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Apartment prices have never been higher

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If you are a potential buyer at the housing market, especially apartments, and think: “It is expensive!” Well, then you’ re right.In October, the average price per square meter was up to DKK 36,185 nationwide. This is approximately 0.9 percent more than the month before and the highest level ever, according to figures from Boligsiden, […]

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    Spanish World Cup hero buys third tier Helsingør

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    A sensational purchase in Danish football has taken place. Spanish world champion and match winner in the World Cup final in 2010, Andrés Iniesta, has bought the majority of shares in FC Helsingør in collaboration with the Swiss company Stoneweg.Helsingør plays in the third-best league in Denmark and is not a team with many fans.“We […]

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    Apartment prices have never been higher

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    If you are a potential buyer at the housing market, especially apartments, and think: “It is expensive!” Well, then you’ re right.In October, the average price per square meter was up to DKK 36,185 nationwide. This is approximately 0.9 percent more than the month before and the highest level ever, according to figures from Boligsiden, […]

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    More adults in Denmark are living with their parents

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    A new analysis from Danmarks Statistik shows that the number of 30-44-year-olds living with their parents in Denmark has increased over the past decade. In 2023, 3.2% of people in this age group— 34,900 individuals—lived with at least one of their parents. This is a rise from 2.3% in 2013, reflecting a steady upward trend.The […]

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    Denmark ends gender-segregated access to sports facilities

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    The Danish Minister for Gender Equality, Magnus Heunicke, has announced a change in policy that will end the practice of excluding the opposite gender from facilities, such as swimming pools, during gender-segregated sports activities. Currently, a regulation established in 2004 allows for single-gender sessions and classes in sports, making exceptions to the general rule against […]

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    18-year-old arrested for murder

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    An 18-year-old man was arrested Wednesday morning, charged with the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in Valby in the early hours of September 8. The incident occurred around 2:25 a.m. near Vigerslev Allé and Kulbanevej. Initially, five individuals were under suspicion, but police have since dropped charges against them. The suspect will appear in […]

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    Paul Watson will remain behind bars in Greenland until December

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    A judge at the Court in Greenland has extended the detention of activist Paul Watson until December 4, according to Ritzau.On Wednesday, there was a court hearing about the continued imprisonment of the 73-year-old Canadian-American whale activist, who has been imprisoned at the Institution in Nuuk since the end of July.Environmental activist Paul Watson enters […]

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    Danish Tesla owners are having second thoughts

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    Elon Musk’s support for Donald Trump has repelled many Tesla owners in Denmark.“The product is good, but it can be difficult to look yourself in the eye now. It was not the signal I bought into,” says Tesla owner Emil Kløvedal to TV 2 Kosmopol.He is one of several Tesla owners who have begun to […]

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    Looking back – Western countries underestimated the Taliban in Afghanistan

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    44 Danes died in Afghanistan. 37 because of direct combat, seven as a result of illness, accidents and other causes.Far more have suffered permanent damage to body and mind.This is the conclusion of an investigation by the Danish Institute for International Studies (Diis), Ritzau reports.“Many people have the impression that the Taliban took power very […]

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    Royal Run sold out in record time

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    Royal Run 2025 has sold out in record time, with all 97,500 tickets snapped up just over eight hours after going on sale on Tuesday morning. This is the first time the popular fitness event has sold out on its opening day. The fast-paced sales took even the organizers by surprise, with Jens Otto Størup, […]

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    Lundbeck increases sales

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    Lundbeck, the Danish pharmaceutical company, has seen a significant boost in sales, reporting a 16 percent increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2024, totaling 5.7 billion kroner. This surge is driven by strong performance across its product range, with Rexulti—used to treat schizophrenia—leading as the company’s top-selling drug. 

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    Police abandon Børsen fire investigation: ‘Cause undetermined’

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    Copenhagen Police have concluded their investigation into the fire at Børsen on April 16, stating that the cause remains undetermined. Despite extensive efforts, including technical investigations by the National Forensic Technical Center (NKC) and the Danish Fire and Security Technical Institute (DBI), and a review of surveillance footage, the source of the fire could not […]

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    The King of the Netherlands is in Denmark until Thursday

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    Today, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands begins a visit to Denmark and Norway. Accompanied by Dutch Climate Policy Minister Sophie Hermans, the King’s visit, lasting until Thursday, focuses on hydrogen infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions. Denmark’s King Frederik X and Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon will join him for parts of the program, which will also […]

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    The preliminary tax assessment is online today

