The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since 1913, including head thefts in 1964 and 1998, and a hand being cut off in 1984.

The statue was blown up in 2003 and has been repeatedly vandalized, including being painted with "racist fish" in 2020.

The statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors in 2023.

The statue's repeated vandalism is under investigation after the latest incident was discovered Thursday morning.

Edward Eriksen designed the 175-kilogram bronze statue, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen is a popular tourist attraction and frequent target of vandalism.

Vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue reflects complex relationships between culture and power in Danish society, linked to nationalism and racism.

The statue has been targeted with racist and anti-racist messages, highlighting Denmark's ongoing debates about racism and identity.

The vandalism of the statue reflects the complex relationships between culture, identity, and power in Danish society.

Denmark has only 31 female statues out of 321 nationwide, prompting the government to create more to address the imbalance.

The Danish government is allocating 50 million kroner to create more female statues, helping to correct the imbalance in Danish cultural heritage.

Copenhagen police are investigating vandalism involving the Russian flag colors to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.

Racism and nationalism remain pressing concerns in Denmark, with many arguing the country must do more to address their root causes.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since 1913, including head thefts in 1964 and 1998, and a hand being cut off in 1984.

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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 was blown up in 2003 and has been repeatedly vandalized, including being painted with "racist fish" in 2020.

The statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors in 2023.

The statue's repeated vandalism is under investigation after the latest incident was discovered Thursday morning.

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It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
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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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Edward Eriksen designed the 175-kilogram bronze statue, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale.

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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 Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen is a popular tourist attraction and frequent target of vandalism.

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Iconoclasm isn’t just an expression of anger. It’s how we try to make new worlds.
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Sometimes, bored indifference can sting worse than outright hostility. I was telling a friend about my present book project, The Storm of Images, which concerns the iconoclasm struggle in the Byzantine Empire during the eighth and ninth centuries. In my view, it’s a pivotal moment in the definition of Eastern and Western Christian traditions, so I was somewhat deflated when my friend asked, in effect, Why on earth would you want to do that? It’s so long ago, and the whole story is, well, Byzantine, a word that through the centuries has acquired plenty of negative baggage.

Fortunately, I was able to articulate a response that went beyond the simply defensive. In fact, I would argue, the whole story of iconoclasm is of perennial significance, a fact that should be as obvious today as in any previous era. Not only is smashing images an absolutely standard and recurring part of what societies do, but it is a fundamental part of religious sensibility, and by no means only for Christians. Simply put, it’s the way that we try to make new worlds.

Image smashing arises from two distinct impulses. Some iconoclasm grows out of hatred of a particular individual or the beliefs and causes that they represent. Here the smashers are striking at the figures represented, seeking to purge their memories as evil and unwanted. Such were the attacks on Soviet and communist images following the collapse of the Eastern bloc in 1989. More recently, in the United States, we see assaults on statues of Confederate heroes such as Nathan Bedford Forrest or Robert E. Lee. Through attacks on objects, activists are attacking the larger causes represented by those images. The United States has, since 2020, experienced a historically very sizable and socially transformative outbreak of iconoclasm, which has been echoed around the world.

Other smashers may truly venerate or love the individuals depicted, but they reject the depiction itself. In this category, far from condemning the figure represented, activists are driven by the exalted view that they have of that person, and they are rather agitated by the very notion of representing them in material or visual form. Such representation is thought impossible, the attempt evil or blasphemous. Any form of worship or prayer directed at objects is unacceptable, and it is futile to draw distinctions between worship and veneration, of praying to a material thing as opposed to praying through it. This attitude, this rejection of material images as such, was a fundamental driving force in the European Reformation—one at least as important as any particular theological doctrine of any given thinker.

The smashing of images is commonly one sensational aspect of a larger package of religious innovations, often of a quite revolutionary character. These tenets might include an assertion of inner spirituality over external or material symbols, along with perhaps a stern rejection of institutional religion or professional clergy.

Iconoclasm coexists intimately with anticlericalism. It is a rejection of existing notions of authority and a quest for whole new groundings, free of the claims of tradition. Depending on the context, the destruction of religious images can be an assertion of the supremacy of secular authority, of kings and governors over bishops and priests. The fact of destroying supposedly sacred objects—and remaining unharmed—sends a powerful message about the futility of those objects. If they are so potent, why can they not even protect themselves?

