COPENHAGEN — When Rokhaia Naassan gives birth in the coming days, she and her baby boy will enter a new category in the eyes of Danish law. Because she lives in a low-income immigrant neighborhood described by the government as a “ghetto,” Rokhaia will be what the Danish newspapers call a “ghetto parent” and he […]
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Denmark Moves to Require Refugees to Hand Over Valuables – The New York Times
Photo Migrants in Padborg, Denmark, walking to police vans last week after officers checked the identity papers of people on a train arriving from Germany. Credit Sean Gallup/Getty Images LONDON — Denmark, which once prided itself on its openness to foreigners, has sent another message to migrants in recent months: Think twice before coming. It […]
Recent jihadist attacks around the world – Yahoo News UK
google_ad_section_start Police in the Danish capital Copenhagen shot dead a man Sunday they believe carried out fatal shootings at a cultural centre hosting a debate on Islam and free speech and at the city’s main synagogue. Following is a chronology of jihadist attacks around the world over the past three years: – In DENMARK on […]
Cafe Shooting Survivor Relives Horror Of Attack – Yahoo News UK
google_ad_section_start One of the survivors of the deadly cafe attack in Copenhagen has told Sky News how people hid on the ground between tables and chairs as the gunman opened fire. The killer armed with an automatic weapon carried out his assault as a discussion on free speech was taking place at the Krudttoenden cultural centre. […]
First Copenhagen shooting victim identified as film maker
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish police shot and killed a man early Sunday suspected of carrying out shooting attacks at a free speech event and then at a Copenhagen synagogue, killing a Danish documentary filmmaker and a member of the Scandinavian country’s Jewish community. Five police officers were also wounded in the attacks. “Denmark has […]
Slain Jewish guard in Denmark was ‘irreplaceable’ – Jewish World Features – Israel News | Haaretz
AP – Denmark’s chief rabbi said the Jewish victim of an attack near Copenhagen’s main synagogue on Sunday was an “irreplaceable” security guard protecting the city’s Jewish community. Rabbi Jair Melchior said Dan Uzan, 37, was guarding a celebration at a Jewish community building near the synagogue when he was shot dead. “He was a […]
The Copenhagen attacks have brought the free speech fight full circle – Quartz
Two attacks in Copenhagen—one at a free-speech debate and another at the city’s biggest synagogue—have left one dead and three injured. The gunman behind both was later killed by police. The event, attended by the French ambassador to Denmark, was hosted by Lars Vilks, a Swedish cartoonist who became infamous after a cartoon portraying the Prophet Mohammed as […]
UPDATE 5-Denmark sees possible Charlie Hebdo motive behind Copenhagen attacks | Reuters
* Police believe man they shot dead behind both attacks * Two killed in attack on cultural event, synagogue * PM promises to protect Jewish communities (Adds new detail on suspect, police quote, PM comment on Jewish communities) By Sabina Zawadzki and Ole Mikkelsen COPENHAGEN, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Police shot […]
Jews Threatened and Told To Remove ‘Jewish Hats’ in Copenhagen – Tablet Magazine
In Denmark, known for its historic tolerance, Jews are now threatened and told to remove their ‘Jewish hats’ inline begin Sweden’s ‘Damn Jew’ Problem Wearing a yarmulke is no longer safe in the city of Malmö. The mayor blames the Jews, while other Swedish politicians point to ‘social inequality.’ Meet Europe’s New Fascists Hungary’s far-right […]
Danish Police Kill Suspect Believed Responsible for Deadly Attacks
Danish police said a man they shot dead early Sunday was likely behind the two shooting attacks Saturday in Copenhagen that killed two civilians and wounded five police officers. Officials said no evidence suggests other gunmen were involved in the shootings, one of which took place at a free-speech event at a cafe and the […]