Posted on 16. Dec, 2019 in: News

Surprising dip in support for Queen

A new poll reveals a surprising drop in support for the Danish monarchy. In contrast to previous polls that reflected overwhelming support for Queen Margrethe to remain on the throne until she passes…

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Posted on 16. Dec, 2019 in: News

Ex-Danish PM’s husband in contention for Labour leader in UK

Ex-Danish prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s husband has emerged as a surprise contender to replace Labour leader Jeremy Corybyn in the UK, who’s vowed to step down following Thursday’s disastrous election defeat. In an…

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Posted on 16. Dec, 2019 in: News

Pound rises after UK election – good news for Danish exporters, bad news for tourists

Danish companies breathed a sigh of relief on Friday after the Conservatives won the UK election,  signalling Britain’s final departure from the EU. The pound was immediately boosted to around 9 kroner, the highest…

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Posted on 16. Dec, 2019 in: News

Defence agency suspect spent DKK1.7m on house upgrade

One of the suspects in the military invoices scandal renovated his house for around DKK1.7m ($250m) in 2016, partially paid for by the Danish Ministry of Defence Estate Agency (MDEA). Tabloid daily BT…

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Posted on 15. Dec, 2019 in: TWTW

The Week That Was, December 16th – 22nd 2019:

Politics/Economy: Climate Minister Dan Jørgensen was applauded at the COP25 summit in Madrid after presenting the government’s ambitious climate bill aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by 70% over the next decade. Denmark is…

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Posted on 13. Dec, 2019 in: News

8 charged with aiding terrorism

Eight of the 21 people – six men and two women – arrested in a coordinated, nationwide police raid, Wednesday, were charged with aiding or inciting terrorism yesterday. Three were charged with obtaining…

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Posted on 13. Dec, 2019 in: News

PM: No quid pro quo on the climate

EU countries don’t have the right to demand something in return for supporting carbon neutrality, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on arrival at a Brussels summit, Thursday. Virtually all EU member states support…

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Posted on 13. Dec, 2019 in: News

Denmark joins forces with Ireland and Sweden on climate

Denmark will be working much more closely with Ireland and Sweden in the future on climate issues. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven, and Irish PM Leo Varadkar announced their…

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Posted on 13. Dec, 2019 in: News

Climate Minister enjoys saviour role at COP25

Bathing in the glory of ‘the world’s most ambitious climate bill’ aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by 70% over the next decade, Climate Minister Dan Jørgensen has been the centre of attention at…

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Posted on 13. Dec, 2019 in: News

Denmark to guard Hormuz Strait

The government has announced plans to send a frigate, a helicopter and a crew of 155 people to support an international naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz from Autumn, 2020. Following a…

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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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