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    Today, 5.4 million people in Denmark gain access to the 2025 preliminary tax assessment, allowing them to update financial information to avoid potential tax surprises next year. Falling interest rates could lead to unexpected tax bills if taxpayers don’t adjust their expected interest expenses. The Danish Tax Agency explains that high-interest deductions, if uncorrected, could […]

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    Tickets for the Royal Run 2025 are on sale today

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    Ticket sales for Royal Run 2025 opened today at 10:00, and organizers urge interested participants to act quickly due to high demand in previous years. The popular annual event will be held on June 9, bringing people together in Copenhagen, Ribe, Viborg, Horsens, and Korsør for a royal fitness celebration. Last year’s tickets sold out […]

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    Inflation in Denmark still below two percent

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    Inflation rose slightly in October and landed at 1.6 percent, according to figures from Statistics Denmark.In September, inflation was 1.3 percent. According to Statistics Denmark, the small increase from September to October, among other things, can be attributed to higher electricity prices.Louise Aggerstrøm Hansen, a private economist at Danske Bank, points to that while electricity […]

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    Residents protest wind turbine project in the forest

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    A majority in Køge City Council has approved the construction of wind turbines in Vallø Storskov, a valuable forest in the area. The forest, owned by Vallø Stift, is located near the border with Stevns Municipality. While the green transition is widely supported, local residents, including Tina Juul Møller-Nielsen, are protesting the project, fearing it […]

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    Storstrøm bridge nears completion

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    The new Storstrøm Bridge, connecting Falster and Masnedø in Denmark, is nearing completion after over two years of construction, TV2 reports. Only the final two bridge girders need to be installed to complete the bridge deck. Before this, builders have begun mounting the bridge’s most iconic feature: a 36-cable “harp” spanning between the central pylon […]

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    IT glitch inflates tax rebates for 900,000 homeowners

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    IT issues at Denmark’s Assessment Authority are causing an overestimation of tax rebates for about 900,000 homeowners in 2024. Homeowners may receive rebates that are higher than they are entitled to, resulting in the possibility of additional taxes due when their annual tax returns are calculated. Out of the affected homeowners, 75,000 will receive a […]

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    Dry October reduces the risk of flooding

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    A dry October has lowered the groundwater near the ground in most of Denmark, which lowers the risk of floods, states The National Geological Surveys for Denmark and Greenland on its website according to Ritzau.In August, near-surface groundwater was “exceptionally high,” meaning several days of wet weather could potentially cause flooding from groundwater and creeks.But […]

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    Kristallnacht is marked in Copenhagen after attacks on Israelis in Amsterdam

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    The Jewish Society, in collaboration with the Jewish associations, marks the anniversary of Kristallnacht.Kristallnacht in November 1938 is considered a turning point in the Nazi persecution of Jews before the war. On this night, thousands of Jewish shops and properties were vandalized and looted.The marking will take place on Saturday 9 November at 7.30 pm […]

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  • Mette Frederiksen and Donald Trump talking on the phone

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    Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and President-elect Donald Trump are both regarded as straight-talking politicians.When Trump, as American president, expressed an interest in buying Greenland in 2019, it was rejected by Mette Frederiksen.This made Trump so offended that he canceled a planned state visit to Denmark.Yesterday, Frederiksen emphasized that she has a good relationship with […]

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    The Copenhagen airport area is more polluted than the city center

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    A new report from the National Centre for Environment and Energy (DCE) at Aarhus University reveals that the air quality near Tårnby Stadium contains more ultrafine particles than the air in central Copenhagen. The study, reported by DR, shows that Tårnby, home to Copenhagen Airport, has a higher concentration of these particles compared to H.C. […]

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    No tourism tax in Copenhagen

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    Copenhagen’s proposal for a tourism tax has been rejected by the Danish government. Morten Dahlin, the Minister for Cities and Rural Districts, stated that the tax would unfairly target Danish visitors, particularly those from Jutland. According to Visit Denmark, around 40% of the tourists staying in Copenhagen are from Denmark. Dahlin emphasized that he would […]

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    Widespread power and traffic disruptions across Zealand

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    On Thursday morning, many traffic lights across Zealand were knocked out due to a network failure, causing disruptions on major roads. The Danish Road Directorate confirmed the issue, alerting commuters about the widespread darkness affecting traffic control systems.Energinet, the Danish energy system operator, has confirmed the issue and stated that their technical team is currently […]

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    Large roof fire in Vesterbro (Copenhagen)

