Tag: THL

  • Children and young people with temporary residence permits suffer from stress and uncertainty

    Children and young people with temporary residence permits suffer from stress and uncertainty

    A significant number of children and young people living on temporary residence permits in Denmark struggle with unhappiness, stress and loneliness due to the uncertain nature of their residence status, research from VIA University and Save the Children shows. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…

  • Public Koran burnings have almost stopped under new law

    Public Koran burnings have almost stopped under new law

    Five incidents have been reported since the ban came into effect on December 14 – a stark contrast to the previous period, when 554 burnings were reported in just five months, often in front of embassies of Muslim countries. Plus, the Folketing opens an underground visitor center, the uptake of vocational training among young people…

  • Follow the women's sprint in Canmore

    Follow the women's sprint in Canmore

    At 17.37–21.40 in P4 BiathlonWorld Cup in Canmore, Canada17.40 Sprint 7.5 km ladies (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl) HandballLadies handball league19.00 Sävehof–Västerås (Susanna Andrén) Ice hockeySM Round of 16 1 of 3, men19.00Örebro–Luleå (Emil Gustavsson)Rögle–Timrå (Andreas Matz) Hosts: Roger Burman and Andreas Andersson

  • A stronger military requires more manpower and more international workers

    A stronger military requires more manpower and more international workers

    Increased conscription in Denmark will reduce the annual labor supply by around 2,100 years of labor across several sectors, according to Dansk Industri's calculations. Therefore, the future need for more Danish and international labor is high, says the association. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in…

  • Danske Bank announces that it will drop investments in fossil fuels in several billion divestments

    Danske Bank announces that it will drop investments in fossil fuels in several billion divestments

    Danske Bank is one of the first major banks in the world to drop oil giants, experts estimate. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be…

  • Everyone hates being laid off, but women can be hit harder than men

    Everyone hates being laid off, but women can be hit harder than men

    A new study on the gender gap in job loss in the Danish labor market has found that women find it more difficult to re-enter the workplace and suffer greater short-term income reduction, while men generally lose more. Among parents with dependent children, mothers are hit harder than fathers, and mothers with low education fare…

  • Prime Minister makes strongest call yet for ceasefire in Gaza

    Prime Minister makes strongest call yet for ceasefire in Gaza

    “Today I strongly call for a humanitarian ceasefire, which Denmark has voted for in the UN,” said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen after a grim new report on the conditions in Gaza from the WHO. Plus, Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen has landed safely back on earth after six months in space with a smile and a…

  • Denmark announces large defense budget increase

    Denmark announces large defense budget increase

    On Wednesday, the government will announce a new investment of DKK 40 billion in national defense to achieve its NATO goal. The spending will almost triple the duration of conscription, increase the total number of conscripts and strengthen the Army's 1st Brigade. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a…

  • THL: Finland is threatened by a hepatitis E epidemic with a record number

    THL: Finland is threatened by a hepatitis E epidemic with a record number

    The cause of the outbreak of hepatitis E infection is a batch of mettwurst, which the food producer Kotivara from Oulu removed from grocery store shelves last week.

  • New version of MobilePay goes live with big changes

    New version of MobilePay goes live with big changes

    New changes include features to share bills with others, chat with those you send money to, and a requirement that you register under your real identity. Plus, Palads Cinema's fate is postponed as a single committee member opposes a majority vote for demolition, Novo Nordisk predicts a limit to growth in Denmark, and pharmacies issue…

  • 13-year-old girl found dead: Two minors arrested – one released again

    13-year-old girl found dead: Two minors arrested – one released again

    A 13-year-old girl was murdered on Monday evening in Hjallerup, North Jutland. A 17-year-old boy and 13-year-old girl who attended the same school as the victim have been arrested, although the girl was later released. There is a large police presence in the North Jutland city, roadblocks and dogs while the investigation is underway, as…

  • How safe is Denmark really for LGBTQ+ people?

    How safe is Denmark really for LGBTQ+ people?

