The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, and the severing of its arm in 1984.

The statue has also been targeted with explosives, being blown up in 2003, and has been painted or signed multiple times, including being graffitied with the words "racist fish" in 2020.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue is often seen as a sign of support for a cause, with the statue being vandalized with Russian flag colors in one incident, reportedly in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

The statue's location, being isolated on a promenade, may contribute to its vulnerability to vandalism, as well as the lack of respect for cultural heritage and disregard for warning signs.

The statue has been targeted by various groups, including environmental activists, who have used vandalism as a form of protest, such as glueing their hands to painting frames or throwing substances at artworks.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue may be attributed to sociological factors, such as government neglect of social welfare, lack of vaccines and medical equipment during the pandemic, and the failure to rebuild social values after the pandemic.

Psychological factors, such as the desire to provoke controversy and discussion, may also contribute to the repeated vandalism of the statue, with some activists using destructive techniques to raise awareness about climate change.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been condemned by locals and other tourists, who view it as a part of Danish cultural heritage.

The statue's inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale and its status as a popular tourist destination may also make it a target for vandalism, with some individuals seeking to make a statement or protest.

The Copenhagen police have launched investigations into the vandalism, but the perpetrators often remain unknown, making it difficult to determine the motivations behind each incident.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue highlights the need for increased security measures to protect cultural heritage sites, as well as a greater understanding of the sociological and psychological factors that contribute to such incidents.

The statue has been vandalized many times since its installation, with incidents including the theft of its head, the severing of its arm, and the use of explosives, highlighting the severity of the vandalism.

The Danish police have investigated these incidents, launching investigations and gathering evidence to find the perpetrators, but the effectiveness of these measures in preventing future vandalism is unclear.

The authorities have criticized Russia's war against Ukraine, suggesting a possible motive behind some of the vandalism incidents, and have taken steps to protect the statue and prevent further vandalism.

The statue remains a beloved and iconic landmark in Copenhagen, with tourists continuing to visit and take photos, despite the repeated vandalism.

The Danish government and authorities have taken steps to protect the statue and prevent further vandalism, including launching investigations and increasing security measures, but more needs to be done to prevent these incidents.

The story behind each incident of vandalism is complex and multifaceted, reflecting the broader social and cultural context in Denmark and the various factors that drive individuals and groups to engage in vandalism.

The Little Mermaid statue is a significant cultural icon for Denmark, and its protection is a priority for the authorities, but the continued occurrence of vandalism incidents suggests that more needs to be done to address the root causes of these incidents.

The vandalism incidents have significant economic and cultural implications for the city of Copenhagen and Denmark as a whole, and highlight the need for effective prevention and restoration strategies to mitigate these impacts.

The Danish government seeks to prevent further desecration of cultures and mitigate the impacts of vandalism incidents, which have significant security implications and can harm Denmark's interests and reputation.

The city of Copenhagen and Denmark as a whole need to balance the need to protect their cultural heritage with the need to respect freedom of expression and prevent excessive restrictions on events and activities.

The vandalism incidents at the Little Mermaid statue and other locations in Denmark highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to preventing and responding to vandalism incidents, including increasing security measures and promoting cultural understanding.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue may have long-term economic implications, such as damaging the city's reputation and affecting tourism, and highlights the need for effective prevention and restoration strategies.

The economic and cultural impacts of vandalism can be mitigated through effective prevention and restoration strategies, such as increasing security measures and promoting cultural understanding, and the city of Copenhagen and Denmark as a whole must develop strategies to address the root causes of vandalism and promote a culture of respect and understanding.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with incidents including the theft of its head in 1964 and 1998, and the severing of its arm in 1984.

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Content: Danish police investigate who “spoiled ” the famous monument to the Little Mermaid with the colors of the Russian flag
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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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The statue has also been targeted with explosives, being blown up in 2003, and has been painted or signed multiple times, including being graffitied with the words "racist fish" in 2020.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue is often seen as a sign of support for a cause, with the statue being vandalized with Russian flag colors in one incident, reportedly in support of Moscow's position in the Ukraine war.

