Posted on 22. Aug, 2023 in: News

Zelensky given hero’s welcome: ‘Ukraine will prevail’

In a speech to an adoring crowd gathered outside Christiansborg (Parliament) Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky repeatedly thanked Denmark for its military contribution and the F-16 fighter jets, donated Sunday, and said he…

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Posted on 22. Aug, 2023 in: News

Russian Ambassador: Danish F-16s will escalate conflict

Russia’s ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, has warned that Moscow sees the donation of Danish F-16 fighters to Ukraine as an ‘escalation’ of the war. In a statement, Monday, the Ambassador said that…

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Posted on 22. Aug, 2023 in: News

Editorials: F-16s donation could be a risky move

Leading newspapers warn this morning that Denmark’s donation of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is a risky, but necessary move. Following yesterday’s massive show of political and public support for President Zelensky in…

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Posted on 22. Aug, 2023 in: News

Police admit Saudi export foul-up

The National Police have admitted they made a mistake last year by permitting the export of military equipment to Saudi Arabia that experts believe may be used in the war in Yemen. According…

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Posted on 22. Aug, 2023 in: News

Foreign Minister on Africa mission

Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen arrived in Kenya, Monday, carrying a DKK300m (€40m) aid donation for a ‘peace and stabilisation’ programme centering on the Horn of Africa. In a press release ahead of…

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Posted on 22. Aug, 2023 in: News

Maersk in cocaine bust

Shipping giant Maersk has confirmed that the biggest-ever seizure of cocaine in the Netherlands was smuggled into Rotterdam on one of its container vessels. In July, Dutch customs officials discovered 8 tonnes of…

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Posted on 21. Aug, 2023 in: News

Denmark commits fighter jets to Ukraine as Zelensky visits

Denmark has agreed to donate 19 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Standing alongside Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky at the Skrydstrup Airbase in Jutland, Sunday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said ‘hopefully’ six jets could…

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Posted on 21. Aug, 2023 in: News

Zelensky lauded in Copenhagen today

President Zelensky will be given a hero’s welcome in Copenhagen today. After addressing parliament this morning, followed by an audience with Queen Margrethe, Mr Zelensky will give a speech at 12.15 to the…

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Posted on 21. Aug, 2023 in: News

Foreign Minister: No apology for Quran burnings

Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has denied making any apology for the recent Quran burnings by Danish anti-Islamists. On August 14th his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, claimed to have received a personal phone…

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Posted on 21. Aug, 2023 in: News

UK warns against travel to Denmark

The UK has warned against any unnecessary travel to Denmark following the spate of Quran burnings outside foreign embassies over the summer. The British Foreign Office said in a updated travel advisory, Friday:…

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7:59 – All the Danish News That Fits

7:59 – Danish News Today, is the most reliable source of daily Danish news in English for diplomats, the ex-pat community, the business sector, or anyone in Denmark or abroad seeking an insight into what’s happening in Denmark right now.

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7:59: TODAS LAS NOTICIAS DANESAS DEL MOMENTO.
7:59-Noticias Danesas de Hoy es una nueva fuente de noticias en inglés dirigida especialmente al cuerpo diplomático, extranjeros viviendo en Dinamarca

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