City Hall signs social housing deal
As housing prices continue to soar in Copenhagen, local and national lawmakers have signed an agreement to ensure more affordable housing in the capital. Under the terms of a new deal between the…
MoreNew political party? Inger to hold press conference
Inger Støjberg could be preparing to announce a new political party. The former immigration minister declined to offer any clues yesterday as to why she has called a press conference today but former…
MoreOver-50s to get 4th vaccination
Everyone over the age of 50 will be offered a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose this autumn, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday as the government reacted quickly to the recent spike in…
MoreExperts dismiss concerns of ‘virus surge’
Health officials aren’t concerned about a sudden surge in the Coronavirus, as seen in the UK recently when infections increased by 43% following thousands of street parties throughout the country to celebrate Queen…
MoreVoters support Ukraine’s EU candidacy
More than 60% of the electorate support Ukraine’s EU candidacy, an ‘overwhelming endorsement’ according to Professor Henrik Larsen of the Centre for European Studies at Copenhagen University who said Danish voters see Ukraine as a…
MoreConsumer confidence at all-time low
Consumers have become increasingly pessimistic as prices continue to rise. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show the key indicators of Denmark’s economic situation have fallen to a lower level than during the COVID-19…
MoreBanks drop negative interest
The era of Danish banks charging customers for money held in their deposit accounts could be nearing an end. Saxo Bank has already dropped negative interest rates and two smaller banks, Lunar Bank…
MorePilot strike could signal the end of SAS
If SAS pilots carry out their threat to strike at the end of this month it could signal the kiss of death for the struggling airline, analysts have warned. 1,000 pilots in Denmark,…
MorePM speaks to Ukraine MPs – ‘Denmark stands behind you’
In a direct video address to the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) Tuesday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen assured members that Denmark would strengthen Russia sanctions, provide Ukraine with the necessary support, and back the…
MoreNew party name but no commitment from Støjberg
The Electoral Committee has officially approved a new party name – ‘Denmark’s Democrats – Inger Støjberg’ but the former immigration minister has denied any involvement. According to reports it was a businessman from…
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