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    Employment among non-Western immigrants is at a record high

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    The Copenhagen Post

    The number of non-Western immigrants in employment has never been higher, and the employment gap between immigrants and Danes is now the lowest ever. The development has benefited rural municipalities, where immigrants have mitigated an otherwise significant decline in employment, according to an analysis from the organization for small and medium-sized enterprises in Denmark, SMV […]

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    DanChurchAid raises 13 million DKK after US aid cuts 

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    Tristan Fender

    DanChurchAid’s (Folkekirkens Nødhjælp) national fundraiser has exceeded expectations, raising 13 million DKK with the help of 10,000 volunteers. The organization had anticipated 7,000 volunteers but saw unexpectedly high participation, especially among young people. Secretary General Jonas Nøddekær called the result “completely overwhelming” and noted, “Many people have told us that the tense situation in the world has […]

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    Majority of shares in Saxo Bank sold to Swiss company

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    The Copenhagen Post

    According to a press release, the Swiss Safra Sarasin Group has bought 70 percent of Saxo Bank.The Swiss have bought 70 percent of the shares from the previous owners, Chinese Geely Financial Denmark and Finnish Madatum Group, Ritzau reports.Kim Fournais, who founded Saxo Bank together with Lars Seier Christensen, among others, will retain his shareholding […]

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    Women still handle less of the family’s banking

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    A new analysis from Mybanker shows that men and women are still not equal when it comes to personal finances. Women earn less, save less for retirement, invest less often, and are less involved in their household’s banking compared to men.One sign of this is who talks to the bank. In 2024, women made 36% […]

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    One in five women face harsh psychological work environments

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    A new analysis from the Economic Council of the Labour Movement (AE) reveals that female employees in Denmark are significantly more likely than men to experience violence, threats, bullying, or stress at work. The report, published ahead of International Women’s Day, shows that 20.3% of female employees—roughly one in five—work in psychologically demanding conditions, compared […]

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    Tivoli cancels U.S. independence day celebration

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    Tristan Fender

    As first reported by TV2 Kosmopol, Tivoli Gardens will not hold its traditional 4th of July celebration this year. Press manager Torben Plank told The Copenhagen Post that scheduling conflicts led to the decision.“This year, July 4th falls on a Friday, where there is a lot going on outside in the amusement park, including a […]

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    Record heat expected in Denmark this weekend

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    Denmark may experience record-breaking spring warmth this weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching 17 degrees.

    The heat, which is being pushed up from the Sahara, has already set records in neighboring countries.

    Today, Denmark saw temperatures above 15 degrees, marking one of the warmest March days in years.

    While temperatures are expected to peak on Saturday, the warm spell will continue through the weekend, with cooler spring weather returning early next week. This is an unusually early heatwave for Denmark.

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    Wage increases for 70,000 hotel and restaurant employees

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    Tristan Fender

    A new collective agreement has been reached for approximately 70,000 employees in Denmark’s hotel and restaurant industry, ensuring a gradual increase in hourly wages over the next three years.The agreement was negotiated between employer organizations Horesta and Dansk Erhverv, and the labor union 3F Privat Service Hotel & Restaurant.It was signed at the Marriott Hotel […]

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    Palestine Square will be established in Copenhagen

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    After years of political debate, Copenhagen’s City Council has officially approved the naming of a square in Nørrebro as Palæstinas Plads (Palestine Square). Yesterday a majority of 29 out of 55 council members voted in favor of the proposal, putting an end to long-standing disputes.The currently unnamed square is between Den Røde Plads and Nørrebro […]

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    Decline in female CEOs among Danish companies 

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    Tristan Fender

    The proportion of female CEOs in Denmark’s largest private companies has declined, according to an analysis from the think tank EQUALIS.  The findings, part of EQUALIS’s annual Diversity Barometer, show that the share of women leading companies with more than 250 employees has dropped from 25 percent in 2024 to 21 percent in 2025. Among medium-sized […]

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    DanChurchAid mobilizes 7,000 volunteers to save aid projects

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    DanChurchAid managed to gather thousands of people for what may be its most important fundraising event ever. On Sunday, March 9, the Danish humanitarian organization will take to the streets to collect donations. They put out a call, and 7,000 people answered.The hope of Folkekirkens Nødhjælp—the Danish name of the organization—is to raise enough money […]

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    Danish PM does not “dismiss any ideas”, including French nuclear umbrella

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    Today, Mette Frederiksen spoke about military and diplomatic matters before joining the extraordinary EU meeting, which was also attended by Ukrainian President Zelensky.The Danish prime minister discussed Emmanuel Macron’s proposal of granting a nuclear umbrella to allies.When asked if she would reject Macron’s proposal, she answered, “I reject nothing. My focus right now is on […]

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