Not 'realistic' for US to buy Greenland - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Greenland "is part of Denmark and the EU is rock-solid behind Denmark", responding to US President Donald Trump's comments regarding the Arctic territory. World • 21 hrs
Not 'realistic' for US to buy Greenland - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that Greenland "is part of Denmark and the EU is rock-solid behind Denmark", responding to US President Donald Trump's comments regarding the Arctic territory. World • 21 hrs
US says military use 'an option' for acquiring Greenland US President Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland and utilising the US military in furtherance of the goal is "always an option," the White House has said. World • 07 Jan
US says military use 'an option' for acquiring Greenland US President Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland and utilising the US military in furtherance of the goal is "always an option," the White House has said. World • 07 Jan
Danish PM calls on US to stop 'threatening' Greenland Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called on the United States to stop "threatening its historical ally" following President Donald Trump's statements that he "absolutely" needed Greenland. World • 05 Jan
Danish PM calls on US to stop 'threatening' Greenland Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called on the United States to stop "threatening its historical ally" following President Donald Trump's statements that he "absolutely" needed Greenland. World • 05 Jan
Greenland hits back at Trump comments on territory Greenland's prime minister has stressed that decisions about the autonomous territory's future would be made on the island, after US President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for "national security". World • 23 Dec 25
Greenland hits back at Trump comments on territory Greenland's prime minister has stressed that decisions about the autonomous territory's future would be made on the island, after US President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States needed Greenland for "national security". World • 23 Dec 25
EU backs Denmark as US escalates efforts on Greenland The EU has said the 27-nation bloc stands in "full solidarity" with member country Denmark after the United States named an envoy for Greenland, which is Danish territory. World • 22 Dec 25
EU backs Denmark as US escalates efforts on Greenland The EU has said the 27-nation bloc stands in "full solidarity" with member country Denmark after the United States named an envoy for Greenland, which is Danish territory. World • 22 Dec 25
Denmark inaugurates rare low-carbon hydrogen plant Denmark inaugurated one of Europe's few low-carbon hydrogen plants today, a sector touted as a key to cleaner energy but plagued with challenges. Business • 03 Nov 25
Denmark inaugurates rare low-carbon hydrogen plant Denmark inaugurated one of Europe's few low-carbon hydrogen plants today, a sector touted as a key to cleaner energy but plagued with challenges. Business • 03 Nov 25
NATO to increase Baltic presence after drone incidents NATO has said it is upgrading its mission in the Baltic Sea with an air-defence frigate and other assets in response to drone incursions in Denmark. Europe • 27 Sep 25
NATO to increase Baltic presence after drone incidents NATO has said it is upgrading its mission in the Baltic Sea with an air-defence frigate and other assets in response to drone incursions in Denmark. Europe • 27 Sep 25
Source of Denmark drones remains unknown, says military It remains unknown who is behind a series of drone flights over airports in Denmark that have triggered security fears, Danish military intelligence said today. Europe • 25 Sep 25
Source of Denmark drones remains unknown, says military It remains unknown who is behind a series of drone flights over airports in Denmark that have triggered security fears, Danish military intelligence said today. Europe • 25 Sep 25
Novo Nordisk woes prompt Denmark to cut growth forecast Denmark has cut its 2025 economic growth forecast to 1.4% from 3%, citing weaker prospects for pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk and tariffs on Danish goods exported to the US, the country's economy ministry said today. Business • 29 Aug 25
Novo Nordisk woes prompt Denmark to cut growth forecast Denmark has cut its 2025 economic growth forecast to 1.4% from 3%, citing weaker prospects for pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk and tariffs on Danish goods exported to the US, the country's economy ministry said today. Business • 29 Aug 25
Denmark summons US envoy over Greenland 'influence' Denmark's foreign minister has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen over Danish intelligence reports that US citizens have been conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, the ministry has said. World • 27 Aug 25
Denmark summons US envoy over Greenland 'influence' Denmark's foreign minister has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen over Danish intelligence reports that US citizens have been conducting covert influence operations in Greenland, the ministry has said. World • 27 Aug 25
'Reading crisis' prompts Denmark to end 25% tax on books Worried by a "reading crisis", Denmark's government will eliminate its sales tax on books, looking to get more citizens buying them, the culture minister has said. World • 20 Aug 25
'Reading crisis' prompts Denmark to end 25% tax on books Worried by a "reading crisis", Denmark's government will eliminate its sales tax on books, looking to get more citizens buying them, the culture minister has said. World • 20 Aug 25
Carlsberg misses H1 forecasts, warns of difficult year Carlsberg today missed half-year profit and volume forecasts and warned it did not expect the consumer environment to improve in the rest of 2025, sending the Danish brewer's shares down almost 7% in early trading. Business • 14 Aug 25
Carlsberg misses H1 forecasts, warns of difficult year Carlsberg today missed half-year profit and volume forecasts and warned it did not expect the consumer environment to improve in the rest of 2025, sending the Danish brewer's shares down almost 7% in early trading. Business • 14 Aug 25
Danske Bank's Q2 net profit broadly meets forecast Denmark's biggest lender Danske Bank has today reported second-quarter net profit broadly in line with expectations, driven by good customer activity and strong credit quality. Business • 18 Jul 25
Danske Bank's Q2 net profit broadly meets forecast Denmark's biggest lender Danske Bank has today reported second-quarter net profit broadly in line with expectations, driven by good customer activity and strong credit quality. Business • 18 Jul 25
