Posted on 15. Apr, 2026 in: News

Residency issue delays approval of new parliament

Speaker of the House Søren Gade was forced to postpone the customary vote to approve the new parliament, Tuesday, following media reports that newly-elected MP Emilie Schytte isn’t a resident of Denmark, as…

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Posted on 15. Apr, 2026 in: News

Parties push for tax reduction on fuel

A growing number of parties have backed the Danish People’s Party’s (DPP) call for a reduction in taxes and duties on fuel but the interim government remains reluctant to act during ongoing coalition…

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Posted on 15. Apr, 2026 in: News

Border controls extended

Temporary border controls at the German-Danish border have been extended for a further two months, compared to the usual six months. In a press release, Tuesday, the Justice Ministry said the shorter extension,…

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Posted on 15. Apr, 2026 in: News

Monkey pox variant detected

For the first time ever a possible mpox variant has been detected in this country. The Danish Health Authority said the person in question is believed to have been infected through sexual contact…

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Posted on 15. Apr, 2026 in: News

Couple charged with supporting Hamas

A 38-year-old man and 25-year-old woman were remanded in custody for four weeks by Glostrup District Court, Tuesday, on suspicion of promoting terrorism. According to the Public Prosecutor the couple ‘sold items of…

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Posted on 14. Apr, 2026 in: News

Centrists seek power

The prospect of a new government without the two centrist parties is ‘highly unlikely’, Social Liberal leader Martin Lideggard said yesterday following a new round of talks with ‘royal investigator Mette Frederiksen. While…

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Posted on 14. Apr, 2026 in: News

Liberals cautious after government talks

The Liberals’ (Venstre) first meeting with royal investigator, Mette Frederiksen, Monday was ‘productive’ according to deputy leader Stephanie Lose but further talks would be necessary before any decision can be made about forming…

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Posted on 14. Apr, 2026 in: News

Socialists’ ultimatum – Liberals not wanted

The Green Left (Socialists/SF) have made it clear they will only support a left-wing government, possibly backed by the Moderates. On her way into the latest round of negotiations with ‘royal investigator’ Mette…

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Posted on 14. Apr, 2026 in: News

Voters reward populist party’s ‘clear vision’

The Danish People’s Party (DPP) continues to win over voters due to its clear political position, focused policies, and a charismatic leader, BT’s political analyst Joachim B.Olsen said last night after the first…

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Posted on 14. Apr, 2026 in: News

Inflation up

Inflation increased to 1.2% in March, up from 0.7% in February, the latest Statistics Denmark figures show. The agency noted that the increase, the first since September, was primarly fuelled by higher transport…

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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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