Mayor warns of ‘cannabis war’
Mayor of Copenhagen Frank Jensen has raised fears of a ‘cannabis war’ on the streets of Copenhagen after Christiania residents tore down stalls on the notorious Pusher Street, Friday. The Mayor has reached…
MoreWhite House praise for Denmark
Denmark’s leadership of an international operation to rid Libya of its chemical weapons has been praised by the Obama Administration. The chemicals were picked up in a 12-hour operation last week Saturday at the…
More1.7 million border spot-checks
1.7m passports have been checked at the Danish-German borders since January 4th when the government reinstated controls, new National Police statistics show. Over the same period 2,162 have been denied entry and sent…
MoreGovernment proposes ban on child brides
The government will put forward a bill today that, if passed, will ban minors under the age of 18 from getting married. Additionally, marriages conducted abroad involving a minor will no longer be…
MoreThe Week That Was, August 29th – September 3rd 2016
Politics/Economy The government published its much-anticipated 2025 economic stimulus plan, Tuesday, touching on all areas of the economy with moves to boost growth, create jobs and limit welfare entitlements. Prime Minister Lars Løkke…
MorePM: ‘A wake up call for Christiania’ – shooter linked to Islamic State
The brutal shooting of a police officer in Christiania, Wednesday evening, was a ‘despicable and disgusting’ act that should serve as a wake-up call to law-abiding residents of the ‘free state’, Prime Minister…
MoreEnough is enough: Politicians demand crackdown on Christiania crime
Wednesday’s shooting of a police officer has provoked a unanimous reaction from political parties: It’s time to stop the illegal cannabis trade in Christiania – and the organised crime behind it – once…
MoreChristiania appeals for help
Christiania has urged people to stop buying cannabis and other substances on the notorious Pusher Street in the ‘free state’. After an emergency residents meeting, Thursday, in response to the police shootings, press…
MoreDPP leader suggests new alliance in Danish politics
The Danish People’s Party (DPP) is prepared to work closely with the Social Democrats in the future. In an interview with weekly newsletter A4, DPP leader Kristian Thulesen promotes a ‘third way’ in…
MoreDrop coastal wind turbines says PM
The government is aiming to stop the proliferation of off-shore wind turbines along Denmark’s coastline as part of its 2025 long-term economic plan. Although a parliamentary majority is still in favour of subsidising…
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