Leaders rally round PM
Party leaders and ministers roundly condemned Friday’s attack on the prime minister in social media messages. Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen, a close ally of the PM, called it ‘disgusting and reprehensible’ while Conservative…
MoreDanish consumers optimistic despite highest prices in EU
Danish prices are the highest in the EU. The latest Eurostat figures show that, in total, products in this country are 47.1% higher than the EU average but at the same time consumers…
More90% of cultural treasures rescued from Børsen fire
90% of the artwork and sculptures have been rescued from the fire that destroyed Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange (Børsen) nearly two months ago. In an interview with the Associated Press, Culture Minister Jakob…
MoreIntelligence service blames Russia for GPS jamming
Denmark has accused Russia of orchestrating a series of Global Positioning System (GPS) jamming incidents since December 2023. It’s the first time the Defence Intelligence Service (FE) has directly implicated Moscow for the…
MoreDenmark urges Hamas to accept ceasefire proposal
Denmark has urged Hamas to accept the Gaza ceasefire proposal by US President Joe Biden. In addition to the United States, Denmark is joined by Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Poland,…
MoreTemporary military zone at Esbjerg Harbour
Starting from today and extending until June 12th, parts of the Port of Esbjerg in southern Jutland will be designated as a temporary military area. This initiative is aimed at facilitating the arrival…
More8-year streak: Public finances maintain surplus
For the eighth consecutive year the state has reported a budget surplus, reaching DKK 92.7 billion ($14.27 billion) in 2023. According to revised figures from Statistics Denmark, the surplus was a result of…
MorePolice to get firearms upgrade
The National Police (Rigspolitiet) is upgrading its operational capabilities with ‘state of the art’ firearms such as SIG Sauer MCX carbines, versatile long rifles tailored for special emergency tasks. This marks a departure…
MoreNew UN report urges Denmark to lead on urban climate policies
A new UN report, co-authored by Professor Nicola Tollin and colleagues from the University of Southern Denmark, reveals a significant oversight in national climate policies: the lack of focus on urban areas. The…
MoreFinal auction at Kopenhagen Fur amid compensation dispute
Kopenhagen Fur, the world’s leading fur auction house, has held its final sale. Yesterday’s auction followed the government’s shutdown of mink breeding in 2020 due to the covid crisis, which led to the…
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