For over a hundred years, Copenhagen has had a Social Democratic mayor. When Denmark goes to municipal and regional elections on Tuesday, that could change – but the winds are blowing not to the right but to the left. The Social Democrats have become far too bellicose, says Copenhagen resident Merete Pedersen.
WorldDenmark criticizes Israel's warfare in Gaza, but at the same time seven Israeli arms manufacturers are invited to the Danish defense's arms fair. It provokes criticism from several directions when the fair opens, reports Danish radio.
WorldThe right-wing leader and foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen is accused of having tried to buy a seat in the Danish parliament folketinget, reports Frihedsbrevet and Danish TV2.
WorldThe Danish-Swedish politician and provocateur Rasmus Paludan is the first in Denmark to be sentenced according to the so-called Koran law.
WorldFrom Tuesday, drinks with a higher alcohol content than 6 percent can no longer be sold to 16- and 17-year-olds in Denmark.
WorldThe AI service Deepseek is not allowed to be used in the Government Offices – but in the Parliament it's free to use, reports Altinget.
SwedenDenmark is facing a massive buildup of the defense. On Wednesday, an action plan will be presented, says Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) during a question hour in the parliament.
WorldThe Norwegian parliament and the Danish parliament are stopping the use of Deepseek on devices that have access to the parliament's system.
WorldDenmark has not delivered when it comes to the defense of Greenland, according to several experts. Does it give Trump the right when he says he needs the island for the USA's national security? Absolutely not, says defense analyst Jacob Kaarsbo.
WorldDonald Trump Jr. has visited Greenland. Before the trip, his dad promised to "make Greenland great again" – a variation of the slogan about making the USA powerful again. But why is the future president so obsessed with the Danish territory?
WorldAs of the turn of the year, it is once again illegal to hoist another country's flag in Denmark. But there are a few exceptions.
WorldIn just over half a year, Danish police have registered 32 cases where Swedes are suspected of having been hired to commit violent crimes in Denmark. This is shown by a new compilation submitted by the police to the parliament, writes Politiken.
SwedenA temporary law allowing Danish doctors to prescribe medical cannabis will become permanent in Denmark.
WorldDenmark establishes three new ministerial posts, announces the country's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) at a press conference on Wednesday. It concerns a European Minister, a Green Minister and a Minister for Preparedness and Security.
WorldDenmark wants to attract more Africans to study at the country's universities and higher education institutions. Europe needs more people if we don't want to fall behind in the global economy, the government emphasizes.
BusinessDenmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) has mild neck injuries after being attacked in central Copenhagen on Friday. She reports that she is well. A man has been arrested on suspicion of hitting the prime minister on the upper arm. According to the police, he was noticeably intoxicated during the attack.
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