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    Copenhagen to legalise sleeping in parks for the homeless

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    Seljan Zeynalli

    A new proposal from Copenhagen’s Technical and Environmental Committee would allow homeless individuals to legally sleep in parks and green areas across the city. The draft ordinance was supported by all members of the committee. It shows that more politicians want to protect the rights of vulnerable people, like the homeless, in public areas. They […]

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    Danish whisky brands set standards with a manifesto

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    On April 10, leading Danish whisky producers published the Danish Whisky Manifesto, establishing standards for domestically produced whisky.This initiative aims to bolster Denmark’s reputation as a whisky-producing nation and draw more tourists to its distilleries.By setting clear production standards, the goal is for the consumer to get transparency about the origins of the whisky. When […]

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    13 children arrested over robberies and assaults in Copenhagen

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    Tristan Fender

    Copenhagen Police have arrested 13 children and teenagers under the age of 18. This was reported by the Police on X.The children, some as young as 11, are being investigated in connection with a series of robberies and assaults in the inner city.The incidents, which began in March, involved at least 11 robberies and four […]

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    New German coalition agreement in place

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    Tristan Fender

    Germany’s CDU, CSU, and SPD parties have presented a coalition agreement outlining plans to revive the economy, tighten immigration policy, and streamline public administration. The new government aims to cut administrative costs by eight percent over four years, create a digitalisation ministry, and increase industrial investment.CDU leader Friedrich Merz promised a “reasonable” approach, distancing himself […]

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    Danish C25 opens with record gain

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    Tristan Fender

    The Danish C25 index jumped 12.7 percent on Thursday morning, marking its largest single-day increase since its inception in 2017. The previous record was a 4.1 percent gain. The sharp rise follows a 5.64 percent drop on Wednesday, triggered by concerns over new U.S. tariffs. TV 2 reports large gains for Rockwool (17.5 percent), GN […]

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    Trump pauses tariffs, China excluded

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    Tristan Fender

    Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of newly imposed tariffs on Wednesday evening, excluding those on Chinese goods. The base tariff of ten percent will remain in effect.The pause follows a rough day in global markets as a 20 percent tariff on EU goods and a base tariff of 10 percent took effect.Trump also announced […]

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    Flags at half-mast commemorate 85th anniversary of German occupation

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    Tristan Fender

    Today, Denmark observes the 85th anniversary of the German invasion on April 9, 1940.To honor this date, flags have been lowered to half-mast at Amalienborg and other locations across the country.“At 12 o’clock, the flag is raised to the top as a silent symbol that the occupation did not last. As you know, it ended […]

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    Novo Nordisk share drops even more after another Trump threat

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    It has been a tough period for Novo Nordisk shareholders. In the summer of 2024, the share price was over DKK 1,000 per share. Now it is approaching DKK 400.The latest dip comes on Wednesday morning on top of a threat from the US president announcing a special tariff on the pharmaceutical industry to come.“We’re […]

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    Danske Bank: “Tariffs may drag the U.S. into recession”

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    Frank Øland, the Global Chief Strategist at Danske Bank, says what is happening with the tariff may drag the U.S. into recession.He wrote in a post on LinkedIn, saying that “Neither China nor the U.S. can live with tariffs above 100 percent for very long. If the tariffs aren’t negotiated down soon, I expect the […]

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    Nearly one in four Americans support U.S. takeover of Greenland, survey finds

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    A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in the U.S. reveals that nearly a quarter of Americans believe the United States should pursue a takeover of Greenland.According to the poll, 23 percent of respondents said they are in favor of the possibility that the U.S. acquires Greenland. Another 22 percent expressed uncertainty about […]

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    Danish Prime Minister said speed is important to improve air defense

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    Today, Mette Frederiksen today spoke during the traditional Q&A in the Danish Parliament.The Prime Minister said Denmark must act fast to improve its air defense. Speed is more important than perfect quality, she said. Many good soldiers have left the military in recent years due to low pay and budget cuts. Frederiksen hopes this won’t […]

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    Danes want better neighbor relations, new study finds

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    A new national survey reveals that over one in four Danes feel their neighborhood relationships have worsened in the past five years, creating concern about declining trust and increased vulnerability to crime.The study, conducted by the Danish Crime Prevention Council in collaboration with TrygFonden, surveyed more than 7,600 people across Denmark. It found that only […]

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