Today’s front pages – Wednesday, March 6

The Copenhagen Post’s daily digest of what the Danish dailies are reporting on their front pages

Thousands have lost unemployment benefits

Almost 10,000 long-term unemployed people have already lost their rights to receive unemployment benefits (dagpenge) during the first two months of the year, according to a new analysis by union association AK-Samvirke. The study showed that 4,177 long-term unemployed lost their dagpenge in February, while 5,472 lost the right in January. The Employment Ministry estimated at the beginning of the year that between 17,000 and 23,000 people would lose their dagpenge rights during the first half of 2013. – Politiken

Thorning-Schmidt visits mine in South Africa

Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt (Socialdemokraterne) went deep into the Impala Platinum mine near Rustenburg as part of her South African trip this week. Wearing a boiler suit and a safety helmet, Thorning-Schmidt went 1,250 metres into the mine to see the production and try some of the drilling operations. FLSmidth, which supplies equipment to the mining industry in much of Africa, have about 1,000 employees in South Africa. – Jyllands-Posten

Universities want experienced students

Seven out of eight universities have been given the green light to accept more students based on their experience and motivation rather than their grades, or the so-called ‘Quota 2’ scheme. Most students are accepted due to their grades, through ‘Quota 1’, but a number of universities are looking to accept the less-studious students as well. The biggest changes come from Roskilde University, where 25 percent of their placements will in the future be found from Quota 2. – metroXpress

Skat demands billions from multinational company

The tax authorities, Skat, have demanded that US cooling giants, Johnson Controls, pay up 1.1 billion kroner in extra taxes, according to Børsen financial daily. Skat maintains that Johnson Controls evaluated its internal value far too low when it moved assets out of Denmark back in 2006.  Johnson Control’s Danish business, which produces cooling devices for a number of industries, evaluated the assets it moved out of the country at four billion kroner less that it should have, Skat contends. – Børsen

TOP STORIES

  • Monday, the tax statement for 2024 will open. What you need to know

    Monday, the tax statement for 2024 will open. What you need to know

    Right after the weekend, Skat will open the window for submitting your tax declaration. In this article, you can read all the most important information, along with a little guide about it.

  • Human rights take center stage at CPH:DOX

    Human rights take center stage at CPH:DOX

    CPH:DOX, Copenhagen’s international documentary film festival, is one of the world’s largest documentary festivals and it was founded in 2003. CPH.DOX will take place from March 19 through March 30, in Copenhagen and will present more than 200 documentary films.

  • Denmark is the second happiest country in the world, according to the WHR

    Denmark is the second happiest country in the world, according to the WHR

    Nordic countries lead the ranking, as it happened over the last few years. The World Happiness Report is the leading publication on global well-being, analyzing data from over 140 countries. It is produced by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre. Yet, some positions look controversial.

  • Intrepid Travel expands into the Nordics

    Intrepid Travel expands into the Nordics

    Intrepid Travel just opened a new office in Copenhagen, increasing its focus on sustainable tourism in the Nordic region. New itineraries, hiring regional experts, forming local partnerships, and opening up some of the world’s most remote areas are all part of the plan.

  • Dansk Folkeparti pushes to remove voting rights for internationals

    Dansk Folkeparti pushes to remove voting rights for internationals

    Dansk Folkeparti proposes limiting municipal voting to only Danish citizens, arguing foreign residents should not influence local politics. Critics warn the move would undermine democracy and exclude long-term residents from decisons affecting their daily lives.

  • Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Raise the voice of internationals. Take the survey and share your experience in Denmark.

    Copenhagen Capacity has launched a survey for all internationals living in Denmark to find out if they are happy here and what challenges they face. The Copenhagen Post is the media partner for this initiative. You can find the survey below in the article.

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Career

  • A human touch can keep Europe’s elderly in the labor market

    A human touch can keep Europe’s elderly in the labor market

    In many European countries, the older generations are on the verge of retirement. In Northern Europe, companies and organizations are better than elsewhere in Europe at getting seniors to work after retirement age. Some simple tools seem to work

  • Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen ranked 4th for career growth

    Copenhagen is ranked as the fourth-best city in the world for career growth, according to an analysis by EnjoyTravel. This ranking considers various factors such as living costs, salary levels, workforce availability, and overall quality of life. Copenhagen is noted for its blend of historical and modern elements, particularly in the green energy sector, which influences job opportunities.

  • Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    Data shows that non-Western immigrants have saved local economies in Denmark

    A study reveals how only the massive influx of non-Western immigrants has saved many areas in Denmark from a decline in the workforce and a consequently shrinking economy

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