Posted on 12. May, 2024 in: News

Government reconsiders Rwanda for asylum processing

The government is reconsidering its plans to outsource asylum processing to Rwanda, a proposal it temporarily shelved in January 2023. Minister for Immigration Kaare Dybvad highlighted the need for broader and more equal…

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Posted on 12. May, 2024 in: News

Organisations seek answers on future labour shortages

Forty organisations, including major trade unions and employers’ associations, have urged the government to create an independent ‘skills council’ to address the impending labour shortage due to the retirement of around 400,000 people…

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Posted on 12. May, 2024 in: News

Municipality removes Ukrainian flag ahead of European elections

Høje-Taastrup, west of Copenhagen, has removed the Ukrainian flag from its town hall to comply with election regulations. Mayor Michael Ziegler said the move highlights the municipality’s commitment to electoral integrity as Denmark…

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Posted on 11. May, 2024 in: News

Cash transactions drop, yet banknote circulation surges

While cash transactions have plummeted from 60% to 9% since 1991 the circulation of banknotes has skyrocketed to DKK 68bn ($10bn) a 125% increase. A new report by the The State Prosecutor’s Office…

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Posted on 11. May, 2024 in: News

The Week That Was, May 6th – May 12th 2024:

Politics/Economy: A new poll showed the Liberal Alliance (LA) would win 16% of the vote if an election was held today, more than double its 2022 result – leading political commentator Henrik Qvortrup…

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Posted on 09. May, 2024 in: News

Denmark and Sweden strengthen defence ties

Danish and Sweden have agreed to strengthen military cooperation. Defence ministers Troels Lund Poulsen and Pål Jonson signed a memorandum of understanding, Wednesday, solidifying plans for strengthened defence ties between the two nations,…

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Posted on 09. May, 2024 in: News

Greenland temporarily withdraws from Nordic Council

Greenland’s Chairman of the National Council Múte B. Egede, is taking a break from Nordic Council membership, citing ‘exclusion’ and concerns that Greenland will be marginalized in discussions surrounding foreign, security, and defense…

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Posted on 09. May, 2024 in: News

Tensions escalate within ‘blue bloc’ parties

Amidst the government’s declining support, tensions are escalating between the Liberal Alliance (LA) and the Liberal Party (Venstre). As the Liberal Alliance gains momentum and Venstre continues to wane in popularity, the rivalry…

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Posted on 09. May, 2024 in: News

Minister warns against Chinese online megastore

Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke has warned against buying from the Chinese online megastore Temu, claiming many of its products do not adhere to EU regulatory standards and may pose potential harm to consumers….

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Posted on 09. May, 2024 in: News

Research reveals four-day week has drawbacks

The four-day week might offer an extended weekend but a pilot test in Kerteminde by Roskilde University found that longer hours on fewer days led to increased fatigue and work-life balance issues. It…

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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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