Posted on 15. Feb, 2024 in: News

European Court backs Denmark in deportation cases

The European Court of Human Rights has affirmed Denmark’s strict deportation policies. The Court ruled with Denmark on six deportation cases, Thursday, by dismissing the individuals’ claims they had close ties to this…

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Posted on 15. Feb, 2024 in: News

Private sector sees biggest wage hike in 15 years

Wages in the private sector have grown by an average of 4.9 percent over the past year, the biggest increase in 15 years according to figures from the Danish Employers’ Association. Chief Economist…

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Posted on 15. Feb, 2024 in: News

First mink farmer to get compensation

The first mink breeder is set to receive compensation under the state’s fast-track scheme, although the exact amount remains undisclosed. Food Minister Jacob Jensen has also revealed that several other cases will be…

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Posted on 15. Feb, 2024 in: News

More chances for having a baby for those struggling to conceive

Denmark is set to enhance access to fertility treatment with the introduction of up to six pregnancy tests for singles and couples by October 1st. The initiative, funded by DKK 45 million over…

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Posted on 14. Feb, 2024 in: News

Danish defence spending now in line with NATO target

Denmark is now in line with NATO’s demand that countries spend at least 2% of GDP on defence.  On the sidelines of a defence ministers’ summit in Brussels, Wednesday,  Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said…

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Posted on 14. Feb, 2024 in: News

Denmark donates drones to Ukraine

Denmark has joined an international collaboration to coordinate the donation of drones to Ukraine. After signing a declaration of intent on Denmark’s participation at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG)…

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Posted on 14. Feb, 2024 in: News

Ukrainians still make up the highest proportion of immigrants

98,344 people immigrated to Denmark last year, 19% down on 2022.  The latest Statistics Denmark figures show Ukrainians were the largest group with 8,229 arrivals, around 8% of the total but significantly less…

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Posted on 14. Feb, 2024 in: News

Denmark mulls response to Netherlands’ Israel ruling

Denmark is in ‘close consultation’ with its ‘like-minded’ allies regarding the impact of a Netherlands High Court ruling earlier this week that ordered the Hague government to ban the export of spare parts…

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Posted on 14. Feb, 2024 in: News

South Korean President postpones official visit to Denmark

South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s visit to Denmark next week has been postponed. The visit, which was anticipated to include a meeting with Speaker Søren Gade (V) at the Danish Parliament, was listed…

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Posted on 14. Feb, 2024 in: News

Potential home buyers sit back and wait

Buyer demand for new homes has fallen dramatically. Real estate agents received fewer than 2,000 offers for family or holiday dwellings in January, a 45% decline from December and 10% down on 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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