Imam acquitted of condoning terrorism
A former imam of Denmark’s largest Shia mosque, the Imam Ali Mosque in Copenhagen, has been cleared of condoning terrorism by Copenhagen District Court. The Public Prosecutor had claimed that Mohamad Khani broke…
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Ambitious plans to build the world’s first energy island in the North Sea have been postponed again. Climate Minister Lars Aagaard announced on Wednesday that the project, aimed at providing renewable energy to three…
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Bavarian Nordic to supply 440,000 doses of mpox vaccine…Vestas cuts more jobs in Denmark as production moves to U.S…LEGO builds new hub in Copenhagen Biotech company Bavarian Nordic has signed a deal to…
MoreDenmark agrees tactical missile deal with U.S.
The US Department of State has approved a possible sale of Excalibur projectiles to Denmark for an estimated DKK818m ($121m). In a late-night statement (Danish time), Tuesday, the Pentagon said the Danish government…
MoreImam accused of condoning terrorism
A former imam of Denmark’s largest Shia mosque, the Imam Ali Mosque in Copenhagen, will appear before Copenhagen District Court today on charges of condoning terrorism. According to the prosecution, Mohamad Khani broke…
MoreLawmakers denounce Muslim educator who put prayers before teaching
More lawmakers have joined the chorus of criticism aimed at speaker and educator Ahmed Yasin who in a speech to the Islamic Faith Society earlier this month encouraged Muslim students to skip fresher…
MoreMinisters in Chicago
Three top government ministers have travelled to Chicago to attend the Democrat Party’s convention where Kamala Harris is expected to be formally nominated as the party’s presidential candidate against convicted felon Donald Trump….
MoreGovernment wants students from Africa
The government is aiming to attract more students from Africa. In an interview with Politiken, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said more African students at Danish universities and colleges will be an integral…
MoreNo way back for Vestager as government looks for new EU Commissioner
It’s become increasingly apparent that Margrethe Vestager won’t be offered a third term as Executive Vice President of the new European Commission which will be formed following the recent EU elections. Ms Vestager…
MoreEconomy bounces back thanks to pharmaceutical companies
The economy grew during the second quarter (Q2) of the year. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show Gross Domestic Product (GDP) advanced by 0.6% in the March-June period, following 1% decline in Q1….
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