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

The statue's head was cut off again in 1998, and it was also exposed to an explosion in 2003, which knocked it off its base.

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, and it has been painted multiple times, including being doused in red paint in 2017 against whale hunting.

The statue was also vandalized with the words "Racist fish" on its base in 2020, during protests.

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

The vandalism incident in 2023 was reported to have occurred on March 3, and Danish police launched an investigation into the matter.

The statue's stone base was painted with the Russian tricolor, and police do not know who is behind the incident.

The Little Mermaid statue has been targeted several times since its installation in 1913, and it has been a victim of vandalism on multiple occasions.

The statue was created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

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

In addition to the Russian flag vandalism, the statue was also vandalized by an American tourist who kissed and touched the statue despite warnings.

The tourist's actions were witnessed and recorded by another tourist, and onlookers condemned the violator, shouting at her to leave.

The Little Mermaid statue is a famous fairy tale monument in Denmark and is considered a part of the country's cultural heritage.

The statue weighs 175 kilograms and is made of bronze and granite, and it is located on a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital.

The statue has been a popular tourist attraction, but it has also been the target of repeated vandalism, with the most recent incident being the Russian flag painting.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue reflects the complex values and attitudes of the community, with some incidents appearing to be motivated by political or social statements.

The statue's cultural and historical significance is challenged by these incidents, as they demonstrate a disregard for Danish cultural heritage.

The vandalism also reveals the values and attitudes of the perpetrators, with some incidents appearing to be driven by a desire to make a political statement or provoke a reaction.

The incident in 2020, where the words "Racist fish" were painted on the base, was seen as a reflection of the wider community's values and attitudes, particularly in the context of the George Floyd protests.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been seen as a way to challenge the cultural and historical significance of the statue, with some incidents appearing to be motivated by a desire to question or subvert the values and attitudes that the statue represents.

The repeated vandalism of the statue has led to a significant amount of damage, with the head being stolen twice, the arm being severed, and the statue being blown up with explosives.

The statue's creator, Edvard Eriksen, is notable for his work on the statue, which has become an iconic symbol of Danish culture.

The Little Mermaid statue is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, and its vandalism has been seen as a reflection of the wider community's values and attitudes towards culture and history.

The incidents of vandalism against the Little Mermaid statue have been widely reported, with many condemning the acts as disrespectful and damaging to Danish cultural heritage.

The media representation of the vandalism incidents has played a significant role in shaping public perception of the statue and the incidents, with many outlets reporting on the incidents as a "case of vandalism".

The public discourse surrounding the incidents has also been influenced by the social and cultural context in which they occur, with some incidents being seen as protests against certain social or political issues.

The connections between the vandalism incidents and larger social or political movements reflect the cultural and historical significance of the Little Mermaid statue, which is a symbol of Danish history and culture.

The vandalism incidents challenge the cultural significance of the statue, with some incidents being seen as a form of protest or statement, such as the painting of the Russian flag colors.

The Little Mermaid statue is a popular tourist destination in Copenhagen, and its vandalism has sparked outrage among locals and tourists.

The statue's vandalism has been connected to larger social movements, such as the Ukrainian conflict, with some incidents being seen as a form of support for Russia or a statement against Denmark's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine.

The statue's history of vandalism has been marked by various incidents, including the use of explosives, graffiti, and decapitation, which have all challenged the cultural and historical significance of the Little Mermaid statue.

The investigation into the vandalism incidents is ongoing, with the Danish police working to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

The Little Mermaid statue is part of Danish cultural heritage, and its vandalism has been condemned by Copenhagen residents and tourists alike.

The statue's vandalism has significant financial and cultural implications, with the damage causing financial losses and harming the cultural heritage of Denmark.

The government has employed restorers to repair the damaged statue, with the authorities using CCTV to track down and punish vandals.

Overall, the vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue is a complex issue, driven by a range of sociological and psychological factors, including a desire for attention, a lack of respect for cultural heritage, and mental health issues.

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

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

In 1984, the statue's hand was cut off, and it has been painted multiple times, including being doused in red paint in 2017 against whale hunting.

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

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

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

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

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The statue was also vandalized with the words "Racist fish" on its base in 2020, during protests.

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

The vandalism incident in 2023 was reported to have occurred on March 3, and Danish police launched an investigation into the matter.

The statue's stone base was painted with the Russian tricolor, and police do not know who is behind the incident.

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The Little Mermaid statue has been targeted several times since its installation in 1913, and it has been a victim of vandalism on multiple occasions.

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

The statue was created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen and is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.

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

In addition to the Russian flag vandalism, the statue was also vandalized by an American tourist who kissed and touched the statue despite warnings.

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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 tourist's actions were witnessed and recorded by another tourist, and onlookers condemned the violator, shouting at her to leave.

