Helle Thorning Schmidt has dismissed speculation that she’s in line to become Lord Mayor of Copenhagen. According to media reports the former prime minister has been ‘sounded out’ by prominent social democrats about…

The police have launched an investigation into Liberal Alliance leader Alex Vanopslagh’s alleged misuse of his parliamentary housing allowance between 2020-2022. Mr Vanopslagh, the ’new star’ of Danish politics following his personal success at the…

Rock festival goes bust….Airport upgrades digital systems…. Langelandsfestival, one of Denmark’s traditional summer music festivals, has filed for bankruptcy after wracking up a multi-million debt. Launched in 1991, the annual event typically takes…

Ukraine shouldn’t be granted any special concessions in its bid for EU membership, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said yesterday ahead of a Luxembourg ministerial meeting where the next phase of EU expansion…

After being forced out of the anti-migrant New Right, MP Mette Thiesen is enjoying a political comeback with the Danish People’s Party. Ms Thiesen quit the New Right just six days after the…

As college students through the country celebrate graduation a new survey reveals widespread alcohol abuse amongst young adults. 4% of the 15-24 age group – around 30,000 people – have sought medical attention…

Prince Christian, eldest son of heir to the throne Prince Frederik, won’t accept his royal pension from the government when he turns 18 this October. The 17-year-old, second in line to the Danish…

Global Danish company Chr.Hansen is facing a backlash after pulling support for this month’s Copenhagen Pride events. The bioscience giant, which has previously promoted its diversity, has stripped its logo of rainbow colours…

A cross-party majority has passed a bill to privatise the national post service, ending centuries of state control. From January 1st next year sending and receiving mail will become a free market when…

Retail sales up….Russia sanctions force pharma company into bankruptcy….Investment bank joins the ‘big boys’… Retail sales rose in April reflecting consumers’ increased confidence. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show sales grew by 1.6%…