Slight downturn in economic indicators
Economic sentiment fell to 102.5 in July from June’s 103.8. Despite the downturn the index remained above the long-term average of 100, indicating a positive outlook for the economy. The economic sentiment indicator…
MoreDanish F-16s operational in Ukraine
The first batch of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and Holland are operational in Ukraine. During a visit to a local airbase, President Zelensky confirmed that two planes flying overhead were F-16s: “I’m…
MorePM under pressure to release anti-whaling activist
73 politicians from ten countries have fired off an angry letter to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen calling for the immediate release of anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson who was arrested in Greenland two weeks ago….
MoreFormer minister switches party
The government has been given a late-summer boost with the addition of an extra seat. Former cabinet minister Christian Friis Bach, who’s quit the Social Liberals (Radikale Venstre) to join the Liberals (Venstre)…
More169 foreign criminals remain in Denmark despite deportation rulings
An increasing number of convicted criminals sentenced to deportation remain stranded in this country after refusing to leave. New figures from the Danish Return Agency show that as of December last year, 169…
MoreRise in honour-related crimes
A new report reveals a significant increase in reports of honour-related crimes in Copenhagen – 74 last year, the highest number ever. Kristine Rikke Larsen, head of the Ethnic Consultancy Team, attributed the…
MoreDanish national found guilty of genocide
A Rwanda appeals court has sentenced a Danish national to 20 years in jail for acts of genocide. 56-year-old Wenceslas Twagirayezu had lived in Denmark for 17 years before being extradited to Rwanda…
MoreBig-name Danish companies still providing services in Russia despite sanctions
More than 15 Danish companies continue to provide IT support and consultancy services to Russian subsidiaries despite EU sanctions. International names such as toy giant LEGO and iconic Danish shoe brand ECCO have…
MoreJapan requests extradition of anti-whaling activist
Denmark has received Japan’s request to extradite Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd activist group, who was arrested in Greenland last month. Watson, 73, faces charges from a 2010 confrontation with Japanese…
MoreRed Sea turmoil forces Maersk to adjust expectations
Shipping giant Maersk expects increased profits from longer freight routes due to ongoing unrest in the Red Sea. The company now forecasts an operating result between DKK 20.8 to 34.6bn ($3 and $5bn),…
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