The Little Mermaid statue is a famous fairy tale monument in Denmark and is considered a part of the country's cultural heritage.

The statue weighs 175 kilograms and is made of bronze and granite, and it is located on a waterfront promenade in the Danish capital.

The statue has been a popular tourist attraction, but it has also been the target of repeated vandalism, with the most recent incident being the Russian flag painting.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue reflects the complex values and attitudes of the community, with some incidents appearing to be motivated by political or social statements.

The statue's cultural and historical significance is challenged by these incidents, as they demonstrate a disregard for Danish cultural heritage.

The vandalism also reveals the values and attitudes of the perpetrators, with some incidents appearing to be driven by a desire to make a political statement or provoke a reaction.

The incident in 2020, where the words "Racist fish" were painted on the base, was seen as a reflection of the wider community's values and attitudes, particularly in the context of the George Floyd protests.

The vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been seen as a way to challenge the cultural and historical significance of the statue, with some incidents appearing to be motivated by a desire to question or subvert the values and attitudes that the statue represents.

The repeated vandalism of the statue has led to a significant amount of damage, with the head being stolen twice, the arm being severed, and the statue being blown up with explosives.

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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's creator, Edvard Eriksen, is notable for his work on the statue, which has become an iconic symbol of Danish culture.

The Little Mermaid statue is based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, and its vandalism has been seen as a reflection of the wider community's values and attitudes towards culture and history.

The incidents of vandalism against the Little Mermaid statue have been widely reported, with many condemning the acts as disrespectful and damaging to Danish cultural heritage.

The media representation of the vandalism incidents has played a significant role in shaping public perception of the statue and the incidents, with many outlets reporting on the incidents as a "case of vandalism".

The public discourse surrounding the incidents has also been influenced by the social and cultural context in which they occur, with some incidents being seen as protests against certain social or political issues.

The connections between the vandalism incidents and larger social or political movements reflect the cultural and historical significance of the Little Mermaid statue, which is a symbol of Danish history and culture.

The vandalism incidents challenge the cultural significance of the statue, with some incidents being seen as a form of protest or statement, such as the painting of the Russian flag colors.

The Little Mermaid statue is a popular tourist destination in Copenhagen, and its vandalism has sparked outrage among locals and tourists.

The statue's vandalism has been connected to larger social movements, such as the Ukrainian conflict, with some incidents being seen as a form of support for Russia or a statement against Denmark's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine.

The statue's history of vandalism has been marked by various incidents, including the use of explosives, graffiti, and decapitation, which have all challenged the cultural and historical significance of the Little Mermaid statue.

The investigation into the vandalism incidents is ongoing, with the Danish police working to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

The Little Mermaid statue is part of Danish cultural heritage, and its vandalism has been condemned by Copenhagen residents and tourists alike.

The statue's vandalism has significant financial and cultural implications, with the damage causing financial losses and harming the cultural heritage of Denmark.

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Content: Venice tourists swim nude in canals and vandalize church

Julia Buckley, CNNPublished 27th May 2022
(CNN) — Summer in the northern hemisphere is hotting up, travel chaos reigns, and tourists are intent on having some "revenge travel."
And in Venice, that makes for a perfect storm of visitors behaving badly.
The past couple of weeks have seen a slew of tourist transgressions in the city, from skinny dipping in the UNESCO-preserved canals to vandalizing one of the city's iconic churches.
On the night of May 15-16, the façade of the Redentore church -- designed by Renaissance "starchitect" Andrea Palladio, and the site of perhaps the city's most famous festival -- was vandalized.
The vandals daubed a patch of the facade in pink.
Luigi Brugnaro
A portion of the façade -- built in white Istrian stone, from what was part of the Venetian empire when the church was constructed -- was daubed in pink, with what looked like an equation scrawled on top of it.
The three-square-meter area sits beneath the statue of St. Francis of Assisi, just to the right of the entrance as you ascend its famous white-stone staircase.
A local who attempted to clean it off is then said to have caused further damage by using water, which helped the color permeate deeper into the porous stone. It is now being tackled at by government-employed art restorers.
It follows the vandalism of another Venice church, Sant'Antonin, which was daubed with graffiti a few days earlier, according to local paper La Nuova.
Meanwhile, another self-styled artist poured bright blue paint over a bridge on Fondamenta dei Garzotti, one of the the main streets into the city from the train station. It appeared to spell out the word "freedom."
And on Thursday night, two American tourists decided to strip off and dive naked into a canal in the residential district of Castello.
Two American tourists went skinny-dipping in a canal.
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Shocked locals observed them swimming for around five minutes in the water -- into which nearby houses drain their sewage -- before toweling down and returning to their Airbnb.
The CCTV cameras dotted around have helped solve some of the issues. Authorities have already tracked down the person responsible for vandalizing the Redentore church, accompanied by two friends.
Fondamenta Garzotti before the vandals arrived.
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They were part of a street art event taking place earlier in the day, according to the city council. The authorities scoured social media to see who might be the culprit, and found one street artist whose signature work is creating equation-style designs.
And police are now looking for CCTV footage of the skinny dippers.
Mayor Luigi Brugnaro called the vandalism a "scar" on the basilica, which he called a "symbolic place of Venetian traditions."
"Those responsible must not go unpunished, they must pay!" he wrote on Twitter, calling for more powers to be given to justices of the peace.
Tweeting a photo of the damage to the Rio Marin bridge, he added: "It will take hours to restore at a cost we can't yet calculate. We should keep these barbarians in a cell for at least a couple of nights."
"Enough of this havoc," wrote the mayor after another incident -- a religious statue being destroyed in Marghera, on the Venice mainland.
"The city must be respected."

