Posted on 14. Jun, 2017 in: News

DPP MEP to use ‘Brexit defence’ against fraud charges

Disgraced Danish People’s Party (DPP) MEP Morten Messerschmidt returned to work at the European Parliament in Brussels, Tuesday, determined to fight allegations of fraud. The controversial MEP has been on sick leave since…

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Posted on 14. Jun, 2017 in: News

Homeless denounce new anti-begging law

New anti-begging legislation, aimed at stopping the surge of Roma beggars on the streets of Denmark’s biggest cities, will criminalise very vulnerable people a spokesman for the homeless warned last night. The government’s…

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Posted on 14. Jun, 2017 in: News

Denmark best for business

Denmark has Europe’s most favourable business conditions, at least according to the European Chamber which ranks European countries based on their business environment. The ‘EuCham score’ is reflected on a scale from 0 to 100,…

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Posted on 14. Jun, 2017 in: News

Denmark no.1 in clean energy

Denmark tops the 2017 Global Cleantech Innovation Index 2017, published by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) and Cleantech Group (CTG), moving up from 5th place in 2014. The index represents ‘the most innovative…

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Posted on 14. Jun, 2017 in: News

Finance watchdog targets money laundering

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will closely monitor how Danish banks deal with possible money laundering when a new law to combat the crime comes into effect this month. Deputy Director General Thomas…

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Posted on 13. Jun, 2017 in: News

Government closes down troubled tax authority

After a series of scandals that have cost the state billions of kroner the government has decided to close down the National Tax Authority (SKAT) next year and replace it with seven regional…

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Posted on 13. Jun, 2017 in: News

Voters want border control extension

A significant majority of the electorate want to maintain border control after the EU Commission’s temporary extension expires later this year. When EU Home Affairs Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos granted five countries, including Denmark,…

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Posted on 13. Jun, 2017 in: News

Germany imposes checks along Danish border

Germany introduced increased border checks along the Danish border, Monday, as part of security measures imposed ahead of the July 7-8 G20 summit in Hamburg, Interior Minister Thomes de Maiziere, who has referred…

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Posted on 13. Jun, 2017 in: News

Military could protect mail carriers

A local councillor has suggested employing the military to protect mail carriers in the crime-ridden social housing district of Vollsmose in Odense, Denmark’s 3rd-biggest city, where national post service Postnord has suspended all…

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Posted on 13. Jun, 2017 in: News

Government aims to maintain control of airport

The government is considering new legislation to ensure the state’s continued involvement in Copenhagen Airport after reports that majority shareholder, Australian investment bank Macquarie, is looking for a buyer. Macquarie, which holds 58%…

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7:59 – All the Danish News That Fits

7:59 – Danish News Today, is the most reliable source of daily Danish news in English for diplomats, the ex-pat community, the business sector, or anyone in Denmark or abroad seeking an insight into what’s happening in Denmark right now.

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7:59: TODAS LAS NOTICIAS DANESAS DEL MOMENTO.
7:59-Noticias Danesas de Hoy es una nueva fuente de noticias en inglés dirigida especialmente al cuerpo diplomático, extranjeros viviendo en Dinamarca

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