40,000 families to share DKK300m inflation aid
40,000 of the most vulnerable families with children will, collectively, receive DKK300m (€40m) this year as part of the government’s DKK 2.3bn ($340 million) inflation relief package. Under the terms of the new…
MoreGrand coalition suffers voter backlash
The government would suffer an embarrassing defeat if an election was held today. A new Epinion poll for DR News shows the three coalition parties, collectively, would lose 20 seats and their overall…
MoreGovernment wants defence spending agreement before NATO summit
The government is aiming to conclude a cross-party agreement on a new defence bill before the NATO summit in Lithuania in July. Following a meeting of Parliament’s Defence Committee, Wednesday, acting Defence Minister…
MorePolish PM in Copenhagen
Military aid will be high on the agenda when Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and her Polish counterpart, Mateusz Morawieck, enjoy a working lunch in Copenhagen today, one day ahead of the anniversary of…
MoreCity Hall pays tribute to Ukraine
Copenhagen City Hall will be proudly lit up in blue and yellow tomorrow (Friday) the first anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Ukraine Ambassador Mykhailo Vydoinyk, and Mayor…
MoreMassive show of support for Ukrainan refugees
One year since Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine a significant majority of the electorate believes that Denmark should continue to provide Ukrainians with shelter for as long as the war lasts. A new…
MoreQueen recovering after operation – Crown Prince Frederik in charge
Queen Margrethe is reportedly in ‘stable condition’ following extensive back surgery at the National Hospital (Rigshospitalet) in Copenhagen. According to a Palace statement, the operation went according to plan but Her Majesty will…
MoreEmergency aid for Turkey
A Danish Air Force C130 Hercules transport aircraft departed Aalborg Airport for Turkey, Wednesday, carrying emergency aid in the form of food, tents, and blankets. At the same time, the Danish Emergency Management…
MoreEx-defence minister charged with leaking classified information
Former defence minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen has been formally charged with leaking highly classified state secrets. Mr Frederiksen, who served as defence minister from 2016 to 2019 when he was known as ex-prime…
MoreDenmark sends letter to UN as Russia demands inquiry into Baltic gas leaks
Denmark, Germany and Sweden sent a joint letter to the UN ahead of last night’s Security Council informing members that investigations into explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year are…
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