The government has employed restorers to repair the damaged statue, with the authorities using CCTV to track down and punish vandals.

Overall, the vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue is a complex issue, driven by a range of sociological and psychological factors, including a desire for attention, a lack of respect for cultural heritage, and mental health issues.

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Content: Jewish American tourist arrested for destroying museum statue
October 07, 2023 10: 05
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The marble head of Athena was damaged.
A Jewish-American tourist destroyed two Roman-era statues dating back to the second century AD during a visit to a museum in Jerusalem, Israel, on Thursday.
After the tourists were arrested, they confessed that they were dissatisfied with the statue, which reflected idolatry, and violated the Torah.
His lawyer denied that he was acting out of religious fanaticism and that he was suffering from a mental disorder called "Jerusalem Syndrome".
The Israeli Museum involved in the incident released photos showing a marble statue of Athena falling to the ground, the head connection is broken, and another pagan statue falling to the ground.
Israeli police have identified the suspect as a 40-year-old militant who has been ordered to undergo a psychological evaluation and have not released his name due to a restraining order.
Kaufman, a lawyer representing the suspect, argued that the client suffered from Jerusalem Syndrome, a mental disorder that caused foreign pilgrims to mistake themselves for biblical figures, and that the symptoms were triggered by the Jerusalem religious magnetic field.
Describing the incident as disturbing and unusual, the museum condemned all forms of violence and hoped that such incidents would not happen again and that damaged statues were being repaired.
Eli Escusido, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority, said it was a shocking case of cultural values being destroyed by religious extremists.
The Feast of Harvest ends at sunset on Friday, and during the Feast of Judaism, there has been an increase in attacks by ultra-Orthodox Jews against Christians, angering local Christians.
In February, a Jewish-American tourist vandalized a statue of Jesus at a Christian pilgrimage site in the Old City, and in January, Jewish teenagers defaced a Christian historical headstone at a famous cemetery in Jerusalem.


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

The statue's head was stolen and cut off in 1998, but later restored.

The statue's hand was cut off in 1984, adding to its years of damage.

The statue suffered significant damage from an explosion in 2003.

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

The statue was vandalized in 2020 with "Racist fish" painted on its base, reportedly in protest of George Floyd's death.

In 2023, the statue's pedestal was painted with Russian flag colors by an unknown perpetrator.

The 2023 incident was investigated by Danish police as vandalism.

The Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized many times, suffering theft, cutting, explosions, and painting.

Edvard Eriksen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen, could not have imagined the repeated damages his statue would suffer.

The statue remains a popular tourist attraction and a significant part of Danish cultural heritage despite repeated vandalism.

Vandalism incidents are motivated by complex issues including racism, politics, and environmentalism.

The statue's waterfront location may make it vulnerable to vandalism, but authorities are working to prevent future incidents.

Danish authorities have launched investigations and condemned the vandalism incidents as unacceptable.

Preserving the Little Mermaid statue and other cultural heritage sites is important for Copenhagen's identity.

Efforts to raise awareness among tourists about respecting and protecting these sites are ongoing through clear signage and educational programs.

Copenhagen has launched initiatives like CopenPay to promote sustainable tourism and protect its cultural heritage sites.

The Little Mermaid statue is a fragile part of Denmark's cultural heritage that requires respect and protection.

The Little Mermaid statue is an important part of Danish cultural heritage that must be preserved.

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

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

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

The statue's hand was cut off in 1984, adding to its years of damage.

The statue suffered significant damage from an explosion in 2003.

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

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

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

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

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

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The statue was vandalized in 2020 with "Racist fish" painted on its base, reportedly in protest of George Floyd's death.

In 2023, the statue's pedestal was painted with Russian flag colors 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.
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The 2023 incident was investigated by Danish police as vandalism.

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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 Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized many times, suffering theft, cutting, explosions, and painting.

