Vestager’s new-found strength
Social Liberal leader Margrethe Vestager’s decision to side with the government on retirement reform has signalled a power struggle on the left between Denmark’s two ‘Iron Ladies’, according to Politiken. Ms Vestager said…
MoreDanish troops to Sudan?
The UN has asked for Denmark’s assistance in South Sudan. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lene Espersen confirmed that the UN is in the planning stage of a new peace-keeping mission, aimed at ensuring…
MoreFogh warns Gaddafi
Time’s running out for Muammar Gaddafi, according to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen who said in an interview with global news network CNN, Sunday, that the Libyan dictator is ‘living on borrowed…
MoreBig Business sounds immigration alarm
The business sector’s ability to compete is in serious danger unless Denmark is prepared to ease its strict immigration requirements. That’s the message from some of the country’s leading companies, including Microsoft, Copenhagen…
MoreYes to religious blessing for homosexuals
While the country’s bishops are divided on the thorny issue of allowing homosexuals to be married in church, nearly 76% of the public say yes in a new survey. George Hinge, a spokesman…
MoreAround the world on 80 watts
In an historic first, a Danish couple have driven around the world in an electricity-powered car. The couple arrived home, Saturday, to be greeted in Town Hall Square, Copenhagen, by Minister of Climate…
MoreMore praise for Copenhagen
A newreport by the accountancy and consultancy giant, Ernst & Young, has again highlighted the favourable attitudes that the Danish capital enjoys internationally. In terms of being a role model for sustainable development,…
MoreBee aware, Copenhageners warned
Over 3 million bees are in the process of being released in Copenhagen. The bees have been raised on Lolland, the large island to the south of Sjælland and will be kept in various…
MoreDanish People’s Party claims victory in fight over tougher border controls
Pia Kjærsgarrd, leader of the Danish People’s Party, today claimed victory in her party’s struggle to tighten up border controls as part of the current negotiations over the so-called 2020 strategy document. Briefing…
MoreVestas boss reacts to share price fall
Following a heavy one-day fall in the share price of 7.99% on Wednesday, Ditlev Engel, head of the major Danish wind company, Vestas, moved to calm market jitters. The share fall followed publication…
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