Posted on 07. Jul, 2021 in: News

Spike in infections as Delta takes hold

There was a sharp spike in infections, Tuesday, a sign that the highly infectious Delta variant is becoming dominant experts said. 542 new corona cases were reported, based on 83.875 CPR tests, a…

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Posted on 07. Jul, 2021 in: News

No quarantine for Danish royals at Wembley

Any Danish national trying to enter the UK today to see tonight’s Euro 2021 semi-final faces the prospect of a DKK85,000 (£10,000) fine if they fail to abide by the 5-day self-isolation rule…

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Posted on 07. Jul, 2021 in: News

30-hour working week?

The Red/ Green Alliance is pushing for a 30-hour working week. At 37 hours Danes already enjoy one of the shortest working weeks in the world but the far-left party has called for…

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Posted on 07. Jul, 2021 in: News

Russian nuclear submarine in Danish waters

A Russian submarine was spotted passing through Danish waters for the second day running, Tuesday and more are expected over the next few days on their way to St. Petersburg to take part…

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Posted on 07. Jul, 2021 in: News

Housing market cools off after record year

There are signs that the red-hot housing market could be cooling down. The price of apartments and houses rose by an average 0.5 – 1% in June, the lowest since May 2020. Birgit…

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Posted on 07. Jul, 2021 in: News

Fewer home repossessions during corona

The corona crisis has led to a significant drop in the number of home repossessions. Only 766 homes were legally repossessed during the first six month of this year, the lowest since before…

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Posted on 06. Jul, 2021 in: News

Naser Khader: Dead man walking

Leading political commentators have given Naser Khader’s long career in Danish politics the kiss of death. Berlingske’s Bent Winther said the allegations of sexual abuse against the Syrian-born Conservative MP are equally damaging…

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Posted on 06. Jul, 2021 in: News

Minister’s Wembley plea falls on deaf ears

Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod’s last-ditch efforts to persuade the British government to allow football fans from Denmark into the country to see the Euro 2021 semi-final have failed. Mr Kofod said yesterday he’s…

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Posted on 06. Jul, 2021 in: News

Denmark backs Germany on nuclear waste

Denmark is one of five countries, led by Germany, that have voiced opposition to the EU’s move to to classify nuclear energy as ’green.’ By making green investments more visible to investors Brussels…

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Posted on 06. Jul, 2021 in: News

Terror suspects to remain in jail

Four men and women three suspected of terrorism were remanded in custody for a further four weeks by Holbæk District Court, Monday. 13 suspects were originally arrested in Holbæk, north-west of Copenhagen, in February…

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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-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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