Minister pledges extra DKK250m to Syria
The government has pledged an extra DKK250m (€33.33m) for humanitarian assistance to Syria and surrounding regions struggling to cope with the refugee influx. Ahead of the EU’s International Conference on Syria this week, Development…
MorePM in Virgin Islands: No apology for slavery
Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said slavery was ‘unforgivable’ when he spoke, Friday, at a ceremony in St. Croix to mark the 100th anniversary of Denmark formally ceding the U.S. Virgin Islands to…
MoreForeign fighter stripped of passport in landmark ruling
The High Court has stripped a pizzeria owner of his Danish citizenship for joining Islamic State militants in Syria. In a landmark ruling, the High Court upheld a lower court ruling that Hamza Cakan,…
MoreWhite House confirms strong DK-US relationship
After last Thursday’s meeting between Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and President Trump in Washington the White House issued a press release confirming the content of the hour-long discussion: From the White House:…
MoreForeign Ministry launches global anti-poverty plan
The government has launching a national plan of action to match the UN’s 17 Global Goals for eradicating poverty and creating sustainable development worldwide. From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Under the plan,…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 27th – April 2nd 2017
Politics/Economy After an hour-long meeting with President Trump at the White House, Thursday, Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said he has more confidence in the new administration today than directly after the U.S….
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