Edvard Eriksen, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen, could not have imagined the repeated damages his statue would suffer.

The statue remains a popular tourist attraction and a significant part of Danish cultural heritage despite 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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Vandalism incidents are motivated by complex issues including racism, politics, and environmentalism.

The statue's waterfront location may make it vulnerable to vandalism, but authorities are working to prevent future incidents.

Danish authorities have launched investigations and condemned the vandalism incidents as unacceptable.

Preserving the Little Mermaid statue and other cultural heritage sites is important for Copenhagen's identity.

Efforts to raise awareness among tourists about respecting and protecting these sites are ongoing through clear signage and educational programs.

Copenhagen has launched initiatives like CopenPay to promote sustainable tourism and protect its cultural heritage sites.

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Copenhagen’s hope now is not only to continue and expand the pilot project - but also to inspire other cities around the world to introduce similar initiatives.

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The Little Mermaid statue is a fragile part of Denmark's cultural heritage that requires respect and protection.

The Little Mermaid statue is an important part of Danish cultural heritage that must be preserved.


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 an explosion in 2003.

The statue was also graffitied with the words "racist fish" in 2020, during the George Floyd protests.

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

The statue was vandalized again in 2022 and 2023, with the Russian flag colors being painted on it, which was perceived as support for the Kremlin in the Ukraine conflict.

The vandalism in 2023 was discovered early on Thursday by authorities, and an investigation was launched to find the perpetrator.

The motivations behind the vandalism have evolved over time, with early incidents appearing to be random acts of destruction, while more recent incidents seem to be driven by political ideologies, such as support for the Kremlin or protest against social injustices.

The statue's creator, Edvard Eriksen, was a Danish sculptor, and the statue has become a famous landmark and tourist destination in Copenhagen.

The Copenhagen police have launched investigations into the vandalism incidents, but the perpetrators' identities remain unknown in many cases.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been condemned by locals and authorities, and efforts have been made to restore and protect the statue.

The incidents of vandalism against the Little Mermaid statue demonstrate how public art can be used as a platform for political expression and protest, and how the motivations and ideologies behind such acts can evolve over time.

The statue has been decapitated twice, in 1964 and 1998, and was damaged with explosives in 2003.

In 2020, the statue was targeted with "racist fish" paint in a protest, and it has been vandalized many times since its installation.

The Little Mermaid statue is a symbol of Denmark and is located in Copenhagen, sitting on a huge granite base over a meter tall.

The statue was created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen and weighs 175 kg.

The vandalism incident in 2023 was seen as a show of support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

The incident was investigated by the Danish police, who launched an investigation to find evidence and perpetrators.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine may have played a role in the vandalism incident, as the government had strongly condemned Russia's actions.

The investigation into the vandalism incident is ongoing, with the Danish police searching for evidence to find the perpetrators.

The authorities have registered the incident as an act of vandalism and are working to address the issue.

The Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized many times over the years, with various motivations behind each incident, including protests against whale hunting, with red paint used in a 2017 protest.

The vandalism incidents have been condemned by locals and authorities, with the RSL president condemning the act of vandalism that occurred on Anzac Day with red paint.

The cleanup operations for the vandalism incidents have been carried out by the local council, with the Hawkesbury City Council paying $1000 to clean up the 2017 vandalism.

The investigation into the vandalism incidents has been carried out by the local police, with the Hawkesbury Police Area Command investigating the incident that occurred on Anzac Day.

The Danish police have launched an investigation into the vandalism incidents, including the 2023 incident, and are working to determine the motivations behind each act.

The motivations behind the vandalism incidents have varied, with some incidents being linked to support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict, while others have been linked to protests against whale hunting or other social issues.

The authorities have taken steps to address the vandalism incidents, including launching investigations and increasing security measures to protect the statue.

The Little Mermaid statue is a popular tourist destination in Copenhagen, and the vandalism shows support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

Denmark has criticized Russia's war against Ukraine, and the country has expelled 15 Russian diplomats over the Ukraine war.

In response, Russia expelled seven Danish diplomats, and the Russian ambassador reported incidents of hostility and vandalism against Russian institutions in Denmark.

Russian diplomats in Denmark face open hostility and threats, and vandalism against Russian institutions occurs due to diplomatic tensions.

Diplomatic efforts are needed to address vandalism incidents, but no direct diplomatic efforts have been mentioned in relation to the Little Mermaid statue incident.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked hostility, and Russian institutions are targeted due to diplomatic tensions.

The relationship between the Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine and the incidents of vandalism against the Little Mermaid statue suggests that the vandalism is a form of protest or support for Russia.

The Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized multiple times since its installation, with one of the incidents occurring in 1964 when the head of the nymph was stolen.

