Denmark tops global competitiveness ranking
A new global survey shows Danish companies are capable of out-competing their rivals abroad – for the first time ever, Denmark has claimed the top spot in the Lausanne-based Institute for Management Development…
MoreVirus spreading again
The positivity rate of those being tested for corona has risen to more than 1.0 for the first time since February, a sign that the epidemic is on the rise Health Minister Magnus…
MoreNew poll: Government hanging on to power – ex-PM could play decisive role at next election
Former prime minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s hopes of positioning himself at the dead-centre of Danish politics have been boosted by a new poll showing his new Moderates Party would win seven seats if…
MoreConservative leader tops popularity poll
For the 3rd consecutive year, the Conservatives’ Søren Pape Poulsen is seen by voters as the ‘most credible’ party leader at Christiansborg (parliament). In a new popularity ranking by Megafon for TV2, 49%…
MorePresident Zelinksy to brief Danish journalists
Ukraine’s President Zelinksy will give Danish journalists a press briefing this morning. Berlingske Media, which will host the virtual conference at 11.30, said in a press release, Monday: “Ukraine finds itself in a…
MoreCovid on the rise but no new restrictions
Despite a 16% increase in corona infections over the past week, Health Minister Magnus Heunicke has issued a ‘no restrictions’ guarantee for the summer period. The Minister acknowledged that the biggest increase since…
MoreDenmark, Canada agree to share disputed island
A 50-year-old territorial dispute between Denmark and Canada has finally come to an end. Under the terms of a settlement to be unveiled today, Hans Island, a small island in the Arctic Sea…
MoreGovernment provides safety net for SAS
The government has been given parliamentary backing to help Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) stave off impending bankruptcy, following Sweden’s decision last week to pull the plug on further investment. A cross-party majority has agreed…
MoreInflation up again
Inflation continues to rise. The latest Statistics Denmark figures show prices in May were 7.4% higher than the same period last year, the highest rate of inflation since May 1983. Food and non-alcoholic…
MoreMinister accuses opposition of ‘Trumpian’ methods
Employment Minister Peter Hummelgaard has sparked a political storm by accusing the opposition Liberals (Venstre) of copying Donald Trump’s dirty-tricks methods to ‘sow distrust’ in Danish institutions and authorities. In an interview with…
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