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Island residents in Lolland are furious over possible price increases for ferries connecting to Askø, Fejø, and Femø. The controversy has sparked worries about tourism decline and employment impacts, as these scenic islands rely heavily on affordable transportation for their economic survival.

A think tank analysis reveals Russia’s first priority in the Ukraine war appears to be gaining complete control over Ukraine, either directly or as a puppet state. Russia feels encouraged to continue fighting when Western support weakens. The Institute for the Study of War worries Russia will exploit weaknesses in Western alliances while pursuing broader…

Denmark’s Parliamentary Speaker, Søren Gade, proposes offering psychological support to politicians who lose elections. After speaking with former members who struggled with depression after being “fired” by voters, Gade suggests taxpayer-funded therapy sessions. The Danish People’s Party’s leader dismisses this as coddling politicians who should be tough enough to handle rejection.

Danes are flocking to the airport, seemingly unaware of the upcoming flight passenger tax. Starting January 2025, travelers will pay between 50-410 kr depending on flight distance. While airlines are responsible for reporting and paying, passengers will ultimately bear the cost through increased ticket prices.

The brother of the Manchester bomber has attacked three prison guards at a British prison on April 12, 2025. The guards suffered life-threatening injuries. The attacker was previously sentenced for his role in the May 22, 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, which caused numerous deaths and injuries. No details about his motivation for the prison attack.

Trump plans to exempt several electronic products from retaliatory tariffs on Chinese goods, including computers, phones, and chips. Despite announcing a whopping 145% tariff on Chinese imports, these tech essentials will avoid the price hikes—a relief for companies like Apple, whose iPhones are largely made in China.

German-American analyst Mirco Reimer-Elster called Donald Trump a “svagpisser” (weak-pisser) in a Jyllands-Posten commentary, criticizing the former president’s policy flip-flops and lack of firmness. Reimer-Elster highlights Trump’s inconsistent positions on tariffs, suggesting the world’s most powerful man showed neither leadership nor reliability in maintaining consistent policies.

Despite new passenger fees, Danes continue flocking to airports, prompting a think tank to call for a better plan. The fee, starting at 70kr in 2025 and rising to 100kr by 2030, varies by distance. While aiming to support green transition in aviation, critics note private jets are oddly exempt despite higher emissions.

Conservative Danish mayor Michael Ziegler, who survived acute leukemia thanks to stem cells from a Chilean donor named Venecia, finally met his lifesaver after the mandatory two-year waiting period. Following anonymous letter exchanges through the hospital, Ziegler jetted to South America for the emotional face-to-face thank-you.

A Chinese correspondent claims a “gigantic victory for China,” but the search results don’t specifically mention what this refers to. Possibilities include the Battle of Tai’erzhuang (1938) against Japan, recent border tensions with India, or various economic and political achievements. Without more context, it’s anyone’s guess what this supposed triumph actually is.