Tag: Mette
Prince Joachim moves to the USA
Prince Joachim is moving to the United States, it has been confirmed by various sources, including the Royal House and the Ministry of Defence. From 1 September, he will join as defense industry attache and deputy defense attache at the Danish embassy in Washington DC. The position will initially last for three years, but there […]
Prime Minister travels to North Africa to smear the Egyptians
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has flown to Egypt to discuss climate, migration and the war in Ukraine, DR reports. In a change of policy, however, she will not officially bring up the North African country’s shaky relationship with human rights and democracy. Although Egypt is a dictatorship, the government considers it an invaluable business partner […]
Wag the Bear: How a Danish NGO helps deliver the truth to Russians via YouTube
“You want answers/I want the truth!/You can’t handle the truth!” Only in the 2023 version of ‘A Few Good Men’, where Jack Nicholson portrays the Russian state and a Danish NGO, The WHY Foundationwill be played by Tom Cruise. That leaves the jury as to the people of Russia, who, courtesy of the NGO, can […]
Defense Minister on leave with confidence that he will return … at some point
The government was dealt a blow in February when Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen took an unexpected leave of absence after a bout of stress. Troels Lund Poulsen quickly stepped in as Acting Defense Minister, and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen yesterday appointed Stephanie Lose as Acting Minister of Economy to cover Poulsen, […]
New Citizens in chaos: New party leader fired
Cracks appeared after the electionAccording to correspondence released by the party, Mathiesen was dismissed after demanding around DKK 350,000 to be transferred from a party account to his own personal account to pay for a “personal branding campaign” that the party had not sanctioned. Mathiesen threatened to leave the party if his demands were not […]
Ecco headquarters vandalized to mark the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
On Thursday evening, Ecco’s headquarters in Tønder in southern Denmark was vandalized ahead of Friday’s anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A stone plinth near the headquarters was draped in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. Under the cloak, a series of large ‘Z’s’ – the symbol of the Russian army during the invasion – […]
Sport Round-Up: FCM watch the first European Round of 16 tonight
A huge achievement to achieveSince the away rule no longer applies, the Danes must have a win to progress, and the players are ready to write the club’s history. “When I went to Portugal a week ago, I thought it was almost impossible for FCM. I don’t think so anymore.” said TV2 football expert, Morten […]
A large majority of Danes support sending weapons to Ukraine
PM: Putin does not stop at UkraineIn related news, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen claims that there is a significant risk that Russia will invade other countries if Ukraine loses the war. “If Ukraine loses, we risk the whole of Europe and the West losing. I have no doubt about that. I don’t think Putin will […]
Minister of Defense on leave due to health hazard
Troels takes the reinsIn his absence, Troels Lund Poulsen will step in as Minister of Defense – a position that the Liberal Party will balance with its current duties as Minister of Economy. A large number of Ellemann-Jensen’s colleagues have expressed their support for his post, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and party colleagues Inger […]
Parents are advised to limit their children’s intake of organic eggs following the discovery of PFAS
You couldn’t really make it up: for a long time now, the perceived wisdom has been that eating caged eggs is a bad choice for society, to the extent that today they are frowned upon, some supermarkets have stopped selling them altogether , and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries wants to phase them […]
Liberals severely criticized by the blue colleagues after the revival of the quota refugee system
A huge turnaround has angered several political parties. Five days before the parliamentary elections on November 1, Venstre (V) representatives said that Denmark’s borders should not be opened for quota refugees. But now the SVM government led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has proposed to accept 500 quota refugees per year. – It is a […]
A record number of women elected to the Danish Parliament
Voice magnets Mette and Inger Looking at the top ten politicians who attracted the most personal votes, women also fared well. Mette Frederiksen topped the list with 60,687 personal votes, followed by Inger Støjberg (47,211), Lars Løkke Rasmussen (38,439), Alex Vanoplasgh (38,284) and Jacob Mark (31,235). The top ten were rounded out by Magnus Heunicke […]
Election collection: Voting underway for the 2022 parliamentary election!
