Government to tighten rules on foreign students from Bangladesh and Nepal
The government has announced a crackdown on students from Bangladesh and Nepal coming to Denmark on education visas but staying to work. Immigration Minister Kaare Dybvad Bek said he expects ‘several thousand fewer’…
MoreCopenhagen aims to be climate-positive by 2035
Copenhagen plans to be climate-positive by 2035 under a new strategy adopted by the city council on Thursday. The plan aims to halve the city’s overall climate footprint and cut emissions by removing…
MoreFirst electric train arrives in Denmark
The first of National rail carrier DSB’s new IC5 electric trains has arrived in Denmark, marking a major milestone for the country’s rail network. The train will undergo extensive testing before entering passenger…
MoreLong-range missiles to deter Russian threat
For the first time ever Denmark will employ long-range strike missiles to deter external threats. At a press conference alongside her coalition partners, Thursday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said no price or delivery…
MoreCNN: Greenland drill sends message to Trump
Denmark’s show of military force in Greenland this week was meant to send a message to Washington according to international news network CNN, which was among the foreign media invited aboard the frigate…
MoreProposal to scan private messages shot down
The government will continue to push for its controversial proposal that would allow authorities or tech companies to scan every citizen’s phone and encrypted messages for child abuse material even though it was knocked…
MoreDanes join small wave of Russia’s ‘anti-woke’ visa applicants
Six Danish citizens have been granted Russia’s new Shared Values Visa, a permit designed for foreigners who reject what Moscow calls ‘destructive’ woke and neoliberal values. The visa, launched on 17 September 2024,…
MoreGovernment pushes for competitive fuel prices
The government will require all petrol and diesel stations to display their current prices online, allowing drivers to compare and choose the cheapest options. The move is aimed at boosting competition in the…
MoreDenmark-Germany tunnel faces delays
Denmark’s ambitious Fehmarn Belt project is facing serious delays. The world’s longest road and rail tunnel, which will connect Germany and Denmark, was originally set for completion in 2029 but is now facing…
MoreDenmark to stay in Eurovision despite boycott threats
Denmark is still ready to participate in next year’s Eurovision song contest even though several of its allies have said they will boycott the event if Israel takes part. After Spain became the…
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