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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 location, being isolated on a promenade, may contribute to its vulnerability to vandalism, as well as the lack of respect for cultural heritage and disregard for warning signs.

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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 statue has been targeted by various groups, including environmental activists, who have used vandalism as a form of protest, such as glueing their hands to painting frames or throwing substances at artworks.

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Mohammed - Abu Dhabi on Monday, November 7, 2022 01: 21 AM - In recent weeks, attacks by environmental activists on paintings by leading painters in European museums have increased in frequency, hardly a day goes by without an attack on a painting in a European museum.
These actions, which the authors say are seeking to raise awareness of the climate crisis, are drawing criticism from many parts of the art world around the world, which see them as “subversive ” and“ counterproductive. ”
Repeated attacks
The most recent attack was on Saturday, just before the start of the climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, when activists in Rome threw soup on Vincent van Gogh ’ s 1888 painting of a peasant sowing seeds in his field with a huge sun in the background, but the glass-protected piece in an exhibition dedicated to the Dutch painter at the Palazzo Bonaparte in Piazza Venezia in central Rome was not damaged.
A video filmed inside the gallery showed two young women throwing liquid material in the direction of the painting.
Then another woman joined them and glued their hands to the wall of the room amid the exasperation of the visitors.
A day earlier, two climate activists glued their hands to the frames of two paintings by Spanish painter Goya at the Prado Museum in Madrid to protest the authorities ’ lack of action to curb climate warming.
In a video posted by the civil disobedience environmental movement Extinction Rebellion, one of the activists appeared in a museum hall sticking her hand to the frame of one of the paintings, while the other wrote “+ 1.5 ° C ” on the wall before sticking her hand to the second painting.
Increased protection
The former Egyptian Minister of Culture, Dr. Helmy Al-Namanem, called for increasing security measures in major museums around the world in order to address the phenomenon of attacks on famous paintings by climate activists, under the pretext of raising awareness of the issue of climate change and its impact on humanity.
Al-Namnem told Dot Al-Khaleej, "Some of those who espouse a particular cause imagine that the defense of their cause is done by causing some kind of destruction or sabotage in other aspects, not only in the climate issue but in many issues, which needs to be studied in depth by psychoanalysts and experts."
The former minister warned against the joining of saboteurs or forgers and thieves in these groups in order to steal these priceless works of art.
He called for imposing the protection of paintings and not leaving these museums and paintings to be vulnerable to attack, and the security agencies must play a greater role than what is happening now, because climate activists cannot be allowed to attack a central bank or a military base.
He pointed out that raising awareness of climate issues is important and legitimate, but it cannot be done by attacking and sabotaging artistic heritage.
Sabotage.
Last week, the Mauritius Museum in The Hague, where Johannes Vermeer ’ s “Girl with a Pearl Earring ” was attacked by activists from the Stop the Oil group, said“ art cannot defend itself. ”
Activists glued their hands to the painting ’ s firewall before pouring tomato sauce on it, causing minor damage to the painting ’ s frame, according to the museum.
Bernard Belestan, honorary president of the Pompidou Centre in Paris, said: “All museum officials have long been taking measures against acts of vandalism.
Should it be strengthened?
certainly ".
"Before we get there, we have to get to a level of awareness that this is frustrating and doesn't lead anywhere."
Increased Caution
French Culture Minister Rima Abdelmalik told the French newspaper Le Parisien: "This is terrible!
