‘Jihadists’ can’t be prevented from fighting in Syria
The government has no power to stop Danish ‘jihadists’ from travelling to Syria to fight on the insurgents’ side. Despite new PET (Danish Intelligence) figures showing that at least 90 Danish Muslims have…
MorePig farmers in EU firing line
Denmark could be taken to court by the EU if farmers in this country continue the practice of ‘docking’ (cutting the tails off pigs to prevent biting). The EU pig directive from 2003…
MoreThe Week That Was, January 20th – January 26th, 2013
Politics/Economy Social Minister Anette Vilhelmsen was again accused of lying to parliament after previously unreleased video footage contradicted her testimony regarding a DKK1m grant to the Huset Zorning voters rights organisation. Prime Minister…
MoreDONG: Goldman Sachs gave the best offer
Dong Energy has defended its share sell-off to Goldman Sachs, and Danish pension funds ATP and PFA. In response to growing criticism of the deal and claims that the price is too low,…
MorePM defends DONG’s sell-off
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt is in no doubt that DONG has made the right decision by selling 19% of its share-holding to Goldman Sachs. At her monthly press conference, Thursday, the PM defended…
MorePM backs under-fire minister
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt has come out in support of Social Minister Anette Vilhelmsen who continues to struggle with the fall-out from the ‘Huset Zorning’ affair. After new evidence emerged indicating that Ms…
MoreConsumers optimistic – but still aren’t spending
Consumer confidence is at its highest since 2007, new Statistics Denmark figures show, as households have become more positive about the economy. The consumer confidence index rose to 6.3 in January from 2.9…
MoreLiberal rebels defend foreigners’ rights to welfare benefits
EU migrant workers should qualify for student grants, child benefit and other Danish social transfer payments on an equal footing with Danish nationals, according to three Liberal MEP’s. Jens Rohde, Morten Løkkegaard and…
More5 men detained in Delhi rape case
Five men arrested in connection with the gang rape of a 51-year-old Danish tourist were detained in custody until February 6 by a Delhi Court, Thursday. Local police informed the court that doctors in…
MoreDanish pig farmers break the law
Every other Danish pig producer disregarded the regulations on animal welfare at least once in 2012 according to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA). The following year the figure was 43% but…
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