Killer’s hero status increases terror risk says former intelligence boss
The Islamic State’s (Isis) celebration of Copenhagen killer Omar El-Hussein as a hero increases the risk of a new terrorist attack in Copenhagen, a former head of operations at Danish Intelligence (PET) warned yesterday….
MoreTerror alert creates police backlog
Copenhagen Police will remain on high alert throughout the summer to respond to any terror threat but have warned that there could be a shortage of officers to deal with ‘everyday’ police work….
MoreDenmark gives China power boost by joining pan-Asian bank
Denmark’s move to join the Beijing-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and ignore US concerns is about politics, not finance, left-wing daily Information claims today. The paper writes that although the economic advantages for…
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New Maersk Oil platform in North Sea / Danish energy ambitions in Asia / B&O starts sell-off project Maersk Oil: A new Maersk Oil platform the Danish North Sea is expected to add…
MoreDenmark gives DKK250m to help victims of Syria crisis
Minister for Trade and Development, Mr. Mogens Jensen has announced a new aid commitment of DKK250m this year for the victims of the crisis of Syria, DKK50m more than last year. From the…
MoreComeback for Soc Dems signals close election
Prime Minister could be tempted to call an early election after a new poll showing the opposition’s lead has narrowed to less than 3 percentage points. The latest Greens poll for financial daily…
MoreExpert: ‘Government is running on empty’
The government’s recent optimism about the economy is challenged by new figures showing a growing public sector deficit. In its latest convergence programme to be sent to the EU, the government projects a…
MoreEconomy: Construction sector pessimistic
The construction sector, normally a reliable indicator for the economy, doesn’t share the growing belief that an upswing is just around the corner. Despite signs of growth elsewhere, the Danish Construction Association (DCA),…
MoreFinance Ministry: Reforms have reduced inequality
The government’s eagerness to push through reforms since it came to power in 2011 has created more equality in society, new figures from the Finance Ministry reveal, but little effect on the average…
MoreMore reforms in the pipeline says Finance Minister
Finance Minister Bjarne Corydon has promised voters a new raft of reforms if the government wins re-election this year. When questioned about the Social Democrats’ future policy if they hang on to power,…
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