How can the logic of climate advocacy lead to the destruction of a work of art?
This is totally absurd. "
She said France was "not immune to some illogical activist attacking an unprotected painting" and called on "all national museums to be extra vigilant".
At the end of May, the famous Mona Lisa, placed since 2005 behind laminated glass, was attacked in which a person claiming to be disabled threw a cake on the insulating glass of the painting, attributing his move to his desire to defend the "planet", before placing him in a psychiatric institution.
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Leonardo da Vinci ’ s “Last Supper ” at the Royal Academy of Arts in London
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It's not just art that suffers from poor governance.
Dissatisfied with the failure of the French agrarian government, members of an environmental group recently went to the Louvre's exhibition "Mona Lisa's Smile" to protest against the painting.
Modern art has become a victim of popular protest, and the Mona Lisa case is not the first.
The only nude painting by Spanish master Velázquez in the collection of the National Gallery of the United Kingdom, Venus Comb, is more than twice the size of the Mona Lisa painting, and is considered by the art world to be the most inspirational of many Venus paintings.
In 1914, this painting was entered into the museum by a feminist protester, openly carrying a knife to break the beautiful back of Venus, and countless global painters were heartbroken.
In other words, both at home and abroad, historical challenges to public power may not always be peaceful and civilized.
Taiwan ’ s street protests, direct attacks on the Legislative Yuan, climbing snakebags, bumping into security personnel and other scenes, experience before your eyes.
The 10,000 li "Lai Pi Liao" storm before the general election early this year, under the continuous criticism of public opinion, although the security personnel and accommodation equipment originally stationed in the area were withdrawn, and the public intends to expose the public, but secretly there is still hidden protection; its purpose is to prevent the protestors, which may damage the premises or the surrounding garden walk and other acts.
Regardless of the extent of the results of the protests, the mobilization energy of the protests and the resistance simply affects the innocent, which is not something we would like to see in terms of social stability.
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The scene of the protest and even the expansion of the protest surface have caused businesses and ordinary people to move or make a living.
Take the recent strike by EVA Air pilots as an example, although labor has been negotiated to calm down, but already paid tourists and travel operators, due to refund or check-out and other financial and time, have lost countless, become an innocent large group.
The future depends on the government to face up to the fact that Taiwan ’ s energy policy is not right, fraud cases are increasing year after year, home ownership is not available, long-term care is not available, and so on, and the “Use Value ”, which is of great importance to the whole people, has been abandoned and ignored.
In short, the use value of the term “social well-being ” has been ignored by the public sector. The lack of vaccines and the near collapse of the medical system due to lack of manpower and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic are the result of the long years of neglect of the use value.
No wonder the United Daily News editorial said, "Taiwan has wasted three years of epidemic time."
Most of the social values that I have interpreted above have not been accurately rebuilt in the three years of the epidemic, and the use values that are relevant to social welfare must be revived.
Otherwise, the export of popular resentment that the government may face in the future will most likely not only occur in museums.
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Psychological factors, such as the desire to provoke controversy and discussion, may also contribute to the repeated vandalism of the statue, with some activists using destructive techniques to raise awareness about climate change.

