Government’s ally demands new opt-out referendum
The Social Liberals (Radikale), the government’s parliamentary ally, have called for a new national referendum on Denmark’s EU defence opt-out that they claim stands in the way of Denmark’s foreign and security policy. The…
MoreEconomists warn: Escalating oil price will fuel ‘drastic’ inflation
Oil prices continued to climb, Wednesday, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalated. Economists warned of ‘major consequences’ for Danish consumers. “Both the price of oil and the dollar have risen, which means it has never…
MoreJustice Ministry allows Ukrainian flag to be flown throughout Denmark
Flying the Ukrainian flag will be permitted in Denmark for the next two weeks. Normally all non-Danish flags, with the exception of the Faroe islands, Greenland, Nordic countries, and the EU, are banned…
MoreRussian jets violate Swedish airspace
Four Russian fighter jets briefly violated Swedish airspace over the Baltic Sea on Wednesday. The Swedish Armed Forces said the four jets had flown too close to the island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea, northeast of the Danish…
MoreClean energy giant trapped in Gazprom contract
Danish offshore energy giant Ørsted has announced “immediate actions” as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In a statement the partially state-owned company said it finds the situation “deeply disturbing” and Russian aggression goes…
MoreIranian spies jailed, deported
The three members of the Iranian Arab separatist group ASMLA (Arab Struggle Movement for the Liberation of Ahvaz) who were last month found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia have been sentenced to…
MoreVirus updates
The number of people infected by Covid rose again Wednesday, but the number of patients hospitalised by Covid or in need of intensive care continues to fall. 20,458 new corona cases were confirmed…
MoreKofod walks out as Russian Foreign Minister speaks
Russia’s attack on Ukraine dominated a Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, Tuesday. Most of the 20 speakers, including Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod, unequivocally condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and urged Russia to…
MoreMore weapons to Ukraine?
Denmark could send more weapons to Ukraine. After confirming that 2,700 anti-tank weapons sent to the war-torn country had arrived, Tuesday, Defence Minister Morten Bødskov declined to rule out the possibility of more…
MoreFirst Ukrainian asylum seekers arrive in Denmark
22 Ukrainian nationals have applied for asylum in Denmark since Thursday’s Russian invasion. According to Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye, the initial figures include some who were already residing here before the events of…
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