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…
More3.7% 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%…
MoreNational 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…
MoreTop 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…
MoreImmigration 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…
MoreDenmark 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…
MoreUkrainian 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…
MoreDanish 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…
MoreInfection 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…
MoreDanish 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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