Catalonia’s Ex-Leader Freed on Bail

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Apr 6, 2018 Spain is seeking Carles Puigdemont's extradition from Germany on charges of rebellion and misuse of public funds over his role in the Spanish region’s independence referendum, held in October. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Police, Protesters Clash in Barcelona After Separatist Leader’s Arrest

JOSEPH WILSON and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER / The Associated Press Mar 25, 2018 The fugitive ex-president of the Spanish region of Catalonia is seized by German police on an international warrant as he tries to enter the country from Denmark. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.K. and U.S.: Russia Must ‘Come Clean’ on Chemical Weapons

The Associated Press Mar 13, 2018 Britain says President Trump has assured Prime Minister Theresa May that the U.S. is “with the U.K.” and Russia must provide answers about the nerve-agent poisoning of a former spy and his daughter. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

With Europe’s Help, Iran Is Winning the Economic Battle With Washington

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Feb 26, 2018 Despite significant problems and unequal income distribution, Iran’s economy is seeing bright spots that the Western press rarely admits. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Catalan Ex-President to Risk Arrest, Travel to Denmark

ARITZ PARRA / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2018 “If I have to choose between being an inmate or a president, I’d rather be a president, even from afar,” Carles Puigdemont says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

At a Time of Deep Divisions, a Danish Ad Reminds Us of the Importance of What We Share (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 28, 2017 In an episode of "The Trews," host Russell Brand highlights a TV spot that cleverly shows how social categories based on such factors as age or class conceal what we have in common . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘The Commune’: Not Quite Here Nor There

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig May 20, 2017 Good performances can’t rescue the half-baked screenplay in Danish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg’s re-creation of the freewheeling ’70s. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NATO Preps ‘Biggest Military Buildup on Russia’s Borders Since Cold War’

By Nika Knight / Common Dreams Oct 26, 2016 Playing "a dangerous game," NATO pushes allies to send more troops and military equipment to Eastern Europe. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Denmark Is One of the Biggest Victims of Wall Street Tax Avoidance Deals

Staff / Truthdig Jul 14, 2016 The complex transactions add up to a major loss of revenue from dividend taxes. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

One Child’s Harrowing Journey From Afghanistan to Sweden

Staff / Truthdig May 20, 2016 She was only 14 when her mother decided that Nasima’s best hope for a future meant leaving her home, her family and everything she knew to make a grueling trek to Europe. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Denmark to Refugees: Want In? Hand Over Those Valuables

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jan 27, 2016 Those seeking asylum in Denmark will have to pay to stay, following a referendum Tuesday that established new guidelines for refugees, including stipulations about handing over certain personal belongings upon arrival. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Denmark Dumped Medical Malpractice and Improved Patient Safety

Staff / Truthdig Jan 3, 2016 In the U.S., patients harmed during medical care have few avenues for redress. The Danes chose to forget about fault and focus on what’s fair. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )