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Low-birthrate Denmark expecting a summer baby boom Some 1,200 extras deliveries expected over the next three months

will be born in Denmark than was the case during the same months last year.

CHRISTIAN WENANDE

HE MATERNITY wards in Danish hospitals are in for a busy time this summer, as 16,200 summer babies are scheduled to be born, according to Politiken Research. This means that in the months of June, July and August, over 1,200 more children

Crazy increase “I’VE NEVER experienced a boom like this in my time as a midwife,” Ann Fogsgaard, who works at the maternity ward at Herning/Holstebro, told Politiken. “Normally, there are more births during the summer compared to the winter, but an increase like this is crazy.”

Taking aim at canon

Valuable nationality

Pope visiting Malmö

Asylum footy league

PRANKSTERS have mocked the bid of Bertel Haarder, the culture minister, to establish a new cultural canon to define Denmark. Online suggestions included ‘drinking culture’, ‘hotdogs’, ‘a love of canons’. ‘X Factor’ and ‘always standing in the middle of an elevator’. Serious suggestions included ‘liberalism’, ‘cohesion’ and ‘modernism’.

ACCORDING to the inaugural Quality of Nationality Index, Denmark has been ranked second in the world. It was just pipped by Germany, with the Nordic quartet of Finland, Norway, Iceland and Sweden completing the top six. Published by Henley & Partners, the new index assesses the internal and external value of nationality.

THIS AUTUMN, the holiest living person in the Roman Catholic Church will be just a bible’s throw away from Copenhagen. Pope Francis has decided to extend his much-anticipated planned visit to Sweden on October 31 by an extra day to also include holding mass in Malmö. The exact location is unconfirmed. A pope last visited Scandinavia in 1989.

ASYLUM-SEEKERS from centres across the country in Avnstrup, Dianalund, Kalundborg and Korsør could soon be getting their own football league. The DBU, Tryg Foundation and the Red Cross are among those forming the ‘Asylliga’, which will allow the centres to compete against one another and facilitate integration. It will hopefully kick off in August.

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A record year? THE BIRTH figures are based on pregnancy prognoses gathered from the nation’s 21 maternity wards. The maternity ward in Herning/Holstebro is expecting a 14 percent increase in babies during the summer months compared to last year. Just looking at August, the increase will be 25 percent. Already a spike THERE has already been a spike

in births this year. According to figures from Danmarks Statistik, there were almost 1,000 more babies born during the first quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year. If the trend continues, the annual number of births in Denmark will exceed 60,000 for the first time in years. The rise follows a lull in births. In 2013, just 55,873 babies were born – the lowest number since 1987.

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ONLINE THIS WEEK THE AUTHORITIES have announced they will be putting up new fences and raising existing ones in a bid to stop asylum-seekers walking across the Øresund Bridge to reach Sweden. Last week on Friday, three refugees attempted to walk along the railway tracks, taking the total number who have attempted the journey in 2016 to 58 people.

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ONLINE THIS WEEK Penis flower blooming THE BOTANICAL Gardens’ exotic flower Amorphophallus titanum – which means ‘giant deformed penis’ – has once again decided to blossom. The flower usually only blossoms every 15 years, but this will be the third time in just five years, which suggests the gardens’ home-made fertiliser cocktail is the plant world’s equivalent of Viagra.

Trains to be upgraded

Ferry stowaway warning

SWEDTRAC Railservices has been recruited to upgrade 64 ageing trains on the Øresund line in southern Sweden and Zealand, reports News Øresund. All the floors and toilets will be replaced, as will the seat covers and upholstery. Some of the trains are more than 16 years old. In total, 111 could be eventually upgraded at a rate of 22 per year.

HH FERRIES has sent a letter to its freight customers warning that asylum-seekers are trying to secure themselves under trucks on the Helsingør to Helsingborg link between Denmark and Sweden. Four attempts, involving eight people, have been recorded so far this year, but there have been no more incidents since extra patrols were added in mid-May.

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Light rail approved PARLIAMENT last week approved the construction of a 4 billion kroner, 28 km light rail in Greater Copenhagen that will pass through 11 municipalities: Lyngby-Taarbæk, Gladsaxe, Herlev, Rødovre, Glostrup, Vallensbæk, Albertslund, Brøndby, Hvidovre, Høje-Taastrup and Ishøj. Neither Copenhagen nor Frederiksberg will feature. It is expected to open in 2023-24.

Oslo first for speed and meth CHRISTIAN WENANDE

HEY WILL have to start calling Copenhagen ‘cocaine haven’, according to the European Drug Report 2016, as the Danish capital is the leading city in the Nordics for consumption according to wastewater analysis.

Ranked ninth in Europe with 337 milligrams of cocaine per 1,000 citizens per day, it has twice the amount found in Oslo and over 30 times that of Helsinki. London finished first with 909 mg, followed by Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Antwerp. Trailing Oslo’s speed count HOWEVER, the results

capital, Oslo and Helsinki were quite similar.

Few better on the waterfront Capital ranked fourth best water-side city in the world

Helsinki (13) and Oslo (17) made the top 20.

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Sat on two islands “COPENHAGEN sits on two islands in the Baltic Sea. Built in and around the water, it features many bridges and waterside walkways and parks,” CLC wrote. The ranking is mainly based on the Mercer Quality of Life Ranking – which annually ranks 200 cities worldwide based on factors including politics, economics, the environment, health, education and transport – the Euromonitor Ranking and the Numbeo Basket of Goods.

OPENHAGEN has been ranked among the best cities in the world located on the water by the tourism firm Chicago Line Cruises (CLC). The Danish capital ranked fourth behind top-ranked Auckland, Barcelona and Vancouver, while Singapore completed the top five. Chicago, Sydney, San Francisco, Tokyo and New York completed the top ten, while

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published by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction revealed that Oslo leads the way in the Nordics for speed and meth consumption, with Copenhagen a long way behind, trailing Helsinki and even Reykjavik. Copenhagen is top in Scandinavia when it comes to MDMA (ecstasy) consumption, although the figures from the Danish

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ONLINE THIS WEEK Rape numbers soaring

Queen’s visit questioned SEVERAL experts have voiced concerns that Queen Margrethe II’s visit to Turkey later this year as part of a Danish delegation will be used for political gain by President Recep Erdogan’s government. Konservative foreign affairs spokesperson Naser Khader told Berlingske they should cancel the trip and put “strong international pressure on Erdogan”.

Distinguished visitors DENMARK will welcome two important foreign visitors over the next week. First off, Polish President Andrzey Duda will arrive on June 9 for talks with Danish PM Løkke Rasmussen. And on June 16, the US secretary of state, John Kerry, will visit Denmark to meet the foreign minister, Kristian Jensen, before moving on to Greenland on June 17.

Foot down over colony PARLIAMENT last week unanimously passed a motion to discourage Danish investment in Western Sahara, which is widely considered Africa’s last colony. In April, it was revealed that seven banks and 20 pension companies from Denmark are investing in companies that are breaking international law by extracting natural resources. The colony has been occupied by Morocco since 1975.

Biker gang raids

Fewer custodial sentences

More cultural signage FOLLOWING a successful pilot, more brown signs will be placed by the Danish roadside to direct visitors to cultural attractions. A new list of attractions is being drawn up for approval in late June. Meanwhile, new arrivals can also benefit from the getQueried app, which promises to answer all culture and social queries within a minute.

ONLINE THIS WEEK THE POLICE arrested 22 people as part of a huge co-ordinated raid on 22 addresses in east Jutland last week on Wednesday. Seventeen have since been charged with crimes related to organised crime and biker gang activities. The joint operation was organised by Southeast Jutland Police’s unit Task Force Vest and East Jutland Police.

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A RECORD 173 rapes were reported during the first three months of 2016 – up 66 percent on previous years. However, the police cautioned that last year it started to include reports that had previously been classified as ‘investigation numbers’. Meanwhile, five men from New Delhi have been convicted of the gangrape and robbery of a Danish woman in January 2014.

Breathing new life into island

“Hip, hip, hurray, no need to get the ferry to the kindergarten”

Refugee kids boosting numbers at Langeland’s daycare institutions LUCIE RYCHLA

HANKS to the arrival of refugee families in Langeland, an island situated south of Funen, the number of kids at local daycare institutions has peaked at its highest point for four years, reports DR.

Over the past 15 years, the number of children born in Langeland Municipality has nearly halved – from about 140 in 2000 to 75 last year. However, already this year there have been 20 refugee kids registered. Unusual practice FOR SOME refugees it is not common to send children to childcare institutions before they

start attending school. However, they soon realise the benefits for their children, who can learn the Danish language much faster there and also meet new friends. “It’s a huge win for Langeland Municipality as we wish to keep our schools, kindergartens and the jobs we have,” Lone Bjerregaard, the head of the municipal department for schools and daycare, told DR.

Think-tank calls for SU cut Cepos claims move would mirror other Nordic countries and save state 4 billion kroner a year

Heavy reduction MADS LUNDBY Hansen, the chief economist at Cepos, argues that a reduction could save the state 4 billion kroner annually. “Alternatively, we could replace some of the SU with

student loans, so that students would only get SU during the first three years of their studies [bachelor degree] and then they could take a loan for the remaining two years [master’s degree],” explained Hansen. “One should remember that young people who go to university are often the ones who end up being the most well-paid in society. It makes no sense to pay high benefits to those who will eventually earn the highest salaries.”