For both categories of iconoclast, their achievement lies not in destroying a given statue or altarpiece but in asserting the power to do so, against the power of the old order that hitherto had been its shield and defender. To strike at a statue or image—to bring down a Confederate general—is also to attack the institutions or individuals that erected those figures in the first place and who support their maintenance. It is a symbolic statement of who controls the visual landscape.

Moreover, the mass public violation of older taboos and restraints proclaims the impotence of that old guard. The fact that authorities no longer have the will or ability to prevent the removal of such once-cherished things in itself proclaims the end of an old world and the creation of a whole new order of society or politics. It is zero hour.

Even when the matters at issue are ostensibly secular, such acts of protest often acquire a ritualized format, which has echoes of enthusiastic or revivalist religion. Scenes of the removal of statues or images unforgettably proclaim these moments of revolutionary transformation. They are deliberately theatrical. In a modern context, visual representations of such acts of destruction become iconic in their own right. In their power to teach values, the acts of removal or destruction are as didactic as the images they are combating.

Making images is a perennial and fundamental component of the human religious experience, and so is crediting them with supernatural powers. But no less common is the practice of critiquing or destroying them. Sometimes we commemorate people’s faces; at other times we deface, and with equal passion. In order to be balanced and objective, a hypothetical museum of global religions should properly include its share of hacked and defaced icons, of fragments of toppled and shattered statues. The never-ending dialogue between the two competing approaches, the smashers and the devotees, has often driven religious thought and artistic expression.

John Calvin famously declared that “the human mind is a perpetual factory of idols.” I would adapt that to say that, time and again, history proves that the human mind is a powerful factory of image breaking, of iconoclasm.

Vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue reflects complex relationships between culture and power in Danish society, linked to nationalism and racism.

The statue has been targeted with racist and anti-racist messages, highlighting Denmark's ongoing debates about racism and identity.

The vandalism of the statue reflects the complex relationships between culture, identity, and power in Danish society.

Denmark has only 31 female statues out of 321 nationwide, prompting the government to create more to address the imbalance.

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Female Statues Fewer Than Male or Divine Beast Denmark Turns 57 Million to Correct Imbalance
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In Denmark, the proportion of female statues is far lower than that of male statues, and in Copenhagen, female statues are even less than animal statues. In view of this, the Danish government announced that it will spend 50 million Danish kroner (about 57 million Hong Kong dollars) to create more female statues to correct the imbalance.
According to the Danish government, only 31 of the 321 statues and busts in cities across the country are female statues; only 5 of the 101 statues in Copenhagen are female, and even animals have 26, and men have 70.
Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt said on Thursday (7): "These figures already speak for themselves, it is crazy that there are more mythical animal statues than women in Copenhagen."
With his three-month-old daughter, he pointed out that most of the statues in Copenhagen are men, horses, and mythical animals, which made him worry that his descendants would think that Denmark was built entirely by men.
Especially considering how many key achievements in society have been achieved because of women. ”
He announced that the government will set up a committee of experts to propose a list of important women neglected in Danish history and invest 50 million Danish kroner to honor the statues of women to correct this imbalance.
The Minister of Culture has suggested that the following three female statues should be considered.
Denmark ’ s newest statue of a woman, Betty Nansen, who died in 1943, and Lise Nørgaard, a journalist who died last year at the age of 105, stand in Copenhagen and Roskilde, respectively. Jakob Engel-Schmidt believes that the next women who can stand up include: Karen Volf, the first baker to create a national cake business in the early 1900s, and Denmark. Dr. Nielsine Nielsen, first female ambassador Bodil Begtrup.
"The historical status of these three women has always been ignored," he said.
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Copenhagen police are investigating vandalism involving the Russian flag colors to identify and prosecute the perpetrators.

