Order of priority claims under the Emergency Act deemed valid by Icelandic court
The Supreme Court of Iceland today ruled in a case concerning the Emergency Act of October 6th 2008. The ruling entails that the law and associated ac...
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Amnesty condemns Finland-Middle East arms deals
Amnesty International has criticised Finland for exporting weapons to Middle Eastern governments during the ‘Arab Spring’ uprisings.
Denmark condemns new Israeli settlement plans
Denmark’s foreign minister has criticised a decision by Israel to start building a new settlement in East Jerusalem.
Danes have little faith in government or the press
Danes trust estate agents, lorry drivers and lawyers more than politicians and the press, according to a new credibility study.
Danish court rules for drug lord deportation
A notorious Palestinian gang member and drug dealer will be deported from Denmark, despite his bid to remain in the country with his wife and eight ch...
Peeping Tom politician admits being gay
A former right-wing politician, accused of secretly filming boys in his shower, has admitted he is homosexual for the first time.
Fat tax rolled out in Denmark
The Danish government has finally introduced what is thought to be the world’s first ‘fat tax’, resulting in international media attention.
Injection rooms hit the streets for Denmark’s drug addicts
Two ambulances donated by Falck, the private emergency response service, are now operating as injection rooms for people addicted to drugs.