Posted on 20. Apr, 2018 in: News

New poll: Strike would be costly for government

Two new polls show a nationwide public-sector strike could cost the government power. As negotiators meet again today to try and hammer out a deal, a poll shows 41% of the electorate believe…

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Posted on 20. Apr, 2018 in: News

Israel’s ambassador issues circumcision bill warning

Denmark’s international reputation is at stake when five cabinet ministers meet behind closed doors today to discuss the implications of a citizens’ bill that would ban non-medical circumcision for boys. Israel’s ambassadør to…

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Posted on 20. Apr, 2018 in: News

DPP pushes for more headwear restrictions

The government is assured of a majority for the ‘ban the burka’ bill that received its first reading in parliament, Thursday but its parliamentary ally is already pushing for more. The Danish People’s…

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Posted on 20. Apr, 2018 in: News

Greenland independence a top campaign issue

Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen threat to cut subsidies to Greenland if it secedes from the Danish commonwealth has become a major issue in the current election campaign Ahead of Tuesday’s election, Vittus…

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Posted on 20. Apr, 2018 in: News

Denmark an ‘innovative champion’

Denmark is one of 13 countries identified as an innovative ‘champion’ in a new global ranking by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). In its inaugural International Innovation Scorecard, CTA identified Finland, the United Kingdom,…

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Posted on 20. Apr, 2018 in: News

Innovative yet little private initiative

Denmark may be leading the way in innovation but it’s seriously lagging behind in private initiative. A new Statistics Denmark report reveals Denmark had the lowest rate of self employed in the EU…

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Posted on 20. Apr, 2018 in: News

Confusion about electric car sales

Confusion surrounds the future of electric cars in this country. The latest projection of energy consumption in Denmark by the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) shows there will be more electric cars on the roads in the…

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Posted on 19. Apr, 2018 in: News

Police pay compensation to Tibet demonstators

Copenhagen Police have agreed to pay financial compensation to eight demonstrators in the ‘Tibetgate’ affair. The eight, who all counter sued the police years ago, will receive DKK20,000 ($3,200) each after Chief of…

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Posted on 19. Apr, 2018 in: News

Justice Minister: Police won’t forcibly remove burka from Muslim women

Justice Minister Søren Pape Poulsen has given a guarantee that the police won’t forcibly remove burkas from Muslim women on the street if the religious headwear bill is passed by parliament tomorrow. He said…

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Posted on 19. Apr, 2018 in: News

Jyllands-Posten terrorists set for parole this year

The four terrorists found guilty of planning a violent attack on Jyllands-Posten nine years ago could soon be released from their Swedish prison where they are being held. Documents from Sweden’s Prison Authority…

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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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