Posted on 20. Oct, 2025 in: News

Danish companies violate sanctions on Russia

The police have charged 11 Danish companies with violating international sanctions against Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Berlingske reports that the charges, revealed in a confidential National Police report, also include…

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Posted on 20. Oct, 2025 in: News

Economists: Novo’s problems won’t trigger Nokia effect

Economists have warned that pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk’s downturn could have repercussions for the Danish economy but dismissed fears of a ‘Nokia effect’ – the dominance of one company and a repeat of…

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Posted on 19. Oct, 2025 in: News

The Week That Was, October 13th – 19th 2025:

Politics/Economy: A new poll showed the Social Democrats at Copenhagen City Hall are heading for a historic defeat in the upcoming municipal elections. Denmark’s Democrats leader Inger Støjberg’s name will appear on ballots…

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Posted on 17. Oct, 2025 in: News

Immigration hardliner attacks Gaza activist on disability pension

A 58-year-old Palestinian immigrant has fuelled the ongoing debate about disability pension claimants after it was revealed he was part of the ‘Freedom Flotilla’ of small boats that set sail in late September…

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Posted on 17. Oct, 2025 in: News

Soldier at military base opened fire on a drone

A soldier at a restricted military area opened fire on a large, unidentified drone at the end of last month Jutland but failed to bring it down.  Following a wave of drone sightings…

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Posted on 17. Oct, 2025 in: News

Government clamps down on online abuse of lawmakers

The government has taken steps to curb the ever-growing online abuse against politicians and public officials on social media. Following Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s opening speech to parliament two weeks ago when she…

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Posted on 17. Oct, 2025 in: News

Liberal candidate sides with communists in pro-Palestine pledge

A rebel Liberal (Venstre) candidate in the upcoming municipal election in Copenhagen has broken with the party line by supporting a pro-Palestine campaign. BT has revealed how Mostafa M. Zaarab signed a pledge,…

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Posted on 17. Oct, 2025 in: News

Foreign Minister: ‘I enjoy a drink at work’

Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has admitted that he often drinks alcohol at work because it’s ‘part of the job’. During a surprise appearance on well-known streamer Rasmus Søndergaard’s 24-hour live broadcast, Thursday,…

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Posted on 17. Oct, 2025 in: News

Energy Commissioner presents EU’s ‘climate and energy vision’

Denmark’s Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen unveiled the EU’s new global strategy, Thursday, which he described as a ‘paradigm shift’ that puts economic growth at the centre of its climate and energy diplomacy. The…

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Posted on 17. Oct, 2025 in: News

Former Saudi embassy sold for DKK150m

The former Saudi embassy in Hellerup has been sold for DKK150m ($23.2m) in one of the most expensive real estate deals ever in this country. The 3,000-square-metre villa from 1902, located directly on…

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7:59 – All the Danish News That Fits

7:59 – Danish News Today, is the most reliable source of daily Danish news in English for diplomats, the ex-pat community, the business sector, or anyone in Denmark or abroad seeking an insight into what’s happening in Denmark right now.

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7:59: TODAS LAS NOTICIAS DANESAS DEL MOMENTO.
7:59-Noticias Danesas de Hoy es una nueva fuente de noticias en inglés dirigida especialmente al cuerpo diplomático, extranjeros viviendo en Dinamarca

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