Elbit artillery deal under investigation
A parliamentary oversight committee has green-lighted a preliminary investigation into the controversial DKK1.7bn ($250m) purchase of rocket launchers from Israeli company Elbit. The decision, confirmed Wednesday by committee chairman Ole Birk Olesen, follows…
MoreSocial Democrats promise pension plan before election
Social Democrats will unveil their vision for the country’s future pension system before the next general election, Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen confirmed Thursday in an interview with Børsen. The announcement follows criticism from…
MoreSharp rise in reports of social control
Reports of negative social control amongst ethnic minorities have nearly tripled since 2018. The government has now announced plans to strengthen support systems for victims and communities after new figures showed specialized social…
MoreCrisis? What crisis?
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has called for calm following U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to use military and economic power to gain control over Greenland. Speaking at a press conference, Wednesday, the…
MorePM responds to Trump attack
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen responded to US President-elect Donald Trump’s warning of potential economic and military repercussions if Denmark resists his effort to take control of Greenland with lengthy messages on Instagram and…
MoreEU leaders back Denmark against Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed surprise yesterday at Donald Trump’s comments about Greenland. Speaking at a press conference Mr Scholz reinforced the principle of national border integrity that he said ‘applies universally to…
MoreParty leaders summoned to confidential meeting
Party leaders have been summoned to a confidential meeting at the Ministry of State today to discuss Donald Trump’s controversial comments about Greenland – a sign, according to TV2’s political editor Hans Redder…
MoreKing Frederik receives Greenland PM
Greenland’s Prime Minister remained tight-lipped following a 40-minute audience with King Frederik, Wednesday. It was originally reported that the meeting had been postponed following Donald Trump Jnr’s ‘day trip’ to Greenland, Tuesday but…
MoreRussian ships under surveillance in Danish waters as NATO sends 10 ships to guard Baltic Sea infrastructure
The Danish Navy is monitoring two Russian ships that have been moving backwards and forwards in the Kattegat Strait between Denmark and Sweden since Monday, the same location where a Chinese ship suspected of being…
MoreDenmark best for foreign workers
Denmark is the best country for foreign workers according to the latest Working Abroad Index by Swiss-based InterNations, which asked ex-pats around the globe to rate their local job market, salary security and…
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