EU foreign ministers to discuss 19th Russia sanctions package in Copenhagen
The EU’s 19th package of sanctions against Russia will be discussed in Copenhagen on 29-30 August according to foreign media reports. European Pravda cites an ‘unnamed diplomat’ from a EU member state, speaking…
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Pandora, Carlsberg shares plummet….Producer prices on the rise… Pandora is the latest big-name Danish company to see its share price plummet. The global jewellery chain mirrored the downward turn by Novo Nordisk and…
MoreThe Week That Was, August 11–17th 2025:
Politics/Economy: The Liberals (Venstre) were accused of ‘selling out’ after backing the government’s decision to inject DKK30bn ($4.7bn) into struggling energy giant Orsted. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen hinted that tax cuts on staples…
More‘Carte blanche’ in the name of national security
The government could be getting a ‘carte blanche’ to override environmental rules, expropriate property, and ignore citizen complaints in the name of national security. Critics claim proposed legislation, aimed at speeding up the…
MoreIsraeli weapons expected at defence expo
Israeli weapons companies are set to attend Denmark’s annual military arms show next week sparking criticism from opposition politicians. The largest defence industry exhibition in the Nordics, hosted by the Danish Ministry of…
MoreNorway to Denmark: recognise Palestine
Norway’s foreign minister has called on Denmark to join Oslo in recognising Palestine as an independent state. Espen Barth Eide told Politiken he would ‘welcome’ Danish recognition as the two Nordic neighbours agree…
MorePM moves to curb soaring food prices
Tax cuts on staples like coffee and chocolate could be part of the upcoming budget. Following criticism of the state’s punitive duties on many popular items, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said yesterday the…
MoreSponsor exodus over Gaza leaves Copenhagen Pride with million-kroner loss
The annual Copenhagen Pride gay festival which gets underway this weekend lost DKK 1.7m ($266,000) in 2024 after a wave of sponsor withdrawals over the Gaza conflict, new figures show. The festival had…
MoreMinister: No panic over U.S. trade deal
Business Minister Morten Bødskov has seen no panic among Danish companies following the new EU-U.S. trade deal, which has been strongly criticised by industry groups. The minister met with representatives from business and…
MoreFraudsters hit the elderly with fake police ruse
Elderly residents of Greve, south-west of Copenhagen, have been hit by a wave of sophisticated scams with some losing tens of thousands of kroner to fraudsters posing as police. According to the police…
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