Novo’s problems could lead the economy into ‘Nokia trap’
Novo Nordisk’s problems could spread beyond the stock market and seriously damage the overall Danish economy. Leading economists cited by Bloomberg News have warned that a prolonged downturn for the pharmaceutical giant could…
MorePM: Denmark ready to put pressure on Israel
The government is exploring ways to increase the pressure on Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government fails to act. In a written statement, Thursday. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she’s in close…
MoreDenmark joins condemnation of Iranian assassination plots
Denmark and thirteen other Western countries have condemned Iran for allegedly orchestrating assassination and harassment campaigns targeting dissidents, journalists, and officials in Europe and North America. In a joint statement published Thursday the…
MoreTrump demands price cuts from Novo Nordisk
Donald Trump has sent a blunt warning to Denmark’s biggest company, Novo Nordisk, demanding it slash the price of its medications in the United States or ‘face the consequences.’ In a letter on…
MoreNew Novo CEO hints at layoffs
Novo Nordisk’s incoming CEO Mike Doustdar has hinted at sweeping changes including high-level layoffs as the company struggles with falling growth and investor pressure. The pharma giant’s share price has dropped to a…
MoreBudget rules ‘bury hundreds’ of climate projects
Local councils are being forced to scrap climate projects due to government-imposed spending caps. Hundreds of projects in the capital region alone have reportedly been shelved due to national limits on municipal infrastructure…
MoreDTU in weekly talks with PET over spy threats
Denmark’s Technical University (DTU) is in regular contact with Danish Intelligence (PET) over fears of foreign espionage in research projects. What was once rare is now routine, said rector Anders Bjarklev, who said…
MoreEducation reform falls flat as students shun rural campuses
A plan to spread higher education beyond Denmark’s big cities has failed to attract students, leaving thousands of study places unfilled in smaller towns. The reform, launched in 2021 with promises of a…
MoreMPs push for sanctions over Gaza famine
Opposition leaders are demanding stronger action from the government over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where UN-backed experts say famine is now imminent. Social Liberals (Radikale) leader Martin Lidegaard accused the coalition…
MoreList of school debate topics excludes Palestine
Palestine will not be on the agenda in next year’s national school election following a controversial veto by Parliament’s Presidium in May that blocked a proposal to include ‘Recognise Palestine as a state’…
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