Posted on 05. Sep, 2016 in: News

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…

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Posted on 05. Sep, 2016 in: News

White 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…

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Posted on 05. Sep, 2016 in: News

1.7 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…

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Posted on 05. Sep, 2016 in: News

Government 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…

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Posted on 05. Sep, 2016 in: TWTW

The 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…

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Posted on 02. Sep, 2016 in: News

PM: ‘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…

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Posted on 02. Sep, 2016 in: News

Enough 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…

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Posted on 02. Sep, 2016 in: News

Christiania 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…

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Posted on 02. Sep, 2016 in: News

DPP 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…

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Posted on 02. Sep, 2016 in: News

Drop 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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7:59 – All the Danish News That Fits

7:59 – Danish News Today, is the most reliable source of daily Danish news in English for diplomats, the ex-pat community, the business sector, or anyone in Denmark or abroad seeking an insight into what’s happening in Denmark right now.

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7:59: TODAS LAS NOTICIAS DANESAS DEL MOMENTO.
7:59-Noticias Danesas de Hoy es una nueva fuente de noticias en inglés dirigida especialmente al cuerpo diplomático, extranjeros viviendo en Dinamarca

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