Pension funds rush to divest Russian investments
Two of Denmark’s biggest pension funds are selling off all their investments in Russian companies and government bonds. AkademikerPension, which manages around DKK150bn ($23bn) in assets, said it’s blacklisting all Russian holdings from…
MoreLEGO orders Russian employees to keep quiet
Global toymaker Lego has recommended that its staff in Russia not attend protests or get involved in any public discussion about the war in Ukraine, after Russian police detained thousands at anti-war protests…
MoreEconomic growth highest since 1994
Economic growth in Denmark last year was the highest for 37 years. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show GDP grew by 4.1%, the highest since the 5.3% of 1994, boosted by the medicinal…
MoreDenmark needs emissions tax to meet 70% reduction target
Denmark ranks 4th on the latest Climate Change Performance Index but, according to the government’s own climate watchdog, lacks concrete plans for half the carbon-emission cuts needed to meet its 2030 target. Prime…
MoreVirus updates
The number of people infected by Covid rose slightly, Monday, but is still decreasing rapidly –16,578 new corona cases were confirmed, Monday, 124 up on the previous day but still less than a…
MoreDenmark sends 2,700 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine – Danish mercenaries will be allowed to fight
Following criticism that the government isn’t doing enough to help Ukraine militarily (see below) Prime Minister Mette Frederisksen said yesterday that Denmark is donating 2,700 anti-tank weapons to the war-torn country. At the…
MoreFirst-aid kits and bulletproof vests ‘not enough’
(Article posted before government’s decision to send 2,700 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine) Danish opposition parties have criticised the government for failing to do enough to help Ukraine. While Germany is sending 1,000 anti-tank…
MorePM speaks at demo outside Russian embassy: ‘Ukraine carries the torch of freedom high’
An estimated 10,000 demonstrators took part in a massive show of support for Ukraine outside the Russian embassy in Copenhagen, Sunday, where Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told the crowd: “It’s not just Ukraine…
MoreDanish airspace closed to Russian planes
Denmark has joined other European countries by closing down its airspace to Russian air traffic following the invasion of Ukraine. At a ‘doorstep’ press briefing, Sunday, Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod stressed the necessity…
MoreImmigration Minister: Our doors are open
Denmark is ready to throw open its doors to Ukrainian refugees and also provide assistance to Poland and other border countries, Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye said on Sunday ahead of an informal ministers’…
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