The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen in 1913 and is considered part of Danish cultural heritage.

Since its installation, the statue has been targeted repeatedly by vandals and pranksters, becoming one of Denmark’s most frequently attacked landmarks.

In 1964, the statue was decapitated and its head stolen, and the head was not recovered.

In 1984, vandals severed the statue’s arm, removing part of the bronze figure.

In 1998, the statue’s head was cut off again but was later restored to the sculpture.

In 2003, explosives knocked the statue off its base, causing significant damage.

In 2017, the statue was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting.

In 2020, the base was graffitied with the phrase “Racist fish” during anti‑racism protests.

On March 2, 2023, the base of the statue was painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

The 2023 act was widely interpreted as showing support for Moscow’s position in the Ukraine war.

Copenhagen police registered the 2023 incident as vandalism and launched an investigation, and the perpetrator was not immediately identified.

Beyond these specific cases, the statue has been graffitied and painted multiple times across the decades, underscoring its recurrent targeting.

In a separate episode that drew public condemnation, an American tourist kissed and touched the statue, and authorities installed clear warning signs prohibiting such contact.

Taken together, the incidents reveal a pattern in which the statue is used as a canvas for statements and protests—from anti‑whaling to anti‑racism to geopolitical messaging—while many perpetrators remain unidentified despite police investigations.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen in 1913 and is considered part of Danish cultural heritage.

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A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
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The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”

Since its installation, the statue has been targeted repeatedly by vandals and pranksters, becoming one of Denmark’s most frequently attacked landmarks.

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On the pedestal of the famous statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, a Russian tricolor appeared, says The Guardian.
The Danish police have launched an investigation into such an “act of vandalism ”, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.
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In Copenhagen, unknown people painted the foundation of the statue of the Mermaid in Copenhagen in the colors of the Russian flag, writes The Guardian.
According to the publication, the tricolor appeared on Thursday night on the stone, which serves as a pedestal for the famous Danish monument.
The police in Copenhagen said that law enforcement officers visited the crime scene and registered an “act of vandalism ”.
The police began an investigation and are trying to find “evidence ”.
The actions of unknown persons are perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.
The article notes that the statue of the Little Mermaid weighing 175 kg was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, who was inspired by the main character of the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen.
The monument suffered from vandals many times: in 1964 her head was stolen, in 1984 her hand was cut off, in 1998 her head was stolen again, but later returned, and in 2003 the statue was blown up.
In addition, the Little Mermaid has been painted or signed many times.
The last time it happened in 2020, when it appeared the mysterious inscription “Racist fish ”, writes The Guardian.
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In 1964, the statue was decapitated and its head stolen, and the head was not recovered.

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COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
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An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

In 1984, vandals severed the statue’s arm, removing part of the bronze figure.

In 1998, the statue’s head was cut off again but was later restored to the sculpture.

In 2003, explosives knocked the statue off its base, causing significant damage.

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Content: Russian Flag Painted on Copenhagen's Most Famous Landmark

It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 2, 2023 10:15 AM CST

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police said the vandalism was discovered early Thursday. "We are of course launching an investigation to find out who did it and when and how it happened," a police spokesman said, per Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark, like other European nations, has strongly criticized Russia's war against Ukraine. The small statue, a tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, sits off a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital. It has been vandalized many times since it was installed 110 years ago, AFP reports. It has been decapitated twice and was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003. In 2017, it was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting. In 2020, during worldwide protests after the death of George Floyd, the words "racist fish" were painted on the base, though Andersen scholars said they weren't aware of any racist elements in the fairy tale. (Read more The Little Mermaid stories.)

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In 2017, the statue was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting.

In 2020, the base was graffitied with the phrase “Racist fish” during anti‑racism protests.

On March 2, 2023, the base of the statue was painted in the colors of the Russian flag.

