Red Greens reject anti-Israel proposals
The Red/Green Alliance has rejected a wide range of proposals to change its official policy on Israel and Gaza. Although leader Palle Dragsted condemned ‘Netanyahu’s brutal war against Gaza’ in a speech at…
MorePro-Jewish memorial defaced again
A memorial in Copenhagen honouring the many Danish citizens who helped to evacuate thousands of Jews to neutral Sweden during World War 2 was vandalised again over the weekend. Copenhagen Police have launched…
MoreNew study reveals widespread social media addiction
A new Danish study has revealed the extent of social media addiction in this county. The University of Southern Denmark survey found that of the 90% of the population active on sites such…
MoreThe Week That Was, April 29th – May 3rd 2024:
Politics/Economy: The latest Epinion poll for TV2 indicated the three government coalition partners would, collectively, win no more than 31.5% of the vote if an election was held today and lose 33 seats…
MoreDefence Ministry cleared in Red Sea warship controversy
The Defence Ministry has been cleared of any cover-up in the controversy over the warship Iver Huitfeldt’s system breakdown while on duty in the Red Sea in March. Chief of Defence Flemming Lentfer was fired…
MoreIt’s official – new abortion law with 18-week limit
It is now possible to have an abortion up to the end of the 18th week of a pregnancy. Today the limit is the end of the 12th week. At the same time,…
MoreNordic-African Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen
Ministers and business representatives from twenty-six African and five Nordic countries gathered in Copenhagen, Thursday, for the annual Nordic-African Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (NAFM). The meeting aims to enhance collaboration between Nordic and African…
MoreMinistry’s environmental guidelines criticised for pollution loopholes
The Ministry of Environment is under scrutiny after internal documents revealed discrepancies in its recent guidelines for discharging environmentally hazardous substances. Despite claims by Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke of tightened regulations, experts argue…
MoreDanish economy outshines neighbours
With a projected growth rate of 2.3 percent this year, the economy is outpacing neighbours Sweden and Germany. In its latest report, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) notes that the…
MoreBusiness shorts
Shipping giant Maersk made a profit of $208m in Q1 2024 after a $442m deficit in Q4 2023. The turnaround is attributed to increased freight prices following Middle East missile attacks. CEO Vincent…
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