The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/denmark/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:01:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Denmark | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/denmark/ 32 32 Alleged IRGC operative charged with plotting to kill German Jewish leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/alleged-irgc-operative-charged-with-plotting-to-kill-german-jewish-leader/ Thu, 21 May 2026 14:41:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828203 Prosecutors say Ali S. was arrested in Denmark in June for plots against Josef Schuster, as well as two Jewish grocers and a pro-Israel politician; alleged accomplice is in custody

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]]> Denmark records third straight year of historically high antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/denmark-records-third-straight-year-of-historically-high-antisemitism/ Fri, 08 May 2026 17:15:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819341 Jewish community of some 6,000 reports 199 antisemitic incidents - prior to Oct. 7 there were around 7 per year; 24 incidents recorded against Jewish kids and teens, 3 of them violent

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]]> Denmark hands 2 Swedes lengthy prison sentences for 2024 attack on Israeli embassy https://www.timesofisrael.com/denmark-hands-2-swedes-lengthy-prison-sentences-for-2024-attack-on-israeli-embassy/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:21:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747448 Attackers given 12 and 14 years behind bars for throwing grenades at diplomatic mission; younger suspect admits to being member of crime network that acted as wing of terror group

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]]> Trump threatens tariffs on 8 European countries for opposing Greenland takeover https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-threatens-tariffs-on-8-european-countries-for-opposing-greenland-takeover/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:07:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3736093 Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands and Finland to face 10% import tax, Trump says, which would jump to 25% if Greenland not purchased by US by June 1

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]]> ‘Make America Go Away’: Danes protest against US push to take over Greenland https://www.timesofisrael.com/make-america-go-away-danes-protest-against-us-push-to-take-over-greenland/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:29:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3735989 As thousands demonstrate, visiting delegation of US Congress members tell Greenlandic and Danish politicians that many Americans oppose Trump's stance on Arctic island

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]]> Trump reiterates desire for Greenland following high-stakes diplomatic meeting https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-reiterates-desire-for-greenland-following-high-stakes-diplomatic-meeting/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:03:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3734405 US Secretary of State Rubio and VP Vance meet with Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers, but Washington's position remains unchanged; Greenland stresses its unity with Denmark

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]]> As Greenland stands up to Trump, president says anything short of US control ‘unacceptable’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-greenland-stands-up-to-trump-president-says-anything-short-of-us-control-unacceptable/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:58:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733781 Foreign ministers of Denmark, Greenland in DC to meet with Rubio and Vance; bill introduced in US Congress would block State, Defense Department funds being used against the island

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]]> White House says military ‘always an option’ for seizing control of Greenland https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-says-military-always-an-option-for-seizing-control-of-greenland/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:59:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728521 European leaders emphasize 'inviolability of borders,' as Republican congressmen join Democrats in pushing against administration's calls for US to grab Danish territory

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]]> Key location, rare natural resources: Why Trump says the US ‘needs’ Greenland https://www.timesofisrael.com/key-location-rare-natural-resources-why-trump-says-the-us-needs-greenland/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:20:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727854 Isolated in the Arctic Circle and home to only 56,000 people, the massive ice-covered island may be next on the US's wish list due to its strategic and mineral-rich location

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]]> Greenland and allies reject threats to island, as Trump reiterates US ‘need’ for it https://www.timesofisrael.com/greenland-and-allies-reject-threats-to-island-as-trump-reiterates-us-need-for-it/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:28:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3727608 Province's PM urges 'no more fantasies about annexation'; Danish premier says 'we will not accept' suggestions of a takeover, post-WWII security order will be 'over' if US attacks

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]]> Man arrested for plot to supply arms for attack on Jewish targets in Germany https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-arrested-for-plot-to-supply-arms-for-attack-on-jewish-targets-in-germany/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:33:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3681936 Authorities say Afghan suspect, arrested in Denmark, offered to supply weapons for an Iran-linked plot targeting Jews in Berlin

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]]> Danish teachers’ pension fund to divest from Israeli state assets over Gaza, settlements https://www.timesofisrael.com/danish-teachers-pension-fund-to-divest-from-israeli-state-assets-over-gaza-settlements/ Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:43:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3649165 Decision by $25 billion member-owned group AkadamikerPension follows recent divestment declaration by Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund over human rights concerns

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]]> Airports in Copenhagen and Oslo reopen after unidentified drones cause massive delays https://www.timesofisrael.com/airports-in-copenhagen-and-oslo-reopen-after-unidentified-drones-cause-massive-delays/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:44:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3648557 Danish police say drones were sent by 'capable operator' but can not yet identify culprit; Ukraine's Zelensky blames Russia, which denies involvement

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]]> Sa’ar: Recognizing Palestinian state ‘will push Israel to make unilateral decisions’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/saar-recognizing-palestinian-state-will-push-israel-to-make-unilateral-decisions/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 14:47:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3635912 Alongside Danish counterpart, foreign minister vague on whether Israel will annex parts of West Bank; FMs clash over Gaza humanitarian situation — Denmark says Israel must do more

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]]> Spy or jihadist? Court to rule in case of Danish ‘agent’ in Islamic State https://www.timesofisrael.com/spy-or-jihadist-court-to-rule-in-case-of-danish-agent-in-islamic-state/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:33:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3632198 Ahmed Samsam, who was jailed for being member of terror group, seeks to overturn conviction, claims he was really working for Denmark's intelligence service

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