Burka ban proposal triggers dissension at City Hall
A Social Liberal (Radikale) councillor at Copenhagen City Hall has turned against his own party for supporting the government’s proposal to extend the controversial ‘Burka ban’ to include schools, universities, and all places of education. Kashif…
MoreGovernment dismisses human rights concerns about return hubs
The government has dismissed concerns by the Council of Europe that plans to establish return hubs outside the EU could put migrants’ human rights at risk. After the Council’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael…
MoreGovernment moves to extend Burka ban
The government has moved to extend the controversial ‘Burka ban’ to include schools, universities, and all places of education. The previous centrist coalition proposed the same measure but it was dropped due to the General…
MoreGovernment copies Ukraine – fast tracks drones
The government is fast-tracking the procurement of new drone and counter-drone systems to strengthen Denmark’s military capabilities. In a press release, Wednesday, Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said the move reflects the growing importance…
MoreForeign Minister: Renewed U.S.-Iran war ‘regrettable but a reality’
The renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran is ‘regrettable’ but the U.S. had no other option after Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said…
MoreDenmark backs ballistic missile defence coalition with Ukraine
Denmark and eight other European countries have agreed to establish an integrated ballistic missile defence coalition with Ukraine to strengthen protection against Russian attacks. Following a Paris meeting, Monday, hosted by France’s President…
MoreWaste cleanup in Greenland delayed by 10 years – Foreign Minister calls on U.S. to foot the bill
The cleanup operation of former U.S. military bases on Greenland’s east coast won’t be completed before 2033, a decade later than originally planned. After the U.S. pulled out in 2018 Denmark committed to…
MoreWorld-Cup death could impact citizenship negotiations
The brutal murder of a Swedish off-duty police officer at an outdoors World Cup event in Copenhagen two weeks ago could have a major impact on upcoming cross-party talks on citizenship reform. After…
MoreTrump names Nazi Germany in latest threat to Greenland
Donald Trump reiterated his desire for Greenland on the final day of the NATO summit in Ankara, Wednesday. After claiming the previous day that Greenland is surrounded by Chinese and Russian ships and…
MoreTrump at NATO Summit: ‘Greenland should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark’
Donald Trump has renewed his call for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. Shortly after arriving in Ankara, Tuesday, for the annual two-day NATO summit the U.S. President told reporters that ‘Denmark doesn’t spend money…
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