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The base of the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, created on the basis of the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, was painted in the colors of the Russian tricolor, Reuters reported.
The Russian flag was found painted on the basis of a statue of the Little Mermaid in Denmark on Thursday, in what police say is a “case of vandalism ” at Copenhagen ’ s most famous landmark and a popular tourist destination.
As specified, the front part of the stone on which the monument is erected is painted.
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Racism and nationalism remain pressing concerns in Denmark, with many arguing the country must do more to address their root causes.

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The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has concluded that Denmark has not taken effective measures against incitement to racial hatred.
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The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination had concluded that Denmark had not taken effective measures against incitement to racial hatred.
As reported by Report with reference to TASS, this was manifested in the termination by the authorities of the country of the investigation into the art exhibition, where images of a racist nature were demonstrated, said in a statement circulated on Tuesday in Geneva of experts included in the Committee.
“Denmark has failed to take effective action against incitement to racial hatred by discontinuing its investigation of an art exhibition where images inciting racial hatred were displayed, ” the committee said.
Experts recalled that we are talking about the exhibition held in 2014 in the building of the Danish Parliament and in one of the private galleries in Copenhagen under the auspices of the Danish People ’ s Party.
Momodu Jallow, an official representative of the Afro-Swedish National Association, complained to the Danish authorities that he had been the victim of a violation of his rights guaranteed by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
In one of the paintings, Jallow was depicted as a slave running away from his master, on the other - suspended by the neck under the bridge along with two other black people.
In the first case, the inscription on the canvas read: "Our slave Negro runs away", in the second - "hang, Afrophobes".
Jallow filed a complaint with the Danish authorities against the artist and the organizers of the exhibition.
The public prosecutor of Copenhagen initially initiated an investigation, but then dismissed the proceedings, citing article 10 on freedom of expression of the European Convention on Human Rights.
After Jallow ’ s appeal was rejected in Denmark, he appealed to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2018.
Members of the committee concluded that the paintings presented at the exhibition in 2014 are “manifestations of racist hatred ” because they are based on ideas of“ racial or ethnic superiority, hatred or incitement to hatred ”.
According to experts, the Danish authorities had not responded adequately to racial discrimination.
The Committee asked Denmark "to apologize to the complainant and to guarantee him full reparation".
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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 cutting off of its hand in 1984.

The statue was also blown up in 2003, and has been painted or signed multiple times, with the most recent incident occurring in 2023 when it was vandalized with Russian flag colors.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict, with the statue being painted with Russian flag colors.

The statue's repeated vandalism has been influenced by social and cultural factors, with some incidents being motivated by political statements, such as the 2023 vandalism which was seen as a sign of support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

The statue has also been targeted by vandals due to its cultural significance, with some individuals seeking to disrespect or damage a symbol of Danish culture and history.

In 1964, the statue's head was stolen, and it was not recovered.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, and in 1998, the head was cut off again, but was later restored.

In 2003, the statue was exposed to an explosion, causing further damage.

The statue was also targeted with graffiti in 2020, with the inscription "Racist fish".

The Danish police have launched an investigation into the vandalism incident and are searching for evidence in the area.

The authorities in Copenhagen have condemned the vandalism and are working to prevent future incidents.

The statue's creator, Edvard Eriksen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, could not have imagined the repeated vandalism his work would suffer, with the statue becoming a symbol of Danish cultural heritage.

The Little Mermaid statue's repeated vandalism serves as an example of how social and cultural factors can influence the actions of individuals, with some seeking to damage or disrespect a symbol of cultural significance.

The vandalism incidents have been reported by various news sources, including Reuters, and have sparked outrage among Copenhagen residents and tourists.

The statue's location in a popular tourist area has also made it a target for vandals, with some individuals seeking to make a statement or gain attention by damaging a famous landmark.

The Danish police have increased their efforts to prevent and respond to vandalism incidents, including the installation of CCTV cameras and increased patrols in the area.

Despite these efforts, the statue remains a target for vandals, and the authorities must continue to work to prevent future incidents and protect this cultural landmark.

The story behind each incident is complex, with some incidents appearing to be random acts of vandalism, while others, such as the 2023 incident, seem to be motivated by specific political or social agendas.

The Little Mermaid statue is a beloved landmark in Copenhagen, and its repeated vandalism has sparked outrage among residents and tourists alike.

