Defence Ministry could reopen disused ammunition factory
The Ministry of Defence is examining the possibility of reopening a disused ammunition factory in Frederikshavn, North Jutland, to cope with the ever-increasing demand from both Ukraine and Europe. In a Europe Day…
MoreNew dispute over Mohammed cartoons teaching in schools
When the Liberals (Venstre) were in opposition they lobbied to put the Mohammed crisis on the national school curriculum but as a coalition partner have declined to vote for the same proposal in…
MoreIncreased threat of cyber attacks
The likelihood of foreign state-sponsored hacker groups launching a destructive cyber-attack on Denmark has increased significantly, the Centre for Cyber Security (CFCS) has warned in its latest threat evaluation, published Monday. Although the…
MoreRussia using Danish anti-Islamist to divide Europe
Leaked Russian intelligence documents reveal how Russia is using Danish anti-Islamist Rasmus Paludan’s Koran-burning stunts in Sweden as part of an influence campaign to divide Europe. The Russian intelligence agency suggests fake protests…
MorePM at Nordic summit with Zelensky: Denmark still considering F-16s donation
Denmark is still open to providing F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine but it’s a complicated issue, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said at a Nordic summit in Finland, Wednesday, where President Volodymyr Zelensky made…
MoreRussia looking for new snoops in Denmark
Following the Foreign Ministry’s expulsion of 15 intelligence officers from the Russian Embassy last year Moscow is looking for new ways to conduct espionage in this country, the Danish Intelligence Agency (PET) has…
MoreGovernment exploring ban on shipping traffic close to offshore wind farms following Russia revelations
The government is considering a ban on all shipping traffic close to offshore wind farms in Danish territorial waters, following a recent TV documentary,‘The Shadow War’, in which DR News and its state-run…
MoreUnion boss forced to quit following abuse allegations
One of Denmark’s most powerful union bosses has quit after admitting to ‘inappropriate behavior’ towards younger men. After initially apologising and vowing to fight on, 62-year-old Lizette Risgaard announced on Facebook, Sunday, she…
MoreRussian special forces vessel spotted near pipelines before explosions
A Russian special forces naval vessel was spotted by a Danish patrol boat close to the site of the Nord Stream pipelines a few days before they were attacked last September, left-wing daily…
MoreDanish Intelligence: Russian embassy still spying
Although Denmark expelled 15 Russian diplomats last year the espionage threat remains high. In the latest installment of the pan-Nordic TV documentary, ‘The Shadow War’, released Wednesday, the four state-run broadcasters – DR…
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