UKIP ridicules DPP’s suggestion of a parallel EU deal
Nigel Farage, leader of the anti-EU UKIP (United Kingdom Independence Party) has rebuked the Danish People’s Party for suggesting that Britain would negotiate an alternative deal if they vote to leave the EU…
MoreDanish loans unaffected by ECB
Danish borrowing rates are relatively unchanged by the ECB’s (European Central Bank’s) quantitative easing. Since January of last year, the EU institution has been purchasing bonds at a rate of € 80 billion (DKK…
MoreThe Week That Was May 30th – June 5th
Politics / Economy The Social Liberals and Conservatives called for the closure of refugee camps that have been sitting vacant due to declining asylum applications. Only 56 people applied for asylum last week,…
MoreLow inflation helps wages
The average salary in this country has grown by nan average of 1.8% over the last year, compared to an inflation rate of only 0.3%, giving wage earners a welcome boost in disposable income….
MoreJohn Kerry will come to Denmark in two weeks
John Kerry, the US Secretary of State, will visit Denmark on the 16th of May, and Greenland on the day after. It is the first time the current liberal government has received the…
MoreDanish know-how to be exported
This Friday marks the kickoff of BLOXHUB, an initiative to leverage Denmark’s competence in sustainable cities to help other municipalities around the world. At the moment the initiative consists of 3 employees in…
MoreGovernment called on to close tent camps
The Social Democrats and Conservatives have called on the government to close down refugee camps that have sat empty for seven months. The tent facilities were set up when Denmark was receiving a…
MoreRush to buy new cars
According to the Danish Car Importers Association, 21,133 cars were sold in Denmark last month, a record high for May. Demand in Denmark has ballooned, with 5 of the last 6 years breaking…
MoreTravel to conflict zones set to become illegal
A new law adopted by parliament on Thursday will make it illegal to travel to areas where a terror organisation is fuelling an armed conflict. The regulation is part of a broader crackdown…
MoreMinister: Cap on benefits helps children
Capping benefits for the unemployed will actually help children, Minister of Employment Jørn Neergaard Larsen claimed yesterday in response to a question from the Social Democrats about how the government’s cuts in welfare would affect…
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