Posted on 21. Aug, 2026 in: News

Greenlanders slam ‘rushed’ spiral compensation law

Greenland’s Human Rights Council (IPPS) has accused the government of rushing through compensation for thousands of women affected by the forced contraception scandal while failing to properly consult Greenlandic organisations. IPPS has claimed…

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Posted on 20. Aug, 2026 in: News

Russian-linked group ‘infiltrated’ DPP youth wing  

The Danish People’s Party (DPP) has expelled 11 members linked to the Russian Orthodox Church who it claims ‘infiltrated’ the party’s youth wing, DFU, and took control of two local branches. Two of…

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Posted on 20. Aug, 2026 in: News

First step towards drone shield over Denmark

The military has taken the first step towards creating a ‘drone shield’ over Denmark with the purchase of a new anti-drone command and control system from Danish weapons manufacturer Terma. Speaking at an…

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Posted on 20. Aug, 2026 in: News

Ukraine suspect arrested over Nord Stream sabotage

A Ukrainian national suspected of helping sabotage the Nord Stream gas pipelines near the Danish Baltic Sea island of Bornholm in 2022 has been arrested in Croatia and is expected to be extradited…

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Posted on 20. Aug, 2026 in: News

Løkke blames centre-right ‘amateurs’ for election failure

Moderates leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen has lashed out at his former centre-right allies for their inability to put together a credible government alternative during lengthy negotiations following the election. In an interview with…

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Posted on 20. Aug, 2026 in: News

LA leader ready to run for PM – but not yet

Liberal Alliance (LA) leader Alex Vanopslagh has said he’s ready to become prime minister if voters back him but right now will continue to support Liberal (Venstre) leader Troels Lund Poulsen for the…

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Posted on 20. Aug, 2026 in: News

No appeal for ‘Operation Greed’ scammers

The defendants in what’s been described as Denmark’s biggest ever invoice scam have been denied permission to appeal their convictions to the Supreme Court, bringing a nine-year legal marathon to a close. In…

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Posted on 20. Aug, 2026 in: News

Hungarian ‘groomer’ extradited to face trial

A 22-year-old Hungarian man accused of abducting a 15-year-old Danish girl has been extradited to Denmark to face trial. The suspect was arrested at 12.50pm after landing at Copenhagen Airport, Wednesday, and will…

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Posted on 20. Aug, 2026 in: News

Business shorts

Boom time for Maersk…Military buys ‘softkill’ systems…Ban on prediction market…. Maersk’s shares have gained around 25% since last Thursday when the shipping giant published better-than-expected half-year results. Second-quarter profit more than doubled to…

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Posted on 19. Aug, 2026 in: News

European allies slam PM over migration

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has been hit with a barrage of criticism from her European Social Democrat allies for joining forces with Italy’s right-wing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to demand tougher EU action…

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7:59 – All the Danish News That Fits

7:59 – Danish News Today, is the most reliable source of daily Danish news in English for diplomats, the ex-pat community, the business sector, or anyone in Denmark or abroad seeking an insight into what’s happening in Denmark right now.

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7:59: TODAS LAS NOTICIAS DANESAS DEL MOMENTO.
7:59-Noticias Danesas de Hoy es una nueva fuente de noticias en inglés dirigida especialmente al cuerpo diplomático, extranjeros viviendo en Dinamarca

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