Voting has begun for the 2022 parliamentary election! Crowds began to form in the early hours at polling stations across the country, with many eager to exercise their democratic right before heading to work. And it is no exaggeration to say that it is chaos out there for commuters near polling stations. The polls close […]
The 2022 parliamentary election: What you should be aware of on 1 November and beyond
The general election is approaching. Next week, Danes will go to the polls to cast their votes. We have made a small guide that gives you an overview of what will happen and what you should be aware of. Before November 1: Politics as usual or revolution ahead?The Danish political landscape has changed significantly since […]
Election collection: The Social Democrats do not regret the heat pool bureaucracy
DR has highlighted some of the ways in which the annual heating pool of DKK 100 million is used – and it doesn’t make you want to read on the way to the election. The municipalities, the report claims, have only applied for 1.1 million kroner to help their residents with bills received between 1 […]
The second season of DR’s man-with-a-long-penis series made in consultation with small children
Write October 14 in your diaries. No, Mette has not brought forward the general election, and it is not because she is Culture night. Suddenly, Denmark has another reason to anticipate the date: You guessed it, ‘John Dillermand’, the man with the longest penis in the world, is returning to Danish children’s TV for the […]
PM excludes Barbara Bertelsen from appointing the Director of Employees and Competence
Barbara Bertelsen has been barred from participating in the appointment of a new Director of Employees and Competence due to concerns about a conflict of interest. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in a message to TV2 that Bertelsen is “excluded” from providing input to the recruitment process because she herself is being investigated by the […]
Highest consumer price increase in Denmark since 1983 – Statistics Denmark
Denmark’s consumer price index has risen to its highest level since 1983. according to Statistics Denmark. June saw a staggering 8.2 percent increase from a year ago. In February 1983, the increase was just half a percentage point higher. Statistics Denmark states that the probable reason is the rising commodity prices, which have risen by […]
Members of the government can no longer delete text messages
Officials and ministers are no longer allowed to delete work-related text messages due to new measures introduced by the Ministry of Justice. During the Mink Commission’s investigation into the illegally ordered killing of 17 million Danish mink in 2020, it was discovered that the Prime Minister and three senior officials had their text messages automatically […]
Motive probably not terror-related in “Brutal” Danish shooting
COPENHAGEN – An armed man who killed three people when he opened fire in a crowded shopping center acted alone and apparently selected his victims at random, Danish police said on Monday, but ruled out that the attack was a “terrorist act”. The police have not identified any motive for Sunday’s attack in one of […]
Radicals threaten to overthrow Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after the Mink Commission’s report
The Radicals have announced that they will cast a no-confidence vote if Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen does not call an election before the Folketing opens on 4 October. This comes as a result of the recently published report from the Mink Commission, which found that the Prime Minister acted illegally when, at the end of […]
The Prime Minister’s behavior was “grossly misleading and clearly illegal” – the Mink Commission
The Mink Commission has harshly criticized Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for her role in the 2020 killing of all Danish mink. The Mink Commission says in a report submitted to the Folketing today that Frederiksen broke the law when she stated at a press conference on 4 November 2020 that mink farmers must kill their […]
Elderly and other vulnerable groups should be offered the fourth COVID-19 jab
All people in Denmark over the age of 50 will be offered a fourth vaccine against coronavirus, said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at a press conference on Wednesday. Certain vulnerable groups, such as nursing home residents and senior citizens, will be offered the fourth plug as early as mid-September. All remaining Danes over 50 will […]
NATO leaders have pledged their support for Ukraine
The leaders of seven NATO countries have promised to support Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to the alliance and to provide more heavy weapons to Ukraine, the Associated Press reported. They expressed their support after an informal meeting in the official residence of the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in The Hague, arranged by Rutte and […]
Gazprom cuts off Denmark from Russian energy … but this should not be a situation with “all hands on the pumps”, warn economists
Gazprom, the Russian energy company, announced yesterday that it will not supply more gas to Ørsted – Denmark’s largest energy company. A day earlier, the Danish company had reiterated its position that it would not meet Russia’s demand for payment in rubles. The Danish Energy Agency, the Danish Energy Agency, has secured the public that […]
The Minister of Defense confirms that Denmark has now donated DKK 2 billion in military aid to Ukraine