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    A large roof fire broke out on Gasværksvej in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, leading to the evacuation of three stairwells. Hovedstadens Beredskab, the Capital Region Emergency Services, was heavily involved in the firefighting efforts. Copenhagen Police have not yet commented on the cause of the fire, but duty officer Esben Godiksen stated that technicians will investigate the […]

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    Students on strike on Monday

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    High school students across Denmark are protesting the government’s proposed education reforms. The Danske Gymnasieelevers Sammenslutning (Danish High School Students’ Union) announced that students would boycott classes on Monday, November 11, to make their voices heard.In Copenhagen, their demonstration will start at 13:00 at Rådhuspladsen, proceed through the city center, and end in front of […]

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    Nykredit reports its highest earnings ever

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    Nykredit has reported its highest earnings ever, reaching nearly nine billion Danish kroner in the first nine months of the year. According to Thursday’s financial report, the bank has achieved record-breaking results, signaling robust growth and strong financial performance. This marks a significant milestone for Denmark’s largest mortgage lender.

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    The new stadium in Aarhus will cost 250 million DKK more

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    Yesterday, Aarhus Municipality announced that building the new football stadium in Aarhus will cost approximately one billion kroner—nearly 250 million kroner more than initially expected. So far, the Købmand Herman Salling Foundation has contributed 40 million kroner to the project. To cover the remaining shortfall of 208 million kroner, the departments responsible suggest reallocating funds […]

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    A new supermarket chain will replace Irma

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    Thirteen former leaders of the Danish supermarket chain Irma have united to launch a new food market called Alma, according to Berlingske. The new venture aims to replicate the core values of Irma, with Alfred Josefsen, Irma’s former CEO, emphasizing that Alma will create a similar atmosphere. Organic products and a strong green agenda will […]

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    Copenhagen Airport has more passengers and increases profits

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    Things are going well for Copenhagen Airport. The number of passengers increases, as does the revenue.In the first nine months of the year, the company’s turnover increased by 25 percent compared to the same period the previous year. Revenue was at DKK 3.8 billion for the first three quarters.Up to and including September, there have […]

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    Green energy stocks crash after Trump victory

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    The green Danish energy companies Vestas and Ørsted are facing significant share drops after Donald Trump has won the US presidential election.Vestas and Ørsted fell 7 and 9 percent on Wednesday morning.Trump has previously expressed opposition to offshore wind turbines.Vestas has lost almost half of its share value in 2024.At the opposite end of the […]

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    Novo reports 18% profit increase

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    Novo Nordisk earned 72.8 billion kroner in operating profit over the first nine months of 2024, an 18 percent increase from last year, according to its third-quarter report. Revenue rose to nearly 205 billion kroner, up 23 percent from the same period last year. CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen credited this growth to high demand for […]

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    Controversial Danish politician sentenced to prison in Sweden for incitement against Muslims

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    Party founder of Stram Kurs Rasmus Paludan has been sentenced to four months in prison at the Swedish court in Malmö for incitement against Muslims, Ritzau reports.The court had to decide whether he violated Swedish law by saying that it is difficult to be a good person if you are a Muslim. Paludan was accused […]

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    Danish government wants to cut 500 government jobs in Copenhagen

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    When the government cuts jobs in the state, at least half of the 1000 jobs must be found in the capital.That message comes from Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen after opposition parties focus on the fact that the cuts are hitting rural areas and small towns hard.“We will find more than half of the 1000 jobs […]

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    Danish stock market takes a dive on election day

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    Danish shares are having an unusually bad start – the same day as the election in the US.The wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has raised its revenue to DKK 5.2 billion. euro, a bit above analysts’ expectation.Vestas has a profit of 127 million euros in the third quarter against 28 million euros in the same quarter […]

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    Danes stand for Harris

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    If Danish voters could participate in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, a majority would favor the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris over the Republican Donald Trump. According to a survey by Voxmeter, reported by Ritzau, the main Danish news agency, 83.5 percent of Danes would vote for Harris, while only 7.8 percent would support Trump.

