Legalised cannabis not an issue for LA
Legalising cannabis is not a key political issue for the Liberal Alliance even though a new survey shows that 3 out of 5 of the party’s MP candidates – including party leader Anders…
MoreEmergency experts to Libya
Denmark is to send a team of experts to Libya, as part of a joint Nordic effort, to help deal with the evacuation of refugees. In a press release, Minister of Development Aid…
MoreDanes prefer multicultural society
Although ‘Danishness’ and Danish values are being tested by immigration, a majority of Danes say they would rather live in a multicultural society than a mono-cultural country. A new poll taken after new…
MoreEU demands Danish decision on pact
Denmark has 12 days to decide whether it wants to be part of a new pact for European economic and fiscal coordination for countries sharing the euro currency. Eurozone countries have given Prime…
MoreLiberals reject renewed calls for tax cuts
The ruling Liberal Party has moved quickly to squash any possible misunderstanding that it supports Conservative calls for tax cuts. New Liberal policy spokeswoman, Ellen Trane Nørby, said tax cuts are definitely not…
MoreDenmark supports no-fly zone over Libya
Denmark has backed the Arab League’s call for a no-fly zone over Libya. Minister of Foreign Affairs Lene Espersen called it a ‘an important signal’ to send to Libya and the rest of…
MoreFrom villain to ally
Denmark’s role as one of the USA’s closest and most trusted allies will be confirmed in Washington DC today when US President Barak Obama welcomes Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen. Top diplomat Ulrik…
MorePrivate sector could assume public services
Private sector could assume public services Danes’ traditional view of the public sector as the guardian of their cherished welfare state is being challenged. A new Gallup poll shows that over 80% of…
MoreFamily sailed through no-go zone
The Danish family whose yacht was hi-jacked nearly two weeks ago were sailing through dangerous coastal waters that merchant shipping has avoided for years. After the Danish freight carrier Danica White was seized…
MoreAll Danes in earthquake affected areas confirmed as safe
The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that all Danish citizens known to be living in the earthquake-affected areas of north eastern Japan are safe and well. A spokesman said over 600 Danes have been…
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