Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 in: News

Villy’s Cairo trip

Socialist People’s Party (SPP) leader Villy Søvndal leaves for Cairo today, alongside MEP Emile Turunen, to hold talks with local political representatives, commentators and foreign donors in an effort to gain insight into…

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Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 in: News

Cheap times for smokers

Smoking has become cheaper in Denmark despite Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s vow three years ago to make cigarettes more expensive. New tax ministry calculations show that the average packet of cigarettes is…

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Posted on 28. Feb, 2011 in: News

News in brief

Denmark could hold the key for Romania, Bulgaria – Danish Oscar – Students in financial trouble  Denmark could be instrumental in deciding whether Romania and Bulgaria become part of the Schengen agreement on…

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Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 in: News

Danes don’t mind unemployment scam

A majority of Danes believe it’s OK to take a break from work at the state’s expense. A new Rockwool Foundation survey shows that just over half of the population have no qualms…

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Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 in: News

Liberals shield Minister

The government coalition continues to resist calls for Integration Minister Birthe Rønn Hornbech’s resignation. A number of parties have demanded an independent investigation into the stateless Palestinians affair but the ruling Liberal Party’s…

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Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 in: News

DPP: Stop all aid to Somalia

Minister of Development Aid Søren Pind has withdrawn some development funding to Somalia because Danish aid money has found is way into the pockets of a terrorist organisation but the Danish People’s Party…

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Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 in: News

Oil crisis doesn’t scare Denmark

Denmark is well-prepared for any oil crisis that could appear in the wake of the disturbances in Libya. That’s the message from administrators at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) who claim that…

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Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 in: News

Liberals hit new low as government heads for defeat

The opposition has increased its lead over the government and the ruling Liberal Party has sunk to the lowest level of support for 19 years – the latest Megafon poll for TV2 indicates…

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Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 in: News

Libyan refugees aren’t our problem says Integration Minister

Refugees fleeing from Libya won’t be allowed to settle in Denmark. Italy has appealed for help from its EU partners to alleviate the chaos that’s expected if the Gaddafi regime collapses, but Minister…

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Posted on 25. Feb, 2011 in: News

Stateless controversy – the noose tightens

The pressure on Integration Minister Birthe Rønn Hornbech continues to increase.  According to five judicial experts, her explanation that the unlawful rejection of up to 500 stateless Palestinians was an ‘oversight’ by the…

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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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