Posted on 01. Nov, 2024 in: News

Government accused of rushing through veteran agreement

A press conference called to present a new support programme for veterans was called off at the last minute, Thursday, after opposition parties claimed the process had been rushed through and called for…

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Posted on 01. Nov, 2024 in: News

Social authorities step in as adoption agency shuts down

Following the recent shutdown of the Danish International Adoption (DIA) agency the Social Appeals Board has announced it will assume responsibility for ongoing adoption cases. The handover of responsibility follows DIA’s decision to…

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Posted on 01. Nov, 2024 in: News

Leaked memo raises alarm over environmental policy 

A leaked memo detailing the ongoing ‘Green Tripartite’ negotiations has revealed a 10,120-ton nitrogen reduction by 2027—significantly less than the 10,800-ton target set in the 2021 cross-party agricultural pact aimed at reducing CO2…

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Posted on 01. Nov, 2024 in: News

New navy commander

Commander Søren Kjeldsen has been appointed head of the Danish Navy following Rear Admiral Henrik Ryberg’s retirement. In a statement, Defence Command said the Commander, who has 30 years of experience within the…

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Posted on 01. Nov, 2024 in: News

Socialists demand free school meals

The Green Left (Socialists/SF) is pushing for free school meals in all public schools by 2030. Ahead of upcoming negotiations for next year’s budget, finance spokesperson Lisbeth Bech-Nielsen acknowledged the estimated cost of…

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Posted on 01. Nov, 2024 in: News

Massive drug haul

Police seized over 285,000 illegal pills, including opioids and doping agents, hidden in a storage facility in Sakskøbing, Thursday.The seized drugs included Zopiclone, a sleep aid, and 39,000 benzodiazepines, a class of addictive…

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Posted on 31. Oct, 2024 in: News

LA’s citizenship proposals split coalition

The Liberal Alliance’s radical citizenship proposals have divided the government coalition. After LA leader Alex Vanopslagh said on Tuesday that foreign nationals should be required to accept ‘core Danish values’ and show support…

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Posted on 31. Oct, 2024 in: News

Ukrainian Ambassador warns Russia won’t stop until defeated

Ukraine’s ambassador to Denmark has warned that only a decisive military victory will stop Russia’s war in Ukraine and Russian forces will only cease their aggression if defeated. In an interview with TV…

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Posted on 31. Oct, 2024 in: News

Syrian man implicated in embassy explosions ‘completely innocent’ says family

The family of a 50-year-old Syrian national charged with helping two young Swedes set off explosives near the Israeli embassy in Copenhagen earlier this month claim he’s completely innocent. Unlike the two Swedes,…

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Posted on 31. Oct, 2024 in: News

PM sends condolences to Spanish flood victims

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has offered condolences to victims and families affected by the recent severe flooding in eastern Spain. The floods, which struck the Valencia region after days of intense rainfall, have…

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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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