Integration in Copenhagen improving but democracy lags behind
A new report reveals that more young Copenhagen residents of non-western origin are getting jobs, performing better in schools and higher education, and committing less crime, yet continue to reject Danish values. Copenhagen…
MoreAirport spot check on fraudsters a ‘waste of time’
The re-introduction of spot checks on homecoming travellers at Copenhagen Airport to expose social fraud is a waste of time according to labour market experts. The government sent tax officials to the airport…
MoreBad start to 2018 for exports
Danish exports have fallen since the start of the year, especially to key markets Germany and Great Britain. Overall exports fell by 0.3% in January, the latest Statistics Denmark figures show, continuing the…
MoreSlight dip in inflation
Inflation decreased slightly for the fifth straight month in February. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show the consumer price index rose 0.6 percent year-over-year in February, just below January’s 0.7 percent climb. Moreover,…
MoreWanted Kurdish leader in Copenhagen today
Controversial former Kurdish-Syrian leader Salih Muslim will visit Christiansborg (Danish parliament) today at the invitation of the far-left Red/Greens. Mr Muslim was on his way to Copenhagen two weeks ago when he was…
MoreThree Danish-Turkish informers charged with spying
Three people have been charged under the espionage act with aiding a foreign intelligence service by ‘snitching’ on Danish-Turkish opponents of the Ergodan government. Berlingske revealed last month how Turkish residents had contacted…
MorePM: ‘Niqab Zorro’ is undermining society
The French-Algerian businessman who’s offered to pay all fines imposed on women wearing a full-face veil is ‘undermining Danish society’ and acting ‘very un-Danish’, Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said after Richard Nekkaz, the man…
MoreHealth Ministry: Medicinal cannabis trial a success
207 patients in Denmark have so far been prescribed medicinal cannabis or marijuana under the 4-year trial scheme initiated on January 1st that allows patients suffering from ailments such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis,…
MoreNykredit: Modest 2018 growth despite upswing
The Danish economy is heading for modest 1.3% GDP growth this year, the lowest since 2013, but it isn’t a sign the upswing is grinding to a halt according to mortgage lender Nykredit….
MoreØrsted inks green deal with Red Sox
Denmark’s largest energy company, Ørsted, (formerly DONG) has announced its official partnership with one of the biggest names in US baseball, the Boston Red Sox. Through the agreement, Ørsted will support the Red Sox’s…
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