‘Soda boom’ will affect Danish health
Removal of ‘soda tax’ in Denmark has led to a major increase in sales. This will also lead to negative health effects, according to experts. The extra tax on carbonated beverages was removed…
MoreBacksliding SF voters turn to DPP
Many of the voters who voted for the Socialist People’s Party in the 2011 general elections will turn their votes towards The Danish People’s Party, according to statistics from an upcoming book, “Voters…
MoreParadox of workplace security checks
An increasing number of employees are being required to get official security clearance by the Police Intelligence Service (PET) before starting new jobs. Former PET manager says this makes sensitive information less secure….
MoreDanske Bank raises 2014 outlook
Danske Bank increased its 2014 net profit forecast on Thursday after posting its best quarterly result since the start of the global financial crisis in 2008. Denmark’s largest lender said it now expected…
MoreChinese spend less on Danish luxury goods
Thai consumers at the forefront of spending in Denmark, while Chinese tourists are cutting down on extravagant purchases. According to figures from tax refund company Global Blue on foreign VAT refunds, the average…
MoreDenmark closes Irish tax loophole
Danish flight staff employed by Irish airlines can no longer avoid paying taxes in Denmark. Until now, Danes employed by Irish airlines have only had to pay tax in Ireland, which has much…
MoreFewer Eastern European workers in trade unions
Despite reports of an increase, calculations show labour union membership decrease for workers from from Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Latvia, and Lithuania. A report released by the Danish Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) stated…
MoreFormer DPP politician criticizes Europe’s Muslims
Former EU politician Mogens Camre (DPP) made hateful remarks about the European Muslim community over twitter. Mogens Camre, who was a member of both Danish and EU parliament under the Danish People’s Party…
MorePET closely following terror threat in Norway
The Danish Intelligence Service (PET) is directing all attention to Norway after the Norwegian government and police have warned of a serious terrorist threat in the country. Mads Hansen, head of the executive…
MoreDanish diplomat named head of UN mission in Sudan
Ellen Margrethe Løj of Denmark was named as his new Special Representative head of the United Nations peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday. Løj replaces Hilde…
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