Climate Council: 70% emissions target ‘unlikely’
The Danish Council on Climate Change, DCCC (Klimarådet) has expressed serious doubts about Denmark’s ability to achieve its ambitious goal of a 70% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2030. In its annual progress report, published Tuesday, the DCCC…
MoreU.S. warship practices shooting drills in Danish waters
A U.S. warship practiced shooting down drones in a training exercise off the coast of Denmark, Tuesday. The USS Arleigh Burke destroyer, which has the motto ‘Fast and Feared’ took part in the…
MoreEconomic growth despite war, corona
The economy grew by 0.9 percent in the 4th quarter (Q4) of 2022 after stagnating in Q3. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show the comeback was boosted by the strong performance of the…
MoreEx-security chief issues cyber warning
Danish companies and authorities have taken security breaches far too easily and unless hacker attacks are rebuffed Denmark will continue to support Russia’s agenda, a former head of the Centre for Cyber Security…
MoreParliament set to scrap public holiday today
Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke has pulled out of the Crown Prince-led business delegation to India because he’s needed in parliament today to ensure the government has a majority on the vote to abolish…
MoreGovernment facing voter backlash as Great Prayer Day disappears
While it’s virtually certain that the Great Prayer Day public holiday will be given the ‘kiss of death’ by parliament today an overwhelming majority of the electorate is against the controversial proposal. 70%…
MoreDefence Minister: Fighter jets to Ukraine ‘a possibility’
While Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has declined to speculate on whether Western countries will supply combat jets to Ukraine and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said last week that Denmark can’t unilaterally supply…
MoreAddiction warning as smoke-free products become more popular
The use of smoke-free nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and nicotine pouches (snus) is rising rapidly amongst Danish youth. According to a new national survey by the Danish Health Authority (DHA) 12.9%…
MoreInsulation giant faces Russia probe
Danish insulation giant Rockwool is facing an investigation over allegations it’s in breach of EU sanctions imposed on Russia, following reports that the company’s Russian business partners have on 21 separate occasions supplied…
MoreBusiness shorts
Pork giant fined…..Iconic shoe brand vandalised ….Supemarket chain calls for zero VAT on fruit, vegetables…. Danish Crown, the world’s largest pork exporter, has been given a ‘rap on the knuckles’ after a routine…
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