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The Nordic Region tops World Press Freedom Index, Asia falls behind

April 20, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

The Nordic Region of Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark tops the World Press Freedom Index ranking number 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the index respectively. Compared to other Asian …

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Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to free webinar on family reunification

April 18, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Danes worldwide invites all Danes abroad to a free webinar covering how to prepare for family reunification in Denmark on 11 May. The event is for all Danes abroad with …

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The Swedish embassy follows the case of the arrest of anti-coup activist in Myanmar

April 18, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

According to media The Globe and Mail, The Swedish embassy in Myanmar said it was following the case of prominent anti-coup activist Wai Moe Naing’s recent arrest in Myanmar. Wai …

Denmark / Finland / International relations / Myanmar / Norway / Sweden

Nordic embassies again urge Myanmar army to stop killing and restore internet

April 18, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 15 April 2021 the Nordic embassies in Myanmar released a joint statement, signed by Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, that read: During this year’s Thingyan holiday, which is a …

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Danes worldwide survey: Covid-19 vaccines for Danes abroad

April 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Danes Worldwide recently launched a digital survey regarding the attitudes of Danes abroad in connection with the Covid-19 conditions in Denmark. The survey was completed by 3,310 danish citizens living …

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Danes worldwide continue their fight for vaccines for Danes abroad

April 16, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

An unknown number of Danes abroad are currently without any prospect of being able to receive either a corona vaccine in their country of residence or in Denmark. In their …

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Danes Worldwide: Can Danes abroad get a Corona Passport?

April 13, 2021May 1, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

As an organization for Danes abroad, Danes Worldwide continues to provide the necessary information for Danes globally especially during the pandemic. Danes Worldwide continues to seek answers from the authorities …

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Norway reacts to Myanmar’s 19 death sentences

April 12, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - 2 Comments.

On Saturday, the junta of Myanmar sentenced 19 people to death by a military court for robbery and murder, with 17 of the people tried in absentia. Norway calls the …

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International ambassadors share a joint condolence to lost lives in Myanmar protest

April 12, 2021 - by Zazithorn Ruengchinda - Leave a Comment

On 9 april 2021 the joint statement by ambassadors in Myanmar was released, the statement read: Two months ago, on February 9, Mya Thwe Thwe Khine was shot while taking …

Carlsberg to reduce production capacity in Myanmar as beer consumption declines

April 6, 2021 - by Mette Larsen - Leave a Comment

Several foreign firms face the fallout of the escalating tumult in Myanmar including the Danish brewer Carlsberg. According to AFP, Carlsberg has stated that the company has no contracts with …