Queen hosts diplomatic reception
As the Doyen (or Dean) of the diplomatic corps, Niger’s Amadou Tcheko gave the traditional speech for Queen Margrethe at the annual New Year’s diplomatic reception at Christiansborg that honours ambassadors to Denmark. Mr Tchecko,the…
MoreIntegration scheme encourages women to find jobs
The government has welcomed a new report showing more non-western immigrants are ‘closer to the labour market’ than ever before but experts remain sceptical. The employment rate for immigrant women from ethnic minorities…
MoreWind energy supplied nearly half of Denmark’s power in 2019
Denmark generated almost half of its electricity from clean energy in 2019, an all-time high. Wind accounted for 47% of Denmark’s power usage in 2019, grid operator Energinet said on Thursday, up from…
MoreDanish goods hard-hit by U.S. tariffs
Danish exports to the USA are facing a new wave of punitive tariffs this month. The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) has projected that around DKK1.4bn ($200m) will be imposed on Danish goods,…
MoreBusiness shorts
End of year rush for Vestas / B&O facing tough 2020 / Bavarian Nordic inks lucrative Christmas deals…. Wind energy giant Vestas ended 2019 on a high note, securing orders from three continents…
MoreEx-US ambassador lashes out at ‘inadequate’ successor
Former US ambassador to Denmark Rufus Gifford has criticised President Trump’s appointment of ‘political ambassadors’ who have been ‘consistently inadequate’ – including his own successor, Carla Sands, ‘the perfect example of a Trump…
MorePM: All we are saying, is give kids a chance
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen focused on the plight of children in her maiden New Year speech to the nation. As the self-proclaimed ‘PM for Children’ she said it’s time to put words into…
MoreNew survey reflects government’s stable start
Voters believe the government has had a stable, rather than impressive, start since gaining power six months ago. On a scale of 12, the government gets a 6 in a new Kantar Gallup…
More2019: Denmark’s biggest business deals
Although Danish businesses changed hands in deals totaling DKK120bn ($18bbn) in 2019 it was a relatively quiet year for high-end acquisitions. 240 companies were sold, 15% down on the two previous years, and…
MoreCNN recommends a trip to Copenhagen
CNN has named Copenhagen as one of the 20 best places to visit in 2020. According to the global news network: “Known as the happy capital of one of the world’s happiest countries, Copenhagen…
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