Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

Ilsenburger Grobblech and Siemens Gamesa Collaborate on Green Offshore Wind Towers for Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, in partnership with Siemens Gamesa, is supplying sustainable, low-emission steel plates for the Thor offshore wind farm. The GreenerTowers, with their reduced carbon footprint, represent a significant step in achieving sustainable wind energy solutions. The … Read the full press release

RWE Leads the Way in Offshore Wind Sustainability with Reused Foundation Covers for Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE has become the first company to deploy reused monopile foundation covers at its Thor offshore wind farm, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. The wind farm, located off the Danish coast, will use innovative … Read the full press release

ISS Secures Facilities Management Contract with Aroundtown Across 47 German Locations

(IN BRIEF) ISS has secured a contract with Aroundtown to provide integrated facilities services across 47 of its locations in Germany. Set to begin in April 2025, the services will include cleaning, building technology, security, landscaping, and winter services, covering … Read the full press release

Ticket Sales Open Across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden for Men’s EHF EURO 2026 with Enhanced Fan Experience

(IN BRIEF) Ticket sales for the Men’s EHF EURO 2026 have now opened in Denmark and Norway, following Sweden’s early release. This prestigious handball tournament, set to run from 15 January to 1 February 2026, will feature top-tier matches across … Read the full press release

Eurojust-Backed Investigation Leads to Major Crackdown on Drug Trafficking in Norway and Denmark

(IN BRIEF) A cooperative effort between Norwegian and Danish authorities, supported by Eurojust, has resulted in over 1,000 years of prison sentences for 152 drug traffickers, dismantling a major cross-border criminal network. From 2019 to 2024, Eurojust facilitated a joint … Read the full press release

HØST PtX Esbjerg Secures EUR 13 Million DEVEX Grant to Advance Danish-German Hydrogen Economy

(IN BRIEF) The HØST PtX Esbjerg project has been awarded up to EUR 13 million in DEVEX funding by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). This funding will support technical studies and front-end engineering design (FEED) work … Read the full press release

HØST PtX Esbjerg Welcomes Danish Government’s Hydrogen Pipeline Announcement, Strengthening Green Hydrogen Ambitions

(IN BRIEF) HØST PtX Esbjerg, developed by CIP, celebrates the Danish government’s recent announcement about the planned hydrogen pipeline between Denmark and Germany, set for completion in 2030. This milestone supports the 1GW green hydrogen plant, HØST, which is on … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Expands Solar Energy Capacity, Accelerates Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has made significant progress in its sustainability efforts by increasing its solar energy capacity by 61% globally over the past two years. The company has installed solar panels across six factory sites and plans to … Read the full press release

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Launch Gemini Cooperation to Revolutionize Global Shipping Network with 90% Schedule Reliability

(IN BRIEF) Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG are launching their collaborative shipping network, Gemini Cooperation, on February 1, 2025. The initiative aims to create a flexible and interconnected global ocean network with a target schedule reliability of over 90%. Approximately … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk Launch Gemini Cooperation to Set New Standards in Shipping Reliability and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The Gemini Cooperation, a collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, will launch on February 1, 2025, offering an innovative hub-and-spoke network aimed at improving global shipping’s service reliability and connectivity. With around 340 vessels and a target of over … Read the full press release

Ørsted Appoints Rasmus Errboe as CEO to Lead Through Renewable Energy Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has announced Rasmus Errboe as its new Group President and CEO, effective February 1, 2025, following Mads Nipper’s decision to step down. The leadership change comes as Ørsted faces a rapidly evolving renewable energy market, particularly in … Read the full press release

University of Copenhagen Study Reveals AI’s Complex Impact on Freelance Job Demand Following ChatGPT Launch

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in the Journal for Economic Behaviour and Organization explores the changing landscape of freelance job demand following the release of ChatGPT in late 2022. The study found that job categories like copywriting, translation, and … Read the full press release

New Breakthrough in Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Developed by University of Copenhagen Researchers

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet have made significant strides in developing a new treatment for pancreatic cancer using antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). This targeted therapy promises to improve survival rates by precisely attacking cancer cells while … Read the full press release

Ann-Sofie Østberg Bjergby Appointed as NIRAS’s New Chief Financial Officer, Effective March 2025

(IN BRIEF) Ann-Sofie Østberg Bjergby has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at NIRAS, effective March 1, 2025. With significant experience in finance, accounting, and M&A, including her previous role as CFO at AKF, Ann-Sofie brings a … Read the full press release

Vestas Appoints Jakob Wegge-Larsen as New CFO, Set to Join in 2025

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has appointed Jakob Wegge-Larsen as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with his start date set for the second quarter of 2025. Wegge-Larsen brings significant experience from his current role as CFO at DB Schenker, as well … Read the full press release

Story House Egmont Extends 75-Year Partnership with Disney, Regains UK Publishing Rights

(IN BRIEF) Story House Egmont has renewed its 75-year partnership with The Walt Disney Company to continue publishing Disney franchise magazines in 27 countries across Europe and select international markets. Beginning in 2025, Story House Egmont will also return as … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Announces New Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen to Drive Sustainable Food Production

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has unveiled plans to open its Food Innovation Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark, by 2027. This new facility is part of the company’s capital investment strategy and aims to support the food industry in tackling the challenges … Read the full press release

DSV Unveils Renewable Energy Facility in Sweden to Drive Sustainable Logistics and Decarbonization

(IN BRIEF) DSV has launched its first renewable energy facilities at its Landskrona, Sweden warehouse, featuring over 100,000 square meters of rooftop solar panels generating 14 MWp of energy. The facility, capable of powering itself, charging electric vehicles, and supplying … Read the full press release

Evotec and Novo Nordisk Expand LAB eN² Program and Select First Projects to Advance Cardiometabolic Research

(IN BRIEF) Evotec and Novo Nordisk’s LAB eN² program, a translational drug discovery accelerator, has selected its first three academic research projects focused on addressing cardiometabolic diseases. The projects, from Boston University, Harvard University in collaboration with Mass General Brigham, … Read the full press release

Researchers Identify Key Mechanism in Muscle Energy Production, Unlocking Potential for New Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a vital cellular mechanism, involving the protein SLIRP, that supports energy production in muscle cells. Their study reveals that exercise can bypass genetic errors affecting this mechanism, restoring energy capacity … Read the full press release