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54.6 billion DKK – the yearly cost of stress in Denmark

Due to stress, employees are working fewer hours and using more sick days, which costs society 54.6 billion DKK a year. Stressed employees work...

2.9% unemployment rate in February

86,900 unemployed people (74,500 on unemployment benefits and 12,400 on social benefits - kontanthjælp). 300 more than in January. 

4.2% increase in exports in the last three months

Meanwhile, imports have fallen by 2.5%. Denmark exported goods and services worth 160.4 billion DKK in January 2024, while it imported 137.6 billion DKK,...

0.8% inflation in February

The lower inflation in February compared to January is mainly due to price drops on sugar products, jam, chocolate, etc. It’s the lowest inflation...

79 billion DKK investment to strengthen the Danish Army

Over the next four years (2024-2028), Denmark will increase its defense and military capabilities. 48 billion DKK will be used to create a heavy...