Government discusses repatriation with Syrian regime
Danish officials travelled to Damascus in August to negotiate the repatriation of Syrian nationals currently residing in Denmark. BT News reports that the delegation met with representatives of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) the…
MoreGreen Left calls for public funds to be spent on property speculation
The Green Left (Socialists/SF) have put forward a radical proposal ahead of the upcoming municipal elections to help solve Copenhagen’s housing shortage – spend DKK10bn ($1.5bn) of public money on buying up properties…
MoreFar-left candidate suggests municipal election should be a referendum on Gaza
A far-left candidate has sparked controversy by calling for the upcoming local election in Copenhagen to be turned into a protest against Israel’s war on Gaza. According to the Free Greens’ (Frie Grønne)…
MoreDenmark pushes to close loophole for Russian gas imports
As President of the EU Council Denmark has urged member states to close a loophole for Russian gas imports after a ban comes into effect at the end of 2027. Based on a…
MoreEx-minister found guilty of child-porn possession
Former cabinet minister Henrik Sass Larsen was given a 4-month prison sentence, Monday, for possession of child pornography. The 59-year-old ex-Industry Minister, a former close advisor to both Mette Frederiksen before she became prime…
MoreJustice Minister: Stopping the spread of child abuse material a ‘key goal’ for Denmark’s EU presidency.
The possession of any form of child sexual abuse material is ‘abhorrent’ Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard last night while declining to specifically comment on the Henrik Sass Larsen case. Speaking to populist daily…
MoreSoc Dems lose support despite PM’s ‘charm offensive’
Support for the Social Democrats continues to slide despite Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s charm offensive over the summer and the government’s promise of tax cuts. A new Voxmeter poll shows the ruling party…
MoreVoters back Ukrainian arms production despite security risks
A majority of the electorate supports plans to allow Ukraine to produce weapons in this country despite warnings from Russia and concerns about security risks. In a new Epinion poll for DR News,47…
MoreDanish Navy joins NATO Baltic Sea drill
The Danish Navy joined a major NATO exercise in the Baltic Sea, Monday, involving 8,400 soldiers from 14 countries and over 40 warships. The Northern Coasts (NOCO) operation, hosted by the German Navy,…
MoreConvicted Muslim police officer still receiving pay
A police officer convicted of multiple counts of misconduct and sharing confidential information is still receiving pay despite being sentenced to prison. Bosnian-born Elvir Abaz, a long-time officer with Funen Police, was handed…
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