Social Democrat ‘panicked’ after Ekstra Bladet threat
Jesper Petersen pressed the panic button too early by providing details of his one night stand with a 15-year-old in 2001, according to BT’s political editor Henrik Qvortrup who said last night it…
MoreConservative spokesman canned after sex abuse allegations
The Social Democrats weren’t the only party hit yesterday by the MeToo wave that’s washing through Danish politics – the Conservatives have stripped MP Orla Østerby of all his spokesperson positions following allegations…
MoreSubmarine Slayer was dissatisfied with prison conditions
‘Submarine Slayer ’ Peter Madsen was remanded in custody, Wednesday, after admitting to threatening prison staff and others during an attempt to escape from prison. Prosecutors said 49-year-old Madsen, given a life sentence in…
MoreVirus update: Rise in infections ‘excessive’
630 new corona cases were registered, Wednesday – ‘excessive’ according to head of the National Serum Institute, Kåre Mølbak. “We need to be very concerned because fewer are being tested but the positivity…
MorePM: More sex allegations on the way
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expects the Social Democrats to face more sexual harassment allegations in the wake of the Frank Jensen scandal. Ahead of a meeting of party MPs, Wednesday, less than 24…
MoreForeign Minister unlikely to face rape charge
Although Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod has been reported to the police for rape it’s unlikely he’ll face charges if the alleged victim remains silent, a leading defence lawyer said yesterday. Mr Kofod has…
MoreSubmarine slayer captured after dramatic prison break
Peter Madsen, the Submarine Slayer who was given a life sentence in 2018 prison for brutally killing journalist Kim Wall, escaped briefly from prison, Monday, before being captured by police. According to reports he…
MorePM: Virus is heading towards a new phase
529 new corona cases were registered Tuesday, the highest figure for nearly three weeks. Although fewer are being tested the positivity rate has risen to 1.4%, from less than 1% at the start…
MoreLiberals: Mink strategy has failed
The Liberals have urged the prime minister to strip Food Minister Mogens Jensen of all responsibility for the mink industry, claiming his strategy of culling millions of mink on farms infected with the…
MoreNew employment commission drops carrot and stick strategy
The government has appointed a new ’employment commission’ with the aim of encouraging more people to seek work without using the ‘carrot and stick’ approach. According to Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen, the potential…
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