Denmark on Monday (August 26) announced plans to establish new embassies in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda, as well as to enhance its diplomatic presence in other African nations.

'Africa strategy': Denmark to open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda

A Polish man was sentenced to four months in prison on Wednesday for punching Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen while she walked through Copenhagen in June, in a case that raised concern over the safety of public officials in the Nordic country.

Polish man sentenced to four months in jail for punching Danish PM

NATO's 32 nations on Wednesday (June 26) appointed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the alliance's new supremo. The development comes at a crucial time when Russia's war against Ukraine is intensifying and the elections in the United States are approaching.

NATO appoints outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as new chief

Denmark may become the first country in the world to charge carbon taxes on livestock and cattle, which may cost farmers about 672 kroner ($96) annually. The tax will be levied from 2030 on the carbon emissions from livestock like cows and sheep as proposed by the coalition government.

Denmark to implement 'burp tax' on livestock to combat climate change

Christian Eriksen scored for Denmark in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024 on Sunday (Jun 16), almost three years to the day since he nearly died in his team's opening game at the last tournament.

Euro 2024: Slovenia strike late to secure draw against Danes after Eriksen's fairytale goal

A popular South Korean instant noodle brand has been banned by Denmark for being too spicy. The authorities have also advised consumers that the fiery food poses a poisoning risk.

Denmark recalls South Korean noodles over threat of 'developing acute poisoning'

The Denmark Police arrested a man in connection with the attack on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at a Copenhagen square on Friday, June 7. The incident, which follows a surge in attacks against politicians worldwide, left the Danish PM in shock. However, she managed to leave the scene without any visible injuries.

Denmark: Unidentified man assaults Danish PM in Copenhagen

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was "hit" by a man in a Copenhagen square on Friday (June 7), her office said in an official statement, prompting widespread condemnation from all over Europe.

Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen attacked in Copenhagen square ahead of EU elections

A horrific incident took place at an airport in Amsterdam as a person lost his life after being sucked into a jet engine of the Cityhopper Embraer E190 plane. The incident was witnessed by passengers and ground crew.

Person dies in ‘front of passengers’ after being sucked into plane engine at airport

Firefighters battling a large fire on Wednesday at an office building belonging to Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Nordisk, maker of weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, said it was under control after several hours.

Fire at Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk 'under control'

Denmark police authorities took a man into custody in connection to a bomb threat at Billund Airport, one of the country's busiest. The South East Jutland Police received reports of the threat around 10:30 am on Saturday (Apr 20) following which the evacuation of all passengers and staff was done by 11:40 am.

Man arrested from Denmark airport after bomb threat triggers evacuation, probe on

A devastating fire that tore through copenhagen's historic 400-year-old stock exchange on Tuesday has taken a turn for the worse. Two days later, significant portions of the outer walls have crumbled, raising concerns about the building's structural integrity. Firefighters battled the blaze for two nights, eventually extinguishing the flames but leaving the building severely damaged.

Copenhagen landmark suffers 50% facade collapse after fire

A massive fire has broken out at Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange. Firefighters are actively attempting to douse the fire. The building no longer houses the Danish Stock Exchange but serves as headquarters for the Danish Chamber of Commerce. No injuries have been reported in the incident so far.

Copenhagen fire: Firefighters battle blaze at old stock exchange, efforts to douse flame underway

Copenhagen fire: Blaze topples old stock exchange, no injuries reported

Massive fire in Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange, no injuries reported

Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange in flames, no injuries reported

Fire breaks out at Copenhagen's old stock exchange

A Danish frigate deployed to the Red Sea suffered a Weapons Systems malfunction after it was attacked by drones operated by Houthi rebels last month. Watch in for more details!

Danish warship suffered weapon system failure in Red Sea combat, says captain

The Danish government fired the country's chief of defense Flemming Lentfer on Wednesday after he failed to report flaws in a Danish frigate's air defense and weapons systems which emerged during an attack by Houthi militants in the Red Sea last month.

BREAKING: Denmark fires defence chief over red sea failures

In a landmark move, Denmark is considering conscripting women into military service for the first time, reflecting Europe's growing concerns over strained relations with Russia and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Denmark to start conscripting women for military service

Danish Parliament Speaker Soren Gade Jensen, currently on a visit to India, extolled the democratic values shared between Denmark and India. In an interview with our diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal, Jensen emphasized the significance of India's democratic stature, stating, "Denmark and India, Europe and India because we share the same values, we are democracies." He further underscored India's democratic prowess, highlighting, "I think it's amazing that nearly a billion people they can have a vote in India...I think India sets an example for many developing countries to show that it is possible to have a democracy."

WION speaks to Danish Parliament speaker

Danish Parliament Speaker Søren Gade Jensen, currently on a visit to India, extolled the democratic values shared between Denmark and India. In an interview with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Jensen emphasised the significance of India's democratic stature, stating, "Denmark and India, Europe and India because we share the same values, we are democracies.

Danish parliament speaker Søren hails India’s democracy; hopes for early conclusion of India-EU FTA

Meta platform is facing privacy complaints by eight EU consumer groups, the consumer bodies from conutries that include France and Denmark have accused the Facebook owner of violating privacy rules.

EU consumers file data privacy complaints against Meta

Danish police, on Monday (Feb 26) said that they are closing the investigation into the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian gas to Germany.

Nord Stream sabotage: Denmark closes probe into ‘intentional’ blasts

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