Denmark assumes rotating Presidency of UN Security Council
Denmark assumed the rotating presidency of the U.N. Security Council for one month on August 1st – as chair, Denmark will be responsible for setting the agenda and leading Security Council meetings throughout…
MoreDanish pilot killed in Greece firefighting operation
A Danish pilot was among two people killed when two firefighting helicopters collided during efforts to contain a wildfire west of Athens on Sunday. The other victim was a Greek national serving as…
MorePM 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…
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