Denmark Grants Life Extension for Two Pioneering Wind Farms

Two of the pioneering offshore wind farms, which at the time were also the largest in the world, have been granted life extensions by the Danish Energy Agency. This marks the third offshore wind farm that Demarn was licensed for continued...

Showers in Lucknow bring respite from sultry weather, more in store

LUCKNOW A day after the monsoon covered the entire country, Lucknow experienced moderate rainfall on the last day of June - 16.6 mm between 8:30am and 5:30pm on Monday - which was a much awaited relief from the sultry weather that people braved...

Denmark’s EU role, what it means for Tanzania

FROM July to December 2025, Denmark is taking on a major role within the European Union one that most people outside Europe may not have heard of, yet one that can influence policies that stretch far beyond Europe’s borders, even reaching as far...

Denmark’s Incoming EU Presidency: A window of opportunity for discussing climate policy in agriculture - IEEP

Danish Ambassador Ole Egberg Mikkelsen

Recently, Denmark, a reliable and long-standing friend of Ukraine, announced another package of military aid to Ukraine worth almost $1 billion, and on June 25, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette...

EU citizens overwhelmingly behind climate action, poll suggests

Eighty-five per cent of Europeans see climate change as a problem and think that fighting it should be a priority to increase public health, the European Commission said today as it published the findings of an opinion poll. The survey revealed...

Women can be drafted into the Danish military

Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside of Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scans the horizon for approaching threats. After nearly four months of military training, the...

Denmark to draft women into army for the 1st time amid growing Russian aggression

Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside of Denmark's capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scans the horizon for approaching threats. After nearly four months of military training, the young soldier...

Beat The Summer Heat In These 6 Cool-Weather Havens

Snow-capped Mount Illimani overlooks the city of La Paz, Bolivia at dusk getty For most people, the ideal getaway must involve a tropical beach. But whether it’s for vacation or permanent relocation, there are downsides to tropical living that you...

France sets framework for EU's 2040 climate targets

Published on 30/06/2025 - 14:37 GMT+2 The battle to reach Europe's 2040 climate targets has begun. On 2 July, the European Commission is due to present its proposals for reducing CO2 emissions. It is expected to announce a 90% reduction to take...

Denmark’s army extends compulsory enlistment to women for the first time

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Denmark extends life of two of its oldest offshore wind farms – one by another 25 years

Less than a month after it approved a 10-year extension to the 23MW Samsø offshore wind farm, the Danish Energy Agency has granted extensions to two of the country’s oldest offshore wind farms for up to 25 years. The extension granted to the Samsø...

Women can be drafted into the Danish military as Russian aggression and military...

Katrine and other female soldiers, all of whom spoke to The Associated Press on June 11 on the condition that only their first names be used because of operational security, volunteered for military service earlier this year. Until now, that was...

As Denmark takes over the Council of the EU’s rotating presidency, its European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre explains why the EU matters more than ever and how a small country plans to lead in uncertain times.

After being elected to the Danish parliament in 2019, Marie Bjerre’s local newspaper in Northern Jutland wrote that “Trump forced her to run for office.” A fear of Trump-style nationalism reaching Denmark and a profound belief in her global...

Women to be drafted into Danish military amid rising Russian aggression

Under new rules passed by Denmark's parliament earlier in June, Danish women who turn 18 after Tuesday will be entered into the lottery system, on equal footing with their male compatriots. The change comes against a backdrop of Russian aggression...

Dürr Group sells its environmental technology business to Stellex Capital Management

Dürr AG has concluded an agreement with an affiliate of Stellex Capital Management LLC (“Stellex”) on the sale of its environmental technology business. This comprises the areas of exhaust air purification technology and sound insulation systems...

Reusable, recyclable, cork-based bottle sleeve debuts at Dubai Duty Free

Innonature Packaging Solutions has converted ‘sustainably sourced’ cork into a reusable and recyclable sleeve for wine and spirits bottles, recently launching the solution with Dubai Duty Free. In line with Europe’s legislative mandate for all...

Women can be drafted into Danish military as Russian aggression, investment grows

HOVELTE, Denmark -- Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside of Denmark's capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scans the horizon for approaching threats. After nearly four months of military...

Women can be drafted into the Danish military as Russian aggression and military investment grow

HOVELTE, Denmark (AP) — Peering across a dense stretch of woodland outside of Denmark’s capital with camouflage paint smeared across her face, 20-year-old Katrine scans the horizon for approaching threats. After nearly four months of military...

Climate crisis and cash crunch: 10 countries at breaking point by 2050

A new index from Columbia Climate School reveals the 10 most climate-vulnerable countries by 2050. Many face rising disaster risks and shrinking access to finance, trapping them in a cycle of crisis and recovery. A new index called the Climate...