Crisis shelters turn away abused women
4,561 abused women were denied help at crisis shelters last year due to a lack of space. The record high number comes from the Social Ministry’s own figures, which show that crisis centers…
MoreThe Week That Was, January 15th – January 21st 2018
Politics/Economy: Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s character and personal judgement again came under scrutiny after it was revealed he spent his summer holiday in 2016 at a summer cottage in Skagen, paid for…
MoreNational Bank warns against cryptocurrencies
Director of the Danish National Bank Hugo Frey Jensen has warned consumers against cryptocurrencies, calling the phenomenon a “speculative playground” and rejecting the notion of consumer protection. The popularisation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin,…
MoreDI: China growth will boost DK
The Danish Federation of Industry (DI) has welcomed the Chinese economy’s recent surge in growth as a ‘boon’ for Danish businesses. China’s GDP grew by 6.9% last year, beating expectations. With the strong…
MoreStøjberg to toughen family reunification for non-Danes
Integration Minister Inger Støjberg is moving ahead with new legislation that will make it harder for immigrants to get family reunification, but easier for Danes to bring their foreign-born spouse to this country….
MoreGovernment scales back sale of TV2
After originally planning to sell off its majority stakeholding in TV2 ,the government is now awaiting the European Commission’s (EC) approval to sell just 49 percent. The ruling Liberals’ media spokesperson, Britt Bager, confirmed…
MorePM defends public sector relocation policy
Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen will keep on with the government’s public sector job relocation policy despite the massive costs and widespread criticism. Phase 2, ‘ABetter Balance 2’, published Tuesday, aims relocate over…
MoreAlternatives aim for EU recognition
The Alternatives’ Rasmus Nordqvist plans to stand for election to the European Parliament in May of 2018, marking a first for his party. The Alternatives first achieved elected office only three years ago, when they won…
MoreLA losing members over tax fiasco
The Liberal Alliance is losing members at a fast rate following the party’s role in the tax reform fiasco. The party has already seen a dip in the polls after LA had promised…
MoreDisabled Danes denied the right to vote
Four Danes with severe disabilities lost their battle for the right to vote at the Supreme Court, Thursday, but immediately announced they would appeal the ruling to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). The…
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