The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with various forms of damage, including theft, explosions, and graffiti.

The first reported incident of vandalism occurred in 1964, when the statue's head was stolen.

In 1984, the statue suffered another incident of vandalism, when its arm was severed.

The statue's head was stolen again in 1998, marking the second time this had happened.

In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives, causing significant damage.

The statue was also graffitied with the inscription "racist fish" in 2020.

In addition to these incidents, the statue has been painted or signed multiple times over the years.

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

In 2022, the statue was vandalized with a Russian flag.

The statue was again vandalized with Russian flag colors on March 2, 2023, with the base of the statue being painted.

The incident in 2023 was reported as a case of vandalism by the police, and an investigation was launched to find the perpetrator.

The vandalism incident in 2023 was perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Danish police are investigating the vandalism incident, and an investigation has been launched to find evidence.

The Little Mermaid statue is a famous landmark in Copenhagen and is part of the Danish cultural heritage, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

The statue has been created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen and is made of bronze and granite.

The statue's head was stolen in 1964 and not recovered, while in 1998, the head was cut off and later restored.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, adding to the list of damages sustained by the iconic landmark.

The statue was also blown up in 2003, with explosives knocking it loose from its base.

The statue has been painted or signed many times, with one notable incident in 2020 featuring the inscription "Racist fish".

The most recent incident involved the statue being painted with Russian flag colors on March 3, 2023, which is perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin.

This incident is seen as related to the Ukrainian conflict, with Denmark criticizing Russia's war against Ukraine.

The vandalism is believed to be a form of protest against various issues, including Russia's position in the Ukraine war.

The repeated damages to the statue are likely motivated by political statements, with the statue being targeted several times since its installation.

Investigations have been launched to trace the vandalism and find the perpetrators, with the Danish police launching an investigation into the most recent incident.

The statue, which weighs 175 kg and was created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has become a target for vandalism due to its iconic status and perceived political significance.

The motivations behind the repeated damages to the statue are complex and varied, but are largely seen as a form of protest or statement against various political and social issues.

The Little Mermaid statue has been targeted several times since its installation, with the head of the statue being stolen in 1964 and not recovered.

The head of the statue was cut off again in 1998, but was later restored.

The statue was exposed to an explosion in 2003, and was targeted with graffiti in 2020.

There are no community engagement initiatives mentioned to prevent vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue.

No ongoing community engagement initiatives, planned initiatives for preventing vandalism, or protection initiatives for the statue are mentioned in the available documents.

The authorities have launched investigations after each incident, but the outcomes and results of these investigations are not specified.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been criticized, particularly the incident involving the Russian flag, which was seen as a response to Russia's war actions.

The statue has been restored after each vandalism incident, but the specific conservation methods and materials used are not mentioned.

Despite the repeated vandalism, the statue has been successfully restored each time, although the challenges faced during the restoration process are not detailed.

Unfortunately, the search results do not provide information on the specific conservation methods or materials used to restore the statue after each vandalism incident.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has suffered from multiple incidents of vandalism since its installation, with the first reported incident occurring in 1964 when the head of the nymph was stolen.

The statue was targeted again in 1998 when the head was cut off and later restored.

In 2003, the monument was exposed to an explosion, causing significant damage.

The statue was also targeted with graffiti in 2020, with racist graffiti painted on the base.

The most recent incident involved the use of red paint, which was discovered on the stone the statue sits on.

Danish police have launched an investigation into the vandalism incident, aiming to find the perpetrators and collecting evidence.

The police have also visited the crime scene to gather information and registered the act of vandalism.

The investigation is ongoing, with the authorities criticizing Russia's war against Ukraine and perceiving the vandalism as a sign of support for the Kremlin.

The Danish authorities have tightened border controls due to security concerns and pledged to find legal means to prevent protests.

However, there is no mention of specific security measures or community engagement initiatives to prevent vandalism and protect the statue.

Museums in Denmark are considering increased security measures, such as banning handbags and jackets, and implementing security searches to prevent vandalism.

Art experts condemn vandalism as counterproductive and dangerous, and museums are calling for stronger protections to prevent attacks.

The Justice Minister of Denmark, Peter Humilgaard, has intensified police efforts to address security concerns, but there is no specific mention of measures to protect the Little Mermaid statue.