Beware the black merc

Taller than in 2010

Eliminating a colonial past

POLICE in southeastern Jutland are on the lookout for the occupants of a black Mercedes whose occupants have at least twice tried to stop other motorists on the E45 near Skanderborg and hit them up for money or “something else”. Witnesses claim the occupants are Roma. Police are advising motorists not to stop and instead call them.

ACCORDING to the military recruitment arm Forsvarets Rekruttering, the average height of a Danish male has climbed by 0.5 cm over the last six years to 180.7 cm to maintain the country’s high standing in the world, neck-andneck with the Netherlands and several of the Balkan countries. The average in 1852 was 165.4 cm, and by 1970 it was 177.4 cm.

STATENS Museum for Kunst, the national gallery, is changing the titles and descriptions of 14 works that use words like ‘neger’ to avoid words that are a legacy of the colonial era. The words have been amended to ‘African’. However, Nationalmuseet, the national museum, has said it won’t change what is a part of Danish history.

LUCIE RYCHLA

HE THINK-TANK Cepos argues that the government should cut student allowances (SU) and increase the amount it is prepared to loan students – just like in fellow Nordic countries Sweden, Norway and Finland. Danish students receive twice as much money in government-

allocated student allowances than their neighbours. In 2014, it amounted to 69,600 kroner (61,500 after tax), while students in Sweden received 23,600 kroner after tax, the Norwegians 33,500 kroner and the Finns 33,400 kroner.

MORE CRIMINALS in Denmark are being sentenced to community service than sent to prison, according to the Danish Prison and Probation Service. Some 7,265 were found guilty but spared prison last year, compared to 5,100 who were sentenced to serve time. Criminals who are spared prison are 15-39 percent less likely to reoffend compared to those who serve time.

Privileged in the Pacific DENMARK is participating for the first time in the world’s largest naval exercise, the Rim of the Pacific. The huge exercise, which will involve 27 countries and 25,000 people, will run from June 30 until August 4. The exercise will take place off the coasts of Hawaii and southern California and involve 45 ships, five submarines and over 2,000 aircraft.

A riff too far? A HEADTEACHER in Horsens is organising a gathering of guitarists to try to break the world record for most people playing the riff on Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’. The June 17 attempt will precede a concert by the British band at Fængslet. The current record is 6,346 and few expect the bid to be successful.

Island exodus concerns IT IS UNCLEAR why six adults and five kids have recently left the island of Christiansø, Denmark’s easternmost point, reducing its population to 83. An email received by TV2 claims there is dissatisfaction with the state-appointed administrator, Orla Johannsen. However, she claims the departures are simply the result of a retirement, resignation and contract expiry.

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The male abortion: no clinic, no contributions, no connection Should fathers be able to forgo their familial responsibilities? The debate continues PIA MARSH

ONSIDER this scenario: you and your mates are out for a couple of beers on Saturday night. You meet a woman, and after a couple of hours of dancing and good conversation, you decide to spend the night together. She informs you that she is on the contraceptive pill, so you leave the next morning with no qualms. Fast-forward a couple of months, and you find out that you are going to be a father – with the woman you met once on a boozy night out.

Like it, lump it, Dad FOR 31-YEAR-OLD Jon Kjellund, this became a reality. Kjellund became a father after a one-night stand with an Austrian tourist back in November 2011. Fourteen days after their initial encounter, the woman informed him – via Facebook – that she was pregnant and was going to keep the child. The following year, the woman gave birth, and Kjellund became father to a baby girl – against his will. Bound by Danish and Austrian law, Kjellund was forced to pay monthly contributions for a child he was not allowed to visit. Same termination date NOW DENMARK, a country championed for its progress in achievements of gender equality, is debating a man’s right to a ‘juridisk abort’ (there is no English-language equivalent, but ‘legal abortion’ is a rough translation) of an unborn child. If successful, it would allow a potential father to legally abdicate his responsibility towards the child, providing he does by the end of the 12th week of a woman’s pregnancy – a cut-off date that coincides with the last week in which a woman can legally terminate a pregnancy. Naturally, the man would lose any rights to visit the child, but would also not be required to pay any child support that he may otherwise be obliged to contribute up until the child’s 18th birthday.

A monumental shift ACCORDING to a DR poll in 2015, 42 percent of the population are in favour of giving fathers the right to a legal abortion, 9 percent feel the man should be waivered of legal and financial obligation if the woman has deceived him, while 26 percent are unsure. These figures reveal a monumental shift in Danish gender discussions. Up until recently, the majority of gender-based discussions have focused on women, and largely thanks to the gains reached by feminist ideology, we are now closer to a gender-equal society than ever before. Yet, for the first time in decades, we have seen a shift towards new and unfamiliar territory: the rights of the man. Suddenly, men are expressing their opinions, emotions and resistance against women having more rights – particularly when it comes to having children. Danish concept THE CONCEPT of ‘juridisk abort’ – which was first introduced by Danish writer and economist Henrik Platz back in 2000 – has risen to the forefront in recent months due in part to the DR documentary ‘Involuntary Father’ in which TV presenter and debater Anne Sophia Hermansen expressed the need for more equality between men and women when it comes to having a child. In May, Copenhagen University’s Foreningen Argument hosted a debate on the topic. “The reality is that this is an issue: there are women out there that cheat men in order to get pregnant,” Markus Klokhøj, the chairman of Foreningen Argument, told the Copenhagen Post Weekly. “Women have the indisputable right to have an abortion and thereby the right to control their own body and future, but just as women are able to choose whether to have a child or not, should men not have an equal right in this decision? We thought it was a topic worthy of debate.” Cheated into parenthood MANY ARGUE that the biological and ethical aspects of parenthood exclude or undermine men. Jon Kjellund asserts

“I can barely even remember the night”

that he would have said yes to a legal abortion had it been an option for him. “It felt like assault,” he said during the debate. “The concrete reality is there is a bias in regards to men’s rights. Every time a man opens his mouth to speak up for himself on this topic, he is slammed to the ground with the response ‘Stop sulking!’ ‘You should’ve just been more careful!’” “I was diagnosed with posttraumatic stress from my period as a soldier in Afghanistan, but this experience has been far more distressing than my deployment,” he added. Mixed responses PREDICTABLY, the call to offer men the right to a ‘legal abortion’ has not been met with whole-hearted enthusiasm. While many believe that a ‘legal abortion’ for men would promote equality between the sexes in the early stages of a pregnancy, a large percentage also see it as an attack on the nuclear family. “We have seen this kind of problem before in Greenland, with thousands of children born out of wedlock and rendered legally fatherless. It causes familial mayhem. If ‘juridisk abort’ goes ahead in Denmark, I believe we would see a similar thing happen here in 15-20 years,” said Hanne Pedersen, a professor of legal culture at Copenhagen University, during the debate.

“By expecting that women actively go out to ‘cheat’ men into pregnancy, we are fashioning a culture in which deceit and fraud is rife. It is a legal suicide bomb.” Pedersen also raises her concerns over the financial cost ‘juridisk abort’ would have for society. “If the man doesn’t take responsibility and pay for the child he has in part produced, then the cost of the child will fall into the hands of the state.” From a different stance, those in favour of legal abortions claim that women would also benefit if they knew from the get-go whether a man was willing to commit to parenthood. Quick exit strategy ONE OF the primary concerns is whether the ‘legal abortion’ debate is about equality or whether it is merely providing an emergency exit for men unwilling to take responsibility for their actions. Is it worth creating a safety net for involuntary fathers or will it merely create an increasingly intricate web of moral and ethical complications? For now, the challenge is coming up with a sound proposal for how ‘juridisk abort’ would work in practice and as a law. “In one way, ‘juridisk abort’ can be viewed as the beginning of a second wave of discussions that deal with gender equality from a male perspective. This is

just one issue, but there are many others: men die earlier, there are fewer men at universities and schools etc,” said Klokhøj.

JURIDISK ABORT ‘Juridisk abort’ or legal abortion is a conceptual term that refers to the proposed ability of a father opting out of parenthood – both legally and financially. While abortion has been an option for Danish women since 1973, men cannot opt out of parenthood or refuse to pay child support for an unwanted child. There are no exact figures on how many Danish men have become fathers against their will, but Foreningen Far reports they receive weekly inquiries from involuntary fathers. If the mother is from another country, disputes may arise over child support and access to the child, and the Danish father may be subject to legislation in the mother’s homeland. According to a study by Epinion for DR, 42 percent of the Danish population are in favour of giving fathers the right to legal abortion if the mother has led him to believe that she could not get pregnant during intercourse. Some 29 percent are against the idea.

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Public backs forced vaccinations

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DF stunned that so many could advocate “coercion and punishment”

were 13 percent too low – Frej Klem Thomsen, a researcher on the childhood vaccination program, told the newspaper that “it was probably necessary” to apply pressure on anti-vaxxers. “Once they have taken a position against vaccines, it is hard to change their minds,” she said.

