New poll: Strike would be costly for government
Two new polls show a nationwide public-sector strike could cost the government power. As negotiators meet again today to try and hammer out a deal, a poll shows 41% of the electorate believe…
MoreIsrael’s ambassador issues circumcision bill warning
Denmark’s international reputation is at stake when five cabinet ministers meet behind closed doors today to discuss the implications of a citizens’ bill that would ban non-medical circumcision for boys. Israel’s ambassadør to…
MoreDPP pushes for more headwear restrictions
The government is assured of a majority for the ‘ban the burka’ bill that received its first reading in parliament, Thursday but its parliamentary ally is already pushing for more. The Danish People’s…
MoreGreenland independence a top campaign issue
Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen threat to cut subsidies to Greenland if it secedes from the Danish commonwealth has become a major issue in the current election campaign Ahead of Tuesday’s election, Vittus…
MoreDenmark an ‘innovative champion’
Denmark is one of 13 countries identified as an innovative ‘champion’ in a new global ranking by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). In its inaugural International Innovation Scorecard, CTA identified Finland, the United Kingdom,…
MoreInnovative yet little private initiative
Denmark may be leading the way in innovation but it’s seriously lagging behind in private initiative. A new Statistics Denmark report reveals Denmark had the lowest rate of self employed in the EU…
MoreConfusion about electric car sales
Confusion surrounds the future of electric cars in this country. The latest projection of energy consumption in Denmark by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) shows there will be more electric cars on the roads in the…
MorePolice pay compensation to Tibet demonstators
Copenhagen Police have agreed to pay financial compensation to eight demonstrators in the ‘Tibetgate’ affair. The eight, who all counter sued the police years ago, will receive DKK20,000 ($3,200) each after Chief of…
MoreJustice Minister: Police won’t forcibly remove burka from Muslim women
Justice Minister Søren Pape Poulsen has given a guarantee that the police won’t forcibly remove burkas from Muslim women on the street if the religious headwear bill is passed by parliament tomorrow. He said…
MoreJyllands-Posten terrorists set for parole this year
The four terrorists found guilty of planning a violent attack on Jyllands-Posten nine years ago could soon be released from their Swedish prison where they are being held. Documents from Sweden’s Prison Authority…
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