Posted on 24. Sep, 2025 in: News

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…

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Posted on 23. Sep, 2025 in: News

Unidentified 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…

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Posted on 22. Sep, 2025 in: News

Foreign 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’…

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Posted on 19. Sep, 2025 in: News

Ambassador: 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…

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Posted on 19. Sep, 2025 in: News

U.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…

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Posted on 18. Sep, 2025 in: News

Long-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…

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Posted on 17. Sep, 2025 in: News

Diplomatic 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,…

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Posted on 16. Sep, 2025 in: News

Russian 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…

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Posted on 15. Sep, 2025 in: News

Russia 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…

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Posted on 12. Sep, 2025 in: News

Defence 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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7:59 – All the Danish News That Fits

7:59 – Danish News Today, is the most reliable source of daily Danish news in English for diplomats, the ex-pat community, the business sector, or anyone in Denmark or abroad seeking an insight into what’s happening in Denmark right now.

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7:59: TODAS LAS NOTICIAS DANESAS DEL MOMENTO.
7:59-Noticias Danesas de Hoy es una nueva fuente de noticias en inglés dirigida especialmente al cuerpo diplomático, extranjeros viviendo en Dinamarca

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