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Novo projects bigger profit, growth…..Baltic Pipeline finished next month….Vestas gets U.S. Congress boost…. Novo Nordisk has upwardly adjusted its earnings projection for 2022 following strong half-yearly sales. The global pharmecutical giant, whose main…
MoreDanish journalist expelled from Russia
A Danish journalist has been expelled from Russia for ‘security and defence issues’ and given a 10-year entry ban. Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said last night that the deportation of DR News correspondent…
MoreGovernment’s ally criticises authorities’ slow monkeypox reaction
The Socialist People’s Party (SPP) has urged Health Minister Magnus Heunicke to break off his holiday and return to Denmark to deal with the growing number of monkeypox infections. In contrast to many…
MoreMilitary sues Spanish ammunition company for failure to deliver
The Danish military is suing a Spanish company that suddenly last year terminated its 7-year contract to supply bullets and gunpowder. The Defence Materiel and Procurement Agency (FMI) is working with the Attorney…
MoreScotland seeks closer ties with Nordic region
The self-rule Scottish government will officially launch its new European hub in Copenhagen later this month, part of the country’s plans to strengthen ties with Europe post-Brexit. Office head Katrine Feldinger said the…
MoreSupply exceeds demand as housing market cools down
The number of homes for sale has risen for the fifth consecutive month, a further sign that the 8-year housing market boom is cooling down. The biggest increase is in the capital region,…
MoreDelay in North Sea gas plan makes Denmark more vulnerable to Russian cutbacks
The government’s plan to restart production at the Tyra gas field in the Danish sector of the North Sea in June 2023 has been hit by supply chain delays. The reboot of Denmark’s biggest gas…
MoreDenmark ‘fudges’ CO2 emission figures
While Denmark, officially, is emitting less and less CO2, new figures from the Danish Energy Agency show that up to 15 percent of emissions – those that originate from biomass – aren’t being…
MoreCampaign poster orders indicate early election
Printers are struggling to keep up with the demand for campaign posters, a strong indication that an election is approaching. A spokesman for Lasertryk.dk, Denmark’s biggest printing company, confirmed ‘substantial orders’ from political…
MoreDenmark no.1 in ‘digital quality’
Denmark has come out top in yet another global survey – ‘Digital Quality of Life’. According to a new study, Denmark is first among 110 nations based on five factors: Internet affordability, internet…
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