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The base of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, created on the basis of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor, Reuters reported.
The Russian flag was found painted on the basis of a statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark on Thursday, in what police say is a “case of vandalism ” at Copenhagen ’ s most famous landmark and a popular tourist destination.
As specified, the front part of the stone on which the monument is erected is painted.
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The 2023 act was widely interpreted as showing support for Moscow’s position in the Ukraine war.

Copenhagen police registered the 2023 incident as vandalism and launched an investigation, and the perpetrator was not immediately identified.

Beyond these specific cases, the statue has been graffitied and painted multiple times across the decades, underscoring its recurrent targeting.

In a separate episode that drew public condemnation, an American tourist kissed and touched the statue, and authorities installed clear warning signs prohibiting such contact.

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The unusual behavior of an American tourist in Copenhagen caused a storm of indignation among other travelers who witnessed this incident.
The girl came to the statue of the Little Mermaid and, not paying attention to the prohibition to touch the monument, began to touch and even kiss her.
The witness of this incident was a tourist named Dylan Trinkler, who captured everything on his phone.
The video shows how the girl climbed the pedestal of the monument, pressed her face against it and began to kiss the statue.
At the same time, clear warning signs about the prohibition of such actions were installed around the sculpture.
Many people began to condemn the violator, shouted at her to leave.
It should be noted that the statue of the Little Mermaid was installed in 1913 and is made of bronze and granite.
It is part of Danish cultural heritage and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen ’ s famous fairy tale about a mermaid who gave up her underwater world for the love of a prince on land.
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Taken together, the incidents reveal a pattern in which the statue is used as a canvas for statements and protests—from anti‑whaling to anti‑racism to geopolitical messaging—while many perpetrators remain unidentified despite police investigations.


The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was installed in 1913.

Created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen as a bronze work inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairy tale, the statue is a Danish cultural landmark and popular tourist destination. [5].

Since its installation, the statue has been targeted many times with graffiti and other forms of vandalism. [1].

The first reported attack occurred in 1964, when the statue’s head was stolen and not recovered. [2].

In 1984, one of the statue’s hands was cut off.

In 1998, the statue was decapitated again when its head was cut off by vandals. [1].

In 2003, an explosion blew the statue off its base, causing significant damage, after which it was repaired. [2].

In 2017, the statue was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting.

In 2020, the words “Racist fish” were painted on the base of the statue during the George Floyd protests. [5].

Authorities also investigated a 2022 vandalism incident that involved the statue being marked with a Russian flag.

On March 2, 2023, the front of the statue’s stone pedestal was painted with the Russian tricolor, and Copenhagen police opened a vandalism investigation with the perpetrator still unknown.

The 2023 incident was widely interpreted as a show of support for the Kremlin amid the war in Ukraine.

Motivations behind these acts have varied from political statements to protests and random vandalism, as reflected in incidents linked to whale hunting, anti-racism discourse, and perceived support for Russia. [5][3].

The identity of the perpetrators is unknown in many cases, including the 2023 attack, according to police.

After each major incident, the statue has been repaired, and local authorities have responded with investigations and security measures such as warning signs around the sculpture, though attacks have continued. [2].

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen was installed in 1913.

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COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
Announcement
An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

Created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen as a bronze work inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairy tale, the statue is a Danish cultural landmark and popular tourist destination. [5].

Title:

Content: Copenhagen residents were outraged by the behavior of American tourists
1: 09 AM
The unusual behavior of an American tourist in Copenhagen caused a storm of indignation among other travelers who witnessed this incident.
The girl came to the statue of the Little Mermaid and, not paying attention to the prohibition to touch the monument, began to touch and even kiss her.
The witness of this incident was a tourist named Dylan Trinkler, who captured everything on his phone.
The video shows how the girl climbed the pedestal of the monument, pressed her face against it and began to kiss the statue.
At the same time, clear warning signs about the prohibition of such actions were installed around the sculpture.
Many people began to condemn the violator, shouted at her to leave.
It should be noted that the statue of the Little Mermaid was installed in 1913 and is made of bronze and granite.
It is part of Danish cultural heritage and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen ’ s famous fairy tale about a mermaid who gave up her underwater world for the love of a prince on land.
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Since its installation, the statue has been targeted many times with graffiti and other forms of vandalism. [1].

