Posted on 24. Jun, 2021 in: News

Panama Papers ransom money provides multi-million windfall for tax authorities

The nearly one million US dollars that the Danish tax authorities paid to an anonymous source for access to the ‘Panama Papers’ in 2016 have provided a windfall for the state. After examining…

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Posted on 24. Jun, 2021 in: News

3.7% economic growth forecast as National Bank projects ‘mini boom’

The National Bank has upwardly adjusted its projection for the economy. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is now expected to grow by 3.7% this year, up from the March forecast of 1.4%, and 2.2%…

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Posted on 24. Jun, 2021 in: News

National Bank governor backs call to restrict cheap mortgages

National Bank Governor Lars Rohde has joined the growing call for the government to impose stricter credit restrictions to prevent a housing market bubble similar to the post-financial crisis of 2008. in an…

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Posted on 24. Jun, 2021 in: News

Top law firm appeals share dividend ruling

The High Court has affirmed a lower court judgement against Bech Brun, one of Denmark’s most renowned legal firms. The company has been ordered to refund the DKK3.5m salary it received from the…

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Posted on 23. Jun, 2021 in: News

Immigration Minister issues asylum warning

The number of refugees seeking asylum in this country is at an all-time low but the situation could change very quickly according to Immigration Minister Mattias Tesfaye who told Berlingske, Tuesday, that a…

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Posted on 23. Jun, 2021 in: News

Denmark the costliest country in EU

Denmark has the most expensive goods and services in the EU. The latest Eurostat cost of living survey of all EU Member States shows that in 2020, Denmark had the highest price level…

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Posted on 23. Jun, 2021 in: News

Ukrainian statue vandalised ahead of Russia match

A Copenhagen monument to a Ukrainian national poet was vandalised with pro-Russia slogans before Denmark’s EURO 2020 match with Russia, Monday. The Ukrainian embassy in Copenhagen posted a photo on Facebook, showing the…

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Posted on 23. Jun, 2021 in: News

Danish troops leave Afghanistan

The last remaining Danish troops in Afghanistan have left the war-torn country. After two decades as part of a NATO-led mission, during which time 44 Danes lost their life, the final group arrived…

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Posted on 23. Jun, 2021 in: News

Infection rate low as virus recedes

Only 155 new corona cases were reported, Tuesday, the third day in a row the figures have dropped below 200. 71,648 PCR tests were carried out, providing a positivity rate of 0.22%, as…

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Posted on 23. Jun, 2021 in: News

Danish fans given 12-hour time limit in Amsterdam

Danish football fans have been told they can travel to the Netherlands to watch Saturday’s Euro 2020 round of 16 tie with Wales but will need to self-isolate if they are in the…

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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-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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