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• On the transatlantic front, the Atlanta-based carrier will build on plans for its largest-ever summer schedule to Europe with a new nonstop from its Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport hub to Copenhagen Airport. The Points Guy
• An international team led by researchers from the University of Adelaide and the University of Copenhagen reconstructed an 11,700-year ecological baseline for bowhead whales, which are a threatened Arctic native species. ScienceDaily
• Denmark and Germany are collaborating on the Fehmarn Belt Link, which will be the world's longest immersed tunnel when completed in 2029, cutting travel between Copenhagen and Hamburg by two hours. Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
• A hidden threat facing one of Australia's most iconic birds has been uncovered in a new study led by researchers from the University of Copenhagen and The Australian National University. ScienceDaily
• Increased European Connectivity: SAS will also focus on bolstering its presence within Europe, adding direct flights from Copenhagen and Oslo to several smaller regional cities. 1st Afrika
• New Transatlantic Routes: SAS will introduce direct flights from Copenhagen and Stockholm to major U.S. cities like Los Angeles, Boston, and Dallas. 1st Afrika
• In the short term, Copenhagen plans to secure the Danish home waters and improve the capabilities of its fleet. Defense Security Monitor
• Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has secured AUD 814 million ($512 million) through Australia's Hydrogen Headstart program for its Murchison Green Hydrogen project in Western Australia, which will be powered by 6 GW of onshore wind and solar. TankTerminals
• While Washington and Copenhagen are expected to hold discussions on Arctic security, Denmark remains firm on Greenland, the Nordic country's autonomous territory. The Moscow Times
• Direct scheduled flights will begin from Copenhagen in Denmark to Nuuk, with five weekly flights carrying more than 300 passengers, increasing to six during the festive season. Smart Aviation
• Canadian Solar's e-STORAGE division has signed contracts with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to deliver 2 GWh of battery energy storage systems for the Coalburn 2 and Devilla projects in Scotland, scheduled to begin construction in 2027. Spotify for Creators
• Objective: To examine if exposure to NO2 at residential address increases the risk of incident asthma among children living in Greater Copenhagen, Denmark. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Next June, United Airlines will launch flights from Newark, New York and SAS a direct route from Copenhagen. The i Paper
• At the University of Copenhagen, researchers will use Gefion to conduct a large-scale simulation of quantum computer circuits. The Copenhagen Post
• Copenhagen, Denmark - Elfly Group, developers of the all-electric seaplane programme Noemi (No Emissions), is delighted to announce a new partnership with Denmark's Nordic Seaplanes, which will see the dedicated seaplane operator become the world's first Noemi airline. CleanTechnica
• Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered that lipid species linked to cardiometabolic disease in adults are strongly associated with cardiometabolic risk factors in children and teenagers with obesity. News-Medical
• Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have detected lipid biomarkers in children and teenagers with obesity that indicate an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, liver and heart disease as adults. News-Medical
• Copenhagen is aiming to become the world's first carbon neutral city by 2025, based on a four-part plan that includes energy consumption and production, mobility measures and administrative steps. Time
• The Nordhavn Tunnel will extend the existing tunnel, providing enhanced and more direct access to the urban development zones in both inner and outer Nordhavn in Copenhagen. Civil + Structural Engineer magazine
• Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have now discovered that children born with a low birth weight are especially at risk of health complications if they later develop obesity. National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research
• Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has taken final investment decision and commenced construction on a 500 MW/1000 MWh energy storage system in Coalburn, Scotland, which will be one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Energy Global
• Copenhagen is known for its clean harbours, extensive cycling infrastructure, and ambitious goal to become the world's first carbon-neutral capital city by 2025. GreenMatch.co.uk
• Other cities, including some pioneering cities in climate action such as Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Stockholm, were projected to have less than 0.5 tons of carbon emissions per capita and year by 2030, almost achieving the carbon neutrality goal. Nature

Last updated: 26 June 2025