The statue's significance is rooted in Danish cultural history, and it is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

The vandalism has also been seen as a form of protest, with the statue being doused in red paint in 2017 and painted with "Racist fish" in 2020.

The motivations behind the vandalism incidents are complex and multifaceted, reflecting a range of social and political issues, from support for Russian aggression to criticisms of racism and cultural appropriation.

The incidents have sparked debates about the role of public art in society, the impact of vandalism on cultural heritage, and the need for greater protection and preservation of iconic landmarks like the Little Mermaid statue.

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 cutting off of its hand in 1984.

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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 was also blown up in 2003, and has been painted or signed multiple times, with the most recent incident occurring in 2023 when it was vandalized with Russian flag colors.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been perceived as a sign of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict, with the statue being painted with Russian flag colors.

The statue's repeated vandalism has been influenced by social and cultural factors, with some incidents being motivated by political statements, such as the 2023 vandalism which was seen as a sign of support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

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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 has also been targeted by vandals due to its cultural significance, with some individuals seeking to disrespect or damage a symbol of Danish culture and history.

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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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In 1964, the statue's head was stolen, and it was not recovered.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, and in 1998, the head was cut off again, but was later restored.

In 2003, the statue was exposed to an explosion, causing further damage.

The statue was also targeted with graffiti in 2020, with the inscription "Racist fish".

The Danish police have launched an investigation into the vandalism incident and are searching for evidence in the area.

The authorities in Copenhagen have condemned the vandalism and are working to prevent future incidents.

The statue's creator, Edvard Eriksen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, could not have imagined the repeated vandalism his work would suffer, with the statue becoming a symbol of Danish cultural heritage.

The Little Mermaid statue's repeated vandalism serves as an example of how social and cultural factors can influence the actions of individuals, with some seeking to damage or disrespect a symbol of cultural significance.

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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 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.
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The statue's location in a popular tourist area has also made it a target for vandals, with some individuals seeking to make a statement or gain attention by damaging a famous landmark.

The Danish police have increased their efforts to prevent and respond to vandalism incidents, including the installation of CCTV cameras and increased patrols in the area.

Despite these efforts, the statue remains a target for vandals, and the authorities must continue to work to prevent future incidents and protect this cultural landmark.

The story behind each incident is complex, with some incidents appearing to be random acts of vandalism, while others, such as the 2023 incident, seem to be motivated by specific political or social agendas.

The Little Mermaid statue is a beloved landmark in Copenhagen, and its repeated vandalism has sparked outrage among residents and tourists alike.

The statue's significance is rooted in Danish cultural history, and it is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

The vandalism has also been seen as a form of protest, with the statue being doused in red paint in 2017 and painted with "Racist fish" in 2020.

The motivations behind the vandalism incidents are complex and multifaceted, reflecting a range of social and political issues, from support for Russian aggression to criticisms of racism and cultural appropriation.

The incidents have sparked debates about the role of public art in society, the impact of vandalism on cultural heritage, and the need for greater protection and preservation of iconic landmarks like the Little Mermaid statue.

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Recently, there has been a fierce debate on Theater Street due to the emergence of black mermaids.
A beautiful white princess with red hair.
What impressed us was Disney ’ s reinterpretation of the original 1989 animated film.
Hans Christian Andersen wrote a fairy tale about a mermaid princess in 1837, and there is no specific race in the original.
Although the film Mermaid Princess is controversial due to the color of the protagonist ’ s skin, it became a topic about 10 years ago in Andersen ’ s native Denmark when the mermaid princess appeared as a man. The artist duo Elmgreen and Dragsett ’ s “He (Gold) ” (2012 • photo) is the protagonist.
Mikael Elmgren of Denmark and Ingar Dragset of Norway have been working together since 1995.
Constantly demonstrating their work challenging the idea of immobilization, He (Gold) reinterprets Copenhagen ’ s bronze statue of the mermaid princess as a male version.
Edward Erikson made the mermaid princess in 1913 like a world tourist attraction, but because it is an 80 cm tall bronze statue, many people commented that it was very disappointed after seeing it.
Elmgreen and Dragoset painted the mermaid figure in the same position as the mermaid princess with a large expansion to 2 meters in height, and then painted it with gorgeous gold.
Instead of fins have legs, it seems that the love with the prince has succeeded.
But it may be because of the loss of voice, the expression looks sad.
The naked man sitting on the rock with his legs together completely contradicted traditional masculinity.
The mermaid seemed to be in deep meditation, appeared very quiet, cowardly and fragile, and looked uncomfortable.
In traditional art, naked men show off their strong bodies and pose as heroes.
The statue of the mermaid princess, erected in the Italian port city of Monopoli, has also been embroiled in controversy recently.
This time, the princess's oversized body became a problem.
Times have changed.
People ’ s preferences have also changed.
But the idea of Disney ’ s skinny, beautiful white princess still seems hard to change.


