Fogh Rasmussen links WW2 cooperation policy to recent military operations
As the government considers whether Denmark should be part of a military strike against Syria, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen claims that the termination of Denmark’s policy of cooperation with German occupation…
MoreRobberies up as thieves target smart-phones
Nearly 50,000 people were robbed in Denmark last year, a 4% increase on 2102 but a dramatic 50% rise since 2007, new crime statistics show. Sociologist Rannvá Thomsen of the National Crime Prevention…
MoreNew US Ambassador in YouTube video
The USA’s new Ambassador to Denmark, Rufus Gifford, who arrives in Copenhagen tomorrow (Friday) could be a colourful addition to the diplomatic scene. Not only is the 39-year-old Mr Gifford a former Hollywood…
MoreRussian artist who insulted Putin could be heading for Denmark
Controversial Russian artist Konstantin Altunin whose paintings depicted Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in women’s undergarments is reportedly on his way to Denmark. St. Petersburg gallery owner Alexander Donskoi…
MoreWeak rupee troubles Vestas
Vestas’ ability to compete on the lucrative Indian windmill market has been severely weakened by the fall of the rupee, which sank to a record low of around 66 against the US dollar…
MoreDenmark misses out on global tourism boom
According to the UN tourist organisation, UNWTO, tourism grew by 5.2 per cent globally during the first half of this year, far more than in this country where the number of overnight stays…
MoreThorning turnaround on Syria – Denmark ready to respond
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt has made a dramatic turnaround regarding military intervention in Syria. Just one day after claiming that she favoured the diplomatic option and any military action has to be backed…
MoreSøvndal: Assad was behind poison gas attack
Minister for Foreign Affairs Villy Søvndal says he has no doubts that Syria’s President Assad was responsible for last week’s poison gas attack on civilians. In an interview with DR News the Minister…
MoreLiberals and Conservatives back Syria intervention – DPP critical of ‘mixed messages’
The prospect of Denmark getting involved in another foreign war has split the opposition. After Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said the government is now ready to consider military intervention in Syria without a…
MoreNew poll: No Syria intervention without UN mandate
A majority of the Danish electorate believes that Denmark shouldn’t support an attack on Syria without a clear mandate from the UN. After Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt said the government could be forced…
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