Denmark falls behind in technology race
Denmark is lagging behind in the global technology race. A new study by the Danish Technological Institute (DTI) reveals that in 7 out of 11 key technology indicators that have ‘major strategic significance’,…
MorePension funds drop Russian investments
Major Danish pension funds are dropping their investments in Russian government bonds and holdings in Russian state-controlled companies because of the Ukraine situation. Pension Danmark, which had DKK 304bn ($46.29bn) under asset management…
MorePrime Minister leads condemnation of Putin
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has strongly condemned (S) Russia’s recognition of the eastern Ukraine regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. In a tweeted message last night the PM called it ‘a blatant violation of Ukraine’s…
MoreIran sends agents on entrapment mission to Denmark
At least four intelligence agents from Iran were sent to Denmark to take down a group of exiled Iranians based in Ringsted. Court documents obtained by DR News reveal how a female Iranian…
MoreDPP in crisis as 4 MPs walk out
Four leading Dansh People’s Party (DPP) MPs have walked out in protest against newly-elected leader Morten Messerschmidt – health spokesperson Liselott Blixt, employment spokesman Bent Bøgsted, food affairs spokesperson Lise Bech and social…
MoreVirus updates
28.883 new corona cases were confirmed, Monday, as 32.26% of the 89, 541 PCR tests taken over the 24-hour period came back positive – however, the number of people hospitalised with Covid rose by…
MoreWomen from ethnic minorities have lower birth rate
For the first time ever, women from immigrant communities in Denmark are giving birth at a lower rate than ethnic Danes – 1.76 children compared to 1.78. According to VIVE, a government analysis…
MoreDuchess of Cambridge on solo visit to Denmark
The Duchess of Cambridge, wife of Prince William and ‘Queen in waiting’, arrives in Denmark today on a fact-finding trip to learn how the country has become a world leader in its approach…
MoreFood prices rise by 11.5%
Research by tabloid daily BT shows the price of a shopping basket filled with 25 standard food items has risen by 11.5% over the past 10 months. Statistics Denmark has confirmed that inflation…
MoreHigh inflation hits consumer confidence
Rising inflation is having an impact on consumer confidence. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show the consumer confidence index fell to -3.2 in February from -1.5 in January. The average for the past…
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