The statue's head was cut off again in 1998, and it was exposed to an explosion in 2003.

In 2020, the statue was targeted with graffiti, and it was also painted or signed with graffiti multiple times.

The statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors on its pedestal, which was perceived as an act of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The incident was investigated by the Danish police, who launched an investigation to find evidence and perpetrators.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine may be linked to the incident, as the government had strongly condemned Russia's actions.

The vandalism incident occurred despite diplomacy efforts, and the police were investigating the incident.

The Little Mermaid statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors again, which was seen as a clear support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

The incident was discovered early on a Thursday, and an investigation was launched to find the culprit.

The statue has been targeted several times since 1913, and the vandalism incidents have included head burglaries, arm severing, and graffiti.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine has influenced the vandalism incidents, as the government's strong condemnation of Russia's actions may have led to retaliatory actions.

The role of diplomacy in addressing these incidents has been limited, as the incidents have continued to occur despite diplomatic efforts.

The Danish police have been investigating the vandalism incidents, but no arrests have been made, and the perpetrators remain unknown.

The Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands tweeted about a similar incident that occurred in the Netherlands, where a military cemetery was vandalized with inscriptions including "Glory to Ukraine" and the Nazi swastika.

The incident was widely condemned on social media, and comments suggested that the vandalism was the work of Russian agitators.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine has led to a deterioration in diplomatic relations, with Russian diplomats facing open hostility and threats in Denmark.

The hostility towards Russian diplomats has resulted in vandalism against Russian institutions in Denmark, which has been condemned by the Russian government.

The Danish government has not prevented mercenary recruitment, and Danish mercenaries are involved in the Ukrainian conflict, which has further strained diplomatic relations.

The Russian Ambassador to Denmark has spoken about the hostility faced by Russian diplomats in Denmark, and the Russian government has warned of retaliatory actions.

The diplomatic relations between Denmark and Russia have been tense, with both countries expelling each other's diplomats and imposing sanctions.

The EU has considered new sanctions against Russia, and Denmark has voted to join the EU's common defense policy after the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The Danish government has provided military aid to Ukraine, including Harpoon anti-ship missiles, which has further strained diplomatic relations with Russia.

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 an explosion in 2003.

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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 graffitied with the words "racist fish" in 2020, during the George Floyd protests.

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

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

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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 again in 2022 and 2023, with the Russian flag colors being painted on it, which was perceived as support for the Kremlin in the Ukraine conflict.

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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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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 vandalism in 2023 was discovered early on Thursday by authorities, and an investigation was launched to find the perpetrator.

The motivations behind the vandalism have evolved over time, with early incidents appearing to be random acts of destruction, while more recent incidents seem to be driven by political ideologies, such as support for the Kremlin or protest against social injustices.

The statue's creator, Edvard Eriksen, was a Danish sculptor, and the statue has become a famous landmark and tourist destination in Copenhagen.

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The Copenhagen police have launched investigations into the vandalism incidents, but the perpetrators' identities remain unknown in many cases.

The repeated vandalism of the Little Mermaid statue has been condemned by locals and authorities, and efforts have been made to restore and protect the statue.

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  • Monument targeted at Windsor, northwest Sydney
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Brazen vandals have tarnished Anzac Day commerations after pouring red paint over a commemorative statue during a dawn service in Sydney's northwest.

Locals have been left horrified after the bronze statue of former NSW Governor Lachlan Macquarie at McQuade Park, Windsor, was doused in paint and covered in 'blood like' hand prints on Tuesday.

The words 'here stands a mass murderer who ordered genocide' and 'Lest We Forget the Frontier Wars' were also spray painted on the pavement surrounding the monument.

NSW Police said a member of the public reported the vandalism around 7.30am as Anzac Day dawn services came to an end.

The bronze statue of former NSW Governor Lachlan Macquarie at McQuade Park, Windsor, was graffitied during Anzac Day commemorations on Tuesday

'Officers from Hawkesbury Police Area Command were notified and commenced an investigation,' a spokesperson said.

'Initial inquiries suggest the act of vandalism may have been committed between 6am and 7am.'

Residents have condemned the graffiti after spotting the memorial as they left Anzac Day commemorations.

Hawkesbury district RSL sub branch president Paul Hibbins said he believes the act was sparked by a post describing the history of Lachlan Macquarie.

'Unfortunately we've got to a point where people are trying to rewrite history,' Mr Hibbins told the Daily Telegraph.

'The important thing are the lessons learned from history. Throwing paint and damaging it won't fix the past.'

Locals were 'disgusted' after finding the statue defaced as they left dawn service (pictured) at McQuade Park

Graham Lines stumbled across the defacement after attending the service to honour veterans - including his father.

Mr Lines said he felt 'angry' by the incident and the act was 'degrading' to the region's 'incredible' history.