The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since 1913, starting with the theft of its head in 1964.

The statue has suffered repeated intentional damages, including the theft of its head in 1998 and the removal of its hand in 1984.

The statue was blown up in 2003, requiring restoration.

The statue has been repeatedly painted or signed, including with "racist fish" in 2020, posing a challenge for conservators.

The Danish police have investigated vandalism incidents, including a 2023 incident where the statue's base was painted with Russian flag colors.

The vandalism incidents appear to be motivated by support for Moscow or opposition to whale hunting.

The statue has been decapitated twice and blown off its base with explosives in 2003, requiring significant restoration.

The statue is a target for protests, making restoration and maintenance challenging.

The Little Mermaid statue, created by Edvard Eriksen, is a Danish symbol repeatedly vandalized, causing concern.

The statue's waterfront location in Copenhagen makes it vulnerable to repeat vandalism.

Restoration and investigations, including evidence collection, are done after each incident.

The authorities have criticized Russia's war against Ukraine, which may be linked to the vandalism incident involving the Russian flag on the statue's base.

The statue was vandalized with a Russian flag in 2022, prompting a Danish police investigation.

The Little Mermaid statue is a popular Danish attraction plagued by repeated vandalism.

The 2023 vandalism incident remains under investigation with the perpetrator still unknown.

The statue was vandalized with red paint in 2017 and a "Racist fish" message in 2020 during protests.

The Little Mermaid statue is a 175-kilogram bronze sculpture created by Edvard Eriksen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since 1913, starting with the theft of its head in 1964.

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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 suffered repeated intentional damages, including the theft of its head in 1998 and the removal of its hand in 1984.

The statue was blown up in 2003, requiring restoration.

The statue has been repeatedly painted or signed, including with "racist fish" in 2020, posing a challenge for conservators.

The Danish police have investigated vandalism incidents, including a 2023 incident where the statue's base was painted with Russian flag colors.

The vandalism incidents appear to be motivated by support for Moscow or opposition to whale hunting.

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

The statue has been decapitated twice and blown off its base with explosives in 2003, requiring significant restoration.

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It's the latest in a long line of attacks on Little Mermaid statue
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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 is a target for protests, making restoration and maintenance challenging.

The Little Mermaid statue, created by Edvard Eriksen, is a Danish symbol repeatedly vandalized, causing concern.

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

The statue's waterfront location in Copenhagen makes it vulnerable to repeat vandalism.

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Restored centuries-old angels land in Boston’s Old North Church

The church is throwing an angel-themed homecoming celebration for the Baroque statues. Admission is free if your name is Angela.

Just in time for the holiday season, four hand-carved angel statues are returning to the Old North Church on Tuesday after undergoing restoration and repairs.

The Baroque-era angels are the oldest objects in the church. They normally sit atop the gallery railing in front of the pipe organ in the church’s sanctuary but were taken down in September and sent away for repairs.

The angels’ history is long and somewhat mysterious, according to the Old North Church and Historic Site. Though they are believed to have been carved in present-day Belgium in the 1620s, the angels’ whereabouts for the next 100 years after their creation are unknown. In 1746, they were looted from a French ship by the British privateer Captain Thomas Gruchy.

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Britain and France were at war at the time, and according to wartime laws, it was perfectly legal for Gruchy to seize what he liked from the captured ship. Gruchy, a resident of Boston’s North End, donated the stolen angels to the Old North Church, where they’ve resided ever since.