The statue, which is 110 years old and a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen, remains a target for vandals, with no clear solution in sight to prevent future incidents.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with various forms of damage, including theft, explosions, and graffiti.

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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.
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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 ”.

The first reported incident of vandalism occurred in 1964, when the statue's head was stolen.

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Content: Danish police investigate who “spoiled ” the famous monument to the Little Mermaid with the colors of the Russian flag
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.
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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 1984, the statue suffered another incident of vandalism, when its arm was severed.

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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. ”

The statue's head was stolen again in 1998, marking the second time this had happened.

In 2003, the statue was blown loose with explosives, causing significant damage.

The statue was also graffitied with the inscription "racist fish" in 2020.

In addition to these incidents, the statue has been painted or signed multiple times over the years.

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 2022, the statue was vandalized with a Russian flag.

The statue was again vandalized with Russian flag colors on March 2, 2023, with the base of the statue being painted.

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The incident in 2023 was reported as a case of vandalism by the police, and an investigation was launched to find the perpetrator.

The vandalism incident in 2023 was perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The Danish police are investigating the vandalism incident, and an investigation has been launched to find evidence.

The Little Mermaid statue is a famous landmark in Copenhagen and is part of the Danish cultural heritage, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

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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 has been created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen and is made of bronze and granite.

The statue's head was stolen in 1964 and not recovered, while in 1998, the head was cut off and later restored.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, adding to the list of damages sustained by the iconic landmark.

The statue was also blown up in 2003, with explosives knocking it loose from its base.

The statue has been painted or signed many times, with one notable incident in 2020 featuring the inscription "Racist fish".

The most recent incident involved the statue being painted with Russian flag colors on March 3, 2023, which is perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin.

This incident is seen as related to the Ukrainian conflict, with Denmark criticizing Russia's war against Ukraine.

The vandalism is believed to be a form of protest against various issues, including Russia's position in the Ukraine war.

The repeated damages to the statue are likely motivated by political statements, with the statue being targeted several times since its installation.

Investigations have been launched to trace the vandalism and find the perpetrators, with the Danish police launching an investigation into the most recent incident.

The statue, which weighs 175 kg and was created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen, has become a target for vandalism due to its iconic status and perceived political significance.

The motivations behind the repeated damages to the statue are complex and varied, but are largely seen as a form of protest or statement against various political and social issues.

The Little Mermaid statue has been targeted several times since its installation, with the head of the statue being stolen in 1964 and not recovered.

The head of the statue was cut off again in 1998, but was later restored.

The statue was exposed to an explosion in 2003, and was targeted with graffiti in 2020.

There are no community engagement initiatives mentioned to prevent vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue.

No ongoing community engagement initiatives, planned initiatives for preventing vandalism, or protection initiatives for the statue are mentioned in the available documents.

The authorities have launched investigations after each incident, but the outcomes and results of these investigations are not specified.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been criticized, particularly the incident involving the Russian flag, which was seen as a response to Russia's war actions.

The statue has been restored after each vandalism incident, but the specific conservation methods and materials used are not mentioned.

Despite the repeated vandalism, the statue has been successfully restored each time, although the challenges faced during the restoration process are not detailed.

Unfortunately, the search results do not provide information on the specific conservation methods or materials used to restore the statue after each vandalism incident.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has suffered from multiple incidents of vandalism since its installation, with the first reported incident occurring in 1964 when the head of the nymph was stolen.

The statue was targeted again in 1998 when the head was cut off and later restored.

In 2003, the monument was exposed to an explosion, causing significant damage.

The statue was also targeted with graffiti in 2020, with racist graffiti painted on the base.

The most recent incident involved the use of red paint, which was discovered on the stone the statue sits on.

Danish police have launched an investigation into the vandalism incident, aiming to find the perpetrators and collecting evidence.

The police have also visited the crime scene to gather information and registered the act of vandalism.

The investigation is ongoing, with the authorities criticizing Russia's war against Ukraine and perceiving the vandalism as a sign of support for the Kremlin.

The Danish authorities have tightened border controls due to security concerns and pledged to find legal means to prevent protests.