'It's disgusting - doing it on Anzac Day is terrible,' he said..

Another local said: 'The day was about our servicemen, not about any other agenda.  'Everyone is absolutely disgusted.'

Hawkesbury City Council confirmed they were aware of the latest incident and commenced clean up operations.

'Council staff have done an initial clean of the statue and the services of our specialist graffiti contractor will be required over the coming days,' they said.

The incident is not the first time the statue has been targeted by vandals.

In 2017, the sculpture was similarly covered in red paint and marked with the word 'murderer' and the aboriginal flag, with the council paying around $1000 to clean it.

The statue is pictured after it was vandalised in a similar incident in February 2017

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The statue has been decapitated twice, in 1964 and 1998, and was damaged with explosives in 2003.

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The Little Mermaid statue is a symbol of Denmark and is located in Copenhagen, sitting on a huge granite base over a meter tall.

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The statue was created by Danish sculptor Edvard Eriksen and weighs 175 kg.

The vandalism incident in 2023 was seen as a show of support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

The incident was investigated by the Danish police, who launched an investigation to find evidence and perpetrators.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine may have played a role in the vandalism incident, as the government had strongly condemned Russia's actions.

The investigation into the vandalism incident is ongoing, with the Danish police searching for evidence to find the perpetrators.

The authorities have registered the incident as an act of vandalism and are working to address the issue.

The Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized many times over the years, with various motivations behind each incident, including protests against whale hunting, with red paint used in a 2017 protest.

The vandalism incidents have been condemned by locals and authorities, with the RSL president condemning the act of vandalism that occurred on Anzac Day with red paint.

The cleanup operations for the vandalism incidents have been carried out by the local council, with the Hawkesbury City Council paying $1000 to clean up the 2017 vandalism.

The investigation into the vandalism incidents has been carried out by the local police, with the Hawkesbury Police Area Command investigating the incident that occurred on Anzac Day.

The Danish police have launched an investigation into the vandalism incidents, including the 2023 incident, and are working to determine the motivations behind each act.

The motivations behind the vandalism incidents have varied, with some incidents being linked to support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict, while others have been linked to protests against whale hunting or other social issues.

The authorities have taken steps to address the vandalism incidents, including launching investigations and increasing security measures to protect the statue.

The Little Mermaid statue is a popular tourist destination in Copenhagen, and the vandalism shows support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

Denmark has criticized Russia's war against Ukraine, and the country has expelled 15 Russian diplomats over the Ukraine war.

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In response, Russia expelled seven Danish diplomats, and the Russian ambassador reported incidents of hostility and vandalism against Russian institutions in Denmark.

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Russia expels seven Danish diplomats
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Russia on Thursday expelled seven Danish diplomats in response to a similar measure taken by Copenhagen in light of Moscow's attack on Ukraine.
“Seven collaborators at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark in Russia have been declared ‘ personae non grata ’ and have to leave the country within two weeks, ” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, adding that it had refused to grant a Russian visa to another Danish diplomat.
This comes in response to the expulsion of 15 Russian diplomats from Denmark at the beginning of April, according to the same source.
The Russian foreign ministry said it had summoned the Danish ambassador to "strongly protest" the Copenhagen decision, as well as Denmark's military support for Ukraine.
"The kingdom's anti-Russian policy is seriously damaging bilateral relations," the statement said.
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod told AFP in a written statement that the expulsion included four diplomats and three other collaborators who were part of the non-diplomatic staff.
"It is a deeply problematic decision that confirms that Russia no longer wants real dialogue or diplomacy," he said.
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Russian diplomats in Denmark face open hostility and threats, and vandalism against Russian institutions occurs due to diplomatic tensions.

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Ambassador Barbin: Russian diplomats in Denmark face open hostility
Russian diplomats have been threatened and insulted.
Sometimes undisguised hostility leads to vandalism against Russian institutions.
This was stated by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Denmark, reports RIA Novosti.
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“This is happening both in the public space and in private, ” the ambassador said.
According to him, cases of threats and vandalism against the diplomatic structures of the Russian Federation are not uncommon in unfriendly states, and Denmark is no exception.
The ambassador also noted that mercenaries from Denmark appeared in the zone of the NWO.

Diplomatic efforts are needed to address vandalism incidents, but no direct diplomatic efforts have been mentioned in relation to the Little Mermaid statue incident.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked hostility, and Russian institutions are targeted due to diplomatic tensions.

The relationship between the Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine and the incidents of vandalism against the Little Mermaid statue suggests that the vandalism is a form of protest or support for Russia.

The Little Mermaid statue has been vandalized multiple times since its installation, with one of the incidents occurring in 1964 when the head of the nymph was stolen.