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ALF THE Danish population believe parents should be forced to vaccinate their children, with 60 percent in favour of the kids being banned from public schools and other publicly-operated institutions, according to a survey by YouGov for Metroxpress. In light of low vaccination rates – in 2015, jabs for measles

Divided opinions THOMAS Ploug, a member of the Etisk Råd ethics committee, cautioned that care should be taken to prevent “authorities getting carte blanche to forcibly treat children”.

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New kind of battlefield

And former Etisk Råd head Jacob Birkler, a clinical ethicist, concurred that forcing parents to vaccinate would make them even more adamant in their dissent. Venstre would like to see more vaccinations, but not by force. While DF health spokesperson Liselott Blixt was “amazed that so many advocate coercion and punishment”. “I fear that it represents an incomprehensible willingness to sacrifice individual freedom in favour of the state’s wishes and demands,” she said.

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Hottest day yet

A MEMORIAL park dedicated to ‘The Battle of Jutland’ officially opened in Thyborøn on the west coast of Jutland last week. Some 8,600 sailors perished in the World War I battle fought by England and Germany from 31 May to 1 June 1916.

SATURDAY was the year’s hottest day yet, with a high of 29 degrees Celsius recorded just outside Kolding, while temperatures in Zealand rose to 28. The mark follows the hottest May since 1993 in which the average temperature was 12.9.

Lacking in Vitamin D

App a great success

A THIRD of Danish kids have a Vitamin D deficiency, according to the Department of Exercise, Nutrition and Sport at the University of Copenhagen. However, given the absence of sunlight in the winter, the department is not overly concerned as long as there aren’t signs of deficiency diseases like rickets.

A NEW APP, ‘Min Vej’ (my way), which was launched recently to help mentally-ill youngsters in Ballerup Municipality, has proven to be a great success, reports DR. The app ensures 24-hour support and has led to an increase in attendance rates at therapy from 50 to 85 percent.

Animal cruelty rethink

End of antibiotic era?

PARLIAMENT has unanimously decided to double the maximum penalty for serious cases of animal cruelty from July 1. Serious neglect, violence and other forms of animal abuse will be punishable by up to two years in prison, while most fines have been doubled.

THE STATE Serum Institute has warned that the discovery in the US of a super-bacteria that could infect other bacteria could spell the end of the antibiotic era. Colistin is the only option for treating the carbapenemresistant super-bacteria, but for how much longer, asks SSI.

North Sea wind deal

Diabetes in Greenland

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Turbine-friendly waters

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MOMONDO’S new ad campaign, ‘The DNA Journey’, has taken the world of social media by storm. However, Danish scientists have told TV2 that its central message that we are all a mix of different DNA national samples doesn’t hold up under closer scrutiny as there are no pure samples to compare with and contextualise. The reaction of the 25 million people who have seen the video has been mostly positive. However, some are sceptical as several of the subjects who took a DNA test are actors. The film was shot in Vega by Jeppe Rønde, the Danish director of ‘Bridgend’. (SR)

A NEW RESEARCH project supported by the Environment and Food Ministry is developing a drone that can efficiently wage biological warfare on the little insects that wreak havoc on organic fields in Denmark – by dropping predators into their midst. In organic fields, it’s a challenge to fight pests like mites and aphids without using chemicals, but the drones spreading ladybirds, predatory mites and midges across the fields have been deemed a viable method of protecting the vulnerable crops. The project is a collaboration between tech company Ecobotix, Aarhus University and the University of Southern Denmark. (CW)

THE WORLD’S first mobile nuclear power plant will enter Danish waters on its journey to the Arctic in October 2017. Russia’s ‘Akademik Lomonosov’ will sail through the Baltic Sea, onward to the Great Belt Bridge, and then up the coast of Norway to its destination north of Siberia. It is expected to provide power and convert sea water to drinking water in some of Russia’s most remote regions. The Danish Navy will follow its passage – but only remotely from land. “We aren’t planning on doing anything proactive – unless there is something patently illegal,” navy commander Gustav Lang told DR. (SR)

THE EU has signed a deal with the North Sea nations to use the area to generate wind energy for the whole of Europe. Denmark, the Netherlands and Belgium, will head the initiative in a bid to increase the sea’s capacity tenfold by 2030 with support from Ireland, the UK, France, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden and Germany. According to the energy and climate minister, Lars Christian Lilleholt, the sea could become the “Silicon Valley of offshore wind energy” and seriously benefit Denmark. Rules for sea windfarms vary from country to country, but the new deal aims to make them uniform. (CW)

HALF A century ago, Type-2 diabetes barely existed in Greenland. But lifestyle changes mean that an epidemic is threatening to spiral out of control. Around the turn of the century, researchers found that 10 percent of adults over the age of 35 had Type-2 diabetes, and 20 percent had pre-diabetes. “The problem is that the population often eat unhealthy imported food,” Peter Bjerregaard, a professor at the State Institute of Public Health, told Videnskab.dk. “They eat a lot of cake and sweets and drink a lot of soft drinks, while vegetables and fruit are expensive and you can’t get them everywhere.” (CW)

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ONLINE THIS WEEK Muhammad in memoriam THE SPORTS world and beyond is mourning the passing of Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion of the world and perhaps most influential athlete in history. Mikkel Kessler’s former promoter, Mogens Palle, recalled Ali’s participation in a sparring event in Randers in 1979.

Amy’s in town US STAND-UP comedian and actress Amy Schumer, the star of the recent film ‘Trainwreck’ and the TV series ‘Inside Amy Schumer’, is performing at Forum on September 2. Tickets cost 325 kroner.

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Colour your Sunday jog GABRIELE DELLISANTI

N CASE you were planning to immerse yourself in multicolour powder thrown in the air, the 5km Colour Run next Sunday might be your perfect option. And it’s not too late to combine your regular weekend jog with music and fun as tickets are still available on the event’s website (thecolorrun.dk). Participants will run around a pre-set trail in Valbyparken on Sunday June 12. The event starts at 11 in the morning, with warm-up exercises, music and a little power-snack. The run officially starts at 1 pm. Join the fun THE EVENT however is more

than just a simple run through a park. The Color Run invites DJs to perform, as well as food stands from Kødbyen’s popular Tommi’s Burger Joint and Lipton Ice Tea, which will be serving free drinks. Tickets are still available for 315kr (205kr for 9 to 13-yearolds). Weather forecasts show the sun will shine and temperatures are set to reach the high teens. Even if running a short marathon on a Sunday morning is not exactly your cup of tea, the Colour Run is definitely worth a shot!

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Slovenian successor?

Roskilde sold out

Banished of the opera

Third in Japan

ALONG with the football associations of Norway, Sweden and Finland, Denmark’s DBU is backing Slovenia’s Aleksander Ceferin to replace Michel Platini as the next president of UEFA. The elections are on September 14.

THE ROSKILDE Festival has sold all of its 80,000 full festival passes. There are still one-day tickets available for Wednesday 29 June and Thursday 30 June, but the Friday and Saturday sold out long ago.

THE GREEN light has been given for a film about Danish architect Jørn Utzon’s troublesome time designing the Sydney Opera House. He left Sydney in 1966, seven years before it opened, and never returned.

DENMARK destroyed Bulgaria 4-0 on Tuesday morning to finish third in the four-team Kirin Cup in Japan. Last week on Friday, they lost on penalties to ten-men Bosnia Herzegovina after letting a 2-0 lead slip in the second half.

QUEEN Magrethe II married Count Henri de Laboured de Monpezat on this day in 1967 at Holmen Church. The princess wore an ivory silk gown made by royal couturier Jørgen Bender with a veil of Irish lace. The couple first met in London in 1965 whilst Margrethe was studying at the London School of Economics. Her husband’s name was Danified, changing Henri to Henrik. When Margrethe acceded to the throne in 1972, he became prince consort.

JUNE 15 DENMARK AGAIN

SOUTH Jutland (also known as Northern Schleswig) was reunified with Denmark on this day in 1920. Danish sympathisers in Schleswig raised the issue in the Reichstag in October 1918 and at the Versailles peace conference in 1919. It was the only one of its territories that Germany did not dispute. The day is marked with the flying of the Dannebrog at all government buildings.

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Record loss for Aldi

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Did Aldi suffer due to the liberalisation of the Sunday opening hours in 2012?

German chain unperturbed with plans to expand and modernise LUCIE RYCHLA

LDI’S FINANCIAL difficulties in the Danish market have continued with a record loss of 297 million kroner for its last fiscal year, taking its accumulated loss over the last five years to 945 million kroner. Nevertheless, the German chain of discount supermarkets is currently in the process of modernising its network of stores, with plans to open new shops and renovate existing locations.

Keep on running “OUR REVENUE is growing and we have a good idea why our costs are increasing,” Thomas Bang, the deputy director for procurement, told Ekstra Bladet. “So naturally we keep going because we strongly believe there is a place for us in the Danish market.” According to Henning Bahr, the head of Retail Institute Scandinavia, Aldi’s financial struggles are mostly down to a highly competitive discount market that also includes Netto, Fakta, Rema 100, Kiwi and Lidl.

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Dong floating on June 10

Strike at Danish Crown

Record month at airport

DANISH energy concern Dong is set to be listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange on June 10. Strong interest from investors in the run-up to the listing has driven the share price up 10 percent, and Dong’s value up from 83.5 to 91.9 billion kroner. Banks have now raised the bottom level of the quoted market price from 200 to 220 kroner, reports Børsen, based on information from people “close to the process”.