“It’s incredible to think that when these angels were installed in the mid-1700s, they were already over a hundred years old,” Nikki Stewart, executive director of Old North Illuminated, said in a press release. “They have since been admired by Presidents, the Queen of England, and countless visitors and worshipers over the centuries.”

The angels were sent to Manzi Appraisers and Restoration in September to be restored to their original glory. The 400-year-old antiques had become cracked in places and needed careful repairs. Each angel once held a trumpet, but two trumpets were lost at some point over the statues’ long lifespan. The restoration team crafted two new trumpets and painted them to look just like the older, authentic instruments.

“It’s been a very interesting journey looking through these pieces and looking at different aspects of the angels’ previous life,” Christopher Gutierrez of Manzi Appraisers and Restoration said in the press release. “There was evidence of previous damage that nearly split one of the angels in half, and you could see several cracks and fissures throughout the pieces that presented a challenge for the project. It’s important to make sure we don’t go too far with cleaning or restoration, therefore creating an irreversible situation for future preservationists. In this case, I think we got it just right.”

The angels’ restoration was funded by The Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The General Society of Colonial Wars, and The Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund.

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The Old North Church and Historic Site is hosting an angel-themed homecoming celebration for the statues on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Angel-themed songs (such as Train’s “Calling All Angels” and The Penguins’ “Earth Angel”) will play in the church throughout the day, and guests will receive specially-made angel stickers. Anyone named Angel, Angela, Angelica, or any other variation of “angel,” and anyone who dresses up as an angel, will get free general admission to the special event. Admission otherwise costs $5.

The Old North Church is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The church is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

Restoration and investigations, including evidence collection, are done after each incident.

The authorities have criticized Russia's war against Ukraine, which may be linked to the vandalism incident involving the Russian flag on the statue's base.

The statue was vandalized with a Russian flag in 2022, prompting a Danish police investigation.

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Residents of Copenhagen dug up the street Puscher Street in the central commune of Christiania, where for many years there was a drug trade, reports TV2 Kosmopol.
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The Little Mermaid statue is a popular Danish attraction plagued by repeated vandalism.

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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 2023 vandalism incident remains under investigation with the perpetrator still unknown.

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The statue was vandalized with red paint in 2017 and a "Racist fish" message in 2020 during protests.

The Little Mermaid statue is a 175-kilogram bronze sculpture created by Edvard Eriksen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.


The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with the first recorded incident occurring in 1964 when the statue's head was stolen.

The head was not recovered, and in 1998, the statue's head was cut off again, but was later restored.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, and in 2003, the statue was blown up with explosives, causing it to fall into the bay.

The statue was also vandalized with graffiti in 2020, with the inscription "Racist fish" painted on the base.

In 2023, the statue was vandalized again, with its base being painted with Russian flag colors, which was perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The vandalism was discovered early on a Thursday, and an investigation was launched by the Danish police to find the perpetrator.

The statue has been a target for vandals for many years, with motivations behind the incidents ranging from political statements to social commentary.

The Little Mermaid statue is a popular tourist destination and a famous landmark in Copenhagen, weighing 175 kg and created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen.

The statue is a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale and has been a symbol of Danish cultural heritage, making its preservation a priority for the local community.

The incidents of vandalism have sparked a wider debate about the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the need for greater protection of historical monuments.

The Copenhagen police have launched investigations into the incidents, but the perpetrators have not been caught, and the motives behind the vandalism are still unclear.

The statue's location and accessibility have made it a target for vandals, and tourists have been known to ignore warning signs and touch or kiss the statue, contributing to its deterioration.

The local community has expressed upset over the repeated vandalism incidents, and authorities have prioritized the preservation of the statue.

The vandalism has also sparked concerns about the impact on tourism in Copenhagen, as the statue is a popular tourist attraction.

The incidents of vandalism have been seen as a loss of cultural heritage, and the local community has called for greater protection and preservation of the statue.

The Danish government and authorities have taken measures to address related issues, but no specific measures have been mentioned to prevent future incidents of vandalism against the Little Mermaid statue.

The city's residents and authorities have expressed concerns about the impact of the vandalism on tourism and the city's cultural heritage, with the mayor and justice minister supporting efforts to stop hashish trade and patrol the area.

