Posted on 22. Jul, 2013 in: News

Millions set aside for solar cells

Better integrated solar cells are one of the big winners in the new environmental agreement between the government and Red/Green Alliance, in which DKK40m will be earmarked for the transition to green power;…

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Posted on 22. Jul, 2013 in: News

Is there room for homeless foreigners in Denmark?

According to the Danish People’s Party (DPP) the answer is ‘no’: “Just send them back home. That’s the solution we should be working towards. Everything else is a half measure”, said DPP’s immigration…

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Posted on 22. Jul, 2013 in: News

Vestas may be tempted by ‘unacceptable’ Western Sahara deal

Saying that “the situation is deeply problematic”, the Social Democrats’ industrial spokesperson Benny Engelbrecht expressed fear that financial difficulties could tempt Danish wind energy giant Vestas to overlook ethical concerns connected to the…

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Posted on 22. Jul, 2013 in: News

Denmark supports loans for coal-fired power stations

When the European Investment Bank (EIB) meets Tuesday to adopt a new strategy for its extensive energy loans, Denmark will not be using its seat on the Board to stop loans for coal-powered…

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Posted on 22. Jul, 2013 in: News

Young voters want to be more involved in local politics

Danish municipalities need to do more to involve young people in the electoral process – that is the central recommendation from former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Environment Marianne Thyrring, after she…

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Posted on 19. Jul, 2013 in: News

Industrial productivity, consumer confidence on the rise

The latest figures from Statistics Denmark show an increase in industrial production – specifically, industrial companies’ expectations for their output and future employment in the sector have increased significantly. According to Mathias Secher,…

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Posted on 19. Jul, 2013 in: News

Boom in temp-workers may signal economic growth

Developments in the temporary-employment sector suggest that the economy is improving, with more Danish companies choosing to hire temporary workers. A new analysis conducted by the Economic Council of the Labour Movement (ECLM),…

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Posted on 19. Jul, 2013 in: News

EU ruling on student benefits may not affect Danish SU

After the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled Thursday that Germany’s regulations regarding students grants for its own nationals are too rigid, Acting Minister for European Affairs Henrik Dam Kristensen…

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Posted on 19. Jul, 2013 in: News

Social Democrats no longer favour a ban on alcohol ads

The Social Democrats’ healthcare spokesman Flemming Morten Møller stated that his party have no plans to tighten current regulations on ads for alcoholic beverages, following the Red/Green Alliance’s suggestion that all advertising be…

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Posted on 19. Jul, 2013 in: News

Millions of Matas shares offered after IPO

More than 3 million shares in the retail chain Matas have been bought back from the original shareholders and offered for sale as part of the so-called ‘over-allotment option’ in the company’s initial…

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7:59 – Danish News Today, is the most reliable source of daily Danish news in English for diplomats, the ex-pat community, the business sector, or anyone in Denmark or abroad seeking an insight into what’s happening in Denmark right now.

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