholt, Nick Haekkerup, Mette Frederiksen, consecinţă Organizations: Partidului Conservator, Soren Pape Poulsen, Lars Christian Lilleholt, Nick Haekkerup

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