Posted on 10. Jan, 2025 in: News

PM has yet to talk to Trump about Greenland 

The government has not yet discussed Greenland with Donald Trump’s incoming administration following his threats of military action and economic sanctions against Denmark, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said late last night following a…

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Posted on 10. Jan, 2025 in: News

Trump hints at another visit to Greenland

Donald Trump has hinted he may visit Greenland soon following his son Donald Trump Jr.’s ‘sightseeing trip’ to the island earlier this week. Writing on his social media platform, Truth Social, the President-elect…

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Posted on 10. Jan, 2025 in: News

US embassy: no plans to expand military in Greenland

The United States has no immediate plans to increase its military presence in Greenland following President-elect Donald Trump’s refusal to rule out using military or economic pressure to assert control over the island,…

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Posted on 10. Jan, 2025 in: News

Red-Greens call for ‘Elon Musk firewall’ in Danish politics

The Red-Greens are pushing to cap political donations at DKK 20,000 ($2,800) annually per donor to block foreign billionaires like Elon Musk from influencing Danish politics. “Elon Musk has already spent vast sums…

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Posted on 10. Jan, 2025 in: News

Elbit artillery deal under investigation

A parliamentary oversight committee has green-lighted a preliminary investigation into the controversial DKK1.7bn ($250m) purchase of rocket launchers from Israeli company Elbit. The decision, confirmed Wednesday by committee chairman Ole Birk Olesen, follows…

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Posted on 10. Jan, 2025 in: News

Social Democrats promise pension plan before election

Social Democrats will unveil their vision for the country’s future pension system before the next general election, Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen confirmed Thursday in an interview with Børsen. The announcement follows criticism from…

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Posted on 10. Jan, 2025 in: News

Sharp rise in reports of social control

Reports of negative social control amongst ethnic minorities have nearly tripled since 2018. The government has now announced plans to strengthen support systems for victims and communities after new figures showed specialized social…

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Posted on 09. Jan, 2025 in: News

Crisis? What crisis?

Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has called for calm following U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to use military and economic power to gain control over Greenland. Speaking at a press conference, Wednesday, the…

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Posted on 09. Jan, 2025 in: News

PM responds to Trump attack

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen responded to US President-elect Donald Trump’s warning of potential economic and military repercussions if Denmark resists his effort to take control of Greenland with lengthy messages on Instagram and…

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Posted on 09. Jan, 2025 in: News

EU leaders back Denmark against Trump

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed surprise yesterday at Donald Trump’s comments about Greenland. Speaking at a press conference Mr Scholz reinforced the principle of national border integrity that he said ‘applies universally to…

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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-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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