Defence Ministry rejects Putin’s missile allegations
The Ministry of Defence has refuted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s claim that American medium-range missiles have been placed in Denmark. During a meeting of Russia’s National Security Council, Friday, Mr Putin alleged that…
MoreGovernment moves forward with war crime bill
The government is pushing for independent legislation against war crimes to bring Denmark in line with the International Criminal Court. In a statement, Friday, Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said the recommendations of a…
MoreImmigrants dominate crime figures
Immigrants are overrepresented in the crime statistics. A new Justice Ministry report shows 44% of prison inmates, and 39% of gang members, are either immigrants or their descendants, compared to just 16% of…
MorePro-Palestine activists arrested
14 pro-Palestine activists were arrested for disturbing the peace during a demonstration outside Mærsk headquarters in central Copenhagen, Friday. The members of the Palestine Youth Movement claimed Maersk is profiting from the weapons…
MoreDenmark accepts 200 UN quota refugees
For the fifth year in a row Denmark will accept 200 ’quota refugees’ this year. At least 500 UN refugees a year arrived from 1989 onwards but in 2016 the Liberal-led government withdrew from…
MoreDenmark, Norway ink Arctic defence deal
Denmark and Norway have signed a Letter of Intent on strengthened Arctic defence. Following talks with his Danish counterpart Troels Lund Poulsen in Copenhagen last week, Norway’s Bjørn Arild Gram said: “It’s especially…
MoreAir Force Commander: F-16s in Ukraine won’t have any impact for months
Ukraine continues to wait patiently for the delivery of Danish F-16 fighter jets but according to the head of the Danish Air Force it will be a long time before they make a…
MoreDanish F-35s recalled from U.S.
A parliamentary majority has agreed to bring home the six Danish F-35 fighter jets that are being used for training purposes in the U.S. following further delays in delivery by manufacturer Lockheed. They’ll…
MoreGovernment pulls warship from NATO missions
Denmark has pulled the Ivar Iver Huitfeldt frigate from all NATO missions following the Red Sea controversy earlier this year. In a press release, Thursday, Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said that there…
MorePM backs new EU team
Following a long day of negotiations in Brussels Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen welcomed the EU’s proposed leadership team, after leaders agreed to nominate Ursula von der Leyen of Germany for a second five-year…
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