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…
MoreCopy 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…
More(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…
MoreDKK75m 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….
MoreTvind 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…
MoreVestas’ 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…
MoreChinese 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),…
MoreSolid 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…
MoreLA 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,…
MoreThe 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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