    Despite Denmark's ranking as the third safest country for LGBTQ+ individuals, a recent homophobic attack involving comedian Oscar Stanescu and the government's new charter to prevent nightlife discrimination are catalyzing an important national discussion about the true state of LGBTQ+ rights. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…

  • The polls are in: Worst buildings of the year

    The polls are in: Worst buildings of the year

    The association Arkitekturoproret, whose self-declared mission is to see “fewer square boxes” in Denmark's cityscape, has again published its list of the country's “worst buildings of the year”. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all…

  • 1.4 million visits to the annual tax return website since Friday

    1.4 million visits to the annual tax return website since Friday

    Waiting times to log in to TastSelv ran up for several hours at the weekend, ahead of the official opening of the tax assessment website on Monday. In addition, Europe has doubled its arms imports in the past four years, Denmark's plans to establish its own arms factory are becoming more expensive than expected, and…

  • The Swedish ladies chase the podium

    The Swedish ladies chase the podium

    Biathlon March 10Follow the World Cup on Radiosporten 17.00 Hunt start 10 km ladies (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl)18.50 Hunt start 12.5 km men (Bengt Skött and Uschi Disl) Program managers: William Waldetoft, Linn Nenzén, Andreas Andersson and Per Kahl

  • The Innovation Fund appoints four new Innowomen

    The Innovation Fund appoints four new Innowomen

    Ahead of International Women's Day, four new researchers and entrepreneurs have joined the all-female cohort of Innowomen – an initiative from the Innovation Foundation that improves the gender balance in Denmark's science and business areas. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot…

  • Non-Western immigrant women gain a foothold in the labor market

    Non-Western immigrant women gain a foothold in the labor market

    On Women's Day, there is good news for women who have normally had difficulty finding work. They are now succeeding much better, especially in healthcare. At the same time, the number of people on social benefits is at a record low The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber,…

  • Minister of Culture: Raise more statues of women in Danish cities

    Minister of Culture: Raise more statues of women in Danish cities

    Only 31 out of 321 statues and busts in Denmark are of women. In addition, CPH Pride has apologized in an internal e-mail to its partners for asking them to take a position on Israel, Novo Nordisk's stock market value reaches its highest level ever, and data shows that almost all Danish drinking water sources…

  • The authorities call on the Danes to prepare their homes for war and crisis

    The authorities call on the Danes to prepare their homes for war and crisis

    The National Emergency Management Agency is working on a “leaflet or online campaign” about what food, water and equipment you should have in your home. Plus, a Danish MEP has been named figurehead for the extreme right-wing EU party Identity and Democracy, and more than half of the major Danish companies have been hit by…

  • Integration and inclusion: From intern to management consultant

    Integration and inclusion: From intern to management consultant

    Marialena Chatzimichali is a senior management consultant for Accenture Denmark based in Copenhagen. Originally from Greece, Marialena arrived in Denmark in 2016 to take higher education. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The…

  • An alarming increase in memory disease diagnoses is predicted in Finland

    An alarming increase in memory disease diagnoses is predicted in Finland

    “When looking at these results, it is important to recognize that the registry data only includes confirmed cases. Thus, the true number of people with memory disorders is likely to be underestimated,” explained. Hanna-Maria RoittoSpecialist doctor of the Institute of Health and Welfare (THL). Forecasts for the year 2040 indicate that the number of people…

  • Almost 27,000 Finnish homes are switching from oil heating with state subsidies

    Almost 27,000 Finnish homes are switching from oil heating with state subsidies

    ELY-keskus still offers popular grants of 4,000 and 2,500 euros to small house owners who decide to give up oil heating. These grants are available until the remaining amount of 35.6 million euros is used up or until fall 2025, whichever comes first. The funding also applies to those switching from natural gas heating. Grants…

  • Last day of the Athletics World Championships – “Mondo” aims for a new world record

    Last day of the Athletics World Championships – “Mondo” aims for a new world record

    AthleticsIndoor WC20.00 Pole vault final (Alexander Lundholm and Miro Zalar) Hosts: Andreas Andersson and Emanuel Nashed

