Vestager could become victim of Germany-Spain ‘horse trading’
Former Social Liberal (Radikale) leader Margrethe Vestager could lose out on her bid to become President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) due to ‘political horse trading’ between Germany and Spain. The ex-Danish…
MoreNational Bank optimistic about economy despite inflation concerns
The economy is exceeding expectations but inflation continues to cast a shadow, National Bank Governor Christian Kettel Thomsen said yesterday as he presented the Bank’s latest forecast. He said the overall optimism is…
More‘Critical’ labour shortage in retail sector
A top retail insider has characterised the growing labour shortage in this country as a ‘burning platform’. In an interview with financial daily Børsen, Dorte Wimmer, director of the Retail Institute Scandinavia and…
MoreSupreme Court confirms deportation of Afghan national
The Supreme Court has affirmed the deportation of a 37-year-old Afghanistan national. The man, who’s resided in Denmark for 24 years and has no affiliation to his native country, was sentenced to prison…
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Novo Nordisk signs insulin deal for African patients, makes investment in green transition…Hotel and taxi chains fined for illegal data possession…. Pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has signed a deal with South Africa’s Aspen…
MoreDefence Minister hopes to speed up delivery of F-35s
After several delays to the Danish Air Force’s new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) jets Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen is in talks to speed up the process by collecting six of the…
MoreDocuments missing in Danske Bank money laundering probe
Danske Bank has lost key documents related to its money laundering investigation. The High Court directed the bank to present specific papers as part of an ongoing case but many, part of Danske…
MoreDenmark boosts military aid to Ukraine with more tanks
The government has promised an additional 45 tanks to Ukraine. Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced the latest donation, which includes 15 modernised T-72EA tanks and 30 Leopard 1 tanks. during a meeting…
MoreMinistry warns travellers to avoid Armenia and Azerbaijan after unrest
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised travellers to steer clear of Armenia and Azerbaijan after fighting broke out in Azerbaijan this week. Those who are already in Armenia should stay away from…
MoreMinister commits to helping Ukraine develop F-16 infrastructure
Military support to Ukraine is entering a new phase. After donating F-16 fighter jets and training Ukrainian pilots, the focus will be on creating the necessary infrastructure and maintenance systems for the aircraft,…
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