Economy ‘stuck in crisis’
Economists in this country are unwilling to admit that Denmark is still stuck in a serious economic crisis, senior analyst Jens Schjerring at Agro Markets said yesterday after mortgage-lenders slashed their 30-year bonds…
MoreLow, low inflation
Inflation is now at its lowest for 60 years and with the price of oil expected to fall even more, economists believe Denmark could be heading for a period of deflation. The latest…
MoreDanske Bank deflates deflation problem
Economists predict that prices will continue to fall in January, raising fears of the so-called ‘Japanese sickness’ – a lengthy period of constantly falling prices. However, Denmark’s biggest bank, Danske, called for calm…
MoreLocal councils ignore alcohol problems
Excessive drinking is a massive problem in Denmark yet very few people are aware they are entitled to free treatment from their local authority. A new survey by the National Institute for Public…
MoreBusiness shorts
Good news for SAS / Car sales hit new record SAS: Struggling airline SAS has been given a new year boost by new figures showing a 7.1 per cent rise in passenger figures…
MoreJyllands-Posten on the retreat
Jyllands-Posten, which has been at the forefront of the freedom of expression debate, will not be republishing the controversial Mohammed cartoons. Although large parts of the Danish media have declared ‘we are Charlie…
MoreJe Suis Ahmed
Should Muslims constantly be asked to distance themselves from acts of terrorism that are committed in the name of Islam? Berlingske editorial, 11.1.15. Muslim organisations throughout Europe have strongly denounced the terrorist attack…
MoreParis attack could impact Danish election
Will the shockwaves from the Paris tragedy affect the upcoming election campaign in this country? That’s the question posed by Berlingske analyst Thomas Larsen in an op-ed article, Sunday. Thomas Larsen: Will last…
MoreDPP pulls Mohammed joke
The Danish People’s Party has pulled a controversial anti-immigrant message from Facebook. An anonymous poster’s question, ‘I wonder how many people would decline welfare handouts if the Mohammed cartoons were printed on Danish…
MoreJustice Minister backs move for more border control
Justice Minister Mette Frederiksen believes ‘more intelligent’ border control is the key to averting terrorist attacks. After a meeting with justice and interior ministers from the EU, USA, and Canada ahead of Sunday’s…
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