Posted on 05. Jun, 2016 in: News

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…

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Posted on 05. Jun, 2016 in: News

Danish 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…

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Posted on 05. Jun, 2016 in: TWTW

The 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,…

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Posted on 02. Jun, 2016 in: News

Low 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….

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Posted on 02. Jun, 2016 in: News

John 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…

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Posted on 02. Jun, 2016 in: News

Danish 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…

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Posted on 02. Jun, 2016 in: News

Government 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…

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Posted on 02. Jun, 2016 in: News

Rush 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…

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Posted on 02. Jun, 2016 in: News

Travel 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…

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Posted on 02. Jun, 2016 in: News

Minister: 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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7:59 – All the Danish News That Fits

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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7:59: TODAS LAS NOTICIAS DANESAS DEL MOMENTO.
7:59-Noticias Danesas de Hoy es una nueva fuente de noticias en inglés dirigida especialmente al cuerpo diplomático, extranjeros viviendo en Dinamarca

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