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Denmark

Vingegaard’s victory

DANISH rider Jonas Vingegaard clinched backto-back Tour de France victories, comfortably securing the title ahead of his main rival Tadej Pogacar. The 26-year-old celebrated with his Jumbo-Visma teammates on the iconic Champs-Elysees, expressing his joy and looking forward to the possibility of a third win.

Rainforest alliance

DENMARK’S Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen showed interest in contributing to Brazil's Amazon Fund during a meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The fund, aimed at combating deforestation, faced setbacks when former President Jair Bolsonaro froze it in 2019. With Lula da Silva back in office, Denmark's financial pledge strengthens international preservation efforts.

The Netherlands

Plan delayed

THE Dutch government has made money available to provide additional insulation to around 2.5 million homes but there’s a problem! Expect considerable delay due to the rules concerning the protection of bats and birds which may be roosting or living in the roofs or walls of these same houses.

Running to Ukraine

A RUNNER from Amsterdam Boas Kragtwijk commenced a sponsored run from Amsterdam to Ukraine on Saturday July 22, planning to complete the 2,500 kilometre journey in 50 days. The aim is to raise money for a medical aid charity for Ukraine, set up by Ukrainian and Belarussian expats living in the Netherlands.

Italy

Hailstorm hurts

ON Wednesday, July 19, a devastating storm with hail the size of tennis balls and winds that reached 140kph caused damage to property and injured 110 people in northern Italy. Regional president Luca Zaia said: “The hail that fell was absolutely out of the ordinary, with ice grains reaching diameters of over 10 centimetres in some cases.”

Thief strikes

FORMER F1 champion, Emerson Fittipaldi, 76, was a victim to thieves who broke in on July 13. Reportedly, Fittipaldi, who recently was involved in Italian politics, was not at home when the criminals struck. Burglars stole jewellery and luxury Rolex watches worth around €250,000 from his home in Italy which overlooks the western shore of Lake Garda.