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    Coloplast and Vestas grow in the third quarter

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    Coloplast reported stronger financial results for the past fiscal year. The company, based in Humlebæk, achieved revenue of just over 27 billion kroner, up by more than 2.5 billion kroner from the previous year. Post-tax profit also rose, reaching 5.05 billion kroner—an increase of 269 million kroner. Vestas has bounced back after two weak quarters, […]

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    E-bikes (and related injuries) have grown tenfold in ten years

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    More than 114,000 e-bikes were imported in Denmark in 2023. It’s a very significant growth, as ten years ago, in 2013, only 16,000 bikes were imported. It’s Statistics Denmark that reports these data, underscoring that in recent years, the total value of e-bike imports was around 800 million DKK.“But e-bikes have seen a remarkable rise […]

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    Electricity bills in Copenhagen will go down

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    From 1 December, electricity bills in the Copenhagen area will go down as Radius lowers the cost of moving electricity through the grid by more than DKK 300 million. This change will help about 1 million customers in Radius’ area, which includes Copenhagen, North Zealand, and parts of Central Zealand. This means customers’ yearly bills […]

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    Central and West Jutland Police will test body cams

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    Mid and West Jutland Police are set to test body cameras among nine motorcycle officers in their daily operations. This initiative aims to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using body cameras, particularly their impact on interactions between police and citizens. By documenting encounters, the police hope to enhance transparency and accountability in their work. […]

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    Half of female conscripts report unwanted sexual attention and harassment

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    More than half of female conscripts answer in a new study that they have experienced at least one case of unwanted sexual attention and harassment during their military service.This according to an internal report from the Danish Armed Forces, writes DR.The women state that they have experienced derogatory speech, that they feel excluded from tasks […]

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    Radikale ousts their own mayor in Copenhagen

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    Culture and leisure mayor Mia Nyegaard has been ousted as De Radikale’s lead candidate in Copenhagen for next year’s municipal elections.On Sunday, Nyegaard lost a no-confidence vote at an extraordinary annual meeting of  Radikale Venstre voters’ association in Copenhagen Municipality.88 voted to oust the mayor as leading candidate, while 43 voted against.“The result is that […]

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    A 29-year-old was killed in North Jutland

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    A 29-year-old man died Sunday morning following a stabbing in Fjerritslev, North Jutland. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident. Three of them, two men aged 45 and 32, and a 24-year-old woman, have been remanded in custody for four weeks. According to charges read in the Court in Aalborg, the victim […]

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    The average mortgage rate offered by banks falls by 0.25 percentage

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    New declines in Danish bank mortgage rates in October have pushed them to their lowest level in two years, with cooperative housing loan rates dropping for 11 consecutive months, according to Mybanker’s data. The average mortgage rate offered by banks fell by 0.25 percentage points to 4.65% in October, the lowest in two years. Cooperative […]

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    Warhol artwork featuring Queen Margrethe stolen from museum

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    A silk screen of Queen Margrethe has been stolen from a gallery in the Netherlands, along with another piece by Andy Warhol, as reported by Dutch media outlet NOS. The thief tried to take four artworks but only got away with two, leaving the others on the street. The gallery owner, Mark Peet Visser, said […]

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    DM and KS merge into a single union

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    More than 10,000 members from the Union of Communication and Language (KS) and the academic union DM have now merged, forming one union under the name DM Kommunikation. This merger unites professionals in communication, language, and marketing within a single organization.According to Camilla Gregersen, chair of DM, the combined union will bring a stronger voice […]

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    Deadly virus killed more than 100,000 blackbirds, says organization

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    DOF BirdLife estimates that more than 100,000 Danish blackbirds have died in recent months due to the Usutu virus.The Usutu virus, a deadly disease transmitted by mosquitoes, has significantly affected Denmark’s blackbird population, leading to numerous reports of dead and weakened birds. The Statens Serum Institut has confirmed infected blackbirds in 24 municipalities, raising concern […]

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    Sales of electric cars broke records again in October

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    Among the 14,409 new passenger cars that were registered in October, more than 60 percent were electric cars. This is a new record for the highest share of electricity in sales, writes Mobility Denmark in a press release.“We can see that the Danish car market is solid and stable compared to last year. We are […]

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    Danes might yet again adopt children

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    Since January, only very few adopted children have come to Denmark from abroad. This is because Denmark’s only adoption agency, DIA (Danish International Adoption), stopped working as an intermediary for adoption at the beginning of the year, writes DR.It happened after the Ministry of Social Affairs announced that it would put adoptions from abroad on […]

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    The number for absenteeism in Public Schools is increasing

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    Figures from the Ministry of Children and Education show that in the 2023-2024 school year, 21.6 percent of students had more than 10 percent absence, Ritzau reports.“It is very worrying. It is higher than last year, and already last year I thought it was terrible to see,” says director of Børns Vilkår Rasmus Kjeldahl.The number […]

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