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Danish police have begun temporarily tightening controls at the country's borders, fearing a deterioration in security following the continued burning and desecration of the Koran, Justice Minister Peter Hommelgar said on Friday.
Denmark has previously pledged to find legal means to prevent protests involving the burning of sacred texts in certain circumstances, stressing its commitment to respect for freedom of expression.
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Justice Minister Peter Humilgaard said in a statement: “Authorities have assessed that for a limited period of time it is necessary to intensify police efforts at Denmark ’ s border for security reasons.
The measure, which runs until August 10, comes after Sweden took similar measures on Thursday.
The governments of Denmark and Sweden and their intelligence services have expressed concern about the deteriorating security situation in the two countries after the desecration and burning of Korans, sparking outrage in Muslim countries that have condemned the acts.
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Both countries condemned the desecration of the Koran but defended their laws guaranteeing freedom of expression and assembly.
Last week, they pledged to find legal means to stop protests involving the burning of sacred texts in certain circumstances, while still respecting freedom of expression.
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The art world has slammed recent environmentalists for repeatedly attacking world famous paintings, saying it would be "counterproductive" and that such vandalism is dangerous.
Agence France-Presse interviewed a number of prominent French and British museums, including the Louvre in France, and the National Gallery and Tate in London, which mostly kept the issue low, but also called for stronger protections to prevent them.
The Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague, Netherlands, said in a statement: “The artworks themselves are defenseless and we strongly condemn attempts to harm them, for whatever reason. ”
Climate change protesters attacked Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer ’ s “Girl with a Pearl Earring ” at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts this week.
Two people stuck themselves to the painting, one stuck his head to the painting, the other stuck his hand to the green wall next to the painting, and a third threw a thick red substance.
Fortunately, the painting was not damaged by glass protection and reopened for public viewing yesterday.
Videos posted on social media showed the activists wearing T-shirts that read “Just Stop Oil, ” and one of them chanting,“ How do you feel, even this painting is protected by glass … but our children ’ s future is not protected. ”
Environmentalists have recently taken a series of similar protests, including the pouring of tomato juice on Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh ’ s “Sunflowers ” at the National Gallery in London and the pouring of potato mud on Claude Monet ’ s“ Les Meules ” at the Museum Barberini in Germany.
Barberini museum director Ortrud Westheider said the recent attacks showed that “international security standards to protect art from attacks by advocates are inadequate. ”
Remigiusz Plath, a security expert at the German Museum Association (DMB) and the Hasso Plattner Foundation, said the series of attacks on artworks was “clearly an escalation process. ”
“There are many ways to respond, and of course all museums have to consider stepping up security measures, which were uncommon in museums in Germany and Europe in the past, and perhaps only in the United States, ” he said.
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“Of course, environmental disasters and the climate crisis are of great concern to us … but we must not tolerate vandalism. ”
Tristram Hunt, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, is concerned about the "empty rhetoric of the protesters" who believe that there is no room for art in the face of a crisis.
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AFP visited a number of well-known French and British museums, including the Louvre in France, and the National Gallery and Tate in London, which mostly kept a low profile on the topic, but also called for stronger protections to prevent such acts.
The Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, said in a statement: “The artworks themselves are defenseless and we strongly condemn any attempt to harm them, for whatever reason. ”
This week, climate change activists attacked Johannes Vermeer ’ s “Girl with a Pearl Earring ” at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts.
At that time, two people glued themselves to the painting, one of them glued his head to the painting, another stuck his hand to the green wall next to the painting, and a third threw thick red material.
Fortunately, the painting was not damaged by glass and reopened for public viewing yesterday.
Videos posted on social media showed the activists wearing T-shirts with the words “Just Stop Oil, ” and one of them chanting,“ How do you feel, even this picture is protected by glass … but our children ’ s future is not protected. ”
Environmentalists have recently staged a series of similar protests, including a spilling of tomato juice on Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh ’ s Sunflowers at the National Gallery in London and a spilling of mashed potatoes on Claude Monet ’ s “Les Meules ” at the Museum Barberini in Germany.
Ortrud Westheider, director of the Barberini Museum, said the recent attacks showed that “international security standards to protect art from attacks by advocates are inadequate. ”
Remigiusz Plath, a security expert at the German Museum Association (DMB) and the Hasso Plattner Foundation, said the string of attacks on art objects was “clearly an escalation process. ”
“There are many ways to respond, and of course all museums have to consider increased security measures, which in the past were very uncommon in museums in Germany and Europe, and perhaps only in the United States, ” he said.
Precautions may include a complete ban on handbags and jackets and a security search.
“Of course, environmental disasters and the climate crisis are of concern to us … but we must not tolerate acts of sabotage. ”
Tristram Hunt, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, is concerned about the “nothingness of the protesters ” who“ believe that there is no room for art in the current crisis. ”
I disagree. ”

Art experts condemn vandalism as counterproductive and dangerous, and museums are calling for stronger protections to prevent attacks.

