Immigration & Residency: Denmark has set a tight age cut-off for young people seeking permanent residence under lenient rules: you must have turned 18, and anyone who has turned 19 is barred. Nordic Security: Sweden will support Finland’s air defence through the end of the year, including Gripen fighter deployments and Baltic naval patrols, as both countries cite a deteriorating security situation. Baltic Deterrence: France and Sweden signed a €4.3bn deal for four Naval Group frigates, aimed at boosting Sweden’s long-range and missile-defence capabilities within NATO’s northern and Baltic push. Arctic & NATO: NATO officials reject Russian claims that the alliance is “militarizing” the Arctic, stressing NATO’s defensive posture as Russia expands its Arctic footprint. Greenland Rights: Two Danish-linked investigations into Greenland’s decades-long forced contraception program reach different conclusions on whether it meets the UN genocide definition, while Greenland and Denmark keep the political fight over Greenland’s future in view. Science & Space: A University of Copenhagen/NASA study looks at why astronauts get constipated in microgravity, pointing to gut-bacteria changes that could also matter for bedridden patients on Earth. Copenhagen Metro: A new operator for the Copenhagen Metro has been selected via a ComfortDelGro-led consortium deal. Sports (Copenhagen-linked): FC Copenhagen has taken Maher Carrizo on loan from Ajax for the rest of the season, with no buy option.