ECJ ruling brings hope to area of city targeted over high percentage of residents with ‘non-western’ backgrounds Residents of a Copenhagen neighbourhood that became an international symbol of a law in Denmark known as the “ghetto law” have said they are confident they can overturn the legislation in the Danish courts after the top EU … Read more
Intelligence service says attacks were work of groups connected to Russian state in ‘clear evidence’ of hybrid war The Danish government has accused Russia of being behind two “destructive and disruptive” cyber-attacks in what it describes as “very clear evidence” of a hybrid war. The Danish Defence Intelligence Service (DDIS) announced on Thursday that Moscow … Read more
Investigation launched after discovery that Chinese supplier had remote access to vehicles’ control systems Authorities in Denmark are urgently studying how to close an apparent security loophole in hundreds of Chinese-made electric buses that enables them to be remotely deactivated. The investigation comes after transport authorities in Norway, where the Yutong buses are also in … Read more
Mette Frederiksen links social media use to anxiety, depression and lack of concentration The Danish prime minister says the country will ban social media for under-15s, as she accused mobile phones and social networks of “stealing our children’s childhood”. Mette Frederiksen used her speech on Tuesday at the opening of Folketing, the Danish parliament, to … Read more
Move comes after new drone sightings near major military installations in Denmark and Norway Nato has vowed to upgrade its mission in the Baltic Sea after Denmark’s armed forces said unidentified drones were seen near the country’s military installations overnight. There have also been several drone incursions near airports and other critical infrastructure this week, … Read more
European ministers to hold talks on Friday on how to defend infrastructure after airports affected, including the closure of Copenhagen European ministers are to meet for urgent talks on building a “drone wall” to defend against incoming incursions from the skies after Denmark said it had been the victim of a “hybrid attack” on four … Read more
Sarkozy found guilty of criminal conspiracy for receiving millions of euros from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi and will spend time in custody even if he appeals Here is a bit more on that from Reuters: Sarkozy, who has always denied the charges, was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi in 2005, when he … Read more