The Justice Minister of Denmark, Peter Humilgaard, has intensified police efforts to address security concerns, but there is no specific mention of measures to protect the Little Mermaid statue.

The statue, which is 110 years old and a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen, remains a target for vandals, with no clear solution in sight to prevent future incidents.


The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with various incidents causing damage to the statue over the years.

The first reported incident of vandalism occurred in 1964, when the statue's head was stolen.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off in a vandalism incident.

The statue was blown up in 2003, causing it to fall from its base.

The statue was also painted or signed multiple times, including in 2020 when it was graffitied with a "racist fish" inscription.

The statue's head was stolen again in 1998, with the head being cut off and later restored.

The statue was exposed to an explosion in 2003, and was also targeted with Russian flag painting in 2022.

The statue was vandalized with burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and its arm was severed in 1984.

The statue was also blown loose with explosives in 2003, causing it to fall, and was graffitied with "racist fish" in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized several times over the years, with incidents including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives, and doused in red paint.

The statue was painted with "racist fish" in 2020, and had the Russian flag painted on its base in 2023.

The vandalism incidents are believed to be motivated by political statements and protests, with the statue being targeted due to its iconic status and perceived political significance.

The Danish police have launched investigations into the vandalism incidents, aiming to find evidence of the perpetrators, but no specific measures have been mentioned to prevent future vandalism.

The statue is part of Danish cultural heritage and is protected, but despite this, it has been vandalized many times over the years, including being decapitated twice in the past.

The Danish authorities have launched investigations into the vandalism incidents, but the effectiveness of these measures in preventing future incidents is not mentioned in the available documents.

The search results do not provide information on the specific conservation methods and materials used to repair the Little Mermaid statue after each vandalism incident.

The search results also do not mention the impact of the conservation efforts on the statue's condition and longevity.

The Little Mermaid statue is a famous landmark in Copenhagen and is part of the Danish cultural heritage, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

The statue has been created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen and is made of bronze and granite.

The statue has been targeted with political messages, including graffiti found on the statue in 2020 with the words "racist fish", which is believed to show support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

The vandalism incidents, including the Little Mermaid statue, reflect a broader pattern of intolerance and discrimination in the city, which has been fueled by far-right groups and polarized rhetoric.

The Danish government has condemned these incidents and has considered restrictions on activities that insult other religions, citing security concerns and the need to prevent harm to Denmark's interests and relations.

The government has also emphasized the importance of respecting freedom of belief and the peaceful right to protest, while also acknowledging the need to address the root causes of these incidents.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with various incidents causing damage to the statue over the years.

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Content: Danish police investigate who “spoiled ” the famous monument to the Little Mermaid with the colors of the Russian flag
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 first reported incident of vandalism occurred in 1964, when the statue's head was stolen.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off in a vandalism incident.

The statue was blown up in 2003, causing it to fall from its base.

The statue was also painted or signed multiple times, including in 2020 when it was graffitied with a "racist fish" inscription.

The statue's head was stolen again in 1998, with the head being cut off and later restored.

The statue was exposed to an explosion in 2003, and was also targeted with Russian flag painting in 2022.

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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.
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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 ”.

The statue was vandalized with burglaries of its head in 1964 and 1998, and its arm was severed in 1984.

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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. ”

The statue was also blown loose with explosives in 2003, causing it to fall, and was graffitied with "racist fish" in 2020.

The Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized several times over the years, with incidents including being decapitated twice, knocked off its base with explosives, and doused in red paint.

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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 statue was painted with "racist fish" in 2020, and had the Russian flag painted on its base in 2023.

The vandalism incidents are believed to be motivated by political statements and protests, with the statue being targeted due to its iconic status and perceived political significance.

The Danish police have launched investigations into the vandalism incidents, aiming to find evidence of the perpetrators, but no specific measures have been mentioned to prevent future vandalism.

