Danish lawmakers concerned about ‘aggressive U.S. interest’ in Greenland
Danish lawmakers have raised concerns about the USA’s charm offensive in Greenland. Following a recent visit to the Arctic country, when U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands and state department officials held meetings…
MoreDPP wants North Sea black gold to fund green conversion
The state’s future revenue from North Sea oil should be counter-spent on green conversion – the latest proposal from the Danish People’s Party with backing from the Social Liberals (Radikale). DPP leader Kristian…
MoreLA nearly quit government in 2017
The Liberal Alliance (LA) was very close to quitting the tripartite centre-right coalition in 2017 after being forced to back down on its demands for tax cuts in budget negotiations. Berlingske reports how…
MoreNew book: Muslim refugees can’t be bothered to work
Many Muslim refugees in this country would prefer to collect social benefits than work and are often helped by sympathetic, left-wing public employees according to a new, tell-all book by social worker Ali…
MoreDefence Minister clamps down on cronyism in military
Defence Minister Trine Bramsen is determined to stop the culture of favouritism and nepotism that has damaged the Danish military’s reputation. The Defence Ministry is working on new job application guidelines for the…
MoreU.S. still hopes to block Nord Stream 2
The U.S. says it is still looking for ways to block the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline connecting Russia and Germany that was cleared for transit through Denmark’s economic zone by the Danish…
MoreDK-German battery driven trains project
Battery-powered trains could soon be carrying passengers across the Denmark-Germany border. The trains are currently operating in the German border region of Slesvig-Holsten, where transport minister Bernd Bucholz said plans are underway to…
MoreDanske Bank still feeling aftershock of money laundering scandal
Danske Bank has been forced to downwardly adjust its year-end profit expectation as it continues to feel the repercussions of the money laundering scandal. Denmark’s biggest bank has lost thousands of customers since…
MoreThe Week That Was, October 28th – November 3rd 2019:
Politics/Economy: The government’s left-wing allies pushed for significant tax hikes to fund their demands for more welfare – the Red/Greens called for more taxes on shares and capital gains, the Socialist People’s Party…
MoreNord Stream 2 – Ukrainian anger, Russian praise, EU acceptance
Denmark’s decision, Wednesday, to finally grant permission for the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to pass through its exclusive economic zone has been met with mixed reactions in Ukraine and Russia. After Russian President…
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