PM condemns alleged Russian violation of Polish airspace
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has condemned the violation of Polish airspace following reports that a possible Russian missile crashed in the east of the country. In a statement the PM reaffirmed Denmark’s support…
MoreProsecutors go easy on World Cup killer
Leading political commentator Joachim B. Olsen said many people will be appalled by the leniency offered to a potential murderer after prosecutors announced they are seeking a prison sentence of no more than…
MoreForeign tourists head for Copenhagen but give other cities a wide berth
Foreign tourists are flocking to Denmark this summer as visitors seek sunshine and milder temperatures than in southern Europe. A spokesperson for the Danish Chamber of Commerce said hotel bookings are on course…
MoreRetail sales at 6-year high
Retail sales increased for the second straight month in June reflecting the rise in consumer confidence. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show retail sales rose 0.5% month-on-month, although slower than the 1% increase…
MoreNational Bank prepares for massive cyber attack
The National Bank (Nationalbanken) has launched an offline emergency payment system to serve as a ‘robust reserve bank’ in the event of a massive cyberattack against a large banking institution or the wider banking infrastructure…
MoreRecord apartment prices but fewer sales
The total value of apartment sales hit a record DKK44.5bn ($6.85bn) during the first six months of 2026 despite fewer transactions. The latest figures surpass the previous nominal record set in the first…
MoreMore than 14,000 foreign-owned companies in Denmark
The number of foreign-owned companies in Denmark continues to grow with US-owned businesses leading the way. The latest figures show there were 14,100 foreign-owned firms in 2024, around 3.5 percent of all companies…
MoreMemorial held at Germany Embassy for victims of Berlin Pride attack
Rainbow flags were flown at half-mast and candles and flowers laid outside the German Embassy in Copenhagen on Wednesday in tribute to the victims of Saturday’s deadly attack on Berlin’s Pride celebrations. The…
MoreRoma camp vanishes after weeks of controversy
A Roma tent camp near Havneholm Metro Station that sparked weeks of complaints from residents and a dispute over whether authorities should remove it has disappeared. The camp had been set up in…
MorePM pressed over citizenship granted to World Cup killing suspect
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen will face questions in parliament over her past support for a citizenship bill that granted Danish nationality to a man now charged in the fatal assault of a Swedish…
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