The statue is part of Danish cultural heritage and is protected, but despite this, it has been vandalized many times over the years, including being decapitated twice in the past.

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Content: Copenhagen residents were outraged by the behavior of American tourists
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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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The Danish authorities have launched investigations into the vandalism incidents, but the effectiveness of these measures in preventing future incidents is not mentioned in the available documents.

The search results do not provide information on the specific conservation methods and materials used to repair the Little Mermaid statue after each vandalism incident.

The search results also do not mention the impact of the conservation efforts on the statue's condition and longevity.

The Little Mermaid statue is a famous landmark in Copenhagen and is part of the Danish cultural heritage, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

The statue has been created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen and is made of bronze and granite.

The statue has been targeted with political messages, including graffiti found on the statue in 2020 with the words "racist fish", which is believed to show support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

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Content: Danish police tighten border controls due to security concerns following Quran burning and desecration incidents
Danish police have begun temporarily tightening controls at the country's borders, fearing a deterioration in security following the continued burning and desecration of the Koran, Justice Minister Peter Hommelgar said on Friday.
Denmark has previously pledged to find legal means to prevent protests involving the burning of sacred texts in certain circumstances, stressing its commitment to respect for freedom of expression.
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Denmark ’ s justice ministry said on Friday that the country ’ s police had temporarily stepped up border controls due to security concerns following demonstrations in which the Koran was desecrated.
Justice Minister Peter Humilgaard said in a statement: “Authorities have assessed that for a limited period of time it is necessary to intensify police efforts at Denmark ’ s border for security reasons.
The measure, which runs until August 10, comes after Sweden took similar measures on Thursday.
The governments of Denmark and Sweden and their intelligence services have expressed concern about the deteriorating security situation in the two countries after the desecration and burning of Korans, sparking outrage in Muslim countries that have condemned the acts.
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Iraqi protesters stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad twice in July, causing a second fire inside the compound.
The Jeddah-based OIC also expressed "disappointment" with Sweden and Denmark for not taking deterrent measures.
Both countries condemned the desecration of the Koran but defended their laws guaranteeing freedom of expression and assembly.
Last week, they pledged to find legal means to stop protests involving the burning of sacred texts in certain circumstances, while still respecting freedom of expression.
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The vandalism incidents, including the Little Mermaid statue, reflect a broader pattern of intolerance and discrimination in the city, which has been fueled by far-right groups and polarized rhetoric.