The statue's head was cut off again in 1998, and it was exposed to an explosion in 2003.

In 2020, the statue was targeted with graffiti, and it was also painted or signed with graffiti multiple times.

The statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors on its pedestal, which was perceived as an act of support for the Kremlin in the Ukrainian conflict.

The incident was investigated by the Danish police, who launched an investigation to find evidence and perpetrators.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine may be linked to the incident, as the government had strongly condemned Russia's actions.

The vandalism incident occurred despite diplomacy efforts, and the police were investigating the incident.

The Little Mermaid statue was vandalized with Russian flag colors again, which was seen as a clear support for Russia amid the Ukraine war.

The incident was discovered early on a Thursday, and an investigation was launched to find the culprit.

The statue has been targeted several times since 1913, and the vandalism incidents have included head burglaries, arm severing, and graffiti.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine has influenced the vandalism incidents, as the government's strong condemnation of Russia's actions may have led to retaliatory actions.

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Moscow on Tuesday vowed to retaliate against the expulsion of Russian diplomats by the governments of Italy and Denmark.
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Moscow on Tuesday vowed to retaliate against the expulsion of Russian diplomats by the governments of Italy and Denmark.
TASS news agency quoted Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying Russia would have an appropriate response to the expulsion of 30 of its diplomats from Italy.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Russia would "retaliate" after expelling 15 of its diplomats from Denmark.
Italy has announced it has decided to expel 30 Russian diplomats for "national security" reasons, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio told Rai News 24 in Berlin.
Di Maio said, “This action, taken in agreement with our European and Atlantic partners, has become necessary for reasons related to our national security and in the context of the current crisis situation against the backdrop of the unjustified aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. ”
The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed the Russian Ambassador in Rome of this decision.
Denmark ’ s foreign minister said on Tuesday that his country would expel 15 Russian diplomats on charges of “espionage. ”
"We have proved that the 15 expelled intelligence agents carried out espionage activities on Danish territory," Kofod said in a statement, stressing the intention to "send a clear signal to Russia that spying on Danish territory is unacceptable."
According to Agence France-Presse, the Russian ambassador was notified Tuesday morning of the expulsion of the diplomats, and they have two weeks to leave Denmark.
Copenhagen meanwhile expressed "strong condemnation" of what it called "Russia's brutality towards Ukrainian civilians in Bucha," a town on the outskirts of Kiev.
Denmark ’ s foreign ministry said in a statement that “deliberate attacks against civilians constitute war crimes. ”
Westerners expressed anger after dozens of bodies were found in civilian clothes in Pocha, northwest of Kiev, following the withdrawal of Russian troops from around the capital.
In parallel, the EU is considering new sanctions against Russia.
On Monday, Germany announced the expulsion of a “large number ” of Russian diplomats, up to 40, according to AFP.
France plans to expel 35 Russian diplomats whose activities “run counter to its interests, ” a move Paris sees as“ part of a European approach. ”
Lithuania also expelled the Russian ambassador.
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The role of diplomacy in addressing these incidents has been limited, as the incidents have continued to occur despite diplomatic efforts.

The Danish police have been investigating the vandalism incidents, but no arrests have been made, and the perpetrators remain unknown.

The Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands tweeted about a similar incident that occurred in the Netherlands, where a military cemetery was vandalized with inscriptions including "Glory to Ukraine" and the Nazi swastika.

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Content: In the Netherlands, desecrated a military cemetery: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls it a provocation against Ukraine
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Ukrainian diplomats strongly condemned the act of vandalism recorded at the Jonkerbos cemetery in Nijmegen.
It happened in the Netherlands.
We are talking about a military cemetery in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, where unknown people left the inscriptions "Glory to Ukraine", "Azov" (most likely we are talking about our military), as well as painted the Ukrainian flag and the Nazi swastika.
The incident occurred on May 3, 2022.
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The Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands noted that this act is an insult to the memory of the victims of the Second World War.
Ukrainian diplomats added that they consider this act of vandalism a provocation.
In particular, against the state of Ukraine.
The diplomatic mission expressed deep concern over the incident at the military cemetery in the city in the Netherlands.
Diplomats added that they were overwhelmed by the fact that it happened on the eve of Memorial Day.
After all, these days in Europe are honoring all those who became victims in the struggle against Nazism.
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Ukrainian diplomats expressed hope that law enforcement officers will be able to quickly find all those involved in this act of vandalism and bring them to justice.
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Under the post of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Netherlands in a tweet condemning the terrible act of vandalism has already appeared a lot of comments.
The overwhelming majority support Ukraine, and some added that the slogan “Glory to Ukraine ” is written according to the rules of Russian transliteration.
He added that this is not the first such incident.
Here are some of the comments:
• "Why do you write" Glory to Ukraine ", and not" Glory to Ukraine ".
This is an obvious mistake that no Ukrainian will make. ”
"Aren't most of those buried there British?
I strongly suspect that this is the work of Russian agitators ";
“A week ago, a similar incident occurred in Estonia.
At the Soviet memorial in the cemetery, someone wrote "Glory to Ukraine" and drew a swastika.
It was clearly a provocation by the Russians to make Ukrainians look like the Nazis who came to Estonia to commit acts of vandalism.
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The incident was widely condemned on social media, and comments suggested that the vandalism was the work of Russian agitators.