AROUND 100 striking Danish Crown employees in Horsens ran the risk of being fired, but are instead returning to work. The night-shift workers were the last ones to hold out in a week-long walkout that saw 1,300 employees return to work last week on Friday. The strike started in three departments on May 27 due to dissatisfaction with working conditions. By May 30, the strike had spread.

AALBORG Airport enjoyed its busiest ever month in May as a total of 139,848 passengers passed through – a 7.1 percent increase on the 130,559 in May 2015. Domestic traffic increased by 17.6 percent with 82,393 passengers travelling to and from Copenhagen, while charter traffic rose by 14.1 percent. However, international traffic fell by 16.1 percent, mainly due to Lufthansa’s decision to use the airport.

Total calls it quits

Organic first in Europe

FOLLOWING its announcement last year to cancel shale gas exploration plans in north Zealand, the French oil and gas giant Total has abandoned its Danish fracking ambitions all-together and returned its permits. Total had spent half a billion kroner on initial drilling tests that proved disappointing. Greenpeace told Nordjyske Stiftstidende it was a victory for “the climate, environment, groundwater and public health”.

THE FOOD and Agriculture Ministry is launching Europe’s first organic food business group to assist the government in boosting the sector. The Danes are the most pro-organic consumers in the world, but the respective minister, Esben Lunde Larsen, believes there is more potential. The group will include reps from Arla, Thise, Coop, Hørkram, Netto, Meyer’s Canteens and the Food & Agriculture organisation.

Electric ferry plans SØBY SHIPYARD on the island of Ærø will begin the construction of the world’s most powerful electric ferry on June 13. Once operational in the summer of 2017, ‘Ellen’ will cut the travel time between Søby and Fynshav from 70 to 55 minutes while consuming half as much energy. It will ‘refuel’ at night using power from wind turbines. The plans have received 120 million kroner in EU support.

Bike tour: Copenhagen from a very logical angle How well do you actually know the Danish capital? MARIN MILOSAVLJEVIC

O BE GREEN and new in any European capital carries with it a whole load of baggage of good and bad experiences. No matter if you’re a tourist or expat, the first contact with a city is magical at first: everything is colourful, fun and breathtaking. As the time goes by, along with your breath and nerves, you also lose money trying to make the experience as authentic as possible. A simple remedy for this situation lies in a very nice combination of a city tour with a professional guide and what completes the essence of the Copenhagen lifestyle – riding a bike. Last week, when I tried the Copenhagen Fairy Tales public bike tour, I celebrated exactly one year of my life in the Danish capital. In that time, I’ve seen all the ‘Top 10 spots for tourists,

several times (every time a new member of your family visits, you’ll at some point find yourself at the Little Mermaid and Christiania, I guarantee you), and I like to believe that my experiences in this town today amounts to something more than that of a mere tourist. This tour not only included an interesting day of riding an

electric city bike for the first time, but it enlightened me about many of the city’s locations that I had started taking for granted. You’ll put a big distance behind you without even realising it, all thanks to a funny guide who bursts with fresh and useful information about sites you thought you knew everything about.

Something for everyone THE LOCATIONS you visit, depending on your guide and the weather, include: Rundetårn (Round Tower), Strøget, Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark), Kastellet, Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid), Amalienborg, Nyhavn, Kongens Nytorv, Christiansborg, Den

Sorte Diamant (The Black Diamond), Christiania and Vor Frelsers Kirke (Church of Our Saviour). The groups are usually small, so everyone can ask questions, and if you want an even more focused group, you can opt for a personal tour. Taking in interesting parts of town – some of which are hidden or ‘secret’ locations – this tour is well-suited to tourists as much as seasoned Copenhagen veterans. Had I enjoyed a clear state of mind upon arrival (looking for an apartment, a job and information on Danish taxes can brew up a storm in anyone’s brain), I would have embraced the benefits of this tour during the first months of my life in Copenhagen. But this way I’m not really late to the party– I just got an opportunity to look at the city from a different angle. More information: copenhagenfairytales.dk

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June 5, Constitution Day

AST SUNDAY was the day when leading politicians took to the rostrum in parks and gardens to make speeches to small crowds of supporters. Sunny disposition THIS YEAR it was a sunny day. Most Danes have little or no off-hand knowledge of the content, but they like sunny days and celebrities. They know that queen and monarchy are established in the constitution. With the changes in 1953 came a one chamber system and female succession to the throne, and 100 years ago, women got the right to vote. Denmark’s complacency THEY ARE less comfortable with the politics going on outside their borders, however. With its membership of the EU comes a number of decisions on which Denmark holds a very modest influence, and the Danes are by nature sceptical when it comes to supranational competence being exercised. Several referendums have illustrated the divide between the people and the politicians. The latest concerned the Danish justice opt-out, before which the

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nay-sayers argued that a bilateral structure would come in easily. Tusk’s warning HOWEVER, Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council, warned the other day that they may have been overly optimistic, and the best we can hope for is an informal co-operation. The Danes need to realise that the perilous nature of a ‘No’ vote to teach the politicians a lesson will have serious consequences – particularly when we have other issues such as quota of refugees, defense of EU perimeter and EURO zone challenge to worry about. Do we want influence or to just sit on our hands and wait? PM’s reminder THE PRIME minister in his address said that the Danes are a mix of megalomania and minority complexes. It is, he said, not compulsory to love the government, but important to love your country. The constitution, he reminded us, is a solid foundation for democracy and equality. On Constitution Day we are not afraid to say – for better or for worse – we love our country. (ES)

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The memorial park is a stunning reminder of the human loss endured in the battle

N WEDNESDAY 1 June, I attended a memorable and moving ceremony at Thyborøn on the west coast of Jutland. The occasion was the official opening of the Memorial Park at the Sea War Museum, planned to coincide with the centenary of the Battle of Jutland, the most devastating and destructive naval battle of the First World War. Sinking into the sand IN THAT engagement between the Royal Navy’s Grand Fleet and the German High Seas Fleet, some 8,647 sailors died – most of them young men, and most of them killed where they worked, trapped below deck and unable to escape. The loss of life in those 24 hours is difficult to comprehend, but the Memorial Park that opened last week captures something of the scale of the devastation. The park consists of 26 large granite stones, some of which are up to three and a half metres high. There is one for each of the 25 warships that sank, while the final one represents the vessels that were damaged but returned to port. The stones themselves jut out of the sand dunes in

which they are placed, calling to mind the sterns of the enormous ships as they sank forever beneath the waves. Poignant and unique AROUND each stone is placed a number of tall, thin white figures, each one representing a sailor who died on that particular ship. The hope is that, eventually, there will be 8,647 of these sculptures – each one a standing memorial to a fallen seaman. The artist, Paul Cederdorff, explained that while the figures have a recognisable human form, they also give a ghost-like impression of a human blurred by the passage of time – a call, in other words, for us not to forget. The other striking thing about the park is that it is, I’m told, the only official war memorial that commemorates the dead on both sides. The thousands of white sculptures wear no uniform and carry no flag. They are remembered, simply, as fellow human beings and bearers of our common humanity. Former foes firm friends THAT UNDERLYING unity, and hope of reconciliation, was

much in evidence at the opening ceremony. The most poignant moment in the day’s proceedings was when direct descendants of the opposing naval commanders laid wreaths together. Nick Jellicoe, a grandson of the British Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, and Reinhard ScheerHenning, a great-grandson of the German Admiral Reinhard Scheer, spoke of how their forebears had planned to meet in the late 1920s, but Scheer’s death in 1928 had intervened. It was fitting, therefore, that 100 years to the day since the end of the Battle of Jutland, these two descendants came together to honour the fallen on all sides, shake hands and embrace. The Memorial Park is a place not only of remembrance but also of reconciliation. It is a powerful reminder of the wars that have torn Europe apart in the past and a testament to how former foes can become allies and partners. As Anke Meyer, the German Embassy’s chargé d’affaires said in her speech at the opening, the greatest honour we can do those who lost their lives in war is to strive together for peace.

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HE ONLY safe thing is to take a chance,” the late, great film director Mike Nichols, best known for making ‘The Graduate’, once said. And in the film universe with that chance, you need to gather a team that has trust, respect, generosity and courage. Not easy. If that’s not enough, a fierce independent style coupled with being stubborn in a good way is the only way to survive all the ups and downs. But it’s worth it! Indie every time BEING a filmmaker you basically you have two options: going the old school ‘corporate way’ via official funding bodies or doing it yourself with some alternative funding – what I call indie filmmaking. The old school way is a bit like the dire ‘X Factor’ shows; a few will quickly judge you and then that’s it. Wouldn’t it be better to play your music in bars and small venues, grow and develop, and have something cool to show at the end? There is even a silly trend I see with production companies sending out ‘lotteries’ for upcoming filmmakers/actors/wannabes … but

they still need to submit to the institutes, so lottery x lottery = why? My advice is just to do it yourself because it can be a great adventure. A flutter without butter HAVING made three of my very own feature films, I know it can be done – and that it’s just a matter of overcoming the fear and all the negative folk. I know several frustrated filmmakers who will end up doing ads for a living, and that’s a shame. I’m sure when they were young, they didn’t see an ad for butter and say “That’s what I want to be: a ‘butter ad maker’.” And for God’s sake, don’t get sucked into the lure of getting millions to make your project and end up sitting by the sidelines. Keep using what you have access to and grow and develop from there. ‘Bakerman’ is now in postproduction and a release is near the horizon. Our team was great! It’s so important you get the right crew and everyone is doing this because 1) they like you; 2) believe the project is interesting; 3) can have fun; and 4) develop and learn something new. Everyone benefits!

