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Photo — New rail link cuts the Copenhagen–Hamburg journey to under three hours

New rail link cuts the Copenhagen–Hamburg journey to under three hours

The first scheduled services through the Fehmarn Belt tunnel began this week. The route removes the ferry crossing and shortens the trip by roughly two hours.

By Freja Lindqvist · Copenhagen · 2 min read

Photo — Nordic council reports steady reading scores among 15-year-olds

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Nordic council reports steady reading scores among 15-year-olds

The triennial assessment shows results broadly flat since the last round, ending a period of small declines reported in several countries.

Ingrid Solberg · 2 min

Photo — Regional operator switches three short ferry routes to fully electric vessels

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Regional operator switches three short ferry routes to fully electric vessels

The crossings are among the busiest in the region. The operator says battery range is sufficient for the short distances with charging at each quay.

Freja Lindqvist · 2 min