  • Sweden chases the podium in the mixed relay

    Sweden chases the podium in the mixed relay

    Biathlon14.45 Mixed relay (Alexander Lundholm, Uschi Disl and Jens Prytz) Hosts: Martin Marhlo, Andreas Matz, Selma Jennervall, Johan Bengts, Andreas Andersson and Emanuel Nashed

  • Follow the men's biathlon and hot SHL matches

    Follow the men's biathlon and hot SHL matches

    Saturday 2 March At 09.00–10.20 in SR Play, 12.03–14.00 and 15.03–18.30 in P4 SkisWorld Cup09.00 20 km ladies (Sigge Sanner and Torgny Mogren) 12.00 20 km men (Sigge Sanner and Torgny Mogren) AthleticsIndoor WC11.00 Long jump final (Alexander Lundholm) Biathlon World Cup13.20 12.5 km mass start ladies (Alexander Lundholm, Uschi Disl and Jens Prytz)15.20 15…

  • The ladies chase the podium in biathlon – follow Sportextra

    The ladies chase the podium in biathlon – follow Sportextra

    Saturday 2 March At 09.00–10.20 in SR Play, 12.03–14.00 and 15.03–18.30 in P4 SkisWorld Cup09.00 20 km ladies (Sigge Sanner and Torgny Mogren) 12.00 20 km men (Sigge Sanner and Torgny Mogren) AthleticsIndoor WC11.00 Long jump final (Alexander Lundholm) Biathlon World Cup13.20 12.5 km mass start ladies (Alexander Lundholm, Uschi Disl and Jens Prytz)15.20 15…

  • The inflation rate in Iceland has fallen to its lowest level in two years

    The inflation rate in Iceland has fallen to its lowest level in two years

    As reported by RÚV, inflation has decreased slightly on a monthly basis and now stands at 6.6%. This marks the lowest inflation rate recorded in Iceland since February 2022, although it remains more than four percentage points above the central bank's inflation target. Inflation is a measure of the rate at which the overall price…

  • THL announced a savings plan and there is a threat of cuts

    THL announced a savings plan and there is a threat of cuts

    The Department of Health and Welfare aims for savings of 12 million euros.

  • 12 Danish NGOs issue a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

    12 Danish NGOs issue a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

    The organizations fear that a planned expansion of the Israeli ground operation in Rafah will be “the deadliest and most destructive chapter of the war to date”. Plus, Denmark's first community hospital kicks off the national effort to improve local care, the EU adopts tougher environmental crime penalties, and Danish banks earn record profits. The…

  • Danish companies employ more remote workers

    Danish companies employ more remote workers

    Danish companies increasingly utilize the global talent pool by employing remote employees based abroad. The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting can only be published with the support…

  • Trade unions criticize Denmark's push for international health workers

    Trade unions criticize Denmark's push for international health workers

    Trade unions in Denmark and abroad criticize Denmark for bringing in nurses and health personnel from countries that themselves lack labor The full version of this article is only available to subscribers. Already a subscriber, log in here: sign in Forgot your password? Get unlimited access to all of The Copenhagen Post Our independent reporting…

  • Danish Prime Minister criticizes NATO: “Of course, Ukraine's aid counts as defense expenditure”

    Danish Prime Minister criticizes NATO: “Of course, Ukraine's aid counts as defense expenditure”

    NATO allies are expected to commit two percent of their GDP to defense spending. Denmark has historically undercut this, much to the dismay of the United States. Mette Frederiksen says that Denmark will now hit the target by including it in its military aid to Ukraine. The full version of this article is only available…

  • Police are preparing to comb Pusher Street for weeds again

    Police are preparing to comb Pusher Street for weeds again

    The Copenhagen Police maintains high pressure on the hashish trade within the self-governing municipality in an attempt to eradicate organized gang crime. In addition, gender-neutral changing rooms can be introduced in Frederiksberg's sports facilities, the end of electricity savings causes lampposts to light up again in Copenhagen parks, and a trend in the housing market…