Always a way WHAT ABOUT equipment? Most folk have their own equipment, so ask around; even an iPhone has 4K video nowadays! You need to be flexible with your shooting schedule; actors, crew and helpers have many things going on in their lives, so keep an open mind. For a big scene in ‘Bakerman’, I spent many weeks on social media gathering ‘statists’ (extras) and crew and booked a café location early – they kindly allowed us to use it for some film credits. The scene was a party scene that involved 15 guests. Arriving at 5 am, I felt exhausted already. But I slugged back a gallon of coffee, rehearsed the scenes quickly, shot the footage, and dispersed before the café opened at 11. Just another day on an indie film set. And the cast and crew loved it! So take a chance and be what you want. Go travelling, go scuba diving, be a football player. Now this evening, I’m just tired, and I wonder if there’s a chance I can catch some sleep. No. I have to edit and sync all my film footage. Where’s that coffee again? God Sommer – and see you at the movies!

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CARLOS MONTEIRO GIVE YOURSELF A CHANCE Carlos (cm@biassa.com), a Brazilian resident of Odense, started his business from a blog known as denmarkbrazil.com. It later became Biassa, a business development company, which under the motto ‘Bringing forth results, not reports’ is focused on supporting Nordic businesses that want to tap into and thrive in the Brazilian market

Comes at a cost DESIRING things can actually be a healthy sign. But these things, however, won’t simply happen because we desire them. No, first it’s necessary to take action, and to be aware that the results of our actions won’t be obvious overnight. They will take quite some time to appear. And the freedom we aim for, it will cost energy, time, and sometimes even relationships. Tough decisions I WOULD like us to consider the choices we make and the consequences one faces when

JOANNA ATANASSOVA FROM STRUGGLE TO SUCCESS Joanna has experience in both business and information technology fields. She is a co-founder of WingzIt, a company fully devoted to helping entrepreneurs from around the globe transform their ideas into goals by providing them with a free all-in-one project management system. For more information, visit wingzit.com

1 Events THERE are many different events organised all over the globe every year where you can pitch your idea in front of investors and entrepreneurs. You should look for the events that match your industry.

Are you ready? EVERY choice comes with a price. We need to know if our values and personal goals can synergise, or if they will collide at some point. The art is to find an even balance. With that said, are you ready to let go? In summary: make a decision and start acting today. Yes, dream big, but remember the consequences and responsibility that comes with it.

On your marks, get set, start acting today!

Many universities and organisations hold competitions in which you can test your ideas and receive valuable feedback. A good example is the Venture Cup.

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choosing one thing over another. Whenever I travel to Brazil, I do so on business as an entrepreneur, and that means I’m never off. Rough as it sounds, I have to be very selective with regards to the friends (and even family) I see while I’m there. As I don’t have much time available, I’m faced with the choice of picking and choosing who I’d like to see. This scarcity of time has forced me to make tough cuts.

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’VE HEARD so many times people claiming they want to be entrepreneurs. They want to have the ‘car of the year’ and have the freedom to choose where and with whom they spend their time. They want to live life as if it was a constant party every day.

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3 Internet WEBSITES like Angel List and Gust are great tools for finding investors. You can submit your idea and start searching for the right people to bring money or value to your business. Social media sites are another powerful channel where you can seek funding. There are hundreds of groups created to support entrepreneurs.

2 Contests PARTICIPATING in a contest is a great way to expand your follower base and attract investors.

Or perhaps a mixture YOU CAN achieve your goals faster if you use a mix of all the above mentioned channels. Submit your idea in a contest, pitch it at different events and list it on the web. As I mentioned at the be-

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F YOU’D told an Englishman at the turn of the century that his country would win a Rugby World Cup, two major tennis titles, three Tour de Frances, and five Ashes series, they would have had you sectioned. Scotland and South Africa played their part, but the upshot is that England is reborn as a country of sporting belief. Millennials didn’t grow up thinking England were hopeless bottlers, and now they’re adults they appear to have a mental fortitude that previous generations lacked. Finally, England have players who want the ball and don’t panic

every time they get it, keepers who don’t throw it into their own net, defenders who aren’t outpaced by a computer salesman from San Marino to score after 8.3 seconds, and midfielders who aren’t called Carlton Palmer. Neither (pictured left-right) Copenhagen Celtic Old Boys team-mates Ben Hamilton, Dan Savill nor Jim Goodley are Millennials, but they’ll take a win when they can get it. They grew up during an era well described in the 1996 song ‘Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home)’, since when the 30 years of hurt have become a full half-century.

Dan, a senior director at Carlsberg Business Services who is going to the opening game, is hopeful coach Roy Hodgson can buck a trend and see the wood past the trees of the likes

“I expect us to bludgeon our way through the group, ride our luck in the knockout rounds, and then dominate against the eventual winners in the semis and go out in the cruellest of fashions”

of Wayne Rooney. “England never play their best team, they play their best players,” the Saints fan warned. “As a consequence we aren't as good as the other big teams. Paul Scholes on the left wing is a perfect example of this.” Jim, a carpenter at NCC who has lived in Denmark for 20 years, is also going to the opener against Russia. Despite a stellar season for his beloved West Ham United, it’s country before club this summer. “For the next four weeks they are a bunch of foreign wankers,” he said.

Crystal Palace fan Ben, the managing editor of the Copenhagen Post, remembers how the last time his team made the FA Cup Final, England made it to the World Cup semis. “I expect us to bludgeon our way through the group, ride our luck in the knockout rounds, and then dominate against the eventual winners in the semis and go out in the cruellest of fashions,” he said. “Think Sol Campbell’s two disallowed goals, Lampard’s overthe-line effort in 2010 and Gazza missing that tap-in at Wembley, and multiply by 10.” (BH)

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GROUP A

GROUP B

GROUP C

10 JUNE, 21:00, ST-DENIS

11 JUNE, 18:00, BORDEAUX

12 JUNE, 18:00, NICE

FRANCE

ROMANIA

WALES

ALBANIA

SWITZERLAND

ENGLAND

RUSSIA

ALBANIA

ENGLAND

FRANCE

SLOVAKIA

RUSSIA

N IRELAND

16 JUNE, 21:00, ST-DENIS

WALES

GERMANY

ENGLAND

N IRELAND

POLAND

21 JUNE, 18:00, PARIS VS

GERMANY

21 JUNE, 18:00, MARSEILLE

WALES

UKRAINE

20 JUNE, 21:00, TOULOUSE

ALBANIA

N IRELAND

16 JUNE, 18:00, LYON

SLOVAKIA

20 JUNE, 21:00, ST-ETIENNE

19 JUNE, 21:00, LYON

ROMANIA

GERMANY

16 JUNE, 15:00, LENS

19 JUNE, 21:00, LILLE

SWITZERLAND

RUSSIA

VS 12 JUNE, 21:00, LILLE

15 JUNE, 15:00, LILLE

SWITZERLAND

15 JUNE, 21:00, MARSEILLE

FRANCE

POLAND

11 JUNE, 21:00, MARSEILLE

15 JUNE, 18:00, PARIS

ROMANIA

SLOVAKIA

11 JUNE, 15:00, LENS

UKRAINE

POLAND

LAST 16 GAME 1, 25 JUNE, 15.00, ST-ETIENNE

GAME 5, 26 JUNE, 18.00, LILLE

GAME 2, 25 JUNE, 18.00, PARIS

GAME 6, 26 JUNE, 21.00, TOULOUSE

A3/C3/D3

B3/E3/F3

GAME 3, 25 JUNE, 21.00, LENS

AWID ANDERSEN, a Polish recruitment consultant at Work in Denmark, first moved here in 1991, and they have been lean years – well, at least until 2008. “I first noticed him at Lech Poznań,” he says of Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski – their first genuine

POLAND

GAME 7, 27 JUNE, 18.00, ST-DENIS

GAME 4, 26 JUNE, 15.00, LYON

A3/B3/F3

GAME 8, 27 JUNE, 21.00, NICE

C3/D3/E3

world-class player since Juventus striker Zibi Boniek in the 1980s – who was Europe’s top scorer in qualifying with 13 goals. “He was great. I liked his attitude: focused, patient and ready. For the first time in years I felt here was a player who could make it in one of the big leagues.” Despite third-place finishes at the 1974 and 82 World Cups, Poland have never flourished at a Euros, finishing last in their group in their only two appearances in 2008 and 2012, in which they deeply disappointed as co-hosts. But with Lewandowski on board, Andersen fancies their chances of making it to the knockout stages after negotiating a tough qualifying group that included Germany, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland. Outsiders Northern Ireland in their opening game offers a genuine chance to record their first ever win in the competition, after which a draw against either Germany or Euro 2012 co-hosts and neighbours Ukraine should be enough to see them qualify. Poland actually beat Germany 2-0 in the qualifiers – a win that was long overdue for Andersen. “It was like losing my virginity again,” he said. (BH)

