Opposition slams Elbit arms deal probe: ‘Set up to fail’
The Conservatives have denounced the findings of the independent legal investigation into the Elbit scandal, claiming the final report, published Wednesday, intentionally failed to apportion blame to any of the parties involved and…
MoreNational Bank: Trump’s inflationary measures could have ‘limited’ impact in Europe
While leading economists have warned President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises – deep tax cuts and steep trade tariffs – will lead to rampant inflation in the U.S. the Danish National Bank is confident…
MoreDKK 850M for society’s ‘most vulnerable’
A new government appropriation will provide an extra DKK 850m ($120m) for some of society’s most vulnerable groups, such as the homeless, abuse survivors, and people with disabilities. Thursday’s agreement was backed by…
MorePolice station evacuated in hand grenades scare
A police station in Hillerød, north of Copenhagen, was evacuated three times on Thursday after residents brought in grenades as part of Denmark’s ongoing weapons amnesty program. The November amnesty, encouraging people to…
MoreGreenland prisoners join public service projects to rebuild community trust
Inmates of Greenland’s biggest prison are carrying out local maintenance projects in a move by the authorities to restore community trust. Led by the Greenlandic Correctional Service the program assigns prisoners to tasks…
MoreNorth Jutland residents sue the state: ‘Save our otters’
Locals in North Jutland are gearing up to challenge the government’s plans for a new motorway project to connect the Limfjord via Egholm Island. The project, intended to ease traffic around Aalborg, has…
MoreReport cites numerous failures in Elbit arms deal
A government-commissioned report has revealed multiple failures within the Ministry of Defence and the Material and Procurement Agency (FMI) regarding the controversial DKK1.7bn ($250m) purchase of rocket launchers from Israeli company Elbit. The independent…
MoreChinese embassy warning as parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan
Four Danish MPs have defied Beijing by visiting Taiwan this week to ‘offer support for Taiwan’s democracy and freedom struggle.’ The cross-party parliamentary delegation headed by former speaker of the house Pia Kjærsgaard…
MorePM: Hard talk needed at climate summit
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called on world leaders to attend climate summits and ‘talk to each other directly’ instead of sending their emissaries. In an interview with EU news magazine Politico on…
MoreDenmark needs ‘climate resilience’ to withstand future floods
Denmark could be facing over DKK400bn ($58bn) in damages from floods and storm surges over the next century if climate protections aren’t significantly strengthened. The scary scenario is laid out in a new…
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