Denmark

Danish PM to Jewish Community: You Are Not Alone

Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt condemns 'terror' attacks on synagogue and cafe, expresses solidarity with Danish Jews.

Netanyahu: European Jews - Come Home to Israel

In wake of attack on Danish synagogue, Prime Minister calls on European Jews to 'come home' to Israel, now, before things get worse.

'Lone wolf' attack?

Danish Police Kill Man Responsible for Copenhagen Attacks

Copenhagen police confirm: man shot dead Sunday morning the lone gunman in double attack.

'You Can't Make Europe's Streets an Anti-Semitic Shooting Range'

Diaspora Minister Naftali Bennett calls on Europe to crack down on anti-Semitism, offers Danish Jews Israel's condolences, help.

Shots Fired Near Copenhagen Synagogue

One person dead and two wounded in shooting attack near a synagogue in central Copenhagen.

Islamist terror strikes again

One Dead in Attack on Danish 'Blasphemy Conference'

Over 200 bullets fired into Copenhagen cafe during 'free speech' event; target may have been controversial Mohammed cartoonist.

Jews, Muslims and Scandinavian Political Correctness.

Fearing Copycat Attacks, Danish Jews Demand Police Protection

Following Paris attack, Jews in Denmark call for security at school and synagogue in Copenhagen, with Jews targets deemed 'vulnerable.'

Denmark Vows to Stay 'On Frontline' against ISIS Jihadists

Danish government says it won't be cowed by attacks n France; Denmark and Norway investigating terror threats by Islamists

Danish Newspaper Republishes Charlie Hebdo Cartoons

Danish newspaper Berlingske republishes Charlie Hebdo's cartoons on Islamic themes, part of its coverage of Paris attack.

Denmark to Debate Recognition of 'Palestine', Says Lawmaker

Danish parliament to hold first reading of a motion calling for the recognition of “Palestine”, according to MP Holger K. Nielsen.

Danish Report Finds Eritrean Migrants Aren't Refugees

Governmental study finds no danger posed to returning Eritrean army deserters and illegal immigrants, sparks call for Israeli action.

Danish Foreign Minister Condemns Jerusalem Construction

Danish Foreign Minister Martin Lidegaard, in Israel for a visit, says new Jerusalem construction "hinders negotiations".

Danish Parliament to Debate on Legality of Circumcision

Danish Parliament will debate whether to ban circumcision. Former health minister has already expressed support for possible new law.

Danish FM Seeks Sanctions If Israel Doesn't Give in to Hamas

Danish Foreign Minister urges more pressure on Israel in Cairo talks.

Danish Mosque Declares Open Support For Islamic State

Supporting terror regime a matter of Muslim religious and national pride, spokesman insists.

Photos from Denmark Jewish School Attack

Windows smashed and graffiti daubed in anti-Semitic attack on Jewish school that feels 'far removed from Gaza conflict.'

Denmark: Jewish School Targeted in Anti-Semitic Attack

Alarming wave of anti-Semitism in Europe continues unabated as vandals targeted school, nursery.

Denmark: 100s March Through Muslim Area to Protest Anti-Semitism

Jews and non-Jews alike don Jewish symbols openly in 'yarmulka protest' against rising anti-Semitism.

Unease in Demark over Qatari-Sponsored Mega Mosque

Danish Muslims laud opening of country's largest mosque, amid concerns over influence from Muslim Brotherhood sponsors.

EU-Funded Arab News Source Posts Its 'Protocols'

Judea and Samaria-based Ma'an News Agency caught regurgitating Russian forgery; network funded by EU and UN.

Rabbi: Kosher Slaughter Ban Not Anti-Semitic

Copenhagen rabbi: ban on kosher slaughter is problematic, but false accusations of anti-Semitism won’t help.

Shaked: Kosher Slaughter Ban 'The Height of Hypocrisy'

Jewish Home MK Ayelet Shaked attacks Denmark over kosher slaughter ban, notes Danes vetoed Israeli fur ban a few years ago.

Rabbi Lau: We'll Act to Reverse Danish Slaughter Ban

Israeli officials react to Denmark’s decision to ban kosher slaughter as of next week. Bennett: "We stand behind the Jewish community."

Joining Bandwagon, Denmark Bans Kosher Slaughter

Denmark has joined the growing list of European countries to ban kosher slaughter. The ban is to take effect next week.

Danish Speaker Downplays Decision to Skip Visit to Israel

Row with Israel over visit is "a storm in a cup of water", says Danish parliament speaker.

