Danish expression of the day: Helt på månen
The Local When an idea seems like it comes from outer space. Go to Source January 13, 2023 – 6:04 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Angry trade unions say government is ‘attacking Danish model’ over plans to scrap holiday
The Local The confederation for trade unions in Denmark, Fagbevægelsens Hovedorganisation (FH), issued scathing criticism of the government after meetings over the plan to abolish the Great Prayer Day public holiday. Go to Source January 13, 2023 – 6:04 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Direct Aarhus-Hamburg rail connection to stop in 2024
The Local A direct rail connection between Hamburg and Denmark’s second-largest city Aarhus will not be available in 2024 due to modernisation of the tracks on the Danish section of the route. Go to Source January 13, 2023 – 6:04 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Danish regulator says electricity companies earn ‘excessive’ profits
The Local A Danish regulator has said that companies that control the Danish electric grid are charging excessive prices, according to a media report. Go to Source January 13, 2023 – 6:04 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
Shawmut Design and Construction names Kimberly Bishop, co-CEO of Kinetic Leaders, as chair of the Board of Directors
Human Resources News – Human Resources News Headlines | Bizjournals.com Shawmut Design and Construction, a $1.3 billion national construction management firm, has appointed current board member Kimberly Bishop to chair the Board of Directors. Bishop is co-CEO of NYC-based executive search firm Kinetic Leaders. Prior to her career in executive recruitment, she served as executive […]Continue reading
Friday 13th: Do Danes believe in ghosts and ‘nisser’?
The Local On Friday the 13th, we look at how common it is in Denmark to believe in ghosts (and zombies), why it’s a shame people still think black cats are unlucky, and where the phrase “7-9-13” comes from. Go to Source January 13, 2023 – 3:03 pm / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom
World economy walks tightrope between recession and soft landing
The Straits Times Business News January 13, 2023 8:52 AMThe world economy is beginning 2023 on a more optimistic note, though that’s no guarantee the year will end that way. Go to Source January 13, 2023 – 6:16 am / Twitter: @hoffeldtcom