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Is your surname Jensen or know someone with that last name? Well, you’re not alone, as every 4 out of 10 Danes have a...

In Denmark, “Jensen” is among the top three Danish surnames that have been around for over 100 years, alongside “Nielsen” and “Hansen”. However,...

Personal bankruptcy vs. company bankruptcy

An individual or a company goes bankrupt when they are unable to pay their debts. For individuals, bankruptcy means that your valuables will be...

Insights into the Danish way of life

In the run-up to Fastelavn, Fastelavnsboller is the word on the street. However, the cold weather means Danes are still enjoying indoor gatherings with...

McDonald’s Denmark launched a fiction mini-series aimed at young adults

Under the name “Everything changes,” the mini-series is built around a young, newly-hired employee at McDonald’s. The purpose of the investment is to promote...

The lowest level of national debt for Denmark ever recorded

The debt has fallen to under 300 billion DKK (294 billion DKK), which represents 10.5% of Denmark’s GDP. Why? State budget surplus, high employment,...