Commentator: Lykketoft’s criticism a ‘bomb under the Social Democrats’
Mogens Lykketoft’s criticism of his own government’s unemployment insurance policy comes at an extremely inopportune moment, according to Berlingske’s political commentator Thomas Larsen who called it a ‘kick in the stomach for the…
MoreThrow young ‘Muslims warriors’ out say Liberals
The opposition Liberals have called for all young Muslims who leave Denmark to fight in ‘holy wars’ to be deported as soon as they return to this country. In response to a Danish…
MoreDenmark facing Caribbean lawsuit
A number of Caribbean countries are ready to launch a lawsuit against Denmark demanding financial compensation for allowing slavery in the Danish West Indies over two hundred years ago. The Heads of State…
MoreTax Minister ready to review legislation
The government is preparing a review of the tax laws after a number of controversial issues have weakened the public’s confidence in the ‘taxman’. After claims that the Tax Department unlawfully paid to…
MoreDanes enjoy flexible working hours
Danes tend to work when they want. The latest Eurofund survey of working conditions throughout Europe shows that only Finns have a more flexible working day than employees in this country – nearly…
MoreFacts about Danes
Danes lifestyles have undergone significant change. Statistics Denmark’s latest ‘Denmark in Numbers’ report shows that the average person in this country is considerably older when they get married: In 1971, 87% of all…
MorePassport fraudster on missing plane was heading for Copenhagen
One of the two people who were travelling on the missing Malaysia Airlines flight with stolen passports was heading for Copenhagen. CNN breaking news reports that the two individuals boarded the flight that…
MoreTax Ministry violates own rules with DKK14m payout to PR agency
The Tax Ministry has for the past nine years paid out DKk14m to a private PR agency, with no formal contract and in violation of public procurement rules. According to Politiken, which has…
MoreTax authorites approved illegal ‘snitch’ hotline
The tax authorities have for the past three years unlawfully allowed citizens to snitch on their neighbours under the cloak of anonymity. In a 2011 ruling, parliament’s ombudsman ruled that a public authority…
MoreReds present new manifesto: No private ownership in the future
The Red/Green Alliance would strive to stop private ownership of businesses, land, and natural resources if it ever became part of a coalition government. In its final draft for a new political manifesto,…
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