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Several former Carlsberg executives have been detained in Russia over allegations of fraud. The individuals are being investigated for their involvement in a scheme that allegedly defrauded the Russian government of millions of dollars in taxes. The detentions come as part of a wider crackdown on corruption in the country.
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have discovered six new beetle species in South America, including one with a sexual organ shaped like a bottle opener, which they named Loncovilius carlsbergi after the Carlsberg Foundation. The researchers emphasize the urgent need to study and protect unknown species before they become extinct, as climate change threatens their habitats. They also highlight the importance of naming and describing species for conservation efforts. The researchers hope that the unique genitalia of Loncovilius carlsbergi will spark interest in insects and raise awareness about the biodiversity crisis.
Scientists have discovered a new species of beetle in South America with male genitalia shaped like a bottle opener, leading to its name, Loncovilius carlsbergi. The researchers plan to manufacture a small bottle-opening keychain based on the beetle's sexual organs. The species is one of six new Loncovilius beetles described in a study funded by the Carlsberg Foundation. These beetles, which live in Chile and Argentina, are unique in their family as they live on flowers instead of the ground. Unfortunately, climate change threatens their population. The researchers hope that by immortalizing the Carlsberg beetle as a bottle opener, they can raise awareness about the crisis facing species on our planet.
Carlsberg has severed all ties with its Russian business and refuses to engage in a deal with the Russian government that would legitimize Moscow's seizure of its assets. The Danish brewer had been attempting to sell its Baltika subsidiary in Russia but faced temporary seizure of its stake by Russian President Vladimir Putin after announcing a buyer. Carlsberg's new CEO, Jacob Aarup-Andersen, stated that they will not enter into any transaction that justifies the illegal takeover of their business. The company has also ended license agreements for its brands in Russia, preventing Baltika from producing and selling Carlsberg products.
Russia has taken control of the Russian subsidiaries of Danone and Carlsberg, putting them under "temporary management" of the state. This move comes after Moscow introduced rules allowing it to seize assets of firms from "unfriendly" countries. Both Danone and Carlsberg were in the process of selling their Russian operations. The order places the shares of Danone Russia and Carlsberg-owned Baltika Breweries under the control of Russian property agency Rosimushchestvo. Danone is currently investigating the situation and preparing to protect its rights, while Carlsberg has not received any official information regarding the consequences for Baltika Breweries.
The Russian state has taken control of Danone's Russian subsidiary and Carlsberg's stake in a local brewer, putting them under temporary management by the government property agency Rosimushchestvo. This move follows the state's control of other foreign-owned subsidiaries in April, as part of a potential retaliation against foreign actions targeting Russian companies. Danone had previously announced its intention to sell its dairy food business in Russia, while Carlsberg had signed an agreement to sell its Russian business.