Posted on 16. Jun, 2020 in: News

Denmark vulnerable to cyber attacks

Denmark has been named amongst the most vulnerable countries susceptible to cyber attacks. According to NordVPN’s latest Cyber Risk Index, Iceland has the highest risk of cybercrime, followed by Sweden, United Arab Emirates,…

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Posted on 16. Jun, 2020 in: News

Pension companies pledge billions to world’s biggest climate fund

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has launched the world’s biggest climate investment fund with the aim of raising DKK40bn ($6bn) over the next year to significantly reduce Denmark’s CO2 footprint. Two major investors, Pension…

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Posted on 16. Jun, 2020 in: News

SAS needs DKK12.5bn

Struggling Scandinavian airline SAS has said it needs at least DKK12.5bn (nearly $2bn) in new funding to survive the coronavirus pandemic. After presenting a recapitalisation plan, Monday, the airline said in a statement:…

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Posted on 16. Jun, 2020 in: News

Air Force base prepares for new combat planes – local residents awarded noise compensation

Work has started on the future home for Denmark’s new fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) combat planes at Skrydstrup Air Fiorce Base in Southern Jutland. The first plane will…

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Posted on 15. Jun, 2020 in: News

Government doles out cash to boost spending

Following a marathon round of negotiations, Sunday, the government managed to find a majority late last night for a ‘summer package’ aimed at boosting consumer spending as the economy reopens. All pensioners and…

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Posted on 15. Jun, 2020 in: News

DKK10bn crisis fund for ‘essential’ companies

As part of the government’s efforts to keep the economy turning over Business Minister Nicolai Wammen has announced a DKK10bn crisis fund to help ‘essential’ companies navigate the economic downturn. In an interview…

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Posted on 15. Jun, 2020 in: News

New poll: Social Democrats ride ‘corona wave’

The Social Democrats have confirmed their position as the country’s biggest party – by far. A new Gallup poll for Berlingske shows the ruling party is riding on the crest of a ‘corona…

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Posted on 15. Jun, 2020 in: News

Denmark makes new EU budget demands

Denmark heads into the latest round of EU budget negotiations this week armed with increased demands for all member countries to abide by the ‘values, fundamental rights, and rule of law that form…

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Posted on 15. Jun, 2020 in: News

Prosecutor demands jail time for Lithuanian money launderer

The State Prosecutor’s Office for Serious Economic and International Crime (SØIK), popularly known as the fraud squad, has called for a minimum  ’5-6’ year prison sentence for a 47-year-old Lithuanian woman accused of…

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Posted on 15. Jun, 2020 in: News

Borders open (slightly)

Denmark’s borders opened at midnight but only to visitors from Germany, Norway, and Iceland – Swedes remain excluded. However, two German couples broke the curfew on Saturday when they crossed the border and…

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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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