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Content: He's got a criminal record and went to jail for assault, robbery and vandalism.
Surprises in the biography of the founder of the Danish Patriotic Party who desecrated the Koran
Not many outside Denmark, and perhaps even within Denmark, had heard of the Danish Patriots party, whose two members, one of whom was the group ’ s president, burned the Koran and trampled on the Iraqi flag in front of the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen until a few days later.
This is largely because the party is so small by political party standards that in 2022 it could not collect more than 120 of the 20,000 signatures it needed to participate in the country ’ s parliamentary elections.
The burning of the Koran led to demonstrations in Baghdad and other Islamic capitals, prompting the Danish Foreign Ministry to condemn the burning and withdraw its staff from the embassy in Iraq, according to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
In 2021, Tuk Onzen Lorenzen, a Danish far-right activist, founded the party after breaking away from the more widespread right-wing organization Stram Kurs (Hard Line), founded by prominent Swedish-Danish extremist Rasmus Baludan in 2017.
He was known for his racist speeches against Islam and immigrants, he burned the Koran several times, and was imprisoned for various terms on various charges, including assault, and the newspaper Ekstra Bladet revealed that he sexually harassed minors.
Baludan did not deny the charges but said he was unaware of the minors' ages.
These charges led to the defection of smaller groups from Hard Line, including the extremist Danske Patrioter party.
Like his former leader, the leader of the Danish patriots, Tuk Unzen Lorenzen, had problems with the law.
Redox reported in February last year that Lorenzen had a criminal record and had been jailed on charges of "violent assault, robbery and vandalism".
Lorenzen's father was attacked.
In the fall of 2018, Danish police rushed in response to a distress call from a family and found that Lorenzen had assaulted his father with pepper spray, smashing the front door of the house, a computer and a bottle of alcohol.
The court sentenced him to five months in prison, and he was also convicted of threatening witnesses in this case.
Lorenzen later attacked Sikander Siddiq, leader of the left-wing Danish Free Green Party.
The court found him guilty, again, of posing as a police officer on dating sites and social media.
He was previously convicted of marijuana smuggling and theft.
REDOX notes that the group is known for its Nazi sympathies and has previously been involved in jamming anti-Nazi demonstrations in Denmark.
In 2022, Rasmus Baludan ’ s “Hard Line ” party received more than 20,000 signatures needed to take part in the election, while Lorenzen ’ s breakaway Danish Patriots received only 120.
Even on social media, Lorenzen ’ s tweets are not very popular, sometimes getting a maximum of 20 likes out of just 50 followers on Lorenzen ’ s Twitter account.
On Facebook, the party runs a page of 1,200 followers on which it posted a video showing a girl speaking the Iraqi dialect attacking two party activists who were burning the Koran in Copenhagen.
The video received only five or six comments at the time of publication.
One commentator talks about wanting to sue the girl, while another describes Lorenzen, who pinned her to the ground, as a "good bodyguard".
Lorenzen seems relieved by the impact of the burning of the Koran, as he has announced his intention to hold other demonstrations in front of the embassies of other Arab countries soon.
The far right is on the rise in Denmark.
Research by the ODI Research Center in 2022 points to Denmark ’ s “transition from a tolerant and open country to one that has adopted increasingly restrictive policies and highly polarized rhetoric about immigration. ”
The research suggests that the Danish government wanted to make the country largely “unattractive ” to migrants, where“ conditions in Danish detention centres are appalling, with practices including solitary confinement and other disciplinary methods that have been heavily criticized. ”
The rise of the far right in Denmark in 1995 was linked to the emergence of the right-wing Danish People's Party.
As the party rose to become one of Denmark ’ s largest parties in terms of number of seats in parliament, its popularity appeared to have declined in the 2021 election, losing many of its seats and winning only 10 of the 179 seats with a vote of about 190,000 people.
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The Danish government has condemned these incidents and has considered restrictions on activities that insult other religions, citing security concerns and the need to prevent harm to Denmark's interests and relations.

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Danish government to consider restrictions on activities that violate other religions
09: 24 PM Sunday 30 Jul 2023
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The Danish government said on Sunday it would consider legal means to impose restrictions on events that insult other countries, cultures and religions, citing security concerns after the Copenhagen Quran burning, the Russian news agency Sputnik reported.
The Danish government said in a statement on its website: “We are currently facing a situation in which the burning of the Koran in Denmark has reached a level where Denmark is seen, in many parts of the world, as a country that facilitates the insult and desecration of cultures, religions and traditions. ”
The statement added: “This could have serious consequences.
consequences that primarily harm Denmark and the interests of like-minded countries.
It could also have significant security implications in Denmark. ”
"The acts of arson are aggressive and reckless acts committed by a small number of individuals.
These few individuals do not represent the values that underpin Danish society, and these actions are in the interests of extremists.
They are sowing division at a time when we need to stand together, benefiting countries that want to drive a wedge between the West and the Global South. ”
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The government has also emphasized the importance of respecting freedom of belief and the peaceful right to protest, while also acknowledging the need to address the root causes of these incidents.

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Content: Denmark condemns Quran burning as ‘ shameful act ’
Denmark on Saturday condemned the burning of a copy of the Koran in the capital Copenhagen, calling the incident a "shameful act".
This was stated in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On Friday, a Danish far-right anti-Islam group burned a copy of the Koran in front of the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen.
"The Danish government condemns the burning of the Koran and the abuse of other religious symbols," the statement said, calling the incident "a shameful act and a disregard for the religion of others."
He added that the government considers the incident "a provocative act that hurts the feelings of many people and creates a rift between different religions and cultures."
The Danish Foreign Ministry stressed that "the Kingdom respects freedom of belief," explaining that "many of its citizens convert to Islam and that Muslims are an important part of Danish citizens," according to the statement.
“Freedom of expression and assembly must be respected, ” she said, adding that“ Denmark supports the right to protest but it must remain peaceful. ”
On Friday, members of a group calling itself "Danske Patrioter" burned a copy of the Koran in front of the Baghdad embassy in Copenhagen, raising anti-Islam banners and chanting insulting slogans.
It is noteworthy that the group previously attacked the Koran and the Turkish flag in front of the Embassy of Ankara in Copenhagen.
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