Posted on 07. May, 2013 in: News

Immigrants are hardest-hit by unemployment reform

As trade unions and the Red/Greens continue to put pressure on the government to provide more help for those who’ve lost their right to benefits due to a shortening of the entitlement period…

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Posted on 07. May, 2013 in: News

Copy Swedish unemployment model says LA

A trade union proposal to copy Sweden and shorten the entitlement period for unemployment benefits, in return for a shorter qualifying period, has been warmly welcomed by the Liberal Alliance (LA). Although the…

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Posted on 07. May, 2013 in: News

(Slightly) good news for labour market

The number of workers facing the prospect unemployment fell in April although the level of redundancy warnings still remains far higher than pre-crisis levels. 486 people were handed their notice in April, less…

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Posted on 07. May, 2013 in: News

DKK75m bonus for Somalia

The government is significantly increasing its aid commitment to Somalia’s security forces which, according to reports, are ‘hamstrung by corruption’ and need rebuilding to cement gains made by foreign troops against Islamist militants….

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Posted on 07. May, 2013 in: News

Tvind leader to be tried ‘in absentia’

The High Court appeal against Tvind got underway, Monday, but founder Amdi Pedersen was nowhere to be seen. Five senior representatives of Tvind –the global Danish humanitarian organisation often referred to as a…

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Posted on 07. May, 2013 in: News

Vestas’ debt threatens orders

Although Vestas is still the recognised world leader in wind energy, analysts are concerned that its financial difficulties could scare potential customers away. Sydbank’s energy analyst, Jacob Petersen, said customers could be put…

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Posted on 07. May, 2013 in: News

Chinese shipper beats Maersk on size – and price

Maersk Lines will take delivery of the world’s biggest container ship next month, capable of carrying 18,000 containers, but won’t enjoy the number one spot for very long. China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL),…

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Posted on 07. May, 2013 in: News

Solid first quarter for Carlsberg

Carlsberg, the world’s fourth- biggest brewer, has published solid, but not spectacular, first quarter figures for 2013, with profit and turnover slightly above projections. EBIT (Earnings before interest and tax) were DKK661m on…

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Posted on 06. May, 2013 in: spanish

LA PASADA SEMANA: Resumen de Noticias del 29 de abril al 5 de mayo de 2013

POLITICA/ECONOMIA De acuerdo a las últimas encuestas el partido Alianza Roji-Verde (Enhedslisten), alcanzaría el 14.9% de votos si se realizaran elecciones. Por su parte, los  Socialdemócratas  solo cuentan con 16.3 % del electorado,…

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Posted on 06. May, 2013 in: TWTW

The Week That Was, April 29th – May 5th

Politics / Economy According to recent surveys, 14.9 per cent of the electorate would vote for the Red/Green Alliance if an election were held today; 16.3 per cent would vote for the Social…

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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: TODAS LAS NOTICIAS DANESAS DEL MOMENTO.
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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