US Democrats: Danes are living the ‘American Dream’ not Americans
Denmark and Danish health care have again become a ‘hot’ political issue in the US election campaign. During Wednesday night’s Democratic presidential debate in Nevada one of the leading candidates for president, Pete…
MoreQatar donors demand multi-million refund from Copenhagen mosque
Previously anonymous Arab donors have demanded DKK15m back from the ‘super mosque’ in Rovsinggade, Copenhagen, claiming the money has been ‘misspent.’ Qatar Charity and Munazzamat Al-Dawah claim that the mosque’s investment fund had…
MoreDanske Bank goes negative
Denmark’s biggest financial institution, Danske Bank, has fallen into line with other banks by imposing a negative interest rate on wealthy customers. After previously assuring customers that it would resist charging interest on…
MoreMaersk shares slump amid coronavirus fears
Shares in Copenhagen-based shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk slumped by almost four percent on Thursday following the release of quarterly results that were somewhat weaker than analysts had predicted. In a statement, the company…
MoreCookie consent ruling could affect thousands of businesses
A new ruling by Denmark’s Data Protection Authority (DPA) could potentially impact thousands of companies, Jyllands Posten reports. In a February 11 decision, the DPA strongly criticised severely criticised the online privacy practices…
MoreDoctor shortage nears crisis point
According to the General Practitioners’ Organization (PLO), overflowing waiting rooms are a common experience for many Danes, while thousands do not have a GP at all. Currently, the PLO said in a new…
More“Three strikes and you’re towed” plan for illegal parkers
A proposed new law will allow local municipalities to tow away cars if drivers do not respond to three separate parking tickets. Today, the municipalities can ask the police to remove illegally-parked vehicles…
MoreTrump offers DKK4m in funding for Greenland embassy
The Trump Administration has appropriated $587.000 (around DKK4m) in its budget proposal to establish a ‘permanent diplomatic presence in Greenland.’ Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen fell out with Trump in August when she called…
MoreMinister provides update on Defence Ministry fraud scandal
Initial investigations into allegations of fraud and misappropriation of public funds at the Ministry of Defence Estate Agency (MDEA) have revealed extensive problems. Defence Minister Trine Bramsen presented a status report, Wednesday, showing…
MorePM refuses to speak at May 1st Workers Day celebration
Employment Minister Peter Hummelgaard will be the keynote speaker at the traditional celebration of International Workers Day speech in Fælledparken on May 1st, replacing Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen who’s declined to appear following…
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