Posted on 29. Apr, 2022 in: News

Government pushes for change to EU asylum directive

The government is pushing for an EU directive to be amended so other countries can copy Denmark’s proposed asylum deal with Rwanda. In a briefing to all parties, Thursday, Minister for Immigration Mattias…

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Posted on 29. Apr, 2022 in: News

EU dismisses government’s Rwanda plan as ‘egoistic’

The EU has warned that Denmark could be thrown out of the the Dublin Regulation if the government is successful with its plans to set up an offshore processing centre for unauthorised asylum…

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Posted on 29. Apr, 2022 in: News

Fewer Ukrainian refugees than projected

The number of Ukrainian refugees seeking shelter in Denmark is far fewer than anticipated. The Immigration Ministry had estimated that between 35-40,000 would have arrived  here by Easter but the actual number, as…

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Posted on 29. Apr, 2022 in: News

Danish mercenary killed in Ukraine

A 25-year-old Dane has been killed in Ukraine fighting against Russian forces. TV2 News’ reports how the man died during an attack on the city of  Mykolajiv: “We can confirm from various independent…

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Posted on 29. Apr, 2022 in: News

Extremist denied right to demonstrate in Sweden

Anti-Muslim Danish politician Rasmus Paludan has been denied permission to hold a new Quran-burning ‘happening’ in Sweden. The ‘Stram Kurs’ (Hard Line) party leader had planned a demonstration at the Social Democrats’ May 1st celebrations…

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Posted on 29. Apr, 2022 in: News

Tax authorities lose legal battle in share dividend scam

The Danish State has lost its multi-million lawsuit against Bech Brun, one of Denmark’s most renowned legal firms. The company was originally ordered to refund the DKK3.5m salary it received from the Tax…

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Posted on 29. Apr, 2022 in: News

Carlsberg enjoys increased sales despite Russia problems

Brewing giant Carlsberg has reported strong 1st quarter (Q1) growth despite problems in Russia where its business is up for sale. While Carlsberg beer is no longer sold in Russia, the company holds a…

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Posted on 29. Apr, 2022 in: News

Business shorts

Big name companies would be hard hit by gas shortage….Transport giant reports lower earnings after Russia pullout….Magasin drops Ecco shoes…Supermarkets ration cooking oil….Israel funds cow-free milk in Denmark…Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Danish…

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Posted on 28. Apr, 2022 in: News

Energy Minister issues gas guarantee to nervous consumers

Energy & Climate Minister Dan Jørgensen has assured Danish consumers they will continue to receive gas even if Russia shuts down all supplies. After the Russian energy giant Gazprom cut off gas exports…

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Posted on 28. Apr, 2022 in: News

Denmark high on Russia’s blacklist

Denmark could be high on Russia’s blacklist of countries facing a gas shutdown for refusing to pay in rubles, according to Trine Villumsen Berling, senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies. Following…

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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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