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Content: Russian Flag Painted on Copenhagen's Most Famous Landmark

It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 2, 2023 10:15 AM CST

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police said the vandalism was discovered early Thursday. "We are of course launching an investigation to find out who did it and when and how it happened," a police spokesman said, per Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark, like other European nations, has strongly criticized Russia's war against Ukraine. The small statue, a tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, sits off a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital. It has been vandalized many times since it was installed 110 years ago, AFP reports. It has been decapitated twice and was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003. In 2017, it was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting. In 2020, during worldwide protests after the death of George Floyd, the words "racist fish" were painted on the base, though Andersen scholars said they weren't aware of any racist elements in the fairy tale. (Read more The Little Mermaid stories.)

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The first reported attack occurred in 1964, when the statue’s head was stolen and not recovered. [2].

In 1984, one of the statue’s hands was cut off.

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On the pedestal of the famous statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, a Russian tricolor appeared, says The Guardian.
The Danish police have launched an investigation into such an “act of vandalism ”, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.
AP
In Copenhagen, unknown people painted the foundation of the statue of the Mermaid in Copenhagen in the colors of the Russian flag, writes The Guardian.
According to the publication, the tricolor appeared on Thursday night on the stone, which serves as a pedestal for the famous Danish monument.
The police in Copenhagen said that law enforcement officers visited the crime scene and registered an “act of vandalism ”.
The police began an investigation and are trying to find “evidence ”.
The actions of unknown persons are perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.
The article notes that the statue of the Little Mermaid weighing 175 kg was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, who was inspired by the main character of the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen.
The monument suffered from vandals many times: in 1964 her head was stolen, in 1984 her hand was cut off, in 1998 her head was stolen again, but later returned, and in 2003 the statue was blown up.
In addition, the Little Mermaid has been painted or signed many times.
The last time it happened in 2020, when it appeared the mysterious inscription “Racist fish ”, writes The Guardian.
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In 1998, the statue was decapitated again when its head was cut off by vandals. [1].

In 2003, an explosion blew the statue off its base, causing significant damage, after which it was repaired. [2].

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A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
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The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”

In 2017, the statue was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting.

In 2020, the words “Racist fish” were painted on the base of the statue during the George Floyd protests. [5].

Authorities also investigated a 2022 vandalism incident that involved the statue being marked with a Russian flag.

On March 2, 2023, the front of the statue’s stone pedestal was painted with the Russian tricolor, and Copenhagen police opened a vandalism investigation with the perpetrator still unknown.

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The base of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, created on the basis of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor, Reuters reported.
The Russian flag was found painted on the basis of a statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark on Thursday, in what police say is a “case of vandalism ” at Copenhagen ’ s most famous landmark and a popular tourist destination.
As specified, the front part of the stone on which the monument is erected is painted.
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The 2023 incident was widely interpreted as a show of support for the Kremlin amid the war in Ukraine.

Motivations behind these acts have varied from political statements to protests and random vandalism, as reflected in incidents linked to whale hunting, anti-racism discourse, and perceived support for Russia. [5][3].

The identity of the perpetrators is unknown in many cases, including the 2023 attack, according to police.

After each major incident, the statue has been repaired, and local authorities have responded with investigations and security measures such as warning signs around the sculpture, though attacks have continued. [2].


The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, created by Edvard Eriksen in 1913, has been repeatedly vandalized.

The statue was decapitated in 1964 and its original head was never recovered.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off in an attack with no identified perpetrator or clear motive.

The head was stolen again in 1998, after which the statue was restored.

In 2003, the statue was blown off its base with explosives, and the culprit remains unidentified.

