PM and Palestinian ambassador welcome Gaza ceasefire
The Palestinian ambassador in Denmark, Manuel Hassassian, has welcomed Wednesday’s ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Speaking to TV2 Mr Hassassian said the deal would ‘ease the humanitarian situation for civilians in Gaza,…
MoreUS court rules against pension companies in tax fraud case
The Danish Tax Agency (SKAT) has been given the green light to proceed with a lawsuit in the U.S. to recover billions of dollars that were lost in the tax refund scam. A…
MoreGreenland sued for DKK 82bn over halted mining project
Energy Transition Minerals, an Australian mining firm suing the Greenlandic government for blocking a potentially lucrative rare earth and uranium mining project, has upped its compensation claim to DKK 82bn (approx. $11.5bn) –…
MoreDenmark applauds UN-backed Olympic truce
The Danish Sports Federation (DIF) has applauded a new UN resolution urging member states to observe the Olympic Truce that allows athletes from warring states safe passage for athletes to the games. The…
MoreMPs steer clear of Taiwan despite growing business ties
In spite of significant Danish investments in Taiwan, politicians are still reluctant to officially visit the island, raising the question of whether Taiwan has become a politically sensitive destination, writes Berlingske. The Baltic…
MoreBillionaire sues Denmark for extra tax on fossil fuels
Gary Klesch, the billionaire owner of oil company Klesch Group Holdings, is suing Denmark, Germany, and the EU for collecting EUR 95m in extra energy tax amid the Ukraine war. Last October, the…
MoreModerates fight to retain disgraced MP’s seat
Moderates leader Lars Løke Rasmussen has urged disgraced MP Mike Fonseca to leave politics but allow the party to retain his vote in parliament. Mr Fonseca quit the party and took sick leave,…
MoreLøkke welcomes hostage deal
Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has welcomed the late-night deal between Israel’s government and Hamas for a four-day pause in fighting to allow the release of 50 hostages held in Gaza in exchange…
MoreVoters oppose giving Ukrainian territories to Russia in return for peace
Around half the electorate would oppose any peace agreement that would lead to Ukraine ceding territory to Russia. When respondents in a new Voxmeter survey were asked whether ‘Ukraine should negotiate to end…
MoreRaid on migrant centre reveals drugs, weapons
West Jutland police found drugs, weapons, and counterfeit euros when they made an early morning raid on the Kærshovedgård holding centre for failed asylum seekers and refugees awaiting deportation, Tuesday. Five foreign nationals…
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