Slight increase in poverty
The number of people defined as ‘poor’ in Denmark has risen since 2012. Despite Minister for the Economy Morten Østergaard’s claim yesterday, when he presented the annual poverty review, that the government has,…
MoreFraud squad task force targets tax evaders
The fraud squad has set up a new task force to track down untaxed money stashed away in foreign tax shelters. A previous police unit of 130 officers set up in 2014 has…
MoreRed/Greens threaten to topple Finance Minister
The controversial DONG sell-off continues to haunt the government. The Red/Greens have threatened to topple Finance Minister Bjarne Corydon, Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s ‘right-hand man’, unless he releases the full details of the…
MorePM clashes with Løkke
Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt and opposition leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen went head to head yesterday in parliament’s final question time ahead of the general election. The Liberal leader refused to provide details of…
MoreNeo-Nazis at Bornholm democracy forum
The right-wing, nationalist Danskernes Parti (Danes’ Party) has been granted permission to host a panel debate at the Citizens’ Forum to be held in Bornholm between the 11th and 14th of June. Controversial…
MoreNo Mohammed cartoons at Citizens Forum
Mayor of Bornholm Winni Grosbøll may have agreed to allow far-right, nationalist politicians to attend this year’s Citizens Forum but she has refused to permit an exhibition of Mohammed cartoons, as requested by…
More‘Green’ Danes aren’t prepared to make sacrifices to help environment
Danes are far more concerned about the environment than the economy but aren’t prepared to accept any change in their normal way of life to help the climate. A new YouGov survey reveals…
MoreOpposition parties cancel terror consultation
A parliamentary consultation about the lack of security for the Jewish community was cancelled at the last minute, Tuesday. In the wake of February’s terror attack, opposition parties had summoned Justice Minister Mette…
MoreRyanair rewards ‘cheap’ pilots
Ryanair ranks its pilots according to how much fuel their planes consume, raising safety concerns in this country. Ahead of today’s showdown between the Irish budget airline and Danish unions at the Labour…
MoreBusiness shorts
Record UK order for Vestas / Vestas on US hiring spree / Novo paid Hillary Clinton $125,000 / US company lays off workers in Denmark UK order: Vestas Offshore Wind has received the…
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