Has Thorning shot herself in the foot?
The possibility of a peaceful outcome to the Syria chemical weapons dispute is good news for the international community but could signal problems for the Danish government, according to political commentator Rasmus Jønsson…
MoreRussia could act as weapons watchdog says expert
Although the Syrian government has accepted a Russian proposal to put its chemical weapons under international control to avoid a possible U.S. military strike, a Danish military expert claims it’s highly unlikely that…
MoreGreenland tackles world’s highest suicide rate
The authorities in Greenland are hoping to reduce the world’s highest suicide rate with a new strategy aimed at young people. There were 62 suicides in Greenland last year, a rate of 108…
MoreOptimism for economy despite structural problems
The Danish economy is facing structural problems over the next few years, but at the same time the upswing enjoyed by Denmark’s biggest trading partners provides optimism. That’s the view of leading economist…
MoreTax auhorities target foreign tax shelters
The Danish tax authorities are ready to extend their succesful Money Transfer project that tracks down hidden income in tax shelters throughout the world. Five major banks will over the next few weeks…
MoreSyria: Legal experts reject government’s argument
Two Danish legal experts have dismissed a Foreign Affairs Ministry memo listing the reasons why the government feels an attack on Syria is justified as ‘misguided’. Although the government cites ‘political and moral…
MoreDenmark joins G20 response
Denmark has joined the G20 countries that signed a statement, Friday, condemning the use of chemical weapons in Syria and calling for a strong response. At the same time, Foreign Ministers agreed to…
MoreFogh Rasmussen backs military strike – but without NATO.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said last night that he hoped for a ‘short, sharp, military response’ against the Syrian regime but stressed that NATO would not be involved. In an interview…
MoreGang leader goes to war in Syria
Notorious Copenhagen gang leader Abderrozak Benerabe – better known as ‘Big A’ – is one of 65 Danish nationals who’ve fought alongside rebels in the Syrian civil war. ‘Big A’ has now returned…
MoreDenmark no. 1 in happiness rankings
Believe it or not, Denmark has again been named the world’s happiest country. Denmark tops Columbia University’s latest World Happiness Report of 156 countries, ahead of comparative countries such as Norway, Sweden, Switzerland,…
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