The statue was doused in red paint in 2017 to protest whale hunting.

In 2020, the base was graffitied with "Racist fish" amid the George Floyd protests.

In 2022, the statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors amid the war in Ukraine, prompting a police investigation.

On March 3, 2023, the base was repainted with Russian flag colors, prompting a Copenhagen police investigation amid the Ukraine war.

The statue has been frequently painted or signed over the years, with most incidents lacking documented dates and culprits.

Police have repeatedly investigated these attacks, but the perpetrators are often unknown.

Authorities have restored the statue after attacks, including the 1998 decapitation, by removing coatings and filling missing parts.

The statue is a significant piece of Danish cultural heritage and a major tourist draw, widely condemned for being vandalized.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, created by Edvard Eriksen in 1913, has been repeatedly vandalized.

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Content: Copenhagen residents were outraged by the behavior of American tourists
1: 09 AM
The unusual behavior of an American tourist in Copenhagen caused a storm of indignation among other travelers who witnessed this incident.
The girl came to the statue of the Little Mermaid and, not paying attention to the prohibition to touch the monument, began to touch and even kiss her.
The witness of this incident was a tourist named Dylan Trinkler, who captured everything on his phone.
The video shows how the girl climbed the pedestal of the monument, pressed her face against it and began to kiss the statue.
At the same time, clear warning signs about the prohibition of such actions were installed around the sculpture.
Many people began to condemn the violator, shouted at her to leave.
It should be noted that the statue of the Little Mermaid was installed in 1913 and is made of bronze and granite.
It is part of Danish cultural heritage and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen ’ s famous fairy tale about a mermaid who gave up her underwater world for the love of a prince on land.
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The statue was decapitated in 1964 and its original head was never recovered.

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Content: Unknown people draw Russian flag on a statue of a mermaid in Copenhagen
COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
Announcement
An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off in an attack with no identified perpetrator or clear motive.

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03.03.2023, 7: 15, Misc
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On the pedestal of the famous statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, a Russian tricolor appeared, says The Guardian.
The Danish police have launched an investigation into such an “act of vandalism ”, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.
AP
In Copenhagen, unknown people painted the foundation of the statue of the Mermaid in Copenhagen in the colors of the Russian flag, writes The Guardian.
According to the publication, the tricolor appeared on Thursday night on the stone, which serves as a pedestal for the famous Danish monument.
The police in Copenhagen said that law enforcement officers visited the crime scene and registered an “act of vandalism ”.
The police began an investigation and are trying to find “evidence ”.
The actions of unknown persons are perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.
The article notes that the statue of the Little Mermaid weighing 175 kg was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, who was inspired by the main character of the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen.
The monument suffered from vandals many times: in 1964 her head was stolen, in 1984 her hand was cut off, in 1998 her head was stolen again, but later returned, and in 2003 the statue was blown up.
In addition, the Little Mermaid has been painted or signed many times.
The last time it happened in 2020, when it appeared the mysterious inscription “Racist fish ”, writes The Guardian.
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The head was stolen again in 1998, after which the statue was restored.

In 2003, the statue was blown off its base with explosives, and the culprit remains unidentified.

Title:

Content: Danish little mermaid like cornerstone painted Russian flag tricolor
A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
Advertisement
The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”

The statue was doused in red paint in 2017 to protest whale hunting.

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Content: Russian Flag Painted on Copenhagen's Most Famous Landmark

It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 2, 2023 10:15 AM CST

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police said the vandalism was discovered early Thursday. "We are of course launching an investigation to find out who did it and when and how it happened," a police spokesman said, per Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark, like other European nations, has strongly criticized Russia's war against Ukraine. The small statue, a tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, sits off a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital. It has been vandalized many times since it was installed 110 years ago, AFP reports. It has been decapitated twice and was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003. In 2017, it was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting. In 2020, during worldwide protests after the death of George Floyd, the words "racist fish" were painted on the base, though Andersen scholars said they weren't aware of any racist elements in the fairy tale. (Read more The Little Mermaid stories.)

