Greenland joins Denmark at NATO
For the first time ever a Greenland diplomat will become part of Denmark’s permanent representation at NATO to provide expertise and input on Artic conditions. According to Greenlandic news site, NKR, Ms Lida…
MoreDanes ‘cool’ towards newcomers
A new international survey confirms what many newcomers to Denmark discover very quickly – it’s difficult to connect with Danes. The annual Expat Essentials Index reveals the locations that make life abroad easiest and…
MoreEmployment figures up despite economic uncertainty
Despite high inflation, economic uncertainty, and warnings of a possible recession, more and more people have found work. New Statistics Denmark figures show 4,417 joined the labour market in January as the labour…
MoreAnti-Islamist banned from UK
Anti-Islamist Rasmus Paludan has been barred from entering the UK where he was planning a new Koran-burning stunt this week. In a Twitter video, the far-right politician warned that he would burn a copy of…
MoreNew pipelines information increases mystery
Denmark’s Ambassador in Moscow has been summoned to the Kremlin twice this month after Russia claimed to have discovered part of a device from an explosive charge on the last of the four…
MoreDefence Minister reveals ammunition for Ukraine plan
Denmark will proceed down two paths when buying ammunition for Ukraine, Acting Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said yesterday – as a new member of the European Defence Agency (EDA) but also as part of Germany’s…
MoreNew National Bank governor warns of inflation threat
New National Bank Governor Kettel Thomsen has warned that the ‘red-hot’ labour market will need a ‘cooling-off period’ to reduce inflation. In a virtual interview with TV2, Mr Thomsen, who replaced Lars Rohde …
MoreLego named Denmark’s most valuable brand for 8th year running
Global toy giant Lego has again been named the most valuable and strongest Danish brand for an eighth consecutive year, beating other powerhouses such as Maersk, Novo Nordisk, and Carlsberg. According to the…
MoreBusiness shorts
Credit card data reflects rise in consumer spending…..Mærsk opens new freight route to China…Carlsberg refutes Russia sell-off…. Credit and debit card usage, normally a reliable indicator of consumer spending, was up 3% in…
MoreHawkish Denmark stands firm on war
A 10-country poll taken one year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows Denmark is in a group of ‘hawks’ that are ready to go further for Ukrainian independence than other countries. The ECFR…
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