Posted on 19. Oct, 2021 in: News

Turkey summons Danish ambassador

Denmark’s ambassador to Turkey Danni Annan has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Ankara after signing a joint declaration calling for the urgent release of Osman Kavala, a businessman who’s been imprisoned…

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Posted on 19. Oct, 2021 in: News

Danish gem sales ‘financing Taliban’

Around forty Danish jewelry retailers could be contributing to the Taliban’s coffers by selling precious gems from Afghanistan. Sales of gemstones known as lapis lazuli have become an important global source of income…

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Posted on 19. Oct, 2021 in: News

Virus updates: most covid patients double-jabbed

New figures from the State Serum Institute (SSI) show that the majority of patients admitted to hospital with covid-19 are fully vaccinated. Out of the 115 people who were receiving hospital treatment on…

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Posted on 18. Oct, 2021 in: News

Fewer using public transport after lockdown

Despite the ending of covid-19 restrictions, many commuters who started driving to work during the pandemic are continuing to do so,  Politiken reports. While some are still working from home, a large proportion…

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Posted on 18. Oct, 2021 in: News

Denmark extends “temporary” border controls

Denmark has again extended passport controls on its land border with Germany. Originally introduced in 2016 as a temporary response to the refugee crisis, the border controls have been extended twice per year…

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Posted on 18. Oct, 2021 in: News

Rental scooters return to capital

A year ago, exasperated local politicians put their foot down and banned rental scooters from the Danish capital. Now, they are making a comeback under tough new conditions. The controversial two-wheeled vehicles, which…

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Posted on 18. Oct, 2021 in: News

Government mulling new flight tax

The cost of flying in and out of Denmark could rise substantially if a new tax proposal from the green-leaning Socialist People’s Party (SF) becomes reality. A planned air ticket levy championed by…

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Posted on 18. Oct, 2021 in: News

Tianamen sculpture’s days could be numbered

A controversial sculpture by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt could soon be removed from its current Hong Kong location, Politiken writes. One of a series entitled “Pillar of Shame,” the artwork commemorates the 1989…

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Posted on 18. Oct, 2021 in: News

Norway victims weren’t shot with arrows, cops say

Five people murdered by a Danish national last week were all stabbed to death, Norwegian police have confirmed. According to initial reports, the Dane shot his victims with a bow and arrow during…

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Posted on 18. Oct, 2021 in: News

Russia eyes Greenland’s resources

Russia is one of a number countries seeking more influence in Greenland. The country’s Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin has confirmed his country’s desire for closer relations with the Arctic nation in areas such…

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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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