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In 2020, the base was graffitied with "Racist fish" amid the George Floyd protests.

In 2022, the statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors amid the war in Ukraine, prompting a police investigation.

On March 3, 2023, the base was repainted with Russian flag colors, prompting a Copenhagen police investigation amid the Ukraine war.

The statue has been frequently painted or signed over the years, with most incidents lacking documented dates and culprits.

Police have repeatedly investigated these attacks, but the perpetrators are often unknown.

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The base of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, created on the basis of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor, Reuters reported.
The Russian flag was found painted on the basis of a statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark on Thursday, in what police say is a “case of vandalism ” at Copenhagen ’ s most famous landmark and a popular tourist destination.
As specified, the front part of the stone on which the monument is erected is painted.
At the same time, the police still do not know “who is behind this incident. ”
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Authorities have restored the statue after attacks, including the 1998 decapitation, by removing coatings and filling missing parts.

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Repairs need to be made to an iconic statue in Sheffield city centre as cracks and rust are starting to show.

The Lyceum Theatre’s statue of Mercury on Tudor Square needs some tender loving care as some visible – and not so visible – cracks have begun to appear, a planning report stated.

A statue condition report, submitted with the planning application to Sheffield City Council, said: “The statue appears to be made of fibreglass with a layer of paint on the outside that must contain copper flakes.

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“Beneath the fibreglass skin of the statue, there is a steel frame that is visible through the cracks. The steelwork is rusting and the build-up of rust is pushing outwards against the fibreglass, which is what has caused the cracking.”

The cracks are apparently even worse and more extensive than it first looks.

There are vertical cracks on both sides of the leg the statue is standing on, some of them up above the knee. The idea is that these cracks are caused by the rust – as there is not enough room for the rust to expand, the report added.

There is also extensive cracking in the base of the standing foot, also due to the rust.

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Some not-too-severe cracks were found higher up in the body of the statue and the non-standing leg.

The report, after showing some more cracks and holes on the ball too, stated: “Unfortunately all of the above adds up to the statue needing to come down for repairs.

“Given the fibreglass construction, it may well be possible to salvage the statue itself after surgery, but the internal framework needs to be removed and replaced with something that will not rust, and this would not be feasible in situ.

“In the meantime, we do not assess that there is any danger of catastrophic structural failure.”

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The statue – or just Freddie for Sheffield folk – was crafted in 1990. It is a replica of the original statue that decorated the theatre during its early years.

It is still unknown what happened to the original one but some claim it was removed when the former Theatre Royal opposite the Lyceum suffered a fire in 1935.

As the statue is grade II*-listed, Sheffield City Council must give the green light before any repairs are carried out.

The application – and some more photos – can be found under 23/04074/LBC in the planning portal.

Officers have set February 22 as the target date for a decision.

The statue is a significant piece of Danish cultural heritage and a major tourist draw, widely condemned for being vandalized.


The Little Mermaid statue was installed in 1913 and created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, becoming Copenhagen’s most famous landmark.

It has been a frequent target for vandals, and Danish police register and investigate each case.

In 1964 the statue was decapitated and its head was stolen.

Reports note that the head taken in 1964 was not recovered.

In 1984 the statue’s hand was cut off.

In 1998 the statue was decapitated again, but the head was later restored.

In 2003 the statue was exposed to an explosion that caused significant damage.

In 2017 the statue was doused in red paint as a protest against whale hunting.

In 2020 the base was graffitied with the inscription “Racist fish” during the George Floyd–era protests.

In 2022 a similar politically tinged act occurred when the statue was vandalized with a Russian flag, reportedly in support of Moscow’s position on the Ukraine war.

On March 2–3, 2023, the front of the stone base was painted with the Russian tricolor, and police opened a vandalism investigation.