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Content: In recent months, a surge of environmental activism has spread across the art world, with campaigners going to extraordinary lengths to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues. However, some environmental activists are resorting to destructive techniques, such as defacing artworks and disrupting art exhibitions, provoking controversy and discussion in the art community. While their commitment to the environment is admirable, the question remains: are these behaviours crucial, or do they harm the exact same cause they are trying to promote?

One of the latest incidents that sparked this debate involves a group of environmental activists infiltrating a renowned art gallery and splattering red paint on a collection of significant and valuable artworks. As well as damaging a well-known and valuable target such as Vermeer’s Girl with A Pearl Earring; the protesters are urging us to evaluate our values and principles.

Climate activists from the “Just Stop Oil” organisation used glue and red liquid paint to deface Johannes Vermeer’s masterpiece in protest of the rising expense of living and the climate issue.

The event occurred in the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague in October 2022, where the artwork is on exhibition, and was captured on film.

Their message was clear: Art must serve the catastrophic nature of climate change and the devastating effects of human activity on the environment. The eco-activists engaged are motivated by a desire to raise awareness about the climate change catastrophe by shocking and perturbing, the role of big oil in hastening environmental deterioration, and the urgency to save the planet.

Safeguarding cultural legacy

Nevertheless, the art community responded promptly and severely. Many others denounced the activists’ destructive behaviour, claiming that there are more constructive methods to increase environmental awareness without resorting to vandalism. The vandalised artwork, some of which were irreplaceable pieces of art, was viewed as the casualties of an irrational and futile protest that harmed the very cultural legacy they wanted to safeguard.

While the intentions of these activists may have been admirable, their techniques have raised serious concerns about the ethics of protest and the limits of advocacy. Is it acceptable to sacrifice art for the cause of environmental activism? Can the objectives genuinely justify the means when it comes to raising awareness about critical global issues?

Some in the art community expressed empathy with the campaigners’ objective whilst questioning their methods. They claim that art is a global language that crosses borders and ideologies and that defacing paintings simply alienates potential allies in the fight for the preservation of the environment. There are worries that such behaviours could harm the credibility of the environmental movement and overshadow the importance of the message they are attempting to express.

On the contrary, some supporters of the activists believe that dramatic actions are required to break the complacency and indifference that frequently dominate climate change discussions. By defacing paintings and interrupting art exhibitions, activists bring the subject to the forefront and demand attention to a cause that is frequently overlooked or minimised in popular discourse.

Furthermore, by staging their stunts in public galleries, where many visitors have mobile phones, activists could be confident that footage and images of the acts would receive instant attention. By using non-corrosive materials and minimising damage to the works under attack, they avoid the public outrage that wilful destruction would elicit.

Distinct ethical quandaries

In their opinion, the shock value of such activities is a powerful instrument for sparking change and rallying public support for environmental protection. They target to appear to ruin something that people respect and connect with culture. Their idea is that if we don’t have a planet, we will lose everything we appear to cherish the most.

The controversy regarding environmental activists’ methods in the art sector is not new. Throughout history, artists and activists have utilised artistic expression and civil disobedience to oppose injustice and promote social change. However, the purposeful defacement of artwork presents distinct ethical quandaries that call into question traditional conceptions of activism and protest.

As the art world deals with the consequences of these activities, it is critical to participate in a dialogue that balances the preservation of cultural and artistic legacy with the importance of addressing environmental concerns. While environmental activists’ purposes may be laudable, the techniques by which they strive to attain their objectives require careful study and criticism.

In conclusion, recent occurrences of environmental activists defacing paintings and disrupting art exhibitions have sparked a debate at the nexus of art, activism, and environmental issues. While their commitment to the environment is valuable, some activists’ techniques have generated ethical concerns and separated the art world.

As the debate continues, all parties must engage in a constructive discourse that respects the importance of art while also recognising the critical need for environmental action. Ultimately, the challenge is to strike a balance that acknowledges both the cultural tradition of art and the urgent requirements of environmental advocacy in an increasingly interconnected and vulnerable world.

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The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been condemned by locals and other tourists, who view it as a part of Danish cultural heritage.

The statue's inspiration from Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale and its status as a popular tourist destination may also make it a target for vandalism, with some individuals seeking to make a statement or protest.

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The Copenhagen police have launched investigations into the vandalism, but the perpetrators often remain unknown, making it difficult to determine the motivations behind each incident.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue highlights the need for increased security measures to protect cultural heritage sites, as well as a greater understanding of the sociological and psychological factors that contribute to such incidents.

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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 has been vandalized many times since its installation, with incidents including the theft of its head, the severing of its arm, and the use of explosives, highlighting the severity of the vandalism.

The Danish police have investigated these incidents, launching investigations and gathering evidence to find the perpetrators, but the effectiveness of these measures in preventing future vandalism is unclear.

The authorities have criticized Russia's war against Ukraine, suggesting a possible motive behind some of the vandalism incidents, and have taken steps to protect the statue and prevent further vandalism.

The statue remains a beloved and iconic landmark in Copenhagen, with tourists continuing to visit and take photos, despite the repeated vandalism.

