High taxes and duties hit tourism
Denmark has enjoyed a modest rise in tourism, but the increase is dominated by Copenhagen. The number of foreign tourists coming to the capital has risen by 6.4% since 2008, far outweighing the…
MoreDenmark-Sweden bridge breaks traffic record
The Oresund (Sound) Bridge linking Denmark with Sweden set a new traffic record over the weekend with more than 30,000 vehicles crossing in one day A total of 30,955 vehicles crossed the bridge…
MoreEU Commission questions Danish Crown merger
The European Commission has ruled that the proposed merger between Danish Crown and Tican, which will see Denmark’s two biggest slaughterhouse companies combine their activities, would threaten to significantly affect competition in Denmark…
MoreDid Denmark violate Geneva convention during Iraq War?
Danish Defence has launched an investigation into allegations that Danish troops in Iraq defied orders, and possibly the Geneva Convention, by handing over prisoners to the local authorities, despite the risk of the…
MoreNew report challenges government’s growth ambitions
A new report casts doubts on the government’s ambition to create economic growth throughout the country. The joint report from the Ministry of the Environment and Local Government Denmark (LGDK) states that the…
MoreDanish municipalities pay big bucks for PR
The national association for developmental disabilities (LEV) has criticised a number of Danish municipalities for using expensive press agencies to help them handle critical issues with the public. Roskilde Kommune also spent DKK…
MoreDanish ferry in collision near Sweden
The Stena Line passenger ferry, Stena Jutlandica, which operates between North Denmark and Sweden, was involved in a collision with a Danish tanker as it approached Gothenburg harbour early Sunday morning. The ferry…
MoreMore Eastern Europeans settling in Denmark
An increasing number of East Europeans are settling in Denmark. Out of the 55,000 who reside here, 28,000 have held a CPR (Social Security) number since 2010 or before, Berlingske reports. Immigration expert…
MoreLack of funds may cut major bridge project
A plan to cut commute times between major Danish cities with a new train bridge over the Vejle Fjord may be stalled, as the new government expressed concerns over adequate funding. Helle Thorning…
MoreMunicipalities failing to deal with early child anxiety
65 municipalities do not have a clear action plan to tackle anxiety problems in children. This is according to research conducted by Danish newspaper Information. According to the municipalities, a lack of resources…
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