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Siemens Gamesa produced 6 recyclable wind turbine blades in Aalborg in 2021. 5 years later, the technology helped advance circular design for offshore wind power worldwide

Siemens Gamesa built six 81-meter recyclable wind turbine blades in Aalborg in 2021. They looked like ordinary blades, but the material inside was different. Their resin could later be separated from the blade, making it possible to recover materials like fiberglass and wood instead of treating the entire blade as…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Santas fill Danish streets for annual congress

Dozens of Santas and Mrs. Clauses gather in Aalborg, Denmark, for the World Santa Claus Congress, with parades, family activities and summer festivities.

Euronews · Jul 9

Christmas comes early as Santas gather for an unusual summer tradition

Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and elves from around the world have gathered in Aalborg, Denmark, for the annual World Santa Claus Congress

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Denmark alerts NATO and EU after coordinated drone attacks at its airports

Denmark is on high alert after unauthorised drones targeted airports, leading to the closure of Aalborg airport. Authorities suspect Russian involvement.

Euronews · Sep 25, 2025

Airport drone attacks in Denmark are work of ‘professional actor’, says justice minister

Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen refused to rule out Russian involvement following a similar incident at Copenhagen Airport two days ago

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Mom defends giving 13-year-old’s pony to Aalborg Zoo as food for big predators

She stresses her teen daughter wanted to "follow the food chain."

We Got This Covered · Aug 15, 2025

Ryanair cuts UK to Denmark flights over 'harmful' new tax

Direct routes will no longer fly to Aalborg from Britain

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

What it’s like to hike across Denmark’s remarkable moving sand dune

Exploring the Rabjerg Mile, northern Europe’s biggest, fastest and greediest sand dune, makes for a sensational adventure, finds Joanna Whitehead

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Danish artist who submitted empty frames as artwork told to repay funding

Jens Haaning must return about 532,000 krone lent by Kunsten Museum in Aalborg, court says

The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2023

Aalborg travel guide: Best things to do and where to stay in Denmark’s rejuvenated northern city

This former industrial hub was best known for its remarkable Viking history, but Joanna Whitehead finds a dynamic Danish city with a new lust for life, from on-trend restaurants to world-class museums and vibrant street art

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023