ONE ARE the days when the Republic of Ireland’s squad were established English top flight players thanks to Jack Charlton’s tendency to select anyone who had previously drunk a Guinness. These days, not a single one plays for a team in the top five of the English Premier League – a far cry from their 1-1 draw with England at the 1990 World Cup when six of their starting eleven could make that very claim. Two years earlier they beat England 1-0 at the Euros, their only win at the tournament. At Euro 2012, they lost every game, including a 2-0 defeat to Italy, who they face again this time around, along with dangerous Belgium and Sweden. But write them off at your peril. They may only have three wins from 19 games at major championships, but they’ve still managed to make it through to the knockout stages of three World Cups. Despite the long odds, the evergreen Coogan will be roaring them on. A resident here since the 1970s, he founded the international football club Copenhagen

Celtic back in 1982, where he is still an active member. “The team originated at a restaurant,” he said. “When staff came looking for a job we asked if they played football – then for references afterwards.” If you’re lucky, you might encounter the cursing Corkman in Kennedy’s Bar, but be sure to buy him a drink as he won't enter into conversation unless his lips are wet. (BH)

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TURKEY

GROUP D

GROUP E

GROUP F

12 JUNE, 15:00, PARIS

13 JUNE, 18:00, ST-DENIS

14 JUNE, 18:00, BORDEAUX

CROATIA

IRELAND

13 JUNE, 15:00, TOULOUSE

CROATIA

SPAIN

BELGIUM

TURKEY

ITALY

CZECH REP

BELGIUM SWEDEN

21 JUNE, 21:00, LENS

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

BELGIUM

HUNGARY

TURKEY

ITALY

IRELAND

PORTUGAL

VS 22 JUNE, 18:00, ST-DENIS

22 JUNE, 21:00, LILLE

AUSTRIA

VS 22 JUNE, 18:00, LYON

22 JUNE, 21:00, NICE

CROATIA

HUNGARY

VS 18 JUNE, 21:00, PARIS

IRELAND

ICELAND

18 JUNE, 15:00, BORDEAUX

21 JUNE, 21:00, BORDEAUX

CZECH REP

PORTUGAL

18 JUNE, 18:00, MARSEILLE

SWEDEN

17 JUNE, 21:00, NICE VS

ITALY

HUNGARY

VS 14 JUNE, 21:00, ST-ETIENNE

17 JUNE, 15:00, TOULOUSE

SPAIN

AUSTRIA

13 JUNE, 21:00, LYON

17 JUNE, 18:00, ST-ETIENNE

CZECH REP

SWEDEN

ICELAND

AUSTRIA

QUARTER-FINALS QF1, 30 JUNE, 21.00, MARSEILLE

WINNER 1

QF3, 2 JULY, 21.00, BORDEAUX

WINNER 3

WINNER 5

QF2, 1 JULY, 21.00, LILLE

WINNER 2

QF4, 3 JULY, 21.00, ST-DENIS

WINNER 6

WINNER 7

WINNER 4

WINNER 8

SEMI-FINALS SF1, 6 JULY, 21.00, LYON

WINNER QF1

SF2, 7 JULY, 21.00, MARSEILLE

WINNER QF2

WINNER QF3

WINNER QF4

FINAL 10 JULY, 21.00, ST-DENIS

WINNER SF1

ÉRÔME Jarb moved to Denmark last year to work as a planner for railway projects, but Les Blues are never far from his heart and mind. If history has any say, it will be a good summer. The last time France hosted the tournament

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WINNER SF2 in 1984, France beat Spain in the final with a team that included Michel Platini and Jean Tigana, and they also won when they hosted the 1998 World Cup. In 2000, a Zinedine Zidane-led France again lifted the trophy, beating Italy in a golden goal thriller that spawned a moment Jérôme will never forget. “We were all stuck to the TV, and when Trezeguet scored, we ran outside onto the football pitch and lit a lot of firecrackers we bought during the day. I was only 12, so no beer,” he remembers. Jérôme’s first football memory came in Euro 1996 and going out to the Czech Republic in the semis. He was too nervous to watch the shootout and hid in the kitchen with his brother. This time around, however, there will be no hiding. France will go all the way, he contends. “I think France will win because we have a really strong offence and one of the most interesting midfields with Paul Pogba, Blaise Matuidi and N’Golo Kanté. The coach has done well over the past four years, and the group is nearly the same as the last World Cup, so I’m confident.” (CW)

URELY Denmark will be supporting their northern neighbour Sweden now they’re not competing themselves in France? If the tabloids are anything to go by, the Danish public hold a begrudging admiration for Zlatan Ibrahimović, Scandinavia’s best player of recent times, who is now 34 and expected to retire from international football following the tournament. “Don’t be too sure,” says Nicolas Fernström, the Swedish CEO and founder of efootballclub.com. “They’ll probably support England first. And then Spain and France. And even Albania before they support their rivals!” While Sweden have not qualified for a World Cup since 2006, they’ve played in every European Championship since 2000, this time getting the better of Denmark in a playoff to qualify, but they still haven’t managed to improve on their first ever appearance – a semi-final spot as hosts in 1992. Placed in a tough group alongside the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Italy, the Swedes will be pleased they have the Irish first, as victory will leave them well placed to qualify, even if they end up finishing, as expected, third in the group. It’s hard to look beyond Ibrahimović

when assessing the Swedish team, but with six members of the under-21 squad that triumphed in last year’s European Championship on board, this could be a lethal combination of experience and youthful enthusiasm. “Watch out for Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg – he’s a target of both Everton and Liverpool,” tips Fernström. “And Palermo’s goal-scoring midfielder Oscar Hiljemark, who was the under21s captain.” (BH)

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ROTHERS Dmitri and Pavel Kozin (left-right) came to Denmark in 1999 when their father got a job as a scientist in Risø, and while both have embraced their new nation as their home, their Russian roots will never be denied on the football pitch. Russia had a memorable run during Euro 2008, but most of the nation’s glory stems from Soviet times. The USSR won in 1960 and finished second in 1964, 1972 and 1988 – when Marco Van Basten’s legendary volley sunk outstanding goalkeeper Rinat Dasayev and the Soviets in the final. “Unfortunately we were either not born or too young to remember that. But of course we have seen the wicked Van Basten goal many times and heard a lot

AUL LAIN (right) arrived in Denmark last year with his Danish girlfriend, who he has since married. In other words, life is bliss for the Spaniard, and given his country’s recent track record, why wouldn’t he be confident? Behind a strong core of players like Andres Iniesta, Sergio Ramos and Iker Casillas, La Furia Roja has been untouchable at the Euros of late, going unbeaten on their way to two title-winning runs in 2012 and 2008. A hat-trick, however, isn’t on the cards, according to Raul. “The bar is always set high for Spain, but I don’t think they have a solid team,” said Raul. “There are too many new players and it’s going to

RITE CROATIA off at your peril! Since their 1998 World Cup demolition of Germany in the quarter-finals, the red, white and blues have been responsible for some of the all-time shock results, but they do tend to buckle against the weaker sides. At the 2002 World Cup, they beat Italy and then lost to Ecuador. And then at the 2008 Euros, they shocked Germany 2-1 only to bow out to an average Turkey in the quarters. With pivotal midfielders currently playing for Europe’s top two sides – Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic

about that tournament from our father and others,” said Dimitri. The brothers are hoping for a repeat of 2008, but admit that getting out of the group stage would be considered a success. “We don’t have

take some time for them to get a feel for one another. I don’t think they’re going to win it this time.” Two Euro titles and a

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World Cup triumph sandwiched in between is evidence of the nation’s dominance over the past decade. And it all started eight years ago. “My favourite moment was when Spain beat Italy in 2008 and

SPAIN CROATIA and Real Madrid’s Luka Modric – it was no surprise they only lost once in qualifying. But with an ageing squad, how much longer will they be a force? And do they have the

firepower to make it happen? Ivan Perisic scored six goals in qualifying, but his partner Mario Mandzukic has managed just one goal in his last 706 minutes, and

any world class players and the results of recent final tournaments have not been great,” said Pavel. “On top of that, we have injuries in key positions, so if we can get out of the group stage we will be pleased. But like any Russian we yearn for another miracle.” Understandably, their favourite Euro moment is the victory against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals in 2008. “Dima and I were living together and during extra time, we were looking at each other thinking: are they really playing that well or have we just abandoned all sense of reality? When the final whistle blew and the score was 3-1, we accepted we had not been hallucinating.” (CW)

heralded a new beginning for Spain,” said Raul. “For a long time they couldn’t make it through the quarter-finals, but that day the wall was finally broken when we beat the Italians.” Alberto Garcia Mariscal (left), who came to Denmark three years ago to take a PhD in biomedicine, shares the same favourite moment with Raul, but thinks Spain have a decent chance. “I was in Denmark the last time Spain won the Euros and we went to celebrate at the Little Mermaid,” said Alberto. “I think we have a good team. Some of the important players, like Iniesta, are in good shape, so I am confident of a good tournament.” (CW)

alternatives are scarce compared to four years ago when the likes of Ivica Olić, Nikica Jelavić and Eduardo were available. For Radovan Glamoclija, the owner and chief executive of the investment management group Adiutor, the Euros are the “lastchance saloon” for his country’s golden generation. “Maybe they can take inspiration from Goran Ivanisevic and win a major tournament with their final gasp?” he mused. With Spain, the Czech Republic and Turkey facing them in the group stage, the jury’s split on their chances. (BH)

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Outdoor and in, there’s no escaping the din of Euro 2016 From Carlsberg’s courtyard to Islands Brygge, the public are spoilt for choice this year GABRIELE DELLISANTI & ALESSANDRA PALMITESTA

URO 2016 IS going to be massive. At the last European Championship, there were only 31 games; at this year’s finals there will be 51, just one fewer that at the 1986-94 World Cups, which means they’re going to last a full month!

