$10m for Gaza following ceasefire
Denmark has donated a further DKK75m ($10m) to the Palestinian population in Gaza following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen said in a statement: “The…
MoreThink-tank warns of dependency on Chinese imports
Denmark’s growing economic ties with China could pose serious risks according to a new report by the Kraka think tank. Although Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in September it’s time for a re-think…
MoreGreenland’s PM on Fox News: “We want cooperation, not control”
Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte B. Egede has reaffirmed that Greenlanders don’t wish to be part of the U.S. or Denmark. In an interview with Trump-supporting Fox News last night Mr Egede said ‘we…
MoreTrump maintains tariff threats – but Denmark is largely shielded
The government held crisis talks with Denmark’s top business leaders, Thursday, following the Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s 45-minute call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump the previous day when he refused to back down…
MoreDenmark eyes military expansion in Greenland to counter Arctic threats
A Defence Command report has revealed plans to strengthen Denmark’s military presence in Greenland to deter adversaries in the increasingly contested Arctic region. The report, prepared in September pre-dating Trump’s more serious bid…
MoreRussia slams Denmark for weak response to Trump’s threats
Russia has criticized Denmark’s ‘weak’ reaction to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats to acquire Greenland. Speaking to the state-run Tass news agency, Thursday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called Trump’s comments a…
MoreAnti-racism plan targets Greenlandic discrimination
The government’s long-awaited anti-racism plan has a particular focus on racism towards Greenlanders, calling their treatment an ‘overlooked problem.’ The plan, finally set to launch after three years of delays, highlights discrimination against…
MorePM under fire for attacking Danish shipyard over Russia ties
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has come under fire after she condemned Danish shipyard Fayard for servicing vessels linked to Russia’s so-called ‘shadow fleet’. Speaking at a NATO summit on Tuesday, she called the…
MoreCapital housing crisis after largest refugee influx since WW2
Copenhagen City Hall has asked the government for financial and logistical support as they grapple with a housing crisis following the huge influx of Ukrainian refugees. The crisis, described by acting Mayor for…
MorePM after phone talk with Trump: ‘He’s serious’
Following a 45-minute phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Wednesday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said there’s no doubt his interest in Greenland should be taken seriously. Speaking to TV2 News the PM…
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