A sixteen year old treasure hunter, armed with a metal detector, has unearthed a bounty of ancient coins in a field in Northern Denmark, near Strandby.
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Where to host Eurovision 2014?
Posted on 22 May 2013.
With Eurovision 2013 done and dusted, the annual talent fest will now move across the Øresund after Denmark triumphed in Malmo. Speculation is already underway as to which city will be the next host.
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Denmark’s unemployed to get benefits extension
Posted on 21 May 2013.
There’s relief for some 30,000 unemployed whose benefits were set to expire later this year. The government has decided to extend the benefits period to four years.
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Denmark wins Eurovision Song Contest 2013
Posted on 21 May 2013.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2013 which took place in Malmö, Sweden on Saturday night saw the victory of Denmark with the song “Only Teardrops” sung by twenty year old Emmelie de Forest.
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Denmark’s ‘bookies favourite’ goes to Eurovision Final
Posted on 15 May 2013.
Hot favourite to win this year’s Eurovision Contest, Emmelie de Forest, has made it to Saturday’s final with her song Only Teardrops, following Tuesday’s semi-final that eliminated the first six of the 33 contestants.
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Danish government lowers corporate tax
Posted on 13 May 2013.
Welcome news for investors is a decision by the Danish government to lower corporate and other business taxes gradually over the next three years.
Posted in Denmark, Economy3 Comments
Denmark to bid for 2018 World Sailing Championships?
Posted on 12 May 2013.
There is much speculation that Denmark will decide to bid to host the 2018 ISAF Sailing World Championships. News might come at this week’s meeting in Copenhagen of the ISAF mid-year meeting.
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Denmark and Finland upgrade status of Palestine
Posted on 09 May 2013.
Both Denmark and Finland made a bold move last weekend to give further recognition to the Palestinian territories. The fledgling territory will now get an embassy in each respective capital instead of a mission.
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