Cimber Sterling aims to fly high after debt conversion
Although it means that stock value will become significantly diluted, shareholders in Cimber Sterling have approved a deal that will pump capital worth up to DKK300m in the troubled Danish-Ukranian airline. The additional…
MoreNew rules need for children in care
In connection to her report investigating numerous cases of incest, neglect and sexual abuse of minors throughout the country, Minister of Social Affairs Karen Hækkerup said the supervision of children placed in care…
MoreBan on air guns
From the 1st of June it will no longer be permitted to own or use a a high-calibre air gun unless you’re a policeman, a member of a rifle club, or own a…
MoreYes to Christians – no to Muslims and Buddhists
The Kirkefondet (Church Foundation), owner of a number of Copenhagen churches scheduled for closure, has stated that it would rather see them demolished than sold or rented out to other beliefs than Christianity….
MoreNew duties and taxes will hit families hard
Families will be have less disposable income this year as the taxes and duties imposed in last year’s budget start to have an impact. Extra duty on everyday items such as beer, tobacco,…
MoreMinistry’s Afghanistan report ’full of mistakes’
A radar system sent to Afghanistan has become a political hot potato, with Minister of Defence Nick Hækkerup being accused of fudging the truth in an official response to parliament. In a letter…
MoreUNICEF pulls ad campaign
UNICEF Denmark has been forced to pull a TV advert because of a major miscalculation. The aid organisation stated in the ad that ‘5,000 children die every day because of diarrhoea and dehydration’…
MoreThorning: Don’t blame the EU
Even though a number of EU countries have been verging on the edge of bancruptcy it’s unfair to make the EU a scapegoat. That was the message from Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt during…
MoreMinister ready for tricky EU budget negotiations
When he chairs of one of the EU’s most decisive budget meetings of the Danish Presidency today, Minister for Europe Nikolaj Wammen will demand more investment in research, education, and green technology, and…
MoreNo more easy ride for young unemployed in the capital
Unemployed young people in Copenhagen will be forced to work for their social handouts from next year. City councillors from all parties reached unanimous agreement on a new employment deal last night that…
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