The Danish government and authorities have taken steps to protect the statue and prevent further vandalism, including launching investigations and increasing security measures, but more needs to be done to prevent these incidents.

The story behind each incident of vandalism is complex and multifaceted, reflecting the broader social and cultural context in Denmark and the various factors that drive individuals and groups to engage in vandalism.

The Little Mermaid statue is a significant cultural icon for Denmark, and its protection is a priority for the authorities, but the continued occurrence of vandalism incidents suggests that more needs to be done to address the root causes of these incidents.

The vandalism incidents have significant economic and cultural implications for the city of Copenhagen and Denmark as a whole, and highlight the need for effective prevention and restoration strategies to mitigate these impacts.

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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 Danish government seeks to prevent further desecration of cultures and mitigate the impacts of vandalism incidents, which have significant security implications and can harm Denmark's interests and reputation.

The city of Copenhagen and Denmark as a whole need to balance the need to protect their cultural heritage with the need to respect freedom of expression and prevent excessive restrictions on events and activities.

The vandalism incidents at the Little Mermaid statue and other locations in Denmark highlight the need for a comprehensive approach to preventing and responding to vandalism incidents, including increasing security measures and promoting cultural understanding.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue may have long-term economic implications, such as damaging the city's reputation and affecting tourism, and highlights the need for effective prevention and restoration strategies.

The economic and cultural impacts of vandalism can be mitigated through effective prevention and restoration strategies, such as increasing security measures and promoting cultural understanding, and the city of Copenhagen and Denmark as a whole must develop strategies to address the root causes of vandalism and promote a culture of respect and understanding.


The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its 1913 installation.

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

The statue's hand was cut off in 1984 in an act of vandalism.

The statue's head was stolen again in 1998, its second decapitation.

The statue was blown up with explosives in 2003.

The statue was vandalized with graffiti, including being doused in red paint in 2017 to protest whale hunting.

The statue was vandalized with "racist fish" in 2020.

The statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors on March 2, 2023, by an unknown perpetrator.

Copenhagen police reported the 2023 incident as vandalism and launched an investigation.

The Danish police are seeking evidence for the 2023 vandalism incident.

The story behind each vandalism incident is complex, with some occurring as protest, like the 2020 graffiti during the George Floyd protests, and others as simple vandalism, like the 2017 incident.

The vandalism incidents have had different motivations, including some that were racially motivated, such as an incident involving far-right university students using white paint.

The Little Mermaid statue is a popular tourist destination and significant part of Danish cultural heritage.

The police have been unable to identify the perpetrators in cases like the vandalism with Russian flag colors.

The police investigation into the vandalism incidents is ongoing.

The Little Mermaid statue, a symbol of Denmark, is located in Copenhagen's Langelinie area and sits on a large granite rock, standing just over a meter tall.

The statue has been restored after incidents, but the conservation techniques used are not well-documented.

The Ministry of Tourism has launched an initiative to clean and maintain statues, including the Little Mermaid, to promote national identity.

The Government promotes appreciation for historical landmarks like the Little Mermaid statue, a symbol of national identity.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its 1913 installation.

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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 statue's head was stolen in 1964, the first recorded incident of vandalism.

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Content: Danish police investigate who “spoiled ” the famous monument to the Little Mermaid with the colors of the Russian flag
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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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The statue's hand was cut off in 1984 in an act of vandalism.

The statue's head was stolen again in 1998, its second decapitation.

The statue was blown up with explosives in 2003.

The statue was vandalized with graffiti, including being 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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The statue was vandalized with "racist fish" in 2020.

The statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors on March 2, 2023, by an unknown perpetrator.

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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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Copenhagen police reported the 2023 incident as vandalism and launched an investigation.

The Danish police are seeking evidence for the 2023 vandalism incident.

The story behind each vandalism incident is complex, with some occurring as protest, like the 2020 graffiti during the George Floyd protests, and others as simple vandalism, like the 2017 incident.

The vandalism incidents have had different motivations, including some that were racially motivated, such as an incident involving far-right university students using white paint.

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French literary giant Hugo statue is too dark, protesters are angry with white paint
The statue of Hugo, the French literary giant, has been restored with a darker complexion. (Image from Ville de Besançon Facebook)
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Hugo (1802-1885), the French literary giant who wrote the world-famous works "The Clock Tower Monster" and "Les Miserables", his hometown Besançon has placed his statue in front of the city hall since 2003. Paint.
The New York Times reported that Senegalese sculptor Ousmane Sow, who helped make the Hugo statue for the city of Besançon, faded the paint on the bronze over time, and since Sow died in 2016, the mayor of Besançon has recently hired a specialist to repair it.
However, the city of Besançon announced the results of the restoration on Facebook, and claimed that it is quite consistent with Sow's original work, from which it can be seen that the face of the Hugo statue has turned dark brown, which attracted a lot of online discussion, some people are positive about Hugo's "skin color" darkening, but others are angry that it is film star Morgan Freeman rather than Hugo.
Sow's widow said that the Hugo statue did appear to be black, and that this was not the original intention of Sow's creation, which immediately sparked another wave of controversy on social networks, and she later thought that she was too casual to make the topic again.
Shortly after the public restoration of the statue in Besançon, protesters took advantage of the night to spray white paint on the statue, and police tracked down and arrested two university students involved, who were members of a far-right student group.
Besançon prosecutors accused the two of racially motivated destruction of public property, and the two students admitted the destruction, but did not agree that it was racist, and the final result was to be decided by the court.
Protesters are deeply dissatisfied and spray white paint. (Image from Ville de Besançon Facebook)
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The Little Mermaid statue is a popular tourist destination and significant part of Danish cultural heritage.

The police have been unable to identify the perpetrators in cases like the vandalism with Russian flag colors.

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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 police investigation into the vandalism incidents is ongoing.

The Little Mermaid statue, a symbol of Denmark, is located in Copenhagen's Langelinie area and sits on a large granite rock, standing just over a meter tall.

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Every year, many people go out to travel around the world, and tourism is not the power of the rich now, many ordinary people can go out to travel as long as they have time, some people go to China, some people go abroad.
A bronze statue of a little mermaid.
She is a world-famous bronze statue, she is located in the Changdi Park, northeast of the center of Copenhagen, Denmark, is already a symbol of Denmark, looking at this person's fish tail mermaid, she sits on a huge granite, quiet and elegant, leisurely, but in fact when you look closer, this bronze statue is only a little more than a meter, and there are many tourists here, so it is crowded. Pit.
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Xiaobian wants to say that this attraction is really nothing to see, that is, a scenic spot, and the surrounding area is desert, when you go there to play there may also be killed by the local people, these are netizens blood experience, so there are netizens on the Internet Tucao said it is really a big pit.
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The river originates from our country, and the water upstream is very transparent and clear.

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Content: Fairytale-like European city is 'spellbinding' and has 'something for everyone'

A beautiful European town is a destination full to the brim of exciting and interesting things to do.

By Paul Tregunna, Travel and Lifestyle Reporter

Nyhavn has become synonymous with Copenhagen (Image: Getty)

The Nordic countries are perhaps the closest opportunity travellers have to transport themselves into their very own fairy tales.

With beautiful cities and charming locals, they are some of the finest countries in the world to visit.

None more so than Denmark, an incredibly friendly country that connects mainland Europe to Scandinavia.

Its capital city, Copenhagen, is one of the continent's most well-known places, yet it isn’t as popular a city break destination as it perhaps should be.

With its colourful houses and lively atmosphere, the iconic area of Nyhavn has become synonymous with Copenhagen.

The colourful houses of Nyhavn are the perfect backdrop to relax and grab a drink (Image: Getty)

A perfect place to kick back and grab a drink by the water, Nyhavn was originally a commercial port welcoming ships from all over the world.

