Prosecutors hope 9-year sentence stops Swedes bringing violence to Denmark
A 25-year-old Swedish man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for detonating a hand grenade inside a kiosk in Copenhagen, marking the harshest penalty yet for foreign criminals crossing into Denmark…
MoreForeign Minister: Putin isn’t looking for peace
There was only one winner after Tuesday’s phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin according to Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen – and it wasn’t the U.S. President. The former prime minister…
MorePOLITICO highlights Denmark’s strict migrant policy
While Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has clashed with Donald Trump on a number of issues, such as Greenland and the war in Ukraine, she agrees with his administration on one key policy –…
MoreNo evidence of foreign interference in Greenland election
Greenland’s recent election took place without any signs of foreign interference according to the intelligence community. Defence Intelligence Agency (FE) and Danish Intelligence (PET) said in a joint statement, Tuesday, that despite ‘significant…
MoreCritics denounce ‘Big Brother’ bill
The government has come under fire for its new proposal that would grant Danish Intelligence (PET) unprecedented surveillance authority over the public. Under the proposed ‘Big Brother’ legislation, PET would be allowed to…
MoreFormer minister regrets F-35 decision
The Conservatives’ defence spokesperson, Rasmus Jarlov, has said he regrets approving Denmark’s purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. In response to a conspiracy theory that the Pentagon could remotely disable Lockheed…
MoreBlack Lives Matter activist convicted of social fraud
The spokesperson for the Black Lives Matter movement in Denmark has been given a 4-month suspended prison sentence for social fraud. Glostrup District Court found Bwalya Sørensen guilty of defrauding the public authorities…
MoreNational Bank raises growth outlook
Despite war in Europe, Trump’s tariffs, and fears of a potential global trade conflict, the National Bank remains optimistic about the economy. In its bi-annual forecast published Wednesday, the Bank predicted 3.6% growth…
MoreVon der Lyen backs Greenland’s sovereignty
During a visit to Copenhagen, Tuesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered full support for Greenland’s and Denmark’s sovereignty in response to President Trump’s threats. Speaking at the Army Officers School…
MoreNo support for war tax
Voters are overwhelmingly opposed to a war tax to fund the planned massive investment in defence spending over the next few years. A new survey by Norstat for right-leaning think tank CEPOS shows…
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