Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

LEGO Botanicals Grows with Hibiscus Flower and Mini Bonsai Trees Sets

(IN BRIEF) LEGO® expands its Botanicals range this summer with two new adult-oriented sets: the 660-piece Hibiscus Flower and the 709-piece Mini Bonsai Trees. Both offer detailed, nature-themed building experiences that promote mindfulness and relaxation. The Hibiscus model boasts lavender … Read the full press release

ISS to Deliver Integrated Facility Services for VELUX Across 12 European Countries from Late 2025

(IN BRIEF) ISS has entered a five-year partnership with VELUX Group to deliver integrated facility services—covering cleaning, waste management, catering, reception, and outdoor maintenance—across 12 Northern and Central European countries. Deployment begins in Denmark on 1 October 2025, with full … Read the full press release

Ramboll Expands Americas Biodiversity Metric to Cover Full North American Habitat Data

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has released ABM 2.0, an upgraded biodiversity quantification tool now covering the entire United States, Canada, and northern Mexico. Adapted from the Natural England Biodiversity Metric and developed with NatureServe, the ABM initially focused on habitats in … Read the full press release

Jewson Opens Croydon “Branch of the Future” with Expanded SKU Range and Optimized Layout

(IN BRIEF) Jewson has launched a cutting-edge Croydon branch designed on STARK Group’s “branch of the future” model, featuring an expanded product range and an optimized floorplan for quick selection and availability checks. This addition cements STARK’s UK growth strategy, … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Assumes Stewardship of Iconic Strøget Retail Portfolio in Copenhagen

(IN BRIEF) In May 2025, CapMan Real Estate took over management of six historic commercial buildings along Copenhagen’s Strøget, on behalf of two German pension funds. The properties span from 1760 to 1925 and comprise around 11,500 sqm, with retail … Read the full press release

Maersk Launches AI-Driven Trade & Tariff Studio to Bring Order to “Tariff Chaos”

(IN BRIEF) Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio is a new AI-powered platform centralizing customs brokerage and tariff optimisation to tackle “tariff chaos.” Launching 28 June in the U.S. (global August), it consolidates data from multiple brokers, reduces duty overpayments (5–6%), … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen and Vollebak Unveil Spaceshop Structure and Sculptural Beosound 2 Edition

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen and Vollebak have unveiled two collaborative designs: the Vollebak Spaceshop, a 1,000 kg aluminium pop-up structure by SAGA, and the Beosound 2 Vollebak Edition speaker, featuring a novel “burnout” anodised finish. Both will launch at … Read the full press release

Femern Exhibition Debuts at LEGOLAND Billund to Showcase Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Construction

(IN BRIEF) On 23 June, a new 250 m² “Femern” exhibition opened in LEGOLAND® Billund’s Miniland, featuring a giant LEGO® model of the 18 km Fehmarnbelt immersed tunnel between Denmark and Germany. Inaugurated by Transport Ministers Thomas Danielsen and Claus … Read the full press release

SOILRES project launches to revive Europe’s soils and future-proof farming

(IN BRIEF) SOILRES is a pioneering Horizon Europe initiative that brings together leading scientists, farmers, and innovators across six diverse European regions to co-design and field-test biodiversity-based farming practices—such as cover crops, microbial biostimulants, compost, biochar and digital tools—that restore … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Backs Cadeler’s Next-Gen WTIVs with EUR 525 Million Green Finance Package

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank and partner banks, with export credit support from Eksfin and Sinosure, have arranged EUR 525 million in financing for two new wind turbine installation vessels for Cadeler, with KfW IPEX-Bank contributing nearly EUR 60 million. Built … Read the full press release

Equinor’s BeGreen Subsidiary Brings 65 MW Ingerslev Å Solar Plant Online in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Equinor’s subsidiary BeGreen has commenced operations at the 65 MW Ingerslev Å solar plant in Jutland, Denmark—BeGreen’s inaugural project since its 2023 acquisition. Senior VP Anders Bade highlighted that this step supports Equinor’s aim to build a robust … Read the full press release

Thales and Terma Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost European Capabilities in Defence and Aerospace

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Terma have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance strategic collaboration in the air, naval, and space domains. Signed at the Paris Air Show, the agreement is designed to reinforce European industrial and technological capabilities … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Develops CRISPR-Based Method to Identify Hereditary Cancer Risk Before Symptoms Appear

(IN BRIEF) The University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with Rigshospitalet, has introduced a clinically validated gene-editing method to identify harmful inherited mutations that raise cancer risk. Developed at the university’s Biotech Research and Innovation Center, the CRISPR-Select technique allows scientists … Read the full press release

VELUX partners with Domea.dk to deliver affordable low-carbon homes under Living Places framework

(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group and Domea.dk have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the green transition in Denmark’s affordable housing sector. Through this collaboration, Domea.dk becomes the first non-profit housing organization to test and implement VELUX’s Living … Read the full press release

Maersk christens Berlin Mærsk as largest dual-fuel methanol ship to join its fleet

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has named Berlin Mærsk, its 14th dual-fuel methanol container ship, at HHI’s Ulsan facility on 18 June 2025. Part of a six-ship series delivered this year under the Danish flag, Berlin Mærsk retains the Ane Mærsk class … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to lead pre-engineering of 435 000 tonne per year carbon capture plant in Aarhus

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected to execute the pre-engineering of a large-scale carbon capture plant at Kredsløb’s Aarhus district heating facility, tasked with removing approximately 435 000 tonnes of CO₂ annually using BASF’s OASE® blue solvent technology. The contract, … Read the full press release

ISS Expands Global Partnership with New DKK 100 Million Contract in India

(IN BRIEF) ISS has expanded its international partnership with a leading global professional services company through a new contract in India worth DKK 100 million annually. Starting in July 2025, ISS will provide integrated facilities services, including technical support and … Read the full press release

EIF and EIFO Sign First Deal Under EU’s Ukraine Export Credit Facility to Boost EU-Ukraine Trade

(IN BRIEF) The EIF and EIFO have signed the first deal under the EU’s Ukraine export credit guarantee facility, which supports European businesses exporting to Ukraine. The facility, offering up to €20 million in guarantees, aims to enhance trade between … Read the full press release

SFC Energy Secures First Major Order for Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Support Critical Fibre Optic Infrastructure in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy has received its first major order for its Danish subsidiary, SFC Energy Denmark, to supply hydrogen fuel cell technology for point of presence (PoP) stations in the fibre optic network of Norlys Fibernet A/S. The order … Read the full press release

Nike and LEGO Group Announce Groundbreaking Global Partnership to Inspire Kids with Active and Creative Play

(IN BRIEF) Nike and the LEGO Group have launched an exciting global partnership to inspire active and creative play among children. The collaboration will introduce immersive experiences and co-branded products, such as the LEGO® Nike Dunk set and Nike footwear … Read the full press release