A quick guide to the Danske Bank money laundering scandal
The Danske Bank money laundering scandal has garnered attention throughout the world. Berlingske has covered the scandal for more than a year and revealed last September how the authoritarian regime in Azerbaijan has for…
MoreImmigrants top rape statistics
A review of all rape convictions in Denmark over the past 18 months by tabloid daily BT shows that 10 out of 12 of those found guilty were immigrants or descendants of immigrants….
MoreNo intervention as krone remains strong against euro
The National Bank hasn’t felt the need to intervene to protect the Danish krone for the past 15 months, the longest period since the euro was introduced. Currency reserves remained stable in June…
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Vestas restructures China business / Taiwan signs wind power agreement with Danish university Wind turbine giant Vestas has announced a restructuring of its China sales business unit after China’s energy regulator announced that…
MoreAlternative leader demands equal air time in election debates
Uffe Elbæk has demanded an invitation to the traditional, USA style, live TV debate between the prime minister and opposition leader ahead of the next election. The Alternative leader surprised everybody last week…
MoreMoney laundering scandal grows
The amount of money laundered through Danske Bank’s Estonian branch is far greater than previously assumed. Berlingske has previously revealed that Danske Bank Estonia handled at least DKK25bn in ‘suspicious transactions’ but has…
MoreDanske Bank scandal has damaged Denmark’s reputation
The Danske Bank money laundering scandal has seriously damaged Denmark’s reputation abroad and also confidence in Danish banks and authorities, National Bank Governor General Lars Rohde said in response to the latest revelations…
MoreDenmark less popular for foreign workers
Despite constant reports of a labour shortage Denmark has dropped down a list of the most popular destinations for foreign workers. According to a study released this week by the Boston Consulting Group and The…
MoreDanish hauliers challenge EU ruling
Danish hauliers are suing the EU Commission for approving allegedly illegal state subsidies to mail carrier Post Nord, formerly Post Danmark. The Commission concluded earlier this year that the ‘compensation granted by Denmark…
MoreNationwide open-fire ban
All of Denmark’s 98 local authorities have from 12.00 today banned open fires as the drought continues. Ahead of Midsummer Eve last week 70 municipalities issued a ban on traditional bonfires, which was…
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