Families and seniors among biggest winners as tax reforms take effect
New finance law and tax reforms will leave most households with more money in their pockets next year, economists say. According to calculations by leading economists senior citizens stand to gain the most,…
MoreDenmark says no to Israeli defence system
Denmark won’t be purchasing Israel’s Barak MX air defence system. Following a spate of drone incursions over Danish airports and military sites at the start of the month the Defence Ministry said it was…
MoreFacial scans in stores could tackle theft, say politicians
Retailers want to be allowed to use facial recognition to tackle rising theft. The National Association of Danish Grocers (DSK/Danske Samvirkende Købmænd) has called for the technology to be allowed in stores, citing millions…
MoreSeveral injured in Odense stabbings
Police in Odense are investigating a vicious knife attack that left several people injured on Sunday evening. Fyn Police cordoned off parts of the city centre around Klingenberg and Vintapperstræde after receiving reports…
MoreSchool violence on the rise: Aarhus teachers report over 2,000 incidents
Teachers in Denmark’s ‘second city’, Aarhus, are facing a growing wave of violence and threats from their students, with more than 2,000 incidents reported in the past school year. Figures obtained by Århus…
MoreBird flu outbreak forces cull of 67,000 chickens
A new outbreak of bird flu has been detected in a flock of around 67,000 hens and chickens near Aarup on Funen (Fyn), prompting authorities to begin mass culling to stop the spread….
MoreThe Week That Was, October 19th – 26th 2025:
Politics/Economy: The Conservatives split with their centre-right allies by backing the government’s 2026 draft budget. Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen (V) said chief of defence, Michael Hyldgaard, should meet parliament at least once…
MoreEU leaders back rearmament plan for 2030
EU leaders have endorsed a roadmap to strengthen Europe’s military capacity by 2030, agreeing to coordinate major weapons purchases and boost drone defences amid growing security concerns. The 27 heads of state and…
MoreDenmark pushes EU closer to 2040 climate deal
Denmark moved a step closer to securing the EU’s 2040 climate target on Thursday as leaders agreed to move talks forward — but only under conditions tied to cost, competitiveness, and flexibility. At…
MoreConservatives break ranks on 2026 budget but deny blue bloc rift
The Conservatives have agreed on the 2026 budget with the government, setting them apart from their fellow centre-right opposition, but party leader Mona Juul insisted there’s no split in the centre-right ranks and…
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