PM: Russian involvement in drone ‘attack’ can’t be ruled out.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen characterised the drone incursion that caused massive disruption at Copenhagen Airport on Monday night as ‘the most severe attack on Danish infrastructure so far.’ “It says something about the…
MoreUnidentified drones cause havoc at airport – police suspect ‘foreign actor’
Copenhagen Airport was shut down for four hours last night after ‘two to three’ large drones were spotted flying in the area. Thirty-five inbound flights were diverted to nearby airports as all air…
MoreForeign Minister signals shift in Palestine policy
The government has shifted its position on recognising a Palestinian state. In a video-taped message posted on Instagram late Sunday, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said he will set out a ‘clear line’…
MoreAmbassador: Troop build up on Bornholm a threat to Russia
Russia’s ambassador to Denmark has accused Denmark of using the island of Bornholm to threaten his country’s security. Following the government’s decision to station a permanent battalion of Danish troops on the Baltic…
MoreU.S. vetoes Danish-led UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire
The United States has once again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, despite 14 of the 15 members voting in favour. The proposal, coordinated by Denmark…
MoreLong-range missiles to deter Russian threat
For the first time ever Denmark will employ long-range strike missiles to deter external threats. At a press conference alongside her coalition partners, Thursday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said no price or delivery…
MoreDiplomatic spat at Japanese Embassy
Two hundred guests at a Japanese Embassy event in February were reportedly shocked by a high-profile diplomatic incident between representatives of China and Taiwan. Berlingske reports how China’s ambassador to Denmark, Wang Xuefeng,…
MoreRussian ambassador summoned over Poland incursion
Russia’s ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin was summoned to the Foreign Ministry, Monday, following last week’s incident when Russian drones entered Polish airspace. In a statement ahead of the meeting, Foreign Minister Lars…
MoreRussia accuses Denmark of escalating war in Ukraine
Russia has warned that allowing the production of rocket fuel for Ukraine’s new cruise missiles on Danish soil will lead to an escalation of the war in Ukraine. After Defence Minister Troels Lund…
MoreDefence minister announces DKK 53bn air defence plan
Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen will present the government’s ambitious plan for Denmark’s biggest-ever weapons purchase this morning: A new ground-based air defence system costing upwards of DKK 50bn ($7.9bn). According to TV…
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