From the moment hosts France kick off the proceedings against Romania this Friday, there will be no escaping the football madness. Even though Denmark haven’t made it this time, this country’s bars, restaurants and parks are going to be

rocking to the sound of footy mania, and you’ll feel left out if you don’t join in. Copenhagen offers great options for all supporters, and if the weather’s as generous in the Danish capital as it has been lately, many will gather at outdoor ven-

ues like Islands Brygge where big screens are set up to make the best of the good weather. Beyond them, there are numerous bars and pubs around town that offer the chance to follow the games, and here are just a few.

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A FOOTBALL EXBEERIENCE Visit Carlsberg, Gamle Carlsberg Vej 11, Cph V In the atmospheric surroundings of the Old Brewery Courtyard, Visit Carlsberg will be showing every single Euro 2016 game on its outdoor screens. The evening matches will include quizzes, Carlsberg and Jacobsen beer and – for all the hungry footy fans out there – barbecued fare served until the start of the second half. No worries if the weather turns out Danish, as the event will be moved inside!

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Islands Brygge, Cph S ‘Vive la Bryggen’ tends to be particularly popular with students and southern Europeans, so head on down here for the Portugal, Spain or Italy games if you’re unsure where to go.

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As neither Denmark nor Norway qualified for this year’s football tournament, THOR Productions is inviting all the Scandis to gather at the North Atlantic House to cheer for their participating neighbours. Iceland have qualified for the European Championships for their first ever time, while it is Sweden’s fifth time. Street food will be provided by Kødbyen’s popular Tommi’s Burger Joint and Iceland’s Skyr Original. In addition, following Danish tradition, beer will be widely available together with soft drinks. Skål!

The Danish football association, DBU, is setting up big screens across the country to show the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final on July 10. So ahead of the group games and the last 16 knockout round, check online to find out whether they’re showing them, and where.

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INDOOR VENUES FOREVER ENGLAND! CZECH IT OUT ¡ADELANTE! TYROLEAN TRIUMPHANT Heidi's Bier Bar, Vestergade 18, Cph K Oktoberfest’s joyful vibes are set to return! After all, don’t the Germans always end up winning? They know it well at Heidi's Bier Bar, where staff dressed in genuine Tyrolean style welcome German supporters to choose from a large selection of foreign beers, including Kleiner Feigling, Wing and last but not least Jägermeister. German hit songs may also occur: beware of Jodel!

Meson España, Viktoriagade 10, Cph V Meson España is the ideal place for the warm-hearted Spanish supporters. This cosy spot in Vesterbro welcomes Euro 2016 watchers to gather around a table full of tapas, charcuterie and wine. Moreover, as all the matches will be screened, it’s a great spot if you fancy eating whilst watching a game with none of the formalities of dining.

GALLIC GLORY L' Éducation Nationale, Larsbjørnsstræde 12, Cph K Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter in Copenhagen, L’Éducation National is an authentic bistro with checkered tablecloths. Here supporters of the France team can be sure to exclusively watch the French matches on TV screens. Plus, if the weather is good, patrons will be able to enjoy the games outside.

Cafè Svejk, Smallegade 31, Frederiksberg If you’re planning on joining the Czech community to support the national team at this year’s European Championships, head to Frederiksberg’s Cafe Svejk. This very cosy location will be showing all the major matches in the upcoming weeks. So, treat yourself to a Bohemia Regent and support your favourite team!

ROCK THE SHAMROCK The Irish Rover, Vimmelskaftet 46, Cph K With 10 flat screens placed throughout the bar, the Irish Rover provides a whole game experience. Fans of the Emerald Isle can reserve a table and enjoy the tasty sport menu: The Rover Sports Burger or The Rover Ribs served with Steak Fries plus a large Carlsberg or soda for 199kr. Sláinte!

The Globe, Nørregade 43-45, Cph K The Globe has a long tradition of showing live sport events, and while it’s a fiercely traditional Irish pub, it’s been a stronghold for English fans for many years now – and other fans. It stocks a wide selection of beer and other drinks, and it also serves food.

UK MINNOWS Kennedy’s Bar, Gammel Kongevej 23, Cph V Kennedy’s is another Irish pub where all foreigners are made to feel welcome. Its Anglo flavor make it a great place to watch the games featuring Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Georgia celebrated its independence day on May 26 at Sølyst with an event that featured a concert, a Georgian alphabet exhibition and opening address by the country’s ambassador, Nikoloz Rtveliashvili (left). Among those present were (centre: left-right from second left) Greek ambassador Eleni Sourani, Egyptian ambassador Salwa Moufid, Cuban ambassador Yiliam Sardinas Gomez, Algerian ambassador Ali Benzerga, Ivory Coast’s ambassador Mina Marie Laurent-Baldé and Armenian ambassador Hrachya Aghajanyan; and (right: left-right from left) South Korean ambassador Young-sam Ma, Turkish ambassador Mehmet Donmez, Rtveliashvili and Belgian ambassador Pol De Witte

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US ambassador Rufus Gifford (right) was among the attendees as the prime minister, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, gave an address in Lejre near Roskilde on Constitution Day on June 5

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Hostel at Nyhavn, he recently returned to Copenhagen, drawing around 100 people to his event. Vienna-based Immanuel Fruhmann (centre left: left), an attendee at four previous events, truly loves the concept of connecting people with food.“The

atmosphere is wonderful and people get relaxed, socialise over food,” said Immanuel. Not only did people enjoy consuming pancakes, they also took delight in cooking (centre right). Paul van der Laan (left) and Sachin Agarwal (right) soon became Robin’s happy

helpers. Adesh Kumar (right: right) had just arrived in Copenhagen from New Dehli that very morning. In addition to free dinner dishes, there was also live music. Singer and Guitarist Simon Vester Christensen voluntarily

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Devour Japanese national dishes such as Onigiri (rice ball) and miso soup at Christiania. The ‘Cooking Japanese dishes by food wastes’ project includes other cultural and food activities (June 12, 11:00; Mælkebøtten 210, Cph K; 30kr, register by emailing at maikoshintani@gmail.com)

Alternative business school Kaospilot is displaying the students’ projects at Kødbyen, ranging from sustainable fashion clothing to a series of guidebooks for entrepreneurs (June 10, 16:0021:00; Space10, Flæsketorvet 10, Cph V; free adm; kaospilot.dk)

Denmark is holding the Star Wars fantasy game X-Wing System Open Series for the first time. Use the force and take the opportunity to build a lightsaber (June 11-12, 10:00-17:00; Ny Vestergade 10, Cph K; free adm)

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The Royal Theatre is selling off all its goodies at a flea market. Pick up lamps, costumes, hats, wigs, CDs and so on (June 10, 12:00-19:00, June 11, 10:00-15:00; S2 Hal, Refshalevej 173A, Cph K; 20kr)

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June 10 at Garnisons Kirken; June 11-12 at Tivolis Koncertsal; 50kr per concert ANNA CLARKE

STILL ripe and presumably a little shellshocked from playing on a beer-soaked stage in Vesterbro at Distortion, Concerto Copenhagen (their friends call them Coco) have now set their sights on another of the City’s pleasure playgrounds: Tivoli. The innovative baroque orchestra – led by internationally renowned harpsichordist Lars Ulrik Mortensen, the winner of the prestigious Léonie Sonning Music Prize – are celebrating their 25th anniversary with three concerts at Tivolis Koncertsal and one at Garnisons Kirken.

ÆBELHOLT ABBEY FAIR June 11-12; Æbelholt Abbey, Hillerød; 75kr THIS IS a fantastic recreation of the original medieval festival, all squeezed into two days. Beginning with an 11 am church service, once your soul has been redeemed, unleash your capitalist spirit at the multitude of stalls.

