The lady’s not for turning
Danish People’s Party leader Pia Kjærsgaard has signalled a showdown with government by stating her party’s intention to maintain the early-retirement scheme. She signalled the death-knell for one of the main elements of…
More2020 will lead to election – or embarrassing defeat for government – says Socialist leader
Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s determination to push through his 2020 Plan could end in three ways according to Socialist People’s Party (SPP) leader Villy Søvndal – a general election, defeat for the…
MorePolice seize a million in cash in Christiania raid
Police seized nearly DKK1m in cash and 24 kilos of cannabis during last night’s raid on Christiania. 10 people were arrested and eight have already been charged with drug-dealing. Police were forced to…
MoreFanatical preacher can’t be stopped
Controversial Islamic preacher Bilal Philips, who believes homosexuals should be given the death penalty, has defended suicide attacks, and is a staunch advocate of Sharia law, will be allowed to come to Copenhagen…
MoreGovernment backs down on retirement reform
The government appears to have retreated from its attack on the early retirement scheme (efterløn). Although phasing out early retirement, named as ‘decisive for the economy’ in the Prime Minister’s New Year speech,…
MoreGovernment’s ambitious plan
The government believes it can double projected economic growth with its long-awaited ‘2020’ plan to be published today. Denmark’s GDP is expected to be no more than 1% annually over the next 10…
MoreDanish troops find bomb factory
A joint British-Danish military operation in Afghanistan has seriously weakened the Taleban. In a crackdown in the Zumbalay region, east of Helmand, where insurgents have enjoyed a virtual free rein since 2010, troops…
MoreDenmark ready to accept Libyan refugees
Denmark is ready to provide shelter for 10 refugees from Libya. After Malta asked for EU help to deal with the ever-increasing stream of boat refugees, Minister Of Integration Søren Pind said he…
MoreFogh ready for ceasefire
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Ramussen yesterday welcomed the African Union’s proposal for a ceasefire in Libya but stressed that there’s no military solution to the crisis. He said any ceasefire should include…
MorePrivate hospitals receive public funding, but avoid tax
Danish taxpayers are paying millions to private hospitals owned by off-shore companies based in foreign tax-shelters. Critics claim that there is no control on how much public health funding is ending up in…
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