The 2023 painting was widely perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin amid the war in Ukraine.

As of the reports cited, the perpetrator of the 2023 incident was unknown.

Beyond these headline cases, the statue has been painted or signed many times over the years.

Its prominence and visibility on a waterfront promenade make it a recurring target for symbolic attacks.

Police have repeatedly filed vandalism cases and searched for evidence after such incidents.

Available reports do not mention arrests or convictions tied to these vandalism cases.

The statue is part of Danish cultural heritage, and its bronze-and-granite figure has been restored after damage.

It weighs 175 kilograms and remains a focal point for both cultural pride and occasional political or protest statements.

The Little Mermaid statue was installed in 1913 and created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, becoming Copenhagen’s most famous landmark.

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COPENHAGEN (AFP) - The iconic Little Mermaid statue in the Danish capital Copenhagen was vandalized on Wednesday night as unidentified people painted the Russian flag on its base.
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An AFP correspondent reported that the Russian flag was painted under unknown circumstances on the stone above which a statue of the Little Mermaid, inspired by the heroine of one of the stories of the writer Hans Christian Andersen, was installed.
Danish police said they were launching an investigation into the incident, without giving any indication of the source of the move, which shows clear support for Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A Copenhagen police spokesman told AFP: "We are investigating the area in order to find any evidence."
A small number of tourists in the area took pictures of the statue in the port of Copenhagen, which was vandalized on Thursday morning.
The Little Mermaid statue on a largely unfrequented promenade has been targeted several times since it was installed in 1913.
In 1964, the head of the nymph was stolen for the first time without being recovered.
In 1998, a group of vandals cut off the head of the statue again, but it was later restored.
This monument was exposed to the explosion in 2003.
The statue, created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has also been targeted several times with graffiti or graffiti, most recently in 2020 with the inscription “racist fish ”.

It has been a frequent target for vandals, and Danish police register and investigate each case.

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On the pedestal of the famous statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, a Russian tricolor appeared, says The Guardian.
The Danish police have launched an investigation into such an “act of vandalism ”, which is perceived as a sign of support in the Ukrainian conflict.
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In Copenhagen, unknown people painted the foundation of the statue of the Mermaid in Copenhagen in the colors of the Russian flag, writes The Guardian.
According to the publication, the tricolor appeared on Thursday night on the stone, which serves as a pedestal for the famous Danish monument.
The police in Copenhagen said that law enforcement officers visited the crime scene and registered an “act of vandalism ”.
The police began an investigation and are trying to find “evidence ”.
The actions of unknown persons are perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.
The article notes that the statue of the Little Mermaid weighing 175 kg was created by sculptor Edward Eriksen, who was inspired by the main character of the fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen.
The monument suffered from vandals many times: in 1964 her head was stolen, in 1984 her hand was cut off, in 1998 her head was stolen again, but later returned, and in 2003 the statue was blown up.
In addition, the Little Mermaid has been painted or signed many times.
The last time it happened in 2020, when it appeared the mysterious inscription “Racist fish ”, writes The Guardian.
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In 1964 the statue was decapitated and its head was stolen.

Reports note that the head taken in 1964 was not recovered.

In 1984 the statue’s hand was cut off.

In 1998 the statue was decapitated again, but the head was later restored.

In 2003 the statue was exposed to an explosion that caused significant damage.

In 2017 the statue was doused in red paint as a protest against whale hunting.

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Content: Russian Flag Painted on Copenhagen's Most Famous Landmark

It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 2, 2023 10:15 AM CST

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, one of Denmark's most famous landmarks, has been vandalized yet again, this time with the Russian flag. Authorities said Thursday that the white, blue, and red stripes of the Russian flag were painted on the stone the statue sits on, Reuters reports. Police said the vandalism was discovered early Thursday. "We are of course launching an investigation to find out who did it and when and how it happened," a police spokesman said, per Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark, like other European nations, has strongly criticized Russia's war against Ukraine. The small statue, a tribute to the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, sits off a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital. It has been vandalized many times since it was installed 110 years ago, AFP reports. It has been decapitated twice and was knocked off its base with explosives in 2003. In 2017, it was doused in red paint in a protest against whale hunting. In 2020, during worldwide protests after the death of George Floyd, the words "racist fish" were painted on the base, though Andersen scholars said they weren't aware of any racist elements in the fairy tale. (Read more The Little Mermaid stories.)