Minister of Defense Morten Bødskov confirmed yesterday that Denmark’s total expenditure on military donations to Ukraine has now reached DKK 2 billion – double what was previously thought. In April, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed plans to increase spending from 400 million to 1 billion kroner, and now it has shot up further. Believed to […]
US-Danish missile delivery could turn Bornholm into a “military bridgehead”, warns Russian ambassador
Vladimir Barbin, the Russian ambassador to Denmark, has warned that Danish-American military activity on Bornholm today risks transforming Denmark’s Baltic Sea island from a “peaceful oasis to a potential military bridgehead”. In a speech to TV2 prior to the arrival of a transport plane loaded with missiles to Bornholm today, Barbin claims that the exercise, […]
NATO chief promises to resolve Turkey’s concerns over expansion
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 20 (ANI / Xinhua): Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), promised on Thursday to address Turkey’s concerns about Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to join the military alliance. “We address the concerns that Turkey has expressed,” he said at a press conference held here with his host, Denmark’s Prime […]
Denmark is increasing wind energy production in the North Sea
Unsubscribe in EsbjergThe 150 GW would be enough to supply green electricity to around 230 million European households and need over 1 trillion kroner in investment. “If we are to harvest all the possible wind from the North Sea, we have to do it together. The North Sea has a lot to offer, and therefore […]
It is election time again: Danes are in favor of dropping reservations, but many are still unresolved
There must be good money in putting up election posters. Copenhagen, and most of Denmark, is once again decorated with them – attached in large numbers to all sorts of fences, railings and lampposts at the weekend. They hold another bleeding choice, you might be thinking. Barely a few months after the last one, the […]
Prime Minister Modi’s gifts to leaders from the Nordic countries reflect India’s diversity, rich traditions
Copenhagen [Denmark]May 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who ended her visit to Denmark on Wednesday, presented gifts to leaders in the Nordic countries that reflected India’s rich cultural diversity, its deep ties to modern nature, its fighting traditions, age-old craftsmanship and exquisite craftsmen. . The Prime Minister embarked on a three-day visit to European […]
Prime Minister Modi urges Danish companies to invest in India
Berlin [Germany]May 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen interacted on Tuesday with top executives in India and Denmark, and during the meeting, Prime Minister Modi invited Danish companies to invest in India, said the newly appointed Foreign Minister Vinay Kwatra. Kwatra held a press conference at the end of […]
Red bloc eyes more money for Denmark’s youth
Looks unlikelyAccording to Olsen Dyhr, SF hopes to give students on SU scholarships a lump sum of 2,000 kroner. At the other end of the political spectrum, Conservatives believe that students are not among the weakest groups in society in terms of financial stability and therefore should not be entitled to more state compensation. Rather, […]
The Prime Minister of India will visit Europe from Monday
NEW DELHI, May 1 (Xinhua) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel early Monday for a tour of three European nations, namely Germany, Denmark and France, Foreign Minister Vinay Mohan Kwatra announced on Sunday. This will be Modi’s first visit abroad this year. “Premier will share India’s perspective on Ukraine during its tour of […]
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Denmark to shape new parts of the partnership
New Delhi [India]May 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Denmark will give India an opportunity to form new parts of partnerships in skills development, shipping, agricultural technology and mobility, said newly appointed Foreign Minister Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Sunday. In a special briefing on Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Europe, Kwatra said that […]
Prime Minister Modi will visit Germany, Denmark, France next week
New Delhi [India]April 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to three European countries – Germany, Denmark and France – from May 2-4, the Foreign Ministry (MEA) said on Wednesday. In a statement, the MEA said that this will be the Prime Minister’s first visit abroad in 2022. In Berlin, the […]
The Danish Prime Minister visits Zelenskyy in Ukraine
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Mette Frederiksen is in Ukraine today to meet the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Together with the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SánchezFrederiksen will discuss a number of topics with Zelenskyy, including how Denmark can be able to assist in prosecuting war crimes – such as those committed in Bucha. “I […]
Treat yourself to Weltschmerz… even if you are not Danish
There is still time to see a performance of ‘Jolly Weltschmerz’ before the end of the performance in the Knights’ Hall in Frederiksberg, a venue best known as an excellent children’s theater, which has now expanded its repertoire to include adult performances. Suitable for non-Danes?The big question is whether a non-Danish speaking person could enjoy […]
New Civic and Liberal Alliance speaks for nuclear power in Denmark
On Tuesday, all the leaders of the parties were invited by TV2 to talk about the future of the EU and NATO, and Denmark’s use of Russian gas became a big talk. The ongoing war has shown how much Europe is dependent on gas coming from Russia. That is why the leaders Pernille Vermund (Nye […]
