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    More and more children are living in poverty in Copenhagen

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    The Copenhagen Post

    The proportion of poor children in Copenhagen has increased from approximately 4,800 children in 2022 to approximately 5,100 children in 2023. This according to the latest report on child poverty in the capital, based on figures from the Municipality of Copenhagen.Although unemployment is falling and Denmark is generally experiencing a recovery with a surplus in […]

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    Survey reveals well-being for upper-secondary students remains high

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    Benedicte Vagner

    The Agency for IT and Learning has released the results from its survey of student well-being of upper-secondary students in 2024.

    From a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest level of well-being, student well-being at high-schools and vocational schools was rated at a 4. This is consistent with other years. At FGU (preparatory basic education and training) the rating was at 3,8 which is similarly consistent with results since 2020.

    For high-schools, student well-being scored the lowest in the category of “stress and worrying”, where it was rated at a 2.7 on an overall average.

    In light of these results, Matthias Tesfaye, Minister of Children and Education, says “In a time of much public debate about the well-being of young people, it is important to remember that the vast majority of students are doing well and thrive in their education. Of course, this does not apply to all students. I am aware of that. There are still some who have problems and who need help. We must take this seriously and find good solutions. That is why I am very much looking forward to receiving recommendations from the Well-being Commission.”

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    Denmark launches its largest-ever marine restoration project to revive Øresund’s ecosystem

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    Tristan Fender

    Denmark is launching the largest marine restoration project in the country’s history in Øresund, aiming to revive habitats for porpoises, cod and stonefish.Minister of the Environment Magnus Heunicke presented the restoration of Taarbæk Reef, where 40,000 tons of rock will be placed over an area the size of 14 football fields.“Today we are translating plans […]

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    Smartphones should be banned until 13 years of age – Government commission

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    The Copenhagen Post

    In 2023, the government set up a commission for Well-Being to make recommendations and assessments regarding the well-being of children and young people in Denmark.On Tuesday, the commission gave its recommendations, Ritzau reports. Overall, it points to that there should be room for more play and movement in children’s everyday lives.The Well-Being Commission does not […]

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    Consumer Europe fights IT fraudsters who cheat on thousands of citizens

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    The Copenhagen Post

    Copenhagen and other place names in the capital area are used to create credibility for fake online stores. Often, the perpetrators have no connection to the capital, but are based abroad, TV2 Kosmopol reports.Consumer Europe is a network of consumer authorities in all European countries that cooperate to eliminate cross-border crime. The network has lawyers […]

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    Greta Thunberg among those protesting at Mærsk HQ

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    Tristan Fender

    A large demonstration took place at Mærsk’s headquarters on Monday.The protest, led by activists from the Palistinian Youth Movement under the campaign “Mask off Mærsk”, accused the company of supporting Israel in the war in Gaza and demanded the Danish shipping giant stop supplying them with military equipment.Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was present among […]

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    Most Ukrainian refugees in Denmark are employed

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    The Copenhagen Post

    Eight out of ten Ukrainian refugees in Denmark are employed, shows a new analysis by Danish Industry, Ritzau reports.In 2024, employment increased by almost 3,000 Ukrainian refugees. The number continues to rise.According to Steen Nielsen, deputy director of Danish Industry, this is a result of the special law that has made it possible for Ukrainians […]

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    Denmark announces new 2 billion DKK aid package to Ukraine on war anniversary 

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    Tristan Fender

    Denmark is providing an additional DKK 2 billion in aid to Ukraine, focusing on ammunition supplies and the formation of a Ukrainian brigade in cooperation with Nordic and Baltic countries.  Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the package during her visit to Ukraine on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion. This visit follows Denmark and its European […]

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    Tonight, Copenhagen City Hall illuminated in Ukraine’s colors

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    Tonight, the headquarters of the City of Copenhagen is illuminated in blue and yellow to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Copenhagen has provided shelter for thousands of Ukrainian refugees. Alongside the illumination, the Ukrainian flag flies at City Hall. Lord Mayor Lars Weiss (S) says that “On the third anniversary of […]

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    New collective agreement secures wage increases and benefits for 180,000 retail employees

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    Tristan Fender

    A three-year collective agreement between the trade union HK Handel and Dansk Erhverv ensures wage increases and improved working conditions for 180,000 employees in Denmark’s retail sector.If approved by HK Handel memebers, the agreement will take effect from May 2025 and provide a total minimum wage increase of 1,723 DKK per month by 2027. Wages […]

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    New collective bargaining agreement secured for finance sector 

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    Tristan Fender

    A new three-year collective agreement covering 46,000 employees in Denmark’s financial sector has been reached between Finans Danmark and the Danish Finance Federation.  The agreement, which runs until March 31, 2028, includes salary increases, greater flexibility in employment and improved conditions for workers. Salary The agreement secures a total salary increase of 7.4% over three years, with […]

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    FC Copenhagen clash with Chelsea in Conference League

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    Jesper Skeel

    There were only two possible outcomes of the draw, either Chelsea from England or Vitoria Guimaraes  from Portugal.

    And it was Chelsea that came out of the bowl, as the opponent in the round of 16.

    Chelsea is the best seeded team in the tournament, ahead of FC Copenhagen who were seeded second, but must be considered heavy favourites against the Danes.

    First leg will be played at Parken in Copenhagen, at March 6 6.45 pm, and the second leg will take place a week later at Stamford Bridge, London.

    For ticket info, read here