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0.6% inflation rate in November

After the shocking, almost zero inflation rate in October, the November numbers show a higher inflation rate. Goods have become cheaper (due to lower energy...

3.7% of the population in Denmark lives in poverty (2022 number)

213,900 people, to be more exact. That is 19,100 fewer people compared to 2021. The number of children living in poverty has also decreased, from...

Workers with an international background have a higher risk of occupational accidents in the construction industry

In fact, 37% of all the fatal work accidents result in the death of an international construction worker. The number is really high considering that only...

“It should be voluntary for businesses to accept cash”

says Denmark’s National Bank. Today, businesses are obliged to accept cash from customers. The association of retail stores (Dansk Detail) supports the idea of making...

The end of the 1000 DKK banknote

Denmark’s National Bank has decided to take out from circulation the Danish banknote with the highest value. When? 31st May 2025. You have one...