Government backs EU rearmament plan but unsure of funding
The government fully supports EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s €150bn Rearm Europe initiative but is uncertain whether it will use the plan’s funding options to fund rearmament in this country. Following…
MoreInflation at 9-month high
Inflation rose to 2% in February, a nine-month high, from 1.5% in January. Statistics Denmark attributed the upward trend to rising prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages, which increased to a record high…
MoreBalance of payments down as exports drop
The foreign trade surplus decreased in January amid a sharp fall in exports. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show the balance of payments surplus dropped to DKK 28.6 bn ($4.1bn) in January from…
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Dramatic drop in Tesla sales…..LEGO ‘unconcerned’ by Trump’s threat….MOD inks missile deal with Norway…. Sales of Tesla electric cars fell significantly in February compared to the same period last year. Teslas topped the…
MoreGreenland election today – who’s who
All eyes are on Greenland today where voters will cast their ballots to elect lawmakers for seats in the 31-member parliament, the Inatsisartut. The key issues in the general election are Donald Trump’s…
MoreGreenland leaders don’t trust Trump
Leaders of the six parties in Greenland clashed over trust in Donald Trump and the balance between independence and welfare in their final debate last night ahead of today’s election. Only one of…
MoreUS diplomats accused of election interference
The US consulate in the capital of Nuuk has been accused of attempting to influence today’s election by contacting all party leaders in Greenland and inviting them to discuss their parties’ priorities, including…
MoreGreenland election: The world is watching
International media are closely watching today’s Greenland election that could prove pivotal for the Arctic territory’s future. Here’s what they said ahead of the decisive vote: There’s never been a spotlight like this…
MoreDenmark ready to contribute to peace-keeping force in Ukraine
Denmark is prepared to support a European military presence to secure a ceasefire or peace deal in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said yesterday following a…
MoreGovernment aims to ‘take back the streets’
The government is aiming to crackdown on anti-social behaviour with new legislation that would allow the police to exclude individuals who’ve exhibited ‘disturbing behavior’ from specific areas for up to 30 days, even…
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