The Danish government's criticism of Russia's war against Ukraine has led to a deterioration in diplomatic relations, with Russian diplomats facing open hostility and threats in Denmark.

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Russian diplomats have been threatened and insulted.
Sometimes undisguised hostility leads to vandalism against Russian institutions.
This was stated by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Denmark, reports RIA Novosti.
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“This is happening both in the public space and in private, ” the ambassador said.
According to him, cases of threats and vandalism against the diplomatic structures of the Russian Federation are not uncommon in unfriendly states, and Denmark is no exception.
The ambassador also noted that mercenaries from Denmark appeared in the zone of the NWO.

The hostility towards Russian diplomats has resulted in vandalism against Russian institutions in Denmark, which has been condemned by the Russian government.

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Russian Ambassador Barbin spoke about open hostility to Russian diplomats in Denmark
The diplomat specified that such manifestations of hostility occur both in public space and in private.
Russian Ambassador Barbin spoke about open hostility to Russian diplomats in Denmark
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Russian Ambassador to Copenhagen Vladimir Barbin said that Russian diplomatic staff in Denmark face manifestations of open hostility, noting that we are talking about threats and insults, as well as cases of vandalism against diplomatic institutions of the Russian Federation.
Russian diplomats in countries that are not friendly to Russia face daily manifestations of open hostility, including threats and insults.
There are also frequent cases of vandalism against Russian institutions, ” RIA Novosti quoted the Russian diplomat as saying.
Barbin also said that such manifestations of hostility occur, both in public and in private, and Denmark in this matter “is no exception ”.
Earlier, the Russian ambassador to Denmark said that Danish mercenaries “lit up ” in the Ukrainian conflict, noted that the Danish government did not prevent their recruitment by the Ukrainian diplomatic mission.

The Danish government has not prevented mercenary recruitment, and Danish mercenaries are involved in the Ukrainian conflict, which has further strained diplomatic relations.

The Russian Ambassador to Denmark has spoken about the hostility faced by Russian diplomats in Denmark, and the Russian government has warned of retaliatory actions.

The diplomatic relations between Denmark and Russia have been tense, with both countries expelling each other's diplomats and imposing sanctions.

The EU has considered new sanctions against Russia, and Denmark has voted to join the EU's common defense policy after the Russian-Ukrainian war.

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) began its annual naval exercises in the Baltic Sea in early June.
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Danish armed forces said a Russian warship violated Danish territorial waters twice in the early hours of the 17th, while Denmark was holding a democracy festival in which senior government officials participated.
Danish Foreign Minister Kurt Kubert also issued a letter criticizing Russia ’ s actions as irresponsible and unacceptable provocations, but this bullying method has no effect on Denmark; Danish Defense Minister Baskoff pointed out that it is necessary to accept the fact that the Baltic Sea has become a highly tense zone.
According to Reuters, a Russian warship entered Danish territorial waters north of Bornholm in the early hours of the 17th without authorization, and re-entered a few hours later, until the Danish navy radioed to drive it out.
As the Russian ships approach, Denmark is hosting the Democracy Festival of Denmark, where senior government officials, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, participate.
In a Twitter post, Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said Russia ’ s behavior was “extremely irresponsible, crude and totally unacceptable provocation by Russia during the Danish Democracy Day. ”
"Bullying will not work for Denmark," he stressed. Danish Defense Minister Morten Bodskov said there was no specific threat from the Russian ships this time, "but we have to accept that the Baltic Sea is becoming a highly tense area."
The Russian embassy in Copenhagen also confirmed the incident, saying in a statement that "there is no evidence of what actually happened, including the exact coordinates of the ship in Danish territorial waters."
Denmark is the only EU member that does not belong to the "EU defense and security policy", but after the outbreak of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Denmark held a referendum on the "EU common defense policy", and the final result was 67% of the vote to join.
It also represented the impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which reversed Denmark ’ s defense policy.
The Ukrainian defense minister said last month that Ukraine had begun receiving Harpoon anti-ship missiles from Denmark. Serhiy Bratchuk, a spokesman for the Odessa Regional Military Authority, said in an online post: “With so many Harpoon missiles in our hands, we can sink the entire Russian Black Sea fleet, why not? ”
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