The current low inflation rate of 0.9 percent has resulted in real wage increases of about 7bn kroner, according to calculations by mortgage lender Nykredit. The 1.8 percent increase is the highest in four years and pushes wages back up to 2009 levels. Retailers say that extra money is already starting to flow into their tills and expect that if growth continues apace their sales could surpass pre-recession levels before long. Consumers spend about 900 billion kroner each year, and account for half of the country’s economic activity. – Børsen
Low inflation spurring consumption
Danish Royals skip Royal Court suppliers
It is not contemporary to have companies with special status in relation to the Royal House. This is the Royal House’s own assessment; hence the long-standing tradition is axed. The suppliers have five years to come to terms
New climate report paints a somber picture for the world and Denmark
In the report State of the Cryosphere 2024 – Lost Ice, Global Damage report, 50 leading cryosphere scientists warn of vastly higher impacts and costs to the global economy given accelerating losses in the world’s snow and ice regions.
Danish government wants to confront fundamental Islamism
Some of Denmark’s high-ranking politicians are concerned that citizens with strong, Islamic fundamentalist values get official jobs and will work from within to change values in Danish society. Last week, the Minister of Integration held a seminar on Islamic normative pressure
Study – Denmark ranks third in Europe in life-work balance
Global employment company Remote has made its annual study into which European countries offer the best terms of life-work balance. Ireland tops the list while Denmark comes third
Immigrants boom in trade and transport, but lack in healthcare
Currently, 498,000 international workers are employed in Denmark, setting a record for the country. Which sectors do they work in the most, and where are they lacking? A report from Statistics Denmark sheds light on this
Is it necessary to snakke the dansk?
It can be tough to step outside your lovely Vatican bubble. However, building bridges with the Danes that are happy to snakke engelsk is definitely a positive first step.
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“Here’s some advice on how to find your first job in Denmark”
“Young Danes struggle to find their first job too,” says Caroline Rossmeisl, communications professional, host, and co-founder of Karriereklubben, a podcast answering questions from young professionals
Immigrants boom in trade and transport, but lack in healthcare
Currently, 498,000 international workers are employed in Denmark, setting a record for the country. Which sectors do they work in the most, and where are they lacking? A report from Statistics Denmark sheds light on this
Internationals in employment set a new record: there are now 498,000
In the last 10 years, the number of internationals working here almost doubled, increasing from 258,500 to 498,000. They now represent 16% of the workforce
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