The repeated incidents of vandalism against the Little Mermaid statue highlight the need for increased protection and preservation of cultural heritage landmarks in Copenhagen.

The statue is a cultural code for the people of Copenhagen, and its preservation is considered important for the city's cultural heritage.

The Little Mermaid statue remains one of the most iconic and frequently vandalized landmarks in the city, with its repeated damage being a concern for the authorities and the public.

The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen has been vandalized multiple times since its installation in 1913, with the first recorded incident occurring in 1964 when the statue's head was stolen.

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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 head was not recovered, and in 1998, the statue's head was cut off again, but was later restored.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, and in 2003, the statue was blown up with explosives, causing it to fall into the bay.

The statue was also vandalized with graffiti in 2020, with the inscription "Racist fish" painted on the base.

In 2023, the statue was vandalized again, with its base being painted with Russian flag colors, which was perceived as a show of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The vandalism was discovered early on a Thursday, and an investigation was launched by the Danish police to find the perpetrator.

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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 a target for vandals for many years, with motivations behind the incidents ranging from political statements to social commentary.

The Little Mermaid statue is a popular tourist destination and a famous landmark in Copenhagen, weighing 175 kg and created by sculptor Edvard Eriksen.

The statue is a tribute to Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale and has been a symbol of Danish cultural heritage, making its preservation a priority for the local community.

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

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The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled that the Scythian gold from Crimea belongs to Ukraine and should be transferred to Kiev.
The collection should be in Kiev until the “stabilization of the situation in the Crimea ”, according to the court decision issued on October 26.
The presiding judge Paulina Hofmeyer-Rutten considered that although Scythian gold originates from Crimea, it is part of the historical heritage of Ukraine after it became independent in 1991.
The decision also notes that Russia can appeal it to the Supreme Court of the Netherlands and until the end of this process, the exhibits will not be transferred to Ukraine.
It all began with the fact that in early February 2014, a collection of Scythian gold from four Crimean museums was taken to the exhibition at the Allard Pearson Museum in Amsterdam.
In August 2014, after the reunification of Crimea with Russia, the museum decided not to transfer the exhibits to either the peninsula or Kiev until a court decision or an agreement between the parties.
Kiev claimed the exhibits on the grounds that they were allegedly state property of Ukraine.
In Crimea, this was called an attempt of raider capture.
“Such a loss is equivalent to the loss by Copenhagen of the sculpture“ The Little Mermaid ” by Edward Eriksen or by Amsterdam of the painting “Night Watch ” by Rembrandt, ” the Crimean museums said in a statement.“ Together with these objects, we can lose not only objects of world importance, but also the archaeological heritage that forms the basis of the cultural code of our people. ”
Among the exhibits taken from the Crimeans are jewelry, objects of decorative and applied art, dishes, fragments of weapons, figurines of ancient Greek gods, ceramics and glass, painted vases and terracotta figurines.
The editor of the section “History ” of the publication“ Ukraina.ru ”, candidate of historical sciences Alexander Vasiliev draws attention to the fact that the collection, which received the name “Scythian gold ” in the press, contains not only Scythian and not only gold things.
It ’ s just a beautiful journalistic image.
In fact, we are talking about the monuments of antiquity found in the Crimea and the Scythian monuments of the era of the great migration of peoples.
Vasilyev expressed surprise at the fact that the Amsterdam court called these artifacts “the historical heritage of Ukraine. ”
“These collections began to form even before the emergence of the state of Ukraine – before the revolution and in the Soviet period.
As for the period of independent Ukraine, it is characterized by the unprecedented looting of Crimean monuments by “black archaeologists ”.
The findings of these “black archaeologists ” fell into the private collections of Ukrainian oligarchs and even President Yushchenko.
At the same time, after the return of Crimea to Russia, archaeologists again replenished the collections of Crimean museums.
Crimea has experienced a real archaeological boom, including in connection with the construction of the Tavrida highway, ” Vasilyev explained.
The head of the Federal national-cultural autonomy “Ukrainians of Russia ” Bogdan Bezpalko considers the decision of the Amsterdam court unfair and points to the bias of European institutions in the Ukrainian issue.
“This decision reflects the West ’ s double standards with regard to Ukraine.
No sanctions were imposed against Ukraine, its officials or individuals.
At the same time, real atrocities were committed in Ukraine: the mass murder of people in Odessa, the ongoing war in the Donbass, the murder of the writer Olesya Buzina...
The identities of the Buzina killers are known, some even symbolic sanctions have been imposed against them?
Of course not.
Therefore, it was not worth counting on a fair court decision in Amsterdam, ” Bezpalko said.
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky has already promised that after the return of Scythian gold, his country will return the Crimea.
Other Nezalezhnaya officials also noted bravura statements.
Although, it would seem, where is Ukraine, and where are the Scythians.
The Ukrainian elite in every possible way tries to show the “Europeanness ” of their country, and then it clung to the heritage of steppe nomads with a dead grip.
“Yes, the Scythians, we are!
Yes, Asians – we, with slanted and greedy eyes ”, the Ukrainians, according to their own logic, should give the gold to the country, which they consider the embodiment of savagery and Asianism.
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The Copenhagen police have launched investigations into the incidents, but the perpetrators have not been caught, and the motives behind the vandalism are still unclear.

