Nordea: Inequality led Social Democrats to power
Denmark took a left-turn at last month’s election due to a rise in the number of multi-millionaires and negative interest rates that have boosted homeowner equity and led to more inequality according to…
MoreDanish inflation well below EU average
Denmark recorded one of the lowest annual rates of inflation in the EU last month – only 0.5%, compared to the EU average of 1.3%. Greece had the lowest rate (0.2%), followed by…
MoreVestager happy with deputy role in new EU Commission
Ursula von der Leyen was confirmed as the European commission’s first female president last night, paving the way for Denmark’s Margrethe Vestager to become co-vice president. After congratulating her new boss Ms Vestager said she…
MoreVestager winds down with new attack on Amazon
Margrethe Vestager is preparing to leave her job as EU Competition Commissioner with a parting shot at Amazon. The former Social Liberal leader is poised to open a formal investigation into the U.S….
MoreState employs ‘Big Brother’ methods to expose social fraud
Labour Minister Peter Hummelgaard has promised to investigate allegations that recipients of social programmes such as pensions, maternity leave, housing allowance, child support, and student grants are under mass surveillance as the state…
MorePolice apologise for ignoring store invasion
Police in Funen have apologised to a store owner for ignoring a major shop-lifting incident, possibly linked to terrorism, when six young men stole drones and other equipment worth DKK32,000 ($5,000). Although the…
MoreCopenhagen popular as Brexit deadline draws closer
Copenhagen has become an attractive destination for British professionals disillusioned by Brexit. New figures show 290 top British finance and insurance industry workers have settled in the capital region since the UK voted…
MoreFearing recession, companies lower expectations
The risk of an economic slowdown, or even recession, has led to a number of ‘blue chip’ Danish companies listed on Copenhagen Stock Exchange’s trend-setting C-25 list downgrading their earning expectations for this…
MoreAhead of crucial vote, Danish MEPs split on Ursula von der Leyen
Denmark’s 13 MEPs in Brussels are divided ahead of today’s crucial vote at the European Parliament that will decide whether Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen is confirmed as the new President of the…
MoreDenmark maintains low threat level in Persian Gulf despite tensions
Denmark hasn’t raised the security level for Danish vessels passing through the Persian Gulf despite recent UK-Iran tensions. The UK has raised the security level for British ships in the Persian Gulf to the highest…
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