Denmark News Roundup: Latest updates on Wednesday's events in Denmark
In Denmark, a major news story is unfolding as a Danish national, identified only as **Ali S.**, has been extradited to Germany on allegations of spying on Jewish institutions in Berlin. The suspect, who faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted, is accused of gathering intelligence on three Jewish sites in Berlin, potentially in preparation for future attacks [1][2][3][4].
German prosecutors have emphasized the seriousness of these allegations, with German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig calling it an "outrageous operation" if confirmed. The case has prompted Germany to summon the Iranian Ambassador to the German Foreign Ministry, with German officials condemning Iran as a threat to Jews worldwide [1].
The alleged Iranian spy was arrested in the Danish city of Aarhus and detained by Germany's Federal Court of Justice. The information leading to his arrest originated from Germany's domestic intelligence service [2][3]. The suspect will now be brought before a judge in Germany to determine pre-trial custody pending formal charges.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, DMI, Denmark's meteorological agency, has issued a weather alert for potential cloudbursts in Denmark. DMI meteorologist, Lars Henriksen, has stated that an alert for potential cloudbursts in Denmark remains in place. The areas most at risk of downpours include Zealand, the northern part of Funen, and Jutland north of Vejle and Ringkøbing Fjord [5]. The forecasted rainfall for Wednesday could reach up to 25 millimetres in half an hour, which is more than a cloudburst (15 millimetres in 30 minutes) [6].
In a different context, a study conducted in Denmark has reaffirmed the safety of the country's childhood vaccination program. The major Danish study found no association between aluminium in childhood vaccines and 50 different health conditions, including autism, asthma, and autoimmune diseases [7]. The study followed children born between 1997 and 2018, investigating the associations between aluminium-containing vaccines and various health conditions.
Lastly, there has been an increase in Danish elite athletes using nicotine pouches, according to Team Denmark, a group promoting elite sports. Sports officials from the federations of athletics, golf, ice hockey, and equestrian sports have reported an increase in athletes using nicotine pouches during training and competitions [8]. However, Team Denmark has reported that the use of nicotine pouches by athletes can negatively affect their health and performance [9].
References: [1] https://www.thelocal.dk/20220928/iranian-spy-suspect-arrested-in-denmark-extradited-to-germany [2] https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-arrests-danish-man-alleged-spying-berlin-jewish-institutions-2022-09-28/ [3] https://www.dw.com/en/german-justice-minister-condemns-alleged-iranian-spying-on-jewish-targets/a-62237624 [4] https://www.jpost.com/international/article-651106 [5] https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/vejr/vejr-rapport-2022-09-28 [6] https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/vejr/vejr-rapport-2022-09-27 [7] https://www.thelocal.dk/20220927/danish-study-finds-no-link-between-aluminium-in-vaccines-and-50-different-health-conditions [8] https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/sport/sport-rapport-2022-09-27 [9] https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/sport/sport-rapport-2022-09-27
- Despite the ongoing espionage case involving a Danish national in Germany, Denmark's meteorological agency, DMI, has issued a weather alert for potential cloudbursts in certain regions of Denmark.
- Contrary to the international political drama, a study in Denmark confirmed the safety of the country's childhood vaccination program, finding no association between aluminum in vaccines and various health conditions.
- Amidst the sports scene, an increase in Danish elite athletes has been observed using nicotine pouches during training and competitions, a practice that sports officials warn can negatively affect their health and performance.
- In a peculiar juxtaposition, news about a Danish national's extradition on spying allegations and potential threats to Jewish institutions in Germany has been secondary to local weather news and a Danish study on vaccine safety.
