Russian ambassador summoned over state-linked cyberattacks
Russia’s ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry after cyberattacks linked to Russian state-backed hacker groups disrupted a water utility and municipal websites during the recent local elections….
MoreGovernment moves to ban cousin marriages
The government has unveiled a proposal to outlaw marriages between cousins and close relatives, citing concerns over social control, coercion, and inbreeding. Immigration and Integration Minister Rasmus Stoklund said in a statement,Thursday: “Cousin…
MoreGovernment under fire for blocking defence build-up
The government has come under fire for the slow pace of defence investment. Six opposition parties have said delays over new frigates are leaving the armed forces in limbo. “The government has become…
MoreGovernment goes solo with ‘unambitious’ climate target
The government has set its own climate target of an 82 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035 after failing to reach a wider, cross party agreement. “We are setting an ambitious…
MoreCourt greenlights extradition of Afghan national in anti-Jewish case
Aarhus District Court has cleared the way for the extradition of a 42-year-old Afghan national suspected of plotting attacks against Jewish targets in Germany. The man was arrested on November 5th in Risskov…
MoreGovernment pushes to extend Burka Ban
The government has put forward a new bill that would extend the ‘Burka ban’ to schools, universities, and all places of education. If passed, the legislation would lead to all items that conceal…
MoreNon-western immigrants claiming disability pension face probe
Around 5,000 people who’ve been awarded a life-long disability pension will have their claim reassessed – specifically, immigrants from non-Western countries who reside in disadvantaged public housing areas. After reaching agreement with three…
MoreDefence Minister deflects questions about possible Minkgate cover-up
Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has been summoned to appear before Parliament’s Defence Committee after refusing to comment on reports that a central computer containing a possible backup of deleted text messages relevant to…
MoreDenmark joins call for ‘new and innovative solutions’ to counter irregular migration
Denmark and 18 other EU countries have urged the European Commission to finance ‘return hubs’ outside the bloc for failed asylum-seekers. In a joint letter arguing that last week’s EU deal on asylum…
MoreAdvanced air-warning radars at key locations across Denmark
Denmark has selected Lockheed Martin to supply advanced air-warning radars for deployment at ‘key geographic choke points across the Kingdom’ amid heightened Russian military activity. According to the Ministry of Defence the radar…
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