Anker Joergensen, Danish former prime minister, dies at 93
Anker Joergensen, a former prime minister loved by many Danes for his down-to-earth character but criticized for his handling of economic problems in the 1970s and '80s, has died. He was 93.
Mar 21, 2016, 02:13 AM IST
Danish teen accused of planning school bomb attacks
A 16-year-old Danish girl arrested in January was planning to carry out bomb attacks against two schools, one of which was Jewish, Danish police said on Tuesday.
Mar 08, 2016, 19:25 PM IST
Tight security as Danes mark year since Copenhagen attacks
Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen warned Sunday that Denmark still faces a "serious terror threat" as it marked a year since a gunman killed a filmmaker and a Jewish security guard in twin attacks in Copenhagen.
Feb 15, 2016, 02:15 AM IST
Denmark OKs bill to seize assets from refugees: Know more about it
In 2015, Denmark received about 21,000 refugees, making it one of the top EU destinations per capita for migrants.
Jan 27, 2016, 03:08 AM IST
Facebook censors photo of Denmark's iconic statue for ‘sexual undertones’
Social networking website Facebook censored Copenhagen's iconic statue of the Little Mermaid for showing "too much bare skin or sexual undertones", but reversed its decision following an appeal made by a Danish politician, a media report said.
Jan 05, 2016, 14:33 PM IST
World's top 10 cities to live in
According to consultancy firm Mercer's 'Quality of Living Report-2015', globally, Vienna is followed by Zurich, Auckland, Munich, Vancouver, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Copenhagen and Sydney, as
Nov 28, 2015, 12:43 PM IST
Paris climate summit: Huge stakes, deep divides
Still reeling from the worst terrorist attacks in French history, Paris will host nearly 140 world leaders gathering next week to spearhead a climate pact tasked with keeping Earth liveable for humanity.
Nov 23, 2015, 23:19 PM IST
'Up to 20,000 in Copenhagen vigil for Paris attack victims'
Copenhagen; Up to 20,000 people, among them Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen, gathered for a candlelight vigil at the gates of the French embassy in Copenhagen today to mourn the victims of the
Nov 16, 2015, 02:01 AM IST
Danish F-16 jet fighter crashes in North Sea, pilot safe
The Danish military says the pilot ejected safely under "controlled circumstances".
Oct 28, 2015, 18:27 PM IST
Denmark to host 2017 European Short Course Swimming Championships
Copenhagen will be the site of the European Short Course Championships in 2017. It will be second time in four years that the country will organize the annual tournament after hosting the 2013 edition at the Jyske Bank Boxen, one of the country's premier sporting venues, in Herning.
Oct 10, 2015, 16:28 PM IST
Ten years on, Danish Mohammed cartoonist has no regrets
Ten years after a Danish newspaper triggered deadly protests by publishing 12 cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, the man behind the most infamous drawing says he feels anger but no regret.
Sep 27, 2015, 09:31 AM IST
Danish teen who stabbed mum may have been inspired by IS
A Danish teenager who admitted to regularly watching jihadist videos online has been sentenced to nine years in prison for stabbing her mother to death together with an Iraqi friend.
Sep 16, 2015, 22:29 PM IST