Greenland not 'piece of property' says PM amid US threats Greenland will never be a "piece of property" to be bought, the Arctic island's new prime minister has said, criticising US talk of seizing the Danish autonomous territory as lacking respect. World • 27 Apr 25
Greenland not 'piece of property' says PM amid US threats Greenland will never be a "piece of property" to be bought, the Arctic island's new prime minister has said, criticising US talk of seizing the Danish autonomous territory as lacking respect. World • 27 Apr 25
Greenland PM visits Denmark as Trump threats loom Greenland's freshly elected prime minister begins his first official visit to Denmark today as US President Donald Trump eyes the Danish autonomous territory. World • 27 Apr 25
Greenland PM visits Denmark as Trump threats loom Greenland's freshly elected prime minister begins his first official visit to Denmark today as US President Donald Trump eyes the Danish autonomous territory. World • 27 Apr 25
US 'needs to have' Greenland for security reasons - Trump US President Donald Trump has ramped up his claims to Greenland, saying ahead of a visit by Vice President JD Vance that the United States needed to take control of the Danish island for "international security." World • 26 Mar 25
US 'needs to have' Greenland for security reasons - Trump US President Donald Trump has ramped up his claims to Greenland, saying ahead of a visit by Vice President JD Vance that the United States needed to take control of the Danish island for "international security." World • 26 Mar 25
US exerting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland The United States is exerting "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said, ahead of an unsolicited visit by a high-profile US delegation to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week. World • 26 Mar 25
US exerting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland The United States is exerting "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said, ahead of an unsolicited visit by a high-profile US delegation to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week. World • 26 Mar 25
Danske Bank posts record annual profits Denmark's biggest lender Danske Bank has today posted record annual profits, backed by rising customer activity and low loan losses, and said it would launch a new share buy-back programme of 5 billion Danish crowns ($695.27m). Business • 07 Feb 25
Danske Bank posts record annual profits Denmark's biggest lender Danske Bank has today posted record annual profits, backed by rising customer activity and low loan losses, and said it would launch a new share buy-back programme of 5 billion Danish crowns ($695.27m). Business • 07 Feb 25
Denmark's central bank cuts key interest rate Denmark's central bank cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.35% today, following the European Central Bank's decision earlier in the day to cut euro zone rates. Business • 30 Jan 25
Denmark's central bank cuts key interest rate Denmark's central bank cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.35% today, following the European Central Bank's decision earlier in the day to cut euro zone rates. Business • 30 Jan 25
Denmark announces $2 billion Arctic security plan Denmark has announced it would spend 14.6 billion Danish Kroner (€1.9bn) on boosting its military presence in the Arctic, following renewed interest by US President Donald Trump in controlling Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. World • 27 Jan 25
Denmark announces $2 billion Arctic security plan Denmark has announced it would spend 14.6 billion Danish Kroner (€1.9bn) on boosting its military presence in the Arctic, following renewed interest by US President Donald Trump in controlling Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. World • 27 Jan 25
Denmark, US and Greenland to discuss Arctic security Denmark agreed to discuss the Arctic region with Washington, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said, after his first phone call with the secretary of state from the administration of President Donald Trump. World • 24 Jan 25
Denmark, US and Greenland to discuss Arctic security Denmark agreed to discuss the Arctic region with Washington, Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said, after his first phone call with the secretary of state from the administration of President Donald Trump. World • 24 Jan 25
'We don't want to be Americans', Greenland PM says Greenland's prime minister has said the Danish autonomous territory wanted to stake out its own future and did not want to become American, following US President Donald Trump's renewed remarks about taking control of the island. World • 21 Jan 25
'We don't want to be Americans', Greenland PM says Greenland's prime minister has said the Danish autonomous territory wanted to stake out its own future and did not want to become American, following US President Donald Trump's renewed remarks about taking control of the island. World • 21 Jan 25
Bricking It: How Lego built a toy shop behemoth Starting out with wooden yo-yos, Lego has grown to become one of the biggest toy brands in the world - but with that has come a significant environmental impact, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 10 Jan 25
Bricking It: How Lego built a toy shop behemoth Starting out with wooden yo-yos, Lego has grown to become one of the biggest toy brands in the world - but with that has come a significant environmental impact, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 10 Jan 25
Danske Bank raises profit outlook as Q3 tops forecast Denmark's biggest lender Danske Bank has today reported third-quarter earnings above market expectations and raised its guidance for the full year. Business • 31 Oct 24
Danske Bank raises profit outlook as Q3 tops forecast Denmark's biggest lender Danske Bank has today reported third-quarter earnings above market expectations and raised its guidance for the full year. Business • 31 Oct 24
Lego outperforms market with robust sales in Europe, US Lego's sales of its colourful plastic bricks outpaced the overall toy market in the first half of the year, driven by strong demand in Europe and North America, the Denmark-based toymaker said today. Business • 28 Aug 24
Lego outperforms market with robust sales in Europe, US Lego's sales of its colourful plastic bricks outpaced the overall toy market in the first half of the year, driven by strong demand in Europe and North America, the Denmark-based toymaker said today. Business • 28 Aug 24
