Espen Andersen Braathen biography: 13 things about Islam convert from Kongsberg, Norway

Espen Andersen Braathen is a Danish-Norwegian man. Here are 13 more things about him: Espen Andersen Braathen He is a dual citizen of Norway and Denmark. (a)(b)He is an Islam convert. (a)He was born in Norway. (b)His mother is Danish while his father is Norwegian. (b)(c)He grew up in Kongsberg, Lower Buskerud, Viken, Norway. (b)He … Continue reading Espen Andersen Braathen biography: 13 things about Islam convert from Kongsberg, Norway

Gjógv, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands (©Annie Spratt)

Why 1,428 dolphins were killed in Faroe Islands in 1 night; Sea Shepherd condemns recent grindadráp

Speed boats and jet skis corralled a super-pod of 1,428 Atlantic white-sided dolphins onto Skálabotnur beach on the island of Eysturoy in the Faroe Islands on September 12, 2021. They were killed there during a traditional whaling hunt called grindadráp, which is held annually. It was the largest single hunt in the history of the … Continue reading Why 1,428 dolphins were killed in Faroe Islands in 1 night; Sea Shepherd condemns recent grindadráp

Is CBD legal in Denmark, the Netherlands and the US?

Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are key cannabinoids in cannabis. The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp-derived CBD in the U.S., making it widely accessible. Nordic Oil, founded by Danish brothers in 2018, operates in multiple countries. Meanwhile, Denmark and the Netherlands have specific regulations regarding cannabis-derived products and hemp cultivation.

Copenhagen, Denmark’s Amanda Petri to compete in Miss Universe 2020 in Hollywood, Florida

Amanda Petri, 24, will represent Denmark in the 69th edition of Miss Universe. She will be the European country's 52nd representative in the international beauty pageant, which was formed on June 28, 1952. Based in New York City, New York, USA, the Miss Universe Organization is currently owned by the WME/IMG talent agency. Besting 89 other candidates, Zozibini Tunzi, 27, of … Continue reading Copenhagen, Denmark’s Amanda Petri to compete in Miss Universe 2020 in Hollywood, Florida

[TRAILERS] 15 shortlisted films for 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film

  A total of 97 films were submitted for the 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film but only 93 films were accepted. On February 9, 2021, 15 shortlisted films from five continents were announced.   AFRICA   "La Nuit des rois" (Night of the Kings) country: Côte d'Ivoire director: Philippe Lacôte writer: Philippe … Continue reading [TRAILERS] 15 shortlisted films for 93rd Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film

Denmark’s Michala Rubinstein is Miss Earth-Fire 2020, crowned virtually

Michala Rubinstein, 27, of Denmark almost won Miss Earth 2020 in a historic event on November 29, 2020. As the third runner-up, she was crowned Miss Earth-Fire 2020. It was Lindsey Coffey, 28, of the United States who won the Miss Earth 2020 title. The respective first and second runners-up were Miss Earth-Air 2020 Stephany … Continue reading Denmark’s Michala Rubinstein is Miss Earth-Fire 2020, crowned virtually

Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard at 2020 US Open in Mamaroneck, New York

Rasmus Højgaard, 19, is the sole representative of Denmark in the 2020 United States Open Championship. Including the Danish golfer, 144 players will compete in the 120th edition of the annual open national championship of golf in the U.S. Højgaard and his twin brother Nicolai Højgaard, also a professional golfer, were born on March 12, … Continue reading Denmark’s Rasmus Højgaard at 2020 US Open in Mamaroneck, New York

Universal Robots’ Darrell Adams shares 5 reasons why collaborative automation is needed for today’s world

Based in Odense, Denmark, Universal Robots manufactures smaller flexible industrial collaborative robot arms. Darrell Adams, the Danish company's head of Southeast Asia and Oceania, recently explained the importance of automation. According to Adams, the benefits of collaborative automation are undisputed as it gives increases profitability, productivity and flexibility, improves quality and even enhances employee satisfaction. … Continue reading Universal Robots’ Darrell Adams shares 5 reasons why collaborative automation is needed for today’s world

Ontario, Canada’s Jesse Ronson earns 1st UFC win, submits Nicolas Dalby on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Jesse "The Body Snatcher" Ronson, 34, of London, Ontario, Canada earned his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut with flying colors. The Canadian mixed martial artist was one of the winners at “UFC on ESPN 14.” Featuring 15 MMA bouts, “UFC on ESPN 14” took place on the UFC Fight Island on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, … Continue reading Ontario, Canada’s Jesse Ronson earns 1st UFC win, submits Nicolas Dalby on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

La Liga returns; Denmark’s Martin Braithwaite scores his 1st FC Barcelona goal from Lionel Messi assist

Martin Braithwaite, 29, of Denmark has earned his first goal as an Futbol Club Barcelona player. He achieved this feat when the Spanish professional football club made its La Liga return on June 13, 2020. Taking place at the Estadi de Son Moix in Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, the game was between FC Barcelona and … Continue reading La Liga returns; Denmark’s Martin Braithwaite scores his 1st FC Barcelona goal from Lionel Messi assist