Denmark Headlines for Wednesday: Latest Developments in the Country's News Cycle
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Buckle up, Denmark! Today we've got a thrilling chase near Copenhagen Airport, exciting new education programs, a fiery blaze in Kolding, and a pack of pesky wolves giving Mette a headache. Let's dive in!
Airport Aiight:
Copenhagen Airport nearly went full-on airport style chaos when a Swedish Range Rover swiped through Amager's streets like it was on a Mad Max mission. Police thought they'd nab the speed demon driver but he high-tailed it toward the airport, causing old CPH to ground all flights mid-morning.
Turns out our Euro-savvy hauler crashed through a fence near Flyvergrillen, jumped the airfield, then hightailed it like a scene straight out of a Fast & Furious flick. Julie Boll, CPH's press officer, confirmed the pandemonium, telling the Ritzau newswire that their security team and the police were busy locating the Robin Hood wannabe within the airport grounds.
Education Elevated:
Good news for students hoping to breeze their way through Danish academia! The government, SF, and DF have teamed up to tighten admission requirements for upper secondary school, or gymnasium, and business colleges (HHX). Starting soon, students will need to score an average of a 6, rather than a 5, to get in.
The 10th grade, an optional extra year, will be history, while students can still aim for a 10th year at other institutions, but their grades won't be considered for college admissions. So, dream on, slackers!
🔥 Kolding Campaign:
Six lucky souls took a detour to the hospital when they were injured in an explosion at Kolding Harbour yesterday. Fire swept through a pile of scrap and spread like wildfire, forcing local firefighters into a literal battle against the blaze. Three of the injured were whisked off to the hospital to have a doc take a peek before sending them on their merry way.
"We've made headway, set up a water supply, and the fire is now under control," said Ronni Petersen, fire team leader in Kolding. Good to know, Ronnie!
Frederiksen on Wolves:
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen admitted that Denmark's rapidly growing wolf population is causing a headache for smaller communities. With wolves creeping close to homes and causing disruptions, she opened the door to potential regulations to control their numbers while allowing nature to thrive.
Though she's not clued up on the nitty-gritty details, Mette revealed that some form of wolf regulation will likely be needed in the future.
While Mette may be the prime minister, she's still standoffish when it comes to wolves snuggling up to her corner of Denmark. Despite the EU's habitats directive, Denmark must protect certain natural habitats and endangered species, including wolves.
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- In Copenhagen, a high-speed chase through Amager streets disrupted Copenhagen Airport, causing all flights to be grounded.
- The driver of the Swedish Range Rover, resembling a character from Mad Max, eluded the police by crashing through a fence near Flyvergrillen and jumping the airfield.
- Julie Boll, CPH's press officer, confirmed the chaos and stated that the security team and the police were actively searching for the driver within the airport grounds.
- The Danish government, SF, and DF have decided to raise the admission requirements for upper secondary school and business colleges, making it necessary for students to score an average of a 6 instead of a 5.
- The explosion at Kolding Harbour injured six individuals, with three being hospitalized. Firefighters battled the ensuing blaze and were able to bring it under control.
- Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen admitted that the growing number of wolves in Denmark is causing trouble for small communities and suggested that potential regulations may be needed to control their numbers while preserving natural habitats.