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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 and accessibility have made it a target for vandals, and tourists have been known to ignore warning signs and touch or kiss the statue, contributing to its deterioration.

The local community has expressed upset over the repeated vandalism incidents, and authorities have prioritized the preservation of the statue.

The vandalism has also sparked concerns about the impact on tourism in Copenhagen, as the statue is a popular tourist attraction.

The incidents of vandalism have been seen as a loss of cultural heritage, and the local community has called for greater protection and preservation of the statue.

The Danish government and authorities have taken measures to address related issues, but no specific measures have been mentioned to prevent future incidents of vandalism against the Little Mermaid statue.

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Copenhagen residents dug up the street of drug traffickers
Copenhagen residents dug up the street to prevent drug trafficking
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Residents of Copenhagen dug up the street Puscher Street in the central commune of Christiania, where for many years there was a drug trade, reports TV2 Kosmopol.
The word "pusher" in jargon means a petty drug dealer.
Work began on the morning of April 6, around 10: 00 local time (11: 00 MSK).
The crowd took shovels and began to lift the stones with which the street was paved.
In the photo, which showed the channel, it is clear that the activists dug up all the stones and stacked them in a pile to a dead end.
Before that, the street was completely cleared of stalls.
Copenhagen Mayor Sophie Hastorp Andersen and Justice Minister Peter Hummelgor joined the rally and a large number of police officers were present.
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As noted by Berlingske, this is one of the multiple attempts of the authorities to finally close the street.
In an interview with TV2, Hastorp Andersen expressed confidence that this time the hashish trade will be stopped completely.
“We looked each other in the eye and everyone agreed that enough was enough.
We worked very closely together and found solutions.
This time the difference is that we stand together, ” she said.
The Danish government has confirmed that it regards the closure as final.
The deputy inspector of the local police, Simon Hansen, in charge of monitoring the operational situation in the commune, in turn, said that the police will patrol the area in the next few days.
In January, Denmark ’ s justice minister vowed to shut down Pusher Street after Christiania ’ s residents appealed to the government.
He did not give an exact date, but assured that this will happen within six months.
Authorities in other districts did not rule out that drug traffickers would reorient themselves to them after the closure of Pusher Street.
Such concerns were expressed, in particular, by the head of the urban district of Nørrebro in the north-western part of Copenhagen, Mogens Petersen, writes Berlingske.
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The city's residents and authorities have expressed concerns about the impact of the vandalism on tourism and the city's cultural heritage, with the mayor and justice minister supporting efforts to stop hashish trade and patrol the area.

The repeated incidents of vandalism against the Little Mermaid statue highlight the need for increased protection and preservation of cultural heritage landmarks in Copenhagen.

The statue is a cultural code for the people of Copenhagen, and its preservation is considered important for the city's cultural heritage.

The Little Mermaid statue remains one of the most iconic and frequently vandalized landmarks in the city, with its repeated damage being a concern for the authorities and the public.

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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 ”.