Denmark

Denmark to dig up millions of culled mink over pollution fears

Over 15.4 million minks have been slaughtered so far over fears of a coronavirus mutation, of which 4 million mink were buried in large ditches. They are now at risk of being a biohazard and will be dug up, the government said.

21 December 2020

Denmark

Former minister 'misled' Danish parliament over 'illegal' asylum order

Former immigration minister Inger Støjberg has defended her actions as an attempt to rescue child brides from forced marriages with older husbands.

15 December 2020

Denmark

Dutch government kicks out two Russian diplomats for spying

One of the spies "was interested in information about artificial intelligence, semiconductors and nanotechnology, among other things. Much of this technology is useful in both civil and military applications," Dutch intelligence said.

9 December 2020

Denmark

Danish PM apologises to Greenland children over 1951 social experiment

22 Greenland children were involuntarily brought to Denmark as part of a social experiment for a "better life" but Prime Minister Frederiksen has acknowledged that they were deprived of a childhood.

8 December 2020

Earth News

Sweden, UK and Denmark ranked as top countries for climate action

But even the top countries aren't doing enough to avoid environmental disaster.

7 December 2020

Denmark

China criticises Danish politicians in feud over Hong Kong activist

Ted Hui, a former lawmaker, visited Denmark this week after receiving an invitation from Danish lawmakers to travel to the Scandinavian country.

4 December 2020

Denmark

'Historic turning point': Denmark to end fossil fuel era by 2050

Fossil fuel extraction will stop by 2050.

4 December 2020

Denmark

Two brothers convicted of murder of biracial man in Denmark

The high-profile case has prompted discussion of racism in Denmark.

30 November 2020

Denmark

Bodies of culled mink resurface at a mass grave in western Denmark

The bodies of dead and buried mink in western Denmark have naturally resurfaced at a mass grave due to putrefaction gases.

25 November 2020

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COVID-19: Danish farmers protest government's mink slaughter policy

About 500 tractors adorned with Danish flags and protest signs demanding the government to resign pass through Copenhagen in a demonstration against the government's decision to cull more than 15 million mink to halt the spread of a coronavirus variant.

21 November 2020

Ireland

Danish Prime Minister picks new minister after mink culling scandal

Mogens Jensen stepped down after illegally ordering Danish mink farmers to cull their livestock.

19 November 2020

Denmark

Danish agriculture minister resigns over illegal order to cull mink

Denmark's agriculture minister resigns over illegal order to cull mink, as pressure grows on prime minister Mette Frederiksen.

18 November 2020

Denmark

Should we be worried about Denmark's coronavirus mutation?

COVID-19 is mutating in mink. But what does that mean?

13 November 2020

Europe

Denmark's dilemma as North Sea oil tests its green credentials

Denmark leads the way in Europe when it comes to climate-friendly policies. But lucrative North Sea oil is testing its green credentials.

22 October 2020

Denmark

Danish submarine killer recaptured after prison break attempt

Peter Madsen was jailed for life for the murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall on his homemade submarine in 2017

20 October 2020

Denmark

Copenhagen mayor resigns over sexual harassment claims

The Mayor of Copenhagen, Frank Jensen, has resigned and admitted to allegations of sexual harassment, as a delayed #MeToo movement sweeps Denmark.

19 October 2020

Denmark

Far-right set to stoke tensions in Sweden with new anti-Islam protests

Danish right-wing party Stram Kurs is set to stir up tensions by holding fresh anti-Islam protests in neighbouring Sweden this weekend.

9 September 2020

Denmark

Denmark proposes change to sexual violence laws requiring consent

The Ministry of Justice has hailed the proposal as a huge step towards equality.

2 September 2020

Denmark

Denmark government probe after foreign spy agency chief suspended

Minister of Defence Trine Bramsen says an investigation will look into the matter "with the utmost seriousness".

24 August 2020

Denmark

Denmark's government wants to reduce the retirement age to 61

The measure is designed to support those in "the toughest jobs", prime minister Mette Frederiksen said.

18 August 2020