Intelligence boss warns of possible link between Iran and Danish criminals
A former high-ranking intelligence official has said he isn’t surprised by reports linking Iran to last week’s explosions close to the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen. Jacob Kaarsbo, former Deputy Head of Counterterrorism at…
MoreExiled Iranian TV channel claims Teheran orchestrated embassy attacks
Tehran enlisted criminals to carry out armed attacks on Israeli embassies in Copenhagen and Stockholm last week according to ‘highly-placed sources’ cited by Iran International, a UK-based Persian-language TV channel allegedly funded by Saudi…
MorePetrol prices on the rise – experts fear Middle East escalation
Concerns about an escalation of the Middle East conflict have led to a surge in crude oil prices over the past few days and subsequently the price of petrol for motorists in this…
MorePolice seize Netanyahu effigy in pro-Palestine demonstration
Police seized an effigy of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Copenhagen, Saturday. A police spokesperson said the protest march, which started near the Little Mermid statue at Esplanaden…
MoreConservatives push for citizenship restrictions follwing rise in hate crimes
The Conservatives have put forward a ‘preventive proposal’ that would bar any person convicted of hate crimes from becoming a Danish citizen. New party leader Mona Juul made the announcement ahead of today’s…
MoreTrump praises Denmark’s education system
Ex-US president Donald Trump highlighted Denmark during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday. After criticising U.S. schools he praised Denmark, alongside Norway, Sweden, and China, for their public education systems: “We’re ranked…
MoreThe Week That Was, September 30th – October 6th 2024:
Politics/Economy: Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen fuelled speculation of a Spring election in her opening speech to Parliament, Tuesday – the government has accelerated its reform agenda, with major initiatives such as health reform,…
MorePET investigates Iran link after embassy explosions
Danish Intelligence (PET) is closely monitoring possible connections to Iran following two grenade explosions near the Israeli embassy in Denmark Wednesday morning, following developments in Sweden where similar attacks have occurred. Copenhagen Police…
MorePM flip-flops on military intervention in the Middle East
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has backtracked on her earlier stance that she’s open to military action in the Middle East. Two days after saying that a two-state solution is the only viable path…
MoreRed/Greens: Supporting terror against Israel ‘disloyal’
Titular head of the Red/Greens, Pelle Dragsted, has made it clear that party members who support terrorism against Israel are not welcome in the party. In an interview with Information and Avisen Danmark….
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