Posted on 13. Jun, 2024 in: News

Under-age marriages sanctioned by the state

New figures show that 67 ‘non-western’ immigrants under the age of consent have married in this country since 1986 with the approval of a so-called ‘royal order’ (kongebrev) from the Danish authorities, which were abolished…

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Posted on 13. Jun, 2024 in: News

Former Liberal leader to head Ukraine money-raising committee

Ex-Liberal (Venstre) leader Jakob Ellemann-Jensen has been handed a new role as chair of a fund-raising committee for Ukraine with the primary aim of collecting money for weapons. He replaces former cabinet minister…

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Posted on 13. Jun, 2024 in: News

LEGO still Denmark’s most valuable brand but Novo Nordisk getting close

Global pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is close to surpassing giant LEGO as as Denmark’s most valuable brand according to a prominent global brand consultancy. “Novo Nordisk could surpass LEGO in the 2025 rankings,…

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Posted on 13. Jun, 2024 in: News

Business shorts

Food authority bans ‘too spicy’ Korean noodles…..Shops can refuse 1,000 kroner note….Quarter of a million electric cars on the road… The Danish authorities have banned  three types of spicy instant noodle products imported…

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Posted on 12. Jun, 2024 in: News

Ambassador demands release of Russian national

A Russian national was arrested by Danish agents, Tuesday, on suspicion of aiding a foreign intelligence service. In a statement, Danish Intelligence (PET) said the woman, a resident of Denmark, was being questioned…

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Posted on 12. Jun, 2024 in: News

PM still feeling the effects of assault

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has admitted she hasn’t fully recovered after being assaulted last week but is back at work and ‘fulfilling her duties’. In an interview with DR News, Tuesday, the PM,…

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Posted on 12. Jun, 2024 in: News

Government offers DKK800m in tax cuts to boost business

The government will announce plans for ‘significant tax cuts’ today. According to media reports, the DKK800m in tax relief will be aimed primarily at the business sector as part of an overall DKK1.2bn…

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Posted on 12. Jun, 2024 in: News

Government heading down ‘blind alley’ after EU setback

There are three possibilities for the government to regroup following the shift to the left in Sunday’s EU election but it’s unlikely any of them will help, according to a leading political commentator….

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Posted on 12. Jun, 2024 in: News

Denmark backs deal to send patriot missiles to Ukraine

Denmark has joined an agreement to deliver 100 patriot missiles to Ukraine. The move was announced by Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius at a press conference alongside Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,…

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Posted on 12. Jun, 2024 in: News

Danish VAT fraud nabbed in Kenya

A Danish national suspected of being part of a DKK634m  ($91m) VAT fraud has been arrested in Kenya. The man fled Denmark last year but was detained in Narobi following a six-month surveillance…

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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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