Fall in parallel societies
The number of ‘parallel societies’, previously defined as ’ghettos’, has been shortened in the government’s annual December review. Only five areas, primarily immigrant-dominated, are now classified as a parallel society, three fewer than…
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Industry powerhouses have joined together in a push for nuclear energy. The Danish Nuclear Power Alliance, including the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI), the Danish Metalworkers’ Union, and the Novo Nordisk Foundation, said…
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Terma expands drone capacity….DTU ranked best technical university in Europe….Tesla sales head south…. Aerospace manufacturer Terma has acquired British counter-drone company OSL. According to Terma, the acquisition will enable it to create a…
MorePM admits ‘crucial’ mistake during election campaign
After remaining silent since her party’s resounding defeat in the recent municipal elections Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has now admitted she made a major mistake during the election campaign and understands why many…
MoreAnalysts: PM’s excuse ‘irrelevant’
Leading political commentators have cast doubts on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s claim that a podcast interview was the main reason for the Social Democrats’ disastrous showing in the municipal elections. In a message…
MoreForeign Minister urges Syria to accept deportees
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen discussed the possibility of forcibly repatriating Syrian nationals during a visit to Damascus, Saturday. At a joint press conference alongside his Syrian counterpart, Assad al-Shaibani, the former prime…
MoreLøkke in Israel
Following his trip to Syria, Saturday, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen carried on to Israel for talks with both Israeli and Palestinian leaders focusing on political developments and the situation on the ground…
MoreCopenhagen University shutters prayer rooms
Muslims students will no longer be able use ‘reflection rooms’ at Copenhagen University (KU) for prayer from today. University leadership said the rooms will be shut down ‘in their current form’ following reports…
MoreTroops work round the clock to prepare new air defence system
A delegation of MPs and military leaders travelled to Ørland Air Force Base in Norway, Saturday, where Danish troops are in the process of packing Denmark’s new air defence system ready for shipping….
More€20m security costs for Denmark’s EU presidency
Security costs for events and meetings during Denmark’s EU presidency are expected to top DKK150m (€20m) according to a new budget request submitted by Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard. Since taking over the rotating…
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