The celebrations begin on Friday with a reinvigoration of Concerto Copenhagen’s very first public performance back in 1991, which featured Handel’s Water Music and Telemann’s Hamburg ebb and flood. In the 25 years since their maiden performance, the ensemble have flourished both locally in the Scandinavian early music scene whilst simultaneously growing in international prowess; their innovative ensemble and ability to communicate music in a current way helps ensure that historic music remains ever relevant to a contemporary audience. Guest conductors for the concerts include the oboist Alfredo Bernardini and Paul Høxbro, “the great man of small instruments”, as well as a world premiere of The Four Seasons by Karl Aage Rasmussen, Coco’s resident composer. Tickets are just 50 kr per performance, so come one, come all! Listen to medieval songs and folk tales while eating sausages and stuffed pancakes and of course drinking the beer and mead of yesteryear. Learn more about the history of the abbey and the healing powers of its famous herb garden, while children can try a spot of archery, pretend to be a knight, make some jewellery and try their hand at painting. (AJ)

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FREEHELD Dir: Peter Sollett; US drama, 2015, 103 mins; Julianne Moore, Ellen Page, Michael Shannon, Steve Carell PREMIERED JUNE 9 PLAYING EMPIRE BIO, PARK BIO, VALBY KINO

E’VE SEEN lesbian love on celluloid several times before. Julianne Moore also starred in the comedy drama The Kids Are All Right back in 2010, but few of them have had the potential on paper to clean up during awards season like Peter Sollet’s Freeheld. Inspired by an Oscar-winning documentary short of the same name, it details the real-life events of Laurel Hester’s relationship with a significantly younger woman, Stacie Andree. Now this is a fight, Rocky HESTER (Moore) is a New Jersey police officer who has had to fight considerably harder for the same respect automatically afforded to her male colleagues. As a result of

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F DENMARK’S living directors, few would challenge Lars Von Trier’s claim to the throne – the next in line, however, sits a long way off. Many would argue the cases for Thomas Vinterberg, Susanna Bier or Denmark’s brat prince of cinema, Nicholas Winding Refn. Refn exploded onto the scene in 1996 with Pusher, but truly arrived on the international stage with 2011’s Drive starring Ryan Gosling. Gosling then returned for Only God Forgives, a weak follow-up, but it’s likely that the goodwill of cinephiliacs worldwide will still extend to Refn’s latest release, The Neon Demon. A thriller set in the cutthroat world of LA Modelling, early reviews indicate

that hard work, she’s enjoyed success in her professional life, but her personal life has suffered – the need to keep her sexual persuasion private, even from her police partner (Shannon), has complicated things. When she meets Stacie (Page) she dares to start building the life she’s always dreamed of … All that comes crashing down when she’s diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer and her attentions instead turn to providing for Stacie when she’s gone. When the state freeholders refuse to pass on Hester’s pension benefits to Stacie, on the grounds that they’re not ‘man and wife’, a fight begins to change the state legislature to recognise the rights of domestic partners.

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This ain’t a script, Philadelphia THERE’S a strong moment early in the film when Stacie is about to answer Hester’s mobile phone. Hester snatches the phone away and scolds the younger woman for her lack of foresight. It’s a powerful scene because, even though we know that these women loved each other very much, it offers some shades of complexity to their relationship. It illustrates Hester’s frantic fear over her work colleagues discovering her sexuality, and at the same time, it addresses their age gap and explores the power

dynamics between a girl and an older woman. Hester reprimands Stacie like a mother with her child – but sadly, such compelling moments are rare. Page and Moore work hard to disguise a ‘by the numbers’ script by Ron Nyswaner (Philadelphia) with didactic dialogue throughout. What they couldn’t possibly have countered is a nauseatingly outdated musical score that tells us what we should be feeling at every given emotional juncture. The support from Michael Shannon is strong, but Steve Carrell arrives seemingly from another planet. As a LGBT

another experience as divisive as Marmite: heavy on style and light on substance. Gosling resurfaces in Shane Black’s (Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang) comedy The Nice Guys, this time with Russell Crowe as a duo of private eyes investigating the suicide of a porn star in 1970s LA. Reviews have thus far been positive. The Little Prince is the long awaited animation inspired by the classic children’s story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The film arrives here having bagged a Cesar award for Best Animated Feature. It’s unclear at this point which film stands to benefit from any potential confusion, but Refn’s is not the only demon in cinemas this week. Nattens Dæmoner 2 is the Danish title for The Conjuring 2, which continues James Wan’s franchise

based on the exploits of real-life American ghost hunters Lorraine and Ed Warren. Also out this week is Freeheld, which features Julianne Moore as Hester, a police officer, and Ellen Page as her lesbian lover trying to secure Hester’s pension benefits after she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Oscar bait? See our review. Cinemateket (dfi.dk/Filmhuset) continues with its series of Krzystof Kieslowski’s unique brand of cinema, and the highlight this week is A Short Film About Love (Sat 17:00). There are also special screenings of James Marsh’s documentary Project Nim (Fri 18:30) which follows the raising of a chimp as a human child, and Filmfarsi (Fri 21:30) as part of the Iran 1960-90 series. Both films will be presented by their directors. (MW)

rights lawyer, Carell’s loud and proud camp here is clichéd and off-key. But this is a story, people THERE’S no denying the power of the events that inspired this film, and while I haven’t seen the documentary short that preceded this dramatisation, one imagines that the legacy of Hester and Stacie’s triumph over homophobia and bureaucracy is better served by that approach than this one. Supporting this, the most moving moment in the film comes before the end credits when we’re shown a series of

photographs of the protagonist’s real-life counterparts. Seeing these images of two people, clearly in love, coupled with the knowledge of the hardships they endured, has more impact than anything the filmmakers managed to muster prior to that. Only the central performances from Moore, Shannon and Page elevate this above the ‘TV Movie of the Week’ standard of writing and direction that constantly stifles them. Certainly Hester and Stacie should be remembered and celebrated – Peter Sollett’s Freeheld on the other hand, not so much.

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ONLY THE DEAD DR2, TUE 20:45

PICK OF THE WEEK

E’VE HAD Spiderman and X-Men, and now Michael Ware, Australian war correspondent turned filmmaker, presents the origins story of Islamic State. The 2015 doc Only the Dead is an account of Ware’s eight-year experience as a war correspondent in Iraq. The entire film was recorded on a video camera Ware bought on the black market in Kurdistan.

Eerily similar to Bradley Cooper in ‘American Sniper’ surely

have Johnny Cash: American Rebel (SVT2, Tue 22:15), a 2015 doc that bravely follows a popular film with unflinching resolve to tell the real story. In direct contrast, The Man in the Hat: Rene Magritte with Will Young (DRK, Tue 21:30) and Great Houses with Julian Fellowes (DRK, Tune 20:45) are complete fluff. The Daily Telegraph mused that Young “never seemed to grasp that Magritte was a fully-fledged genius, not some

hopeful from Belgium’s Got Talent”, but found the latter “warm and rich, a little like a peripatetic edition of Jackanory”. Elsewhere, there’s an Alan Turing double bill: The Man who cracked the Nazi Code (DRK, Mon 18:30) and Codebreaker (DRK, Mon 23:15); The Secret Life of Babies (DR2, Mon 20:45) is on too early for Mumsy; while Grease Live! (SVT1, Sun 20:00) was filmed on Broadway in January. (BH)

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SVT2, Sun 13:10 Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager

PREACHER

COMING SOON Listen to the Preacher: take your feet down ...

THIS US horror comic book adaptation TV series, which made its premiere on AMC on May 22, has scored 76 on Metacritic. “Preacher is a drama, but one with a devilish sense of humour and visual playfulness,” praised the New York Times. Dominic Cooper (Mamma mia!, An Education) is Jesse Custer,

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SPORT OF THE WEEK TV2, Fri 20:50 Euro 2016: Romania vs France

3+, Sun 18:30 Canadian GP

SVT2, Thu 19:30 Diamond League in Stockholm

FILM OF THE WEEK

DR3, Sun 21:00 Coherence

a preacher from a small town in Texas who joins a powerful creature escaped from Paradise. Together with his ex-girlfriend Tulip and an Irish vampire named Cassidy, Jesse begins a journey to find God. The general consensus is the less you know about Preacher the better. Just watch it! ALESSANDRA PALMITESTA

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IT’S HERE! And Euro 2016 is as long as the 1986 World Cup. From the turgid opener, Romania vs France, to the picks – England vs Russia (DR1, Sat 20:30), Belgium vs Italy (TV2, Mon 20:50) and England vs Wales (TV2, Thu 14:50) – it’s not exactly the WC, but it will get better … much better! Elsewhere, we’ve got the Canadian GP and the Diamond League. (BH)

and get your ass off my hood, you vamp

The Guardian was impressed. “Having witnessed scenes of unimaginable suffering and violence, Ware sees no reason why the audience shouldn’t share the nightmare [...] there are scenes here that you can’t unsee, much as you might want to,” it wrote. 3AW was also a fan. “An absolutely outstanding, piercing documentary about the war in Iraq,” it applauded. “Easily one of the best accounts of the war so far.” GABRIELE DELLISANTI YOUTUBE

WITH EURO 2016 starting, there could only be one choice this week: Life of Ryan: Caretaker Manager, which reflects on the peak of Giggs’ coaching career. Caretaker, assistant, what’s next for the Welsh wizard? Ballboy? Maybe he should have taken the route of Golden Balls boy who in For the Love of the Game (SVT2, Mon 22:15) visits every continent, or something like that, to spread the, err, love of the game. Sticking with the biopics we

DR3, Mon 22:00 Let me in

DR1, Fri 22:25

Savages

THIS WEEK’S films don’t necessarily leap out of the page, but they come recommended. Coherence presents a dinner party held under the watchful eye of a comet, Let me in follows a bullied child under the hungry gaze of a vampire, and Oliver Stone’s Savages presents a couple of pot growers who have earned the attention of the Mexican drug cartel. (BH)

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