Denmark

Released Danish prisoner says treated ‘like a guest’ in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – A Danish citizen who was recently released by Iran in a prisoner swap says he had been treated well throughout his imprisonment in Iran.

Iran FM holds phone call with Venezuelan, Danish counterparts

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held separate phone conversations with his Venezuelan and Danish counterparts on Sunday night on bilateral relations.

Swedish prosecutor issues arrest warrant for Rasmus Paludan

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – A Swedish prosecutor issued an arrest warrant for Rasmus Paludan, the perpetrator who desecrated the Holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark.

Tehran strongly denounces desecration of Quran in Denmarak

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the latest instance of desecration of Muslims’ holy book in Denmark, describing it as another flip side of Takfiri extremism and violence.

Iran, Denmark discuss developing bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – In a phone call on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Danish counterpart Lars Lokke Rasmussen reviewed developing bilateral relations.

Iran strongly condemns Quran desecration in Denmark

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iran has vehemently condemned the recent desecration of the Holy Quran by a Danish far-right group while denouncing the silence of so-called advocates of human rights vis-à-vis such measures.

Acting defence minister:

Denmark to send its first Leopard tanks to Ukraine in spring

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The first batch of Leopard 1 tanks from Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands will be handed over to Ukraine in early May, acting Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Saturday.

Denmark ends arms sale ban against Saudi Arabia, UAE

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Denmark announced an end to an arms sales ban against Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in light of its new foreign policy doctrine of “pragmatic realism,” media reported on Saturday.

Australia shock Denmark to qualify for next World Cup stage

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Australia reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 2006 after Mathew Leckie earned them a gritty 1-0 upset win over Denmark in their final Group D match on Wednesday.

Mbappe scores twice as France reach knockout stage

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Kylian Mbappe scored two goals and put defending champion France into the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 2-1 win over Denmark.

Iran summons Danish envoy over lack of security for diplomats

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned Denmark’s ambassador to Tehran to officially protest over a lack of security for Iran’s embassy and its diplomats.

FM slams Danish police for attack on Iranian ambassador

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a phone call with Iran's envoy to Denmark Afsaneh Nadipour slammed the attack on her and criticized Denmark police for arriving late to stop the attack.

Russia adds 5 states to unfriendly countries list

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Greece, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia have been added to the list of states unfriendly to Russia, the press service of the country’s Cabinet said on Friday.

Iran calls on Danish govt. to return Iranian child to family

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Criticizing the separation of an Iranian child from his parents by Danish government, Secretary of High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi called on Danish government to immediately return Iranian child to his family.

3 dead, several injured at Copenhagen shooting

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – At least three people are dead and several have been injured after a shooting at a shopping mall in Copenhagen, Denmark, according to local authorities.

Iran begins beach handball world c'ships with defeat

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The national Iranian beach handball team lost to powerful Denmark at its first match at the 2022 IHF Men’s Beach Handball World Championships underway in Greece.

Gazprom to cut gas supplies to Danish Orsted, German Shell

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Russian company Gazprom said on Tuesday it would cut off gas flows to Denmark's Orsted, as well as to Shell Energy for its contract on gas supplies to Germany, after they failed to make payments in roubles.

Denmark test-fires 'most advanced missile it ever had'

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – In the midst of Ukraine war, the Danish navy tested its most advanced long-range missile fired from a frigate on Friday.

Moscow expels seven Danish diplomats

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Russia has declared seven diplomats from the Embassy of Denmark in Moscow as ‘persona non grata’ citing reciprocal measures, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

Iran protests Denmark’s use of force to deport asylum seeker

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Protesting the violent physical conduct of Danish police with an Iranian national, Iran's Secretary of Judiciary Human Rights Council urged Danish officials to refrain from imposing double standards on nationals of countries.

Denmark, Italy expel Russian diplomats; Moscow to retaliate

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Denmark has ordered the expulsion of 15 Russian diplomats in the country and Italy has expelled 30 Russian envoys for national security reasons.

MP:

US presence in Afghanistan cause of terrorism, insecurity

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said that the US forces presence in Iraq and Afghanistan has led to the growth of terrorism, insecurity and the continuing crisis in these countries.

Erikson ‘stable’ in hospital as fans await more news

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) –  Football fans are awaiting the first updates on Sunday morning on Christian Eriksen's condition following the Danish midfielder's collapse during his country's Euro 2020 opening match.

'Daily Massacre in Tehran' goes to Odense Intl. FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Daily Massacre in Tehran' directed by Hessam Hamidi will be screened at Odense International Film Festival in Denmark.

US' spying on European allies not acceptable: Macron

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – French and German leaders said on Monday they expected the US and Danish governments to present explanations over reports of Washington's spying on European allies with Copenhagen’s aid.

Danish police deal with Palestinian supporters violently

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – In a hostile move, Danish police violently arrested Palestinian supporters who were protesting in front of Israeli Embassy in Denmark and dispersed them with the tear gas.

Report:

Denmark holding secret talks on asylum camps in Africa

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Danish government is holding negotiations with countries in Africa about potentially opening a camp for asylum seekers on foreign soil, the newspaper Jyllands-Posten reported.

China condemns Washington's 'coercive diplomacy'

TEHRAN, May. 01 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Ministry says that the US is engaged in 'coercive diplomacy' by threatening countries not to use Chinese products.