Allies remain silent as Quran burns in Denmark
‘Denmark and Sweden stand alone in the Quran crisis as their allies stick their heads in the sand and wait for the politically volatile issue to pass’ – in a hard-hitting editorial, Berlingske…
MoreEx-cabinet minister predicts leadership challenge for PM
The internal power struggle within the Social Democrats will continue after the summer recess, a former cabinet minister has warned. In an interview with Berlingske, Sunday, ex-Social Democrat minister Nick Hækkerup predicted that…
MoreFormer Foreign Minister makes EU Parliament bid
Ex-Foreign Minister Villy Søvndal has announced his candidacy for European Parliament Elections 2024. The former Socialist People’s Party (SPP) leader told Politiken, Sunday, he wants to get involved in European affairs and help…
MoreDanish smokers on shopping spree in Sweden
The record low exchange rate of the Swedish krone has encouraged thousands of Danish consumers to cross the ‘Øresund’ to buy cigarettes in southern Sweden. With a Swedish krone now trading at around…
MorePolice tighten border controls after Quran burnings
On the recommendation of the Police Intelligence Service, PET, the National Police Force has decided to bolster controls at the country’s borders in the wake of the recent Quran burnings and the increased…
MorePM: Quran burning ban doesn’t infringe on freedom of expression
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has clarified her stance on the proposed ban on Quran burning, asserting that it does not infringe upon the principles of freedom of expression. Speaking to Weekendavisen on Thursday…
MoreMass SMS calls for revenge against Quran burners
On Thursday, an undisclosed number of individuals were targeted by a text message inciting Muslims to retaliate against those disrespecting the Quran by burning it. Originating from an unidentified sender labelled “Alert” or…
MoreDanes safely evacuated from Niger, confirms Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that all Danish citizens who wished to depart from Niger and were registered on the so-called “Dane List “ – a list of Danish citizens residing…
More The Alternative party backs government efforts to curb Quran burnings
The Alternative issued a press release on Thursday, supporting the government’s intent to find a legal avenue to curb Quran burnings, whilst preserving freedom of speech. Franciska Rosenkilde, the party’s political leader, proposed…
MoreInvestigation into trade union leader unveils violations, clears management
Law firm Kromann Reumert has released the results of its investigation into allegations against Lizette Risgaard, the former leader of the Danish Trade Union Confederation (FH) on Thursday. The probe was initiated after…
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