Posted on 19. Jan, 2011 in: News

Inflation higher than EU

The rate of inflation in Denmark is outstripping the EU average. New Statistics Denmark figures show that inflation reached 2.8% in December, compared to 2.6% in the EU. The statistics agency writes that…

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Posted on 19. Jan, 2011 in: News

Voters prefer ‘the Løkke plan’

Even though the government continues to lag behind in the polls, a new Gallup survey shows that 37% of the electorate believe Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s economic policy is the best way…

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Posted on 19. Jan, 2011 in: News

Public spending will create growth say Socialists

The Socialist People’s Party has pinpointed the public sector as the locomotive for a future centre-left government’s economic policy. According to the party’s new economic ‘white paper’ published today, pre-approved by the Social…

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Posted on 19. Jan, 2011 in: News

Danish cum laude students

The government is preparing to copy US universities by rewarding elite students with honours and financial rewards. In a shift away from the normal Danish egalitarian approach to education, Minister of Science, Technology…

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Posted on 19. Jan, 2011 in: News

Denmark the preferred destination for refugees

Denmark is named as one of the most attractive destinations by illegal immigrants stranded in Greece, the EU’s ‘Central Station’ for refugees. 90% of Europe’s illegal immigrants arrive in Greece and, according to…

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Posted on 19. Jan, 2011 in: News

News in brief

Queen to Bahrain, APM shares no.3 on most expensive list, 60 million hours of paperwork per year, Personal freedom under threat  HM Queen Margrethe and Royal Consort Prince Henrik will make an official…

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Posted on 18. Jan, 2011 in: News

Opposition will hit homeowners hard says Løkke

Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has upped the election rhetoric by stating there is ‘no doubt’ that the opposition will increase property taxes if they gain power. During a heated TV debate last…

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Posted on 18. Jan, 2011 in: News

Regulations signal lack of respect

The Lib/Con coalition’s determination to impose more rules and regulations indicates a complete lack of respect for personal freedom, critics say. In response to a new report showing that the number of new…

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Posted on 18. Jan, 2011 in: News

News in brief

Depression, shootings, and Muslim forum to go ahead More and more Danes are suffering from some form of psychiatric illness. The number of people being treated in hospital for depression and anxiety has…

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Posted on 18. Jan, 2011 in: News

Stop bothering the US say ministers

A left-wing Social Democrat/Socialist People’s Party coalition would constantly try to embarrass the USA with constant calls for commissions and inquiries, the government claims. Two cabinet ministers have launched a counter attack against…

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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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