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    Pension wealth in Denmark sets new record

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    The Copenhagen Post

    Most employees in Denmark have a pension scheme as part of their salary. This scheme helps to ensure many in Denmark a good income after retirement.Now new figures from Nationalbanken, processed by the pension company Sampension, show that total pension wealth has set a record.Pension wealth now stands at just over DKK 4,300 billion. The […]

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    There are eight parallel communities in Denmark

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    Last year, the number of parallel community areas in Denmark were 12, this year it is down to eight.This is shown by lists published by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing.“My goal is zero parallel societies to get a more united Denmark, and so that children from disadvantaged residential areas get a better start […]

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    In a remarkable reversal PM Mette Frederiksen wants the EU to finance investments with debt

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    The Copenhagen Post

    In September, former European Central Bank head, Mario Draghi, painted a gloomy picture of Europe’s competitiveness in the world.He proposed to raise capital through common debt in the EU.Danish PM, Mette Frederiksen, has previously been skeptical of an increased budget, which she called “complete nonsense” five years ago.That was then, this is now.“All countries, and […]

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    Heavy traffic expected across Denmark during the Christmas holidays

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    As is the case every year at Christmas, many people travel across Denmark to be with their familiesDSB (Danske Statsbaner) is expecting up to 275,000 passengers around Christmas. This will be a new record, DSB’s head of information, Tony Bispeskov, told Ritzau.This year, Christmas Eve falls on a Tuesday, and many people have the Friday […]

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    Train disruptions will last throughout the weekend

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    Several train companies affected by the signal failure in Jutland have announced plans to reduce service for the rest of the weekend. According to Banedanmark, reports Ritzau, Nordjyske Jernbaner, Midtjyske Jernbaner, and GoCollective will operate with hourly trains through Sunday, meaning that only one train per hour will run on the affected routes.

    These disruptions impact key connections, including trains from Aarhus to Struer, Aarhus to Viborg, and Esbjerg to Varde. The signal issue caused major disruptions to train traffic across much of Jutland on Thursday, and as of Friday morning, Banedanmark has not yet determined the cause of the failure.

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    Coffee prices reach highest level in 52 years

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    Euroinvestor.dk reports that coffee prices have hit their highest point since 1972, as the cost of arabica beans continues to rise. A futures contract for one pound of coffee (about 0.45 kg) now costs $3.20, or around 22 DKK. This increase will soon be felt by consumers at stores.Claus Bertelsen, CEO of Peter Larsen Kaffe, […]

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    Child poverty rises across Denmark for the first time in six years

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    For the first time since 2017, the number of children living in poverty in Denmark has increased, according to a report by the Economic Council of the Labour Movement (AE). In 2023, 2,300 more children were living in families below the poverty line compared to the previous year, reversing a steady downward trend.This rise in […]

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    Minds of 99 best live artist in Danish Music in 2024

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    Danish Music Awards were held on Thursday evening. The award for Danish live act of the year went to Denmark’s perhaps biggest band at the moment, The Minds of 99.As the first music act at all – including international ones – Minds of 99 played three sold-out concerts in three days in Parken, Copenhagen, in […]

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    Third victim found dead in workplace accident in Fyn. He was a Belgian citizen

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    The workplace accident at the biogas plant in Flemløse on Funen has now claimed a third life, as emergency services discovered the body of the missing worker on Thursday evening.The victim, a 53-year-old Belgian citizen, was located at approximately 7 p.m., Funen Police confirmed in a press release. This follows the deaths of two Romanian […]

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    Massive outage disrupts TDC mobile services, trains affected

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    TDC, Denmark’s largest telecommunications provider, faced widespread service disruptions, leaving thousands of customers unable to make calls, including to emergency services at 112. The issue appeared to stem from a software update implemented on Wednesday, which went awry, according to TDC Communications Manager Lasse Bjerre Sørensen. While the exact cause is still under investigation, Sørensen assured TV2 that the company is reviewing its procedures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

    The outage had significant consequences. Funen Police deployed all available patrol cars to the streets, advising residents to approach officers directly if unable to reach police by phone. Officials recommended that people use phones from providers other than TDC or remove their SIM cards to call 112, as phones can connect to emergency services without a SIM card.

    For customers with internet access, alternative communication methods like FaceTime and Facebook Messenger were suggested to maintain contact.

    TDC, which provides mobile, internet, and TV services across Denmark, fixed the problem yesterday night.

    Another consequence was that rains in large parts of Jutland were suspended. The affected lines include Esbjerg-Holstebro, Vejle-Struer, and Aarhus-Aalborg, among others.

    The suspension impacts passengers across North, Central, and South Jutland.

    These problems were still present this morning, affecting students and people going to work.

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    Train Traffic Disrupted Across Jutland

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    Trains in large parts of Jutland have been suspended following issues with Banedanmark’s digital signaling system. The affected lines include Esbjerg-Holstebro, Vejle-Struer, and Aarhus-Aalborg, among others. Services are expected to resume by 6 PM, according to Banedanmark.

    The disruption highlights challenges in Denmark’s transition from analog to digital signaling, a project aimed at nationwide implementation by 2033. Once complete, Denmark will be the first country to fully adopt digital systems for rail operations.

    The suspension impacts passengers across North, Central, and South Jutland. Travelers are advised to check for updates on alternative transport options.

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    Ryanair cuts flights from Aalborg (and perhaps Billund)

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    Ryanair is scaling back its operations to and from Denmark next year, including a complete pullout from Aalborg Airport, where it had previously operated flights to London and Costa Brava. According to aviation media Check-in.dk, one contributing factor to this reduction could be delays in receiving new planes from Boeing, preventing Ryanair from meeting its […]

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