Virus update: Rise in infections ‘excessive’
630 new corona cases were registered, Wednesday – ‘excessive’ according to head of the National Serum Institute, Kåre Mølbak. “We need to be very concerned because fewer are being tested but the positivity…
MorePM: More sex allegations on the way
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expects the Social Democrats to face more sexual harassment allegations in the wake of the Frank Jensen scandal. Ahead of a meeting of party MPs, Wednesday, less than 24…
MoreForeign Minister unlikely to face rape charge
Although Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod has been reported to the police for rape it’s unlikely he’ll face charges if the alleged victim remains silent, a leading defence lawyer said yesterday. Mr Kofod has…
MoreSubmarine slayer captured after dramatic prison break
Peter Madsen, the Submarine Slayer who was given a life sentence in 2018 prison for brutally killing journalist Kim Wall, escaped briefly from prison, Monday, before being captured by police. According to reports he…
MorePM: Virus is heading towards a new phase
529 new corona cases were registered Tuesday, the highest figure for nearly three weeks. Although fewer are being tested the positivity rate has risen to 1.4%, from less than 1% at the start…
MoreLiberals: Mink strategy has failed
The Liberals have urged the prime minister to strip Food Minister Mogens Jensen of all responsibility for the mink industry, claiming his strategy of culling millions of mink on farms infected with the…
MoreNew employment commission drops carrot and stick strategy
The government has appointed a new ’employment commission’ with the aim of encouraging more people to seek work without using the ‘carrot and stick’ approach. According to Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen, the potential…
MoreQueen cancels royal gala for ambassadors
Queen Margrethe has cancelled her New Year galas for the government, members of the military, and foreign ambassadors due to the continued spread of COVID-19 in this country. During the Queen’s 48-year-reign, the…
MoreDenmark nominates ambassador to head OECD
Minister for Foreign Affairs Jeppe Kofod will today formally nominate current OECD Deputy Secretary-General Ulrik V. Knudsen as Denmark’s candidate for Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In a…
MoreSweden follows Denmark, drops Huawei
Sweden has followed Denmark by prohibiting Huawei from playing a role in building 5G networks. Denmark’s biggest telecom company, TDC, has already shunned Huawei and chosen Swedish multinational telecom company Ericsson to set…
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