Optimism for economy despite structural problems
The Danish economy is facing structural problems over the next few years, but at the same time the upswing enjoyed by Denmark’s biggest trading partners provides optimism. That’s the view of leading economist…
MoreTax auhorities target foreign tax shelters
The Danish tax authorities are ready to extend their succesful Money Transfer project that tracks down hidden income in tax shelters throughout the world. Five major banks will over the next few weeks…
MoreSyria: Legal experts reject government’s argument
Two Danish legal experts have dismissed a Foreign Affairs Ministry memo listing the reasons why the government feels an attack on Syria is justified as ‘misguided’. Although the government cites ‘political and moral…
MoreDenmark joins G20 response
Denmark has joined the G20 countries that signed a statement, Friday, condemning the use of chemical weapons in Syria and calling for a strong response. At the same time, Foreign Ministers agreed to…
MoreFogh Rasmussen backs military strike – but without NATO.
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said last night that he hoped for a ‘short, sharp, military response’ against the Syrian regime but stressed that NATO would not be involved. In an interview…
MoreGang leader goes to war in Syria
Notorious Copenhagen gang leader Abderrozak Benerabe – better known as ‘Big A’ – is one of 65 Danish nationals who’ve fought alongside rebels in the Syrian civil war. ‘Big A’ has now returned…
MoreDenmark no. 1 in happiness rankings
Believe it or not, Denmark has again been named the world’s happiest country. Denmark tops Columbia University’s latest World Happiness Report of 156 countries, ahead of comparative countries such as Norway, Sweden, Switzerland,…
MoreBalance of payments up, but…..
Denmark continues to enjoy a healthy balance of payments surplus – DKK13bn at the end of July, but DKK2.2bn down on the previous month. The total surplus over the first seven months topped…
MoreBusiness minister wants to please Chinese tourists
Business & Growth Minister Henrik Sass Larsen is currently heading a delegation in China aiming to pump up business for the struggling Danish tourist industry. Before leaving for Beijing on his first trip…
MoreNew life for green cars
German energy company E.ON has bought the 770 characteristic light-blue battery-charging stations scattered throughout the country from the bankruptcy estate of green car pioneer A Better Place. Tore Haritshøj, MD of E.ON in Denmark,…
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