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Novo inks biggest deal ever….Pension funds boost state’s tax revenue….Taxis sign up to safety for passengers scheme…. Novo Holdings has gained unconditional EU antitrust approval for itsDKK115bn ($16.5bn) acquisition of U.S. contract drug…
MoreDenmark, Egypt sign joint declaration as PM dodges dictator issue
Despite questions about Egypt President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s human rights’ record Denmark and Egypt signed a joint declaration on bilateral cooperation during his state visit this past weekend. At a joint press conference…
MoreSyrian residents celebrate fall of al-Assad – government ‘monitoring developments’
Syrians in Denmark celebrated the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces with demonstrations across the country, Sunday. At a gathering in Copenhagen’s Town Hall Square the head of the Syrian Association…
MoreRight-wing politicians urge Syrians to return home
Lawmakers on the right have expressed hope that the fall of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria will encourage many of the estimated 45,000 Syrian national residing in this country to return home….
MoreZelensky offers thanks for new batch of F-16s
The second batch of Denmark’s F-16 fighter jet donation has arrived in Ukraine. In a message on social media platform Telegram, Saturday, President Zelensky said it’s ‘the leadership in protecting life that distinguishes…
More$2.2bn deal for infantry fighting vehicles
Denmark and Sweden have secured a $2.2 bn deal with British Aerospace Systems (BAE) to purchase 205 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) of which 40 will be delivered to Ukraine, 115 to Denmark, …
MoreFour charged with attempted murder
Four people aged 18 to 25 were remanded in custody on Saturday in connection with charges of attempted murder and illegal weapon possession. According to Copenhagen Police the suspects included three Danish nationals—two…
MoreThe Week That Was, December 2nd – December 8th 2024:
Politics/Economy: The economy is performing better than expected – GDP for 2024 is now forecasted to grow by 3.0%, up from 1.9% seen in August, while the Finance Ministry’s projection for 2025 was…
MorePharmaceutical industry fuels economic growth
The economy is performing better than expected. In its latest economic review, published Thursday, the government raised its outlook for economic growth, mainly due to the expansion of the pharmaceutical industry led by…
MoreControversial leader in Copenhagen
King Frederik will host a gala dinner this evening for a leader who’s been described as a ruthless dictator in his own country. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has arrived in Copenhagen for…
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