Danish Defense to Use Part of Køge Harbor Tomorrow; Minister Eyes Tuna Quota

A section of Køge Harbor will be temporarily transformed into a military zone for a 14-hour period tomorrow, from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. The area will be guarded by the Danish Defense, according to a press release from the Mid and West Zealand Police. The specific purpose of this military use is not disclosed, but it is not the first time Køge Harbor has been utilized by the Defense. Similar operations occurred from August 4-7, and previously the harbor has been used for transporting military equipment and welcoming home a Danish combat battalion from Latvia.

In environmental news, Denmark's new Minister for Environment, Maria Reumert Gjerding, expressed a willingness to work towards obtaining a national quota for bluefin tuna. Currently, Denmark lacks a share in the international catch quota, preventing both recreational and commercial fishermen from targeting the valuable fish. Gjerding stated that if an agreement can be reached to swap for a tuna quota for recreational fishermen next year, she sees no obstacles to such a deal. Long-term, she aims to secure a portion of the total bluefin tuna quota for Denmark. The bluefin tuna has returned to Danish waters in recent years after disappearing in the early 1960s.

Meanwhile, Beijing is bracing for significant rainfall. The Chinese capital could receive a third of its annual precipitation within a single day due to moisture from Typhoon Dolphin interacting with cold air. The city's meteorological service forecasts heavy showers from Tuesday evening to Thursday, with over 100 millimeters of rain expected in six hours and more than 150 millimeters in 24 hours. Beijing's average annual rainfall is 528 millimeters, primarily falling between June and September. The mountainous Mentougou district in western Beijing has issued the highest flood warning.