Posted on 05. Aug, 2024 in: News

169 foreign criminals remain in Denmark despite deportation rulings

An increasing number of convicted criminals sentenced to deportation remain stranded in this country after refusing to leave. New figures from the Danish Return Agency show that as of December last year, 169…

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Posted on 05. Aug, 2024 in: News

Rise in honour-related crimes

A new report reveals a significant increase in reports of honour-related crimes in Copenhagen – 74 last year, the highest number ever. Kristine Rikke Larsen, head of the Ethnic Consultancy Team, attributed the…

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Posted on 05. Aug, 2024 in: News

Danish national found guilty of genocide

A Rwanda appeals court has sentenced a Danish national to 20 years in jail for acts of genocide. 56-year-old Wenceslas Twagirayezu had lived in Denmark for 17 years before being extradited to Rwanda…

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Posted on 05. Aug, 2024 in: News

Big-name Danish companies still providing services in Russia despite sanctions

More than 15 Danish companies continue to provide IT support and consultancy services to Russian subsidiaries despite EU sanctions. International names such as toy giant LEGO and iconic Danish shoe brand ECCO have…

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Posted on 01. Aug, 2024 in: News

Japan requests extradition of anti-whaling activist

Denmark has received Japan’s request to extradite Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd activist group, who was arrested in Greenland last month. Watson, 73, faces charges from a 2010 confrontation with Japanese…

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Posted on 01. Aug, 2024 in: News

Red Sea turmoil forces Maersk to adjust expectations

Shipping giant Maersk expects increased profits from longer freight routes due to ongoing unrest in the Red Sea. The company now forecasts an operating result between DKK 20.8 to 34.6bn ($3 and $5bn),…

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Posted on 01. Aug, 2024 in: News

COVID-19 cases decline after summer surge

COVID-19 infections fell last week, suggesting the peak of the summer wave has passed, according to Statens Serum Institut (SSI). The drop follows a 60% rise in infections in late May and the…

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Posted on 01. Aug, 2024 in: News

National hospital tests new prostate cancer treatment

The National Hospital (Rigshospitalet) has launched a trial with a new, high-dose radiotherapy for prostate cancer, treating the first three patients this week. The advanced method aims to boost cure rates for aggressive…

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Posted on 01. Aug, 2024 in: News

Swedish youths hired for serious crimes in Denmark

Swedish youths are being hired by criminals here to commit serious crimes in Denmark for fees starting at 200,000 kroner, according to police inspector Torben Svarrer from the National Unit for Special Crime….

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Posted on 01. Aug, 2024 in: News

Danes footprint helps push Earth Overshoot Day earlier

Yesterday marked Earth Overshoot Day, the day when humanity’s consumption of natural resources exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in a year. This year, the day arrives one day earlier than last year,…

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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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