Denmark inks fish deal with China
A new trade agreement between Denmark and China could significantly increase Danish exports of wild-caught fish. After signing an agreement in Beijing, Monday, during a visit to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic…
MorePublic sector grows and grows despite government’s vow to ‘trim the fat’
Despite the government’s repeated promises to ‘trim the fat’ from the public sector the number of state-employed administrative workers – so-called ‘cold hands’ – has risen by 66% over the past decade. A…
MoreU.S. VP says allies should have opposed 2003 Iraq invasion
US Vice President JD Vance has urged European countries to ‘stand-up’ to the U.S. and not just do whatever the Americans tell them. In an interview with news agency AFP Mr Vance, who…
MoreSocial Democrat MP defends Denmark in New York Times
Social Democrat MP Ida Auken has joined the chorus of criticism aimed at U.S. President J.D. Vance who during a visit to Greenland accused Denmark of being a ‘poor ally’. In a guest…
MorePM shares ‘cordial’ phone call with Indian counterpart
The ever-improving relationship between India and Denmark was confirmed in a phone call between Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, Tuesday. Indian media reports how the two leaders ‘reviewed…
MoreSwedish gang linked to embassy attack sanctioned in UK
The UK has followed the U.S. and imposed sanctions on the Iranian-backed, Swedish-based criminal gang ‘Foxtrot Network’ and its leader, Rawa Majid. The sanctions were imposed after the UK responded to more than…
MoreSweden looks to sell surveillance planes to Denmark in billion-dollar deal
The Swedish government has asked its parliament for permission to sell four state-of-the-art surveillance planes, produced by Saab, to Denmark. According to documents cited by financial daily Børsen, Sweden could purchase the S106…
MoreAmerican students in Uber dispute released from prison but can’t leave the country
Two American students who were arrested and charged with assault in Copenhagen two weeks ago following an alleged altercation with an Uber driver were released from prison, Tuesday, but still aren’t allowed to leave the country….
MoreForeign Minister frustrated by divided EU support for Ukraine
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said last night he was disappointed by the lack of support from some EU members regarding arms supplies to Ukraine. Following a meeting of foreign affairs ministers in…
MoreLøkke: U.S. withdrawal from NATO would allow Denmark to terminate defence pact
Even if parliament passes the controversial defence pact with the U.S. it could be annulled if Donald Trump pulls his country out of NATO, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said yesterday. The bill,…
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