Head of Danish Parliament to Visit PA, Skip Israel

Israel angered as Mogens Lykketoft, Speaker of the Danish parliament, plans to visit Ramallah and Gaza but not Israel.

Boycott Backlash: Group Calls to Stop Honoring Denmark

Poets for Israel petitioned Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat to change the name of Denya Square over a Danish boycott of Bank Hapoalim.

European Banks Boycott Israeli Banks Because of 'Settlements'

Two of the largest banks in northern Europe announce they will boycott Israeli banks because they operate in “occupied territories”.

Fmr. Shin Bet Head Flees Denmark Over 'Arrest Warrant' Threat

Carmi Gallon, of controversial film 'The Gatekeepers,' flees Denmark after pro-PA group demands warrant against him.

Danish-Palestinian Poet and Critic of Islam Assaulted

Yahya Hassan, 18, suffers head injury after being attacked from behind. Poet critical of Muslims has received numerous death threats.

Peres Thanks Denmark for Saving Jews During WWII

President Shimon Peres hosts Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, who is on his first visit to Israel.

Danish Crown Prince Visit: 70 Years Since Holocaust Rescue

Danish Crown Prince pays first visit to Israel and Yad Vashem, commemorates 70 years from rescue of Danish Jews from Holocaust.

Denmark Grapples with Past Relations with Nazi Germany

A brave move which helped save thousands of Danish Jews - or a surrender which helped facilitate the Nazi war effort?

Finland, Denmark Upgrade PA's Diplomatic Missions

Finland and Denmark upgrade the status of the Palestinian Authority’s diplomatic missions to 'Palestinian embassies'.

SWC Issues Travel Advisory for Copenhagen Amid Warnings

The Simon Wiesenthal Center issued a travel advisory for Denmark in wake of warnings by Israel’s ambassador.

Netherlands to Cease Funding Jewish Broadcasting

Jewish community in Netherlands outraged by Cabinet’s plans to deny Jewish Broadcaster access to public broadcasting system.

Denmark to Vote for PA at United Nations

Denmark will back a PA bid to upgrade its United Nations status to that of a non-member observer state, its foreign ministry announced.

Israeli Embassy in Denmark Attacked, Vandalized

Anti-Israel demonstrators gathered outside the Israeli embassy in Denmark, throwing fireworks and spraying the embassy walls with graffiti.

Israeli Flag Missing in Denmark Diversity Event

Jews told not to bring the Israeli flag to an event celebrating diversity.

Arab Israeli Charged with Spying for Hizbullah

An Arab-Israeli resident of the village of Majdal al-Krum has been charged with spying for and aiding the Hizbullah terrorist organization.

Jews Outraged as Circumcision Issue Hits Denmark

A former Jew in Denmark said that circumcision is a ritual in which 'black-clad men' mutilate a baby. Local Jews outraged.

Opinion: Bulgarian Massacre - Islamists do Better than Nazis

70 years after the brave people of Bulgaria stopped the trains for Treblinka, 6 Israelis are massacred there just because they are Jews.

Video: Danish Police Clubbing Protesters

Israel's leaders are desperate to appease Denmark over an altercation between an IDF officer and an activist – should they?

Danes Protest Muslim Threat, 80 Arrested

Danish police arrested 80 protesters Sunday in a rally against the growing Muslim threat of turning Europe into an Islamic nation.

Denmark to Assume EU Helm

Denmark Takes EU Rotating Presidency with Many Handicaps

With a cabinet split on the EU and public opinion highly skeptical, Denmark takes up the EU rotating presidency.

Defense Ministry Looking Into Israeli Spyware Sales to Iran

The Ministry of Defense says it is looking into a report that Israeli-made internet-monitoring software was sold to Iran through Denmark.

Danes Irritate an Already Irritable Europe with Border Checks

Most observers are drawing a connection between Europe's debt crisis and the Danish reimposition of border checks.

Rowdy Hearing As Danish Terror-Funders Convicted

Two members of the Danish Horserød-Stutthof Association were given six-months each for funding FARC, PFLP; cat calls for judge, prosecutor.

Denmark Deals Another Blow to Borderless Europe

If the French action on the Italian border could be excused as an emergency, Denmark's decision to reimpose border controls challenges the EU.

Somali Charged with Terrorizing Danish Cartoonist

A 28-year-old Somali man has been charged with terrorizing a Danish cartoonist for drawing a caricature of the founder of Islam.