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…
MoreEconomists: 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…
MoreThe 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…
MoreImmigration 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…
MoreSoldier 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…
MoreGovernment 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…
MoreLiberal 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,…
MoreForeign 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,…
MoreEnergy 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…
MoreFormer 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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