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Copenhagen

[koh-puhn-hey-guhn, -hah-, koh-puhn-hey-, -hah-]

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of Denmark, on the eastern coast of Zealand.



Copenhagen

/ -ˈhɑː-, ˈkəʊpənˌheɪ-, ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən, -ˌhɑː- /

noun

  1. Danish name: Københavnthe capital of Denmark, a port on Zealand and the Amager Islands on a site inhabited for some 6000 years: exports chiefly agricultural products; iron and steel works; university (1479). Pop: 501 664 (2004 est)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Copenhagen

  1. Capital of Denmark and largest city in the country, located in eastern Denmark; the country's chief commercial, industrial, and cultural center.

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Called the “Paris of the north” because of its similar charm.
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Recent drone sightings across the European Union prompted a leaders' summit in Copenhagen this week.

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Macron refused to be drawn on the issue while attending a summit on EU security in Copenhagen on Wednesday.

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Sir Keir, who is flying back early from the European Political Community gathering in Copenhagen, Denmark, said "additional police assets" would be deployed at synagogues across the country.

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French President Emmanuel Macron said at an EU leaders' summit in Copenhagen on Wednesday that the crew had committed "serious offences", but did not elaborate.

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It comes as Sir Keir Starmer meets leaders at the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen where he will be discussing ways to tackle illegal migration.

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