More than 100 Danes have traveled to Ukraine to fight, the ambassador claims
On Sunday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba confirmed that more than 20,000 overseas people from 52 countries have volunteered to fight for Ukraine in a rapidly forming international entity. Most have already taken the trip there, including more than 100 from Denmark, as well as 100-150 from Norway. Ukraine accepts assistance from nationals of all […]
Danes on their way to Ukraine to fight the Russians
Several Danish citizens have responded to the calls from the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, to non-Ukrainian military volunteers to join the conflict, TV2 informs. “It’s not just the Ukrainians’ battle – it’s a battle for all of us,” says Mads Emil Longhi, who is looking for a job from Vejle. With just three months […]
The Danish government will send anti-tank missiles to Ukraine
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has confirmed that the country will send around 2,700 shoulder-fired anti-tank missiles to the Ukrainian army. “It is the first time in recent history that Denmark has donated weapons to a country at war,” she said. Exact type unconfirmed Neither she nor Minister of Defense Morten Bødskov revealed the […]
Putin could detonate a nuclear weapon off the coast of Denmark as a show of force, warns Moscow analyst
Four years ago this week, Western Europe was hit by the Beast of the East. Today, it is in the firing line for a ‘Blast from the Past’, according to the BBC. In an article published at approx. 3 CET warns the BBC that Russia could potentially detonate a nuclear weapon off the coast of […]
Minister of Transport resigns in the wake of emissions drama
Saturated features The void left behind Engelbrecht’s resignation has spurred Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to action, and she is expected to announce changes in her ministerial team at 11:00 today. This is not the first time that Frederiksen has been forced to move his ministerial team. At the end of 2020, Mogens Jensen stepped back […]
SSI optimistic corona has peaked in the cities as the restrictions end in Denmark
Since midnight, corona has no longer been considered a socially critical disease in Denmark. Today, therefore, all of the country’s restrictions have been lifted, with the exception of a few requirements in areas where vulnerable people reside, such as hospitals and nursing homes. Nightclubs will be able to open, and restaurants and bars will be […]
Third time lucky for Roskilde Festival # 50, as festivals are really starting to plan
It’s a bit like Helsinki and the Olympics. It all started in 1938, when Japan declared that it was unable to host the 1940 Games (nothing suspicious about its withdrawal…). Helsinki stepped in wildly, only to be left behind when World War II began. The Finnish capital waited patiently and watched by the Soviets (with […]
All COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted next week
PM to speak today Health Minister Magnus Heunicke has also called for COVID-19 no longer categorized as a socially critical disease from the same date. Certain measures involving testing and isolation when traveling to Denmark will continue to exist in one format or another for a further four weeks, at least. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen […]
Korsbro: The Iron Fleet has the Social Democrat government in the spotlight
There is agreement among some ‘Game of Thrones’ fans that the turning point in the TV dramatization – from classic to crass – came when Euron Greyjoy asked Jamie Lannister with one hand if his sister likes a “finger in the butt” during sex. The question today is whether historians can conclude that the turning […]
The hope of rolling out the fourth jab rises after confirmation of vaccination number four for arthritis patients
Corona infection and death rates are again rising among the elderly in Denmark – especially in nursing homes. And the news that the booster will lose most of its effectiveness after three months has been a further concern for the country’s over 70s, who since the start of the pandemic have been the most vulnerable […]
Corona passports are only valid for five months, the Ministry of Health recommends
There will be no easing of the current coronary restrictions, it sounded yesterday after a meeting between Health Minister Magnus Heunicke with the political parties’ health rapporteurs – a day when a record 28,283 infected were announced. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Health is making some changes regarding the corona passport, which will in future only […]
Denmark aims for zero use of fossil fuels in domestic flights by 2030
COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Denmark has announced that it will abolish fossil fuels used in all domestic flights by 2030, in an attempt to achieve its climate goals. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, in a speech on New Year’s Eve, emphasized her desire to eliminate all fossil fuels used in domestic flights, while admitting that plans are […]
Mette’s wage threshold for foreign labor reconsidered: Government is open to action to address labor shortages
The Economist recently ranked Denmark’s economic performance in 2021 as the best out of 23 wealthy OECD countries, but its overall growth of 3.8 percent could have been even better if the government had made it easier for companies to recruit workers from countries without for the EU, claims e.g. Danish Industry and Danish Business. […]
