Posted on 15. Nov, 2024 in: News

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…

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Posted on 15. Nov, 2024 in: News

National 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…

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Posted on 15. Nov, 2024 in: News

DKK 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…

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Posted on 15. Nov, 2024 in: News

Police 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…

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Posted on 15. Nov, 2024 in: News

Greenland 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…

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Posted on 15. Nov, 2024 in: News

North 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…

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Posted on 14. Nov, 2024 in: News

Report 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…

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Posted on 14. Nov, 2024 in: News

Chinese 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…

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Posted on 14. Nov, 2024 in: News

PM: 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…

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Posted on 14. Nov, 2024 in: News

Denmark 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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7:59 – All the Danish News That Fits

7:59 – Danish News Today, is the most reliable source of daily Danish news in English for diplomats, the ex-pat community, the business sector, or anyone in Denmark or abroad seeking an insight into what’s happening in Denmark right now.

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