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In 2020 the base was graffitied with the inscription “Racist fish” during the George Floyd–era protests.

In 2022 a similar politically tinged act occurred when the statue was vandalized with a Russian flag, reportedly in support of Moscow’s position on the Ukraine war.

On March 2–3, 2023, the front of the stone base was painted with the Russian tricolor, and police opened a vandalism investigation.

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ZURICH, March 2 — RIA Novosti.
The base of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, created on the basis of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor, Reuters reported.
The Russian flag was found painted on the basis of a statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark on Thursday, in what police say is a “case of vandalism ” at Copenhagen ’ s most famous landmark and a popular tourist destination.
As specified, the front part of the stone on which the monument is erected is painted.
At the same time, the police still do not know “who is behind this incident. ”
"The answer is on the statue of an angel."
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The 2023 painting was widely perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin amid the war in Ukraine.

As of the reports cited, the perpetrator of the 2023 incident was unknown.

Beyond these headline cases, the statue has been painted or signed many times over the years.

Its prominence and visibility on a waterfront promenade make it a recurring target for symbolic attacks.

Police have repeatedly filed vandalism cases and searched for evidence after such incidents.

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Content: Danish little mermaid like cornerstone painted Russian flag tricolor
A statue of the Little Mermaid, one of the most iconic tourist attractions in the Danish capital Copenhagen, was deliberately vandalized last night, and the cornerstone below the statue was painted with the white, blue and red colors of the Russian flag.
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The Little Mermaid comes from the famous fairy tale of Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen, where the stone beneath the bronze statue is painted in three colors of the Russian flag.
Copenhagen police told Agence France-Presse that since they arrived this morning, "a case of vandalism has been filed" and "local investigations have been launched to trace traces".
It is clear that this means supporting Moscow ’ s position in the Ukraine war.
Some tourists, puzzled by this, took pictures of the damaged statue this morning.
The 175-kilogram Little Mermaid is a work by sculptor Edvard Eriksen, inspired by the Danish poet and writer Hans Christian Andersen ’ s 1837 fairy tale of the same name.
The statue, which sits next to a relatively secluded waterfront walkway, has been vandalized several times over the years, including two burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and a severed arm in 1984. In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives and fell into the bay.
It has also been graffitied and painted several times, most recently in 2020 with the words “racist fish. ”

Available reports do not mention arrests or convictions tied to these vandalism cases.

The statue is part of Danish cultural heritage, and its bronze-and-granite figure has been restored after damage.

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The unusual behavior of an American tourist in Copenhagen caused a storm of indignation among other travelers who witnessed this incident.
The girl came to the statue of the Little Mermaid and, not paying attention to the prohibition to touch the monument, began to touch and even kiss her.
The witness of this incident was a tourist named Dylan Trinkler, who captured everything on his phone.
The video shows how the girl climbed the pedestal of the monument, pressed her face against it and began to kiss the statue.
At the same time, clear warning signs about the prohibition of such actions were installed around the sculpture.
Many people began to condemn the violator, shouted at her to leave.
It should be noted that the statue of the Little Mermaid was installed in 1913 and is made of bronze and granite.
It is part of Danish cultural heritage and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen ’ s famous fairy tale about a mermaid who gave up her underwater world for the love of a prince on land.
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Oleg Loginov — HSE student, Pravda.Ru freelance correspondent

It weighs 175 kilograms and remains a focal point for both cultural pride and occasional political or protest statements.