Posted on 01. Mar, 2023 in: News

Climate Council: 70% emissions target ‘unlikely’

The Danish Council on Climate Change, DCCC (Klimarådet) has expressed serious doubts about Denmark’s ability to achieve its ambitious goal of a 70% reduction in greenhouse emissions by 2030.  In its annual progress report, published Tuesday, the DCCC…

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Posted on 01. Mar, 2023 in: News

U.S. warship practices shooting drills in Danish waters

A U.S. warship practiced shooting down drones in a training exercise off the coast of Denmark, Tuesday. The USS Arleigh Burke destroyer, which has the motto ‘Fast and Feared’ took part in the…

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Posted on 01. Mar, 2023 in: News

Economic growth despite war, corona

The economy grew by 0.9 percent in the 4th quarter (Q4) of 2022 after stagnating in Q3. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show the comeback was boosted by the strong performance of the…

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Posted on 28. Feb, 2023 in: News

Ex-security chief issues cyber warning

Danish companies and authorities have taken security breaches far too easily and unless hacker attacks are rebuffed Denmark will continue to support Russia’s agenda, a former head of the Centre for Cyber Security…

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Posted on 28. Feb, 2023 in: News

Parliament set to scrap public holiday today

Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke has pulled out of the Crown Prince-led business delegation to India because he’s needed in parliament today to ensure the government has a majority on the vote to abolish…

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Posted on 28. Feb, 2023 in: News

Government facing voter backlash as Great Prayer Day disappears

While it’s virtually certain that the Great Prayer Day public holiday will be given the ‘kiss of death’ by parliament today an overwhelming majority of the electorate is against the controversial proposal. 70%…

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Posted on 28. Feb, 2023 in: News

Defence Minister: Fighter jets to Ukraine ‘a possibility’

While Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has declined to speculate on whether Western countries will supply combat jets to Ukraine and Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said last week that Denmark can’t unilaterally supply…

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Posted on 28. Feb, 2023 in: News

Addiction warning as smoke-free products become more popular

The use of smoke-free nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and nicotine pouches (snus) is rising rapidly amongst Danish youth. According to a new national survey by the Danish Health Authority (DHA) 12.9%…

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Posted on 28. Feb, 2023 in: News

Insulation giant faces Russia probe

Danish insulation giant Rockwool is facing an investigation over allegations it’s in breach of EU sanctions imposed on Russia, following reports that the company’s Russian business partners have on 21 separate occasions supplied…

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Posted on 28. Feb, 2023 in: News

Business shorts

Pork giant fined…..Iconic shoe brand vandalised ….Supemarket chain calls for zero VAT on fruit, vegetables…. Danish Crown, the world’s largest pork exporter, has been given a ‘rap on the knuckles’ after a routine…

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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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