PM affirms support for Ukraine’s sovereignty in call with Zelenskyj
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reaffirmed Denmark’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty during a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Saturday when the two leaders discussed the war and Russia’s refusal to change course. After…
MoreForeign Minister ‘pessimistic’ about Ukraine peace talks…condemns Israel
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has welcomed this week’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin but is pessimistic about the possibility of a positive outcome. In a mailed…
MoreDenmark doubles down on support for Ukraine
Denmark, alongside seven Nordic and Baltic countries, issued a joint statement, Sunday stressing their ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. The Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia,…
MoreRwanda embassy signals new Africa strategy
The Foreign Ministry has officially opened a new embassy in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, as part of its new Africa Strategy. Denmark previously had a ‘project office’ in the central-African nation but…
MoreGovernment stops nurse recruitment drive abroad
The government will stop recruiting nurses from countries such as India, Bangladesh and Nepal following a significant increase in Danish health workers returning to hospitals. In a statement, Sunday, Health Minister Sophie Løhde…
MoreKing’s daughter shocks with explicit T-shirt
Princess Isabella has provoked a media storm by wearing a provocative T-shirt at this year’s Skandeborg rock festival. The 18-year-old daughter of King Frederik and Queen Mary, who’s second in line to the…
MoreSuspected Russian spy ship docked in Danish port for days
A ship suspected of being part of the so-called Russian ‘shadow fleet’ docked for several days in a Danish harbour last month without alerting local authorities. The TS Shtandart, a replica Russian frigate…
MoreMilitary build-up could derail climate goals
Denmark’s massive military build-up will pump millions of tonnes of CO₂ into the atmosphere. New figures show that Denmark’s pledge to spend 5% of GDP on defence will produce at least 3.3 million…
MoreAttempted school shooting prompts crisis response
Kolding Municipality has activated its emergency crisis response following the arrest of a 15-year-old boy suspected of planning a school shooting. The teenager was remanded in custody over the weekend, charged with attempted…
MoreDanish study visas sold as gateway to Europe
Several companies are promoting Danish study visas to citizens of developing countries as a way into Denmark’s education system and labour market. Globalturn in Odense promises a ‘bright future in Europe’ and monthly…
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