First change to abortion legislation for 50 years
A woman’s right to abortion has been raised from the 12th to the 18th week of pregnancy under new legislation that came into effect, Sunday. In the first major change for 50 years…
MoreHuman Rights Court rules against Denmark in fixation death
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled against Denmark in the mysterious death of a Danish-Turkish citizen who died in Kolding Jail 14 years ago after ‘altercations’ with prison guards. In a…
MoreTourist’s drone threatens Royal Lifeguards
A tourist was detained on Sunday after flying a drone too close to the Royal Life Guard’s barracks in central Copenhagen. According to Copenhagen Police, the incident occurred at 15:15 when Life Guard…
MoreGovernment to tighten control of bomb shelters amid security fears
Authorities are taking back control of the country’s bomb shelters, stripping municipalities of their power to dismantle them and launching the first major review of civil defences in decades. “We’ve agreed on the…
MoreJustice Minister unfazed by U.S. tech behind police surveillance
Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard says he has no concerns about U.S. company Palantir supplying key surveillance tools to Danish police and intelligence services, despite growing fears that the technology could be used against…
MoreOpposition calls for privacy watchdog amid surveillance concerns
A broad majority of opposition parties is pushing for the creation of a privacy commission to assess the balance between state surveillance and individual rights. The proposal, launched by Liberal Alliance and the…
MoreMinister hits back over Muslim immigration claims
A sharp rise in arrivals from Muslim-majority countries since 2019 has sparked criticism from opposition parties, with the Danish People’s Party (DPP) accusing the Social Democrats of abandoning their tough stance on immigration….
MoreLøkke slams Israel over chaotic Gaza aid distribution
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen slammed Israel for obstructing proper aid delivery in Gaza after chaotic scenes unfolded at a newly opened distribution centre in Rafah. Since March, Israel has blocked nearly all…
MoreCity council pushes back on Palestine gag order in schools
Copenhagen’s city council is preparing to defy the national ban on debating Palestinian statehood in schools, arguing that students must be free to discuss controversial issues. A majority in the council wants to…
MoreSF leader under fire for false claims on pension age and life expectancy
Green Left (SF) leader and potential candidate for finance minister Pia Olsen Dyhr is facing sharp criticism after making several factual errors in a political podcast. During an episode of Borgerlig Tabloid, Ms…
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