Posted on 04. Nov, 2019 in: News

Danish lawmakers concerned about ‘aggressive U.S. interest’ in Greenland

Danish lawmakers have raised concerns about the USA’s charm offensive in Greenland. Following a recent visit to the Arctic country, when U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands and state department officials held meetings…

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Posted on 04. Nov, 2019 in: News

DPP wants North Sea black gold to fund green conversion

The state’s future revenue from North Sea oil should be counter-spent on green conversion – the latest proposal from the Danish People’s Party with backing from the Social Liberals (Radikale). DPP leader Kristian…

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Posted on 04. Nov, 2019 in: News

LA nearly quit government in 2017

The Liberal Alliance (LA) was very close to quitting the tripartite centre-right coalition in 2017 after being forced to back down on its demands for tax cuts in budget negotiations. Berlingske reports how…

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Posted on 04. Nov, 2019 in: News

New book: Muslim refugees can’t be bothered to work

Many Muslim refugees in this country would prefer to collect social benefits than work and are often helped by sympathetic, left-wing public employees according to a new, tell-all book by social worker Ali…

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Posted on 04. Nov, 2019 in: News

Defence Minister clamps down on cronyism in military

Defence Minister Trine Bramsen is determined to stop the culture of favouritism and nepotism that has damaged the Danish military’s reputation. The Defence Ministry is working on new job application guidelines for the…

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Posted on 04. Nov, 2019 in: News

U.S. still hopes to block Nord Stream 2

The U.S. says it is still looking for ways to block the Nord Stream 2  gas pipeline connecting Russia and Germany that was cleared for transit through Denmark’s economic zone by the Danish…

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Posted on 04. Nov, 2019 in: News

DK-German battery driven trains project

Battery-powered trains could soon be carrying passengers across the Denmark-Germany border. The trains are currently operating in the German border region of Slesvig-Holsten, where transport minister Bernd Bucholz said plans are underway to…

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Posted on 04. Nov, 2019 in: News

Danske Bank still feeling aftershock of money laundering scandal

Danske Bank has been forced to downwardly adjust its year-end profit expectation as it continues to feel the repercussions of the money laundering scandal. Denmark’s biggest bank has lost thousands of customers since…

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Posted on 03. Nov, 2019 in: TWTW

The Week That Was, October 28th – November 3rd 2019:

Politics/Economy: The government’s left-wing allies pushed for significant tax hikes to fund their demands for more welfare – the Red/Greens called for more taxes on shares and capital gains, the Socialist People’s Party…

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Posted on 01. Nov, 2019 in: News

Nord Stream 2 – Ukrainian anger, Russian praise, EU acceptance

Denmark’s decision, Wednesday, to finally grant permission for the Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to pass through its exclusive economic zone has been met with mixed reactions in Ukraine and Russia. After Russian President…

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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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