Posted on 21. Oct, 2026 in: News

‘Wise men’ predict sharp economy slowdown 

Denmark’s economy is expected to slow significantly over the next two years, with high energy prices posing a risk to growth, inflation and employment, according to the so-called ‘wise men’ of the Economic…

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Posted on 21. Oct, 2026 in: News

Thousands of students could lose grants 

Around 14,000 students in higher education who live with their parents could lose their student grants (SU) entirely under a government proposal, while a further 8,000 would receive reduced payments. The figures, provided…

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Posted on 20. Oct, 2026 in: News

Løkke rejects Trump’s plans to ease sanctions on Russia

Lars Løkke Rasmussen has rejected US President Donald Trump’s plans to suspend a number of sanctions against Russia. Speaking on Monday after a state visit by Vietnam the Foreign Minister said easing sanctions…

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Posted on 20. Oct, 2026 in: News

Journalists attacked by police during anti-racism demonstration

Two press photographers were struck with police batons while covering demonstrations in Copenhagen on Saturday, when organisations, trade unions and political parties staged a counter-demonstration against racism and so-called ‘remigration’. Copenhagen Police have…

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Posted on 20. Oct, 2026 in: News

Foreign workers should learn Danish before coming to Denmark

The government wants employers to pay for Danish lessons for workers from outside the EU before they arrive in this country, arguing that businesses must take greater responsibility for integration. Immigration Minister Kaare…

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Posted on 20. Oct, 2026 in: News

Ex-Speaker’s exit gives temporary relief for under pressure Liberal leader

Former cabinet minister and speaker of the house Søren Gade’t decision to quit parliament is a relief for Liberal (Venstre) leader Troels Lund Poulsen, according to leading political analysts, but the party’s deeper…

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Posted on 20. Oct, 2026 in: News

Nykredit manages billions in blacklisted arms, tobacco and oil firms

Nykredit, the Nordic region’s biggest financial institution, manages investments worth DKK2.4bn ($360m) in 43 companies it’s excluded, including arms manufacturers, tobacco producers and fossil fuel giants. According to an investigation by Finans the…

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Posted on 20. Oct, 2026 in: News

Islamist says death penalty for homosexuality is ‘perfect’

Leading Muslim commentator Abud Mustafa has said that a society in which Islam is fully implemented would be his ideal society even if it means the death penalty for homosexuality. Mr Mustafa made…

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Posted on 20. Oct, 2026 in: News

Minister demands crackdown on misogyny in TikTok feeds

Education and Digitalisation Minister Christina Egelund wants to ban addictive social media algorithms after a new study found that young men were exposed to misogynistic content on TikTok within minutes of scrolling. The…

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Posted on 19. Oct, 2026 in: News

Government rejects Russian security proposal

The government has rejected a Russian approach for a security agreement aimed at preventing military incidents at sea and in the air following a clash at sea in mid-September when a Russian frigate…

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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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