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Denmark no.1 in labour costs / Vestas to build world’s largest turbine…but looking to cut costs Labour costs: Denmark has the highest average hourly labour cost in the EU. The latest figures from…
MoreDanske Bank accused of concealing earnings
Danske Bank, Denmark’s biggesat bank, and its investment wing, Danish Invest have been accused of concealing earnings from the sale of investment bonds, the Think Consumer Council (Forbrugerrådet Tænk), a consumer watchdog, claims….
MoreMajor Danish construction projects lack manpower
Stakeholders have expressed concern that major project development in Denmark may be halted by a massive labour shortage. Major infrastructure projects such as bridges, highways and new hospitals are facing delays due to…
More‘Kafkaesque’ tax authorites refuse to correct errors
Although an independent body has revealed major errors in property tax assesements in the Hørsholm region, the Danish Tax Authority “SKAT” has refused to reassess the taxable value it has imposed on homeowners….
MoreRejected borrowers turn to expensive loan schemes
Many potential buyers are turning to an online loan portal when they are rejected for loans and morgages. Udenombanken.dk offers loans to buyers seeking to buy property outside of the major cities at…
MoreLeft-wing move to protect homeowners
The Red-Green Alliance have unexpectedly sided with the right-wing bloc by recommending a land-tax evalutaion freeze, expected to be a key election issue this year and traditionally the focus of the right-wing bloc….
MoreRight-wing parties open to museum sell-off
Several politicians on the right are in favour of selling of artefacts in museum collections to raise cash. “It would be a win for Danish museums, so collections can be newer and wider,”…
MoreLocal authorites still lacking a climate action plan
While a majority of local authorities have implemented a climate action plan, five have failed to meet the government’s 2013 submission deadline. 93 municipalities have drawn up plans to better deal with the…
MoreThousands of elderly patients end up in hospital due to a lack of aged care
A new study shows that thousands of elderly patients end up in hospital for problems which should be handled in nursing homes or the aged care provided by the municipalities. These include health…
MoreThe Week That Was, March 23rd – March 29th, 2015
Politics/Economy The ruling Social Democrats were accused of racism after launching a nationwide advertising campaign focussing on the government’s moves to impose more demands on immigrants and refugees to find work – the…
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