Denmark tightens border control after Koran burnings

This was reported by Reuters, according to Ukrinform.

"Authorities have today concluded that it is necessary at this time to increase the focus on who is entering Denmark, in order to respond to the specific and 

current threats," the Danish justice ministry said in a statement late on Thursday.

Denmark's tighter border controls will initially be in place until Aug. 10.

"The recent Koran burnings have, as the security police have said, affected the current security situation," Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said.

The decision to tighten border controls follows a similar move by Sweden.

As reported, a copy of the Koran was burned by the Islamophobic group Danske Patrioter in front of the Iraqi Embassy in Copenhagen.

In Sweden, where three similar actions have already taken place, the government announced a temporary increase in internal security and border control.