Nigerian mafia linked to Denmark
Police fear that the notorious Nigerian sex and drug trafficking gang, Black Axe, has put down roots in this country. 15 people are currently in detention in Gothenburg, charged with smuggling more than 130…
MoreCrown Princess ‘honoured’ by new regent role
Crown Princess Mary said yesterday she was honoured and touched to be named a regent of the crown (rigsforstander), a privilege normally reserved for direct heirs to the throne. The Australian-born princess, who will…
MoreDenmark discusses infrastructure project with Ukraine
Denmark could soon be involved in developing and financing major infrastructure projects in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. Ukranian media reports how during a meeting with the leadership of Donetsk Regional State Administration…
MoreDenmark has world’s 3rd-most powerful passport
Denmark is again 3rd on the latest Henley Passport Index, which measures the access each country’s travel document affords. Japan and Singapore have held onto their position as the world’s most travel-friendly passports,…
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Banks raise financial buffer / Pension fund aims for DKK12bn in green investment / Another bank ‘goes negative’… Denmark will raise the counter-cyclical buffer for banks to 2% from 1.5% from the end…
MoreDKK5.4bn for welfare in 2020 budget
The government published its draft budget for 2020, Wednesday, including increased funding for healthcare, education and all corners of welfare at a projected cost of around DKK5.4bn ($800m). Extra money for the police,…
MoreDanish industry fears trade war with US following WTO ruling
The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) has expressed concern about a looming trade war after the World Trade Organisation (WTO) gave the US permission to impose tariffs on $7.5bn of goods it imports…
MorePutin on Nord Stream 2: ‘Denmark under pressure’
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Denmark is ‘under pressure’ regarding the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that’s under construction and fast approaching Danish territorial waters. Speaking at an energy conference in…
More‘Flag jet’ escorts Russian reconnaissance plane away from Danish airspace
A Danish fighter jet painted in the colours of the Danish flag (Dannebrog) was scrambled this week to give a gentle warning to a Russian military plane that strayed close to Denmark’s airspace….
MoreHousing Minister accuses US equity fund of driving up prices
The government has vowed to impose ‘tough laws’ to control housing costs after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen raised the issue in her maiden speech to parliament, Tuesday, when she asked ‘…why an American…
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