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Norway terror trial convicts two
[USA Today]- An Oslo, Norway court has convicted two of planning an attack of a Danish newspaper. The sentences were set at seven and three and a half years for…
US pirate attack frees two aid workers
[IceNews]- A United States raid on Samali pirates has freed two aid workers. One was an American and one was Danish. The two were kidnapped three months ago. full story…
New oil drilling to begin in Greenland
[IceNews]- Bidding has now begun for drilling on the east coast of Greenland. Environmental groups are strongly opposed to allowing additional oil exploration in the arctic. full story …
Canadian arrested in bomb plot in Denmark
The National Post reports, “The FBI has arrested a Canadian for his role in an alleged terrorist plot against the Danish newspaper that published the controversial Muhamad cartoons. Tahawwur Hussain…
Greenland rejects new national currency
[IceNews]– Greenland will continue to use the Danish krone as its currency after the ruling government declined to adopt the National Bank’s new printed notes. Speaking in the latest parliamentary…
Arabic translation of Danish commando book appears online
[IceNews]– Denmark was shrouded in controversy last week, following reports of a controversial book on Danish commandos and its translation into Arabic. It is believed that the Danish military unsuccessfully…
Danish Government drops controversial Burka ban
The governing Conservative Party in Denmark has decided to drop its contentious proposal for the banning of Burkas. As reported by Danish news source Politiken, the Minister for Justice Biran…
Denmark dumps Iraqi refugees in favour of Burmese
The Danish immigration minister has made an about turn on her policy of accepting Iraqi refugees under the United Nations agreement. Just eight weeks ago Immigration Minister Birthe Ronn Hornbech…
Political majority supports higher fines for illegal climate activists
Taking part in illegal climate demonstration will cost up to 15,000 kroner under a Liberal proposal. A proposal to toughen penalties for participating in illegal demonstrations during the UN Climate…
Many companies in danger of collapse
A total of 22 companies listed on the Copenhagen stock exchange are in danger of going bankrupt. Two of the companies have strong ties to Iceland: the Faroese oil company…
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