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social-issues1 year ago•0 min saved

"Christiania's Battle: Rebuilding Copenhagen's Hippie Enclave Without the Drug Market"

Residents of Copenhagen's Christiania neighborhood have taken matters into their own hands by dismantling the notorious drug market on Pusher Street, known for its history of drug dealing and gang violence. The initiative aims to put an end to the clashes and shootings that have plagued the area, with the mayor emphasizing the need for the street to be eradicated for Christiania to thrive. However, past efforts have not yielded lasting results, raising concerns about the sustainability of this latest endeavor.

via Euronews|

#christiania #community-initiative #copenhagen

world-society1 year ago•3 min saved

"Christiania's Battle Against Drug Gangs: Copenhagen's Cannabis Street Cleared"

Residents of Christiania, Denmark, joined authorities to tear up cobblestones on Pusher Street, known for drug sales, as part of a renewal project to combat rising crime and insecurity. The enclave, once a libertarian, hippie paradise, has been plagued by drug violence, prompting locals to take a stand against the situation. The removal of cobblestones marks the first step in integrating the community into the Danish capital, with plans for new infrastructure and housing. Residents hope to return to the founding ideals of art, culture, and collective living, aiming to create a peaceful and welcoming environment.

via DW (English)|

#christiania #collective-action #community-renewal

world-society1 year ago•4 min saved

"Christiania's Crackdown: Denmark Takes Action Against Illegal Drug Market"

The Christiania community in Copenhagen, known for its freewheeling and alternative lifestyle, is taking steps to rid itself of the criminal gangs that control its illegal hashish market by tearing up the cobblestoned Pusher Street where the drug is openly sold. The plan is to create a new Christiania without the criminal hashish market, with the first step being the removal of cobblestones and renovation of nearby buildings. The community, which has a long history of clashes with authorities over its unconventional way of life, hopes to maintain its free-spirited ethos while integrating into the Danish capital.

via The Associated Press|

#christiania #community #copenhagen

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Copenhagen Mayor Calls for End to Foreigners' Marijuana Purchases After Shooting

The mayor of Copenhagen has urged foreigners to refrain from buying marijuana in the city's Christiania neighborhood following a shooting that resulted from gang turf wars over the drug trade. The killing was the latest incident in an ongoing feud between rival gangs, the Hells Angels and the outlawed Loyal to Family, who are vying for control of the cannabis market in Christiania. The mayor expressed concern over the escalating violence and called on tourists and new foreign residents to avoid supporting the criminal gangs by purchasing drugs. Christiania, a popular tourist attraction, has a history of clashes related to the illegal drug trade.

via Yahoo News|

#christiania #copenhagen #crime