Once home to the legendary writer Hans Christian Andersen, the neighbourhood wouldn't look out of place in a picture book itself.

There are a number of boat trips operating from Nyhavn, offering visitors a chance to explore the sights of Copenhagen by water. It is a great opportunity to get your bearings and spot any attractions you’d like to see up close, whilst providing interesting commentary on the history of this fantastic city.

You can buy tickets for one of the boat trips on the day from Nyhavn, but they can also be purchased online in advance. The prices vary depending on which provider you choose to travel, and tickets should range from around £16-£20 for an hour-long journey.

The Little Mermaid sculpture is a must-see (Image: Getty)
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Hans Christian Andersen’s presence is still felt throughout the city. You have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the Danish Author at the Hans Christian Andersen Experience - a charming and interactive museum detailing his life and the fairy tales he penned.

The Hans Christian Andersen Experience is a part of Ripley’s Believe it or Not, an entertaining exhibition on the world’s weirdest and wackiest true stories. You can purchase a combo ticket for both from 206 KR (£23.74) for an adult, and 139 KR (£16.02) for a child aged 4-11.

One of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous stories is The Little Mermaid, which was written in 1837 and has subsequently been adapted into a number of films. In the Langelinie area of Copenhagen there is a bronze statue depicting the titular mermaid, unveiled in 1913, which is well worth taking the time to see.

Another of Copenhagen’s most iconic attractions is the spectacular Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world.

Tivoli Gardens are one of the world's oldest amusement parks (Image: Getty)

With something for everyone, Tivoli has roller coasters, rides, shows and a feel-good atmosphere. If Disney is the ‘happiest place on Earth’, Tivoli mustn't be far behind.

The sheer scale of Tivoli is mind-blowing, and you can easily spend a full day there and not cover everything. There are a number of ticketing options which can be viewed on the Tivoli website, but bear in mind Tivoli Gardens reopens on March 22.

Connected to Tivoli is a superstore specialising in one of Denmark’s most famous exports - LEGO.

The LEGO Store Tivoli Gardens is a must visit for fans of the iconic building blocks, as the highlight of the shop is a station where you can design and make yourself out of LEGO, providing a truly unique memento.

The Church of our Saviour's spectacular spiralling spire offers fantastic views over Copenhagen (Image: Getty)

Standing tall over the city is the spellbinding spire of Our Saviour’s Church, which visitors have the opportunity to climb.

After ascending 400 steps, with the last 150 externally spiralling around the tower, you will be blessed with one of the best views of Copenhagen - some 262 feet in the air.

Entrance to the tower is free, but it is advisable to book online in advance to secure a timeslot. If you aren’t a fan of heights, it’s best you give the climb a miss.

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The statue has been restored after incidents, but the conservation techniques used are not well-documented.

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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 Ministry of Tourism has launched an initiative to clean and maintain statues, including the Little Mermaid, to promote national identity.

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Parliamentary appreciates the initiative of conservation of statues in squares and gardens
MP Bahaa Abu Al-Hamad, member of the Committee on Tourism and Antiquities, praised the initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, which aims to clean and maintain the statues in squares and public parks in the governorates of the Republic, which was launched earlier this year in order to show these fields in a proper manner and give them a civilized and aesthetic form.
Abu Al-Hamad said in his remarks to the "Echo of the Country" that the state has become interested in its resources and its effects, and there must be awareness in schools, universities and the media of the importance of the value of historical monuments, which carry on them an ancient civilization, as this matter must be aware of students and children.
The member of the Tourism Committee pointed out that the state's interest in its monuments confirms its knowledge of its value and importance in strengthening the national identity of citizens, because it represents a great history.
This morning, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities began to implement the second phase of the initiative to clean and maintain the statues in squares and public parks in the governorates of the Republic, which was launched earlier this year in order to show these fields in a proper manner and give them a civilized and aesthetic form.

The Government promotes appreciation for historical landmarks like the Little Mermaid statue, a symbol of national identity.