Inflation down – good news for families
A surprising drop in inflation in February could provide families with a much-needed financial boost. The consumer price index rose by just 1.2 per cent in February compared to the same month last…
MoreBalance of trade up
The export sector made an impressive comeback at the start of the year. After a fall of 4.2 per cent in December, goods exports rose by 5.5 per cent in January, new Statistics…
MoreDenmark fights violence against women and girls
15 million DKK in support of efforts in Sudan and Somalia To mark international women’s day, Minister of Christian Friis Back issued a statement cementing Denmark’s commitment to fight violence against women and…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 4th – March 10th, 2013
Politics / Economy Finance Minister Bjarne Corydon (S) came under attack from his own party for claiming that The Social Democrats aren’t, and should never be characterised as, a left-wing party. Social Democrat…
MoreLA PASADA SEMANA: Resumen de Noticias del 4 al 10 de marzo de 2013
POLITICA/ECONOMIA El Ministros de Finanzas, Bjerne Corydon (Socialdemócratas), fue criticado por su propio partido por declarar que los Socialdemócratas no es, ni nunca debería ser caracterizado como un partido de izquierda. Activistas de…
MoreDisastrous poll for Social Democrats: ‘Reforms are hurting us’
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt returned home from an official trip to Tanzania and South Africa, Saturday, to find her Social Democrat Party drowning in a sea of apathy. A new Gallup poll for…
MoreCorporate tax ‘the last straw’ for Soc Dem voters
Election expert Kaspar Møller Hansen of Copenhagen University said there’s no doubt that the government’s proposal to reduce tax on companies is the ‘last straw’ for Social Democrat voters. Just eighteen months after…
MoreRed/Greens put government’s fate in opposition’s hands
The far-left Red/Green Alliance has threatened the existence of the government by announcing it won’t be voting for the proposed agreement on next year’s financing for local authorities. The government will now be…
MoreAmbassador plays down China’s Greenland ambitions
Denmark’s Ambassador in Beijing has played down the massive speculation about China’s possible multi-billion investment in Greenland’s substantial natural resources including ore, oil, and rare earths. China’s current and planned investments in Greenland…
MoreThorning conceals the truth from Tanzania
Prime Minister made an official trip to Tanzania last week but conveniently ‘forgot’ to tell her hosts that their development aid will soon be slashed by DKK150m. During the trip to celebrate 50…
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