Fines for money laundering to increase by 800%
The Danish authorities are working on on new legislation that will increase money laundering fines by about 800% following the Danske Bank money laundering scandal. The new rules laid out by the Danish Financial…
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French-Algerian businessman Rachid Nekkaz has invited any person who’s been fined for wearing a face covering veil to meet him outside Christiansborg (Danish parliament) at 15.00 today where he will refund their money. Mr…
MoreConservatives demand ‘democracy screening’ of new citizens
A Conservative proposal to screen citizenship applicants for possible ‘anti-democratic’ views has been dismissed as ‘thought control’ by the ruling Liberals. The Conservatives’ integration spokesman, Naser Khader, has suggested that all immigrants…
MoreMuslim slander lawsuit heads for High Court
A lawsuit against three leading politicians who are being sued for defamation of character is to be heard by the High Court. Naser Khader (C), Martin Henriksen (DPP), and Marcus Knuth (Lib) are…
MoreBBC programme highlights Danish immigration policy
The respected BBC’s World Questions programme was broadcast from Copenhagen, Sunday, where Danish politicians fielded a wide range of questions regarding Denmark’s strict immigration policy, integration, the ‘burka ban’ and ‘Danishness’. Pernille Skipper,…
MoreGreenland’s choice of Denmark as airport partner sparks political row
Greenland has chosen Denmark as partner in a planned upgrade of two airports, a project that has threatened Beijing – Washington realtions. After a meeting with Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Nuuk…
MoreImmigrants circumvent strict Danish rules for residency
Some Danish nationals are finding it easier to gain permanent residency for a foreign partner by moving abroad. Euronews reports how Danish student Anna Caroline Nørregaard and her Sengalese boyfriend Mohammed, with little…
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Novo Nordisk prepares for hard Brexit / PFA buys prime Madrid property / Co-op hit by youth labour rules Pharma giant Novo Nordisk is increasing its stocks of insulin products to ensure that…
MoreVoters back DPP’s refugee policy
A new poll shows widespread support for the Danish People’s Party’s (DPP) call for a radical transformation of Denmark’s refugee policy. The populist party pushed for a so-called ‘paradigm’ change during last year’s…
MoreSwedish election ends in deadlock
Sweden’s election, Sunday, ended in virtual deadlock after a campaign dominated by immigration. The two main parliamentary alliances, the centre-right led by the Moderate Party and the centre-left led by the Social Democrats,…
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