Government exploring ban on shipping traffic close to offshore wind farms following Russia revelations
The government is considering a ban on all shipping traffic close to offshore wind farms in Danish territorial waters, following a recent TV documentary,‘The Shadow War’, in which DR News and its state-run…
MorePM admits ‘strained relationship’ with trade unions
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has acknowledged the Social Democrats’ ‘strained relationship’ with the trade union movement but said it’s time for both sides to look forward and start solving problems together. The move…
MoreBusiness Minister to face grilling on help for Russian oil tankers
Opposition parties are demanding answers as to why a state-owned company is helping Russia to export oil despite EU sanctions. Following reports that DanPilot, the pilot ship service of the Danish state, has on…
MoreCaesar howitzers delivered to Ukraine, already on combat duty
The 19 French-made Caesar howitzers that the government agreed to donate to Ukraine four months ago have finally arrived in the war-torn country. Ukraine’s defence minister, Oleksii Reznikov, offered his gratitude in a…
MoreFew mortgage defaults despite rising interest
Despite fast-rising interest rates very few homeowners are defaulting on their loans. New figures from Finance Denmark, a business association for banks, mortgage institutions, asset management, securities trading and investment funds, shows the…
MoreMore disruption at Copenhagen Airport
The shortage of air traffic controllers continues to cause delays at Copenhagen Airport. 92 departures were delayed, Sunday, and 116 arrivals, affecting nearly 40% of all passengers. The drastic shortage of air traffic…
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Maersk celebrates world’s first green methanol vessel….Rising interest boosts Danske’s earnings….Carlsberg enjoys strong Q1 following rising beer sales in China… A.P. Moller – Maersk (APM) will host a week of festivities in September…
MoreUnion boss forced to quit following abuse allegations
One of Denmark’s most powerful union bosses has quit after admitting to ‘inappropriate behavior’ towards younger men. After initially apologising and vowing to fight on, 62-year-old Lizette Risgaard announced on Facebook, Sunday, she…
MoreMilitary zones around Danish port
The police have set up two, temporary no-go zones around the port of Esbjerg in south Denmark where 30 helicopters and more than 1,000 pieces of military equipment, including armoured cars, arrived Sunday…
MoreLøkke in Ukraine: F-16s decision ‘lies elsewhere’
Denmark is sympathetic to Ukraine’s appeal for F-16 fighter jets but it’s a decision that can only be made by a coalition of countries, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said during a visit…
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