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Business

Danish Shipping Firms Plan Merger

A giant shipping company in Denmark is currently being planned. No specific date, however, has been given as to when the agreement will be finalized. If pushed through, the merger will result in the creation of a major ro-ro shipping firm in Northern Europe. […]

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Daily Life

Copenhagen is Cleanest City

When a place is good, the rewards just keep coming. It’s the same for an individual. If one is good in terms of character and dedication to work, he or she will surely reap the rewards sooner or later.
The city of Copenhagen is a classic example. With a good environment that boasts of wonderful places worth visiting and innovative people both young and old, this Danish capital has achieved much success. […]

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General

Willy the Orca Meant for Captive Life

Remember the hit movie for children “Free Willy?” I’m sure many of you watched this film in the past and I know very well that you’re familiar with the orca whale that was featured in the movie. Its real name is Keiko.
You may have learned after watching the film that “Free Willy” was eventually released into the wild. Based on its title, the movie actually had the theme of freeing the captive whale to let him live a normal life in the wild. And due to the film’s big success, efforts were later launched to bring him back to the wild. […]

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Daily Life

Orca Whale Found Lifeless

It’s not often that orca whales visit the Danish coast although there have been sightings of other species of marine mammals in the area. The Danish waters are rarely part of the killer whale’s route.
But just recently, an orca was found dead on a Jutland beach. The whale measuring 5.5 meters long was found at Norlev beach in the northern part of Jutland.
It wasn’t clear what caused the death of the huge marine specie but according to witnesses, there was blood surrounding the whale. […]

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Computers&Technology

Danes Are First In Online Shopping

Our of all European countries, Denmark has the most online shoppers. Six out of ten adults in Denmark shop on the Internet, placing Denmark first in Europe, according to a 2008 analysis issued by the EU statistics office Eurostat. “Danish e-commerce is strong both domestically and internationally, and figures issued at this year’s World Economic Forum confirmed Denmark’s status as the world’s leading e-shopping nation,” says general manager Morten Kamper from FDIH, the Danish Distance Selling and E-business Association. […]

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Computers&Technology

Danish Made Giant TV Goes on U.S. Tour

High end plasma TV just got bigger. Bang & Olufsen launched one of the world’s biggest TV screens measuring a whopping 103 inches. The new Danish made television is part of the Beovision 4-series.
With just a push of a button, the television can be raised, twisted and tipped to give the perfect angle. […]

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Health&Fitness

Work and Health in Denmark

This is a lesson that perhaps every one of us has to keep in mind. If we want to live longer and be more efficient at work, then we should not force ourselves to work if we feel sick. The more you try to work when your body is feeling weak, the more you will be going to get sick and the longer it will take for you to recover.
Danish researchers from the Herning Hospital of Denmark recently found that employees who reported to work even though they were sick were more likely to take a sick leave longer than they should. […]

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Daily Life

Danish Women Want More Children

Life is good even amidst hard times. It’s the positive attitude of people that counts more than what’s happening around them. I believe that an individual’s optimism brings good benefits although they may not always be in droves.
Life has to go on despite the difficulties and for some people, life is even better with children. Let’s face it, not all people want to have children. But really, children are blessings so who could blame women in Denmark if they continue to have more kids than before.
This is the latest buzz coming from Statistics Denmark. […]

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Inspirational Stories

Time Magazine Recognizes 2 Danes

Outstanding companies, innovations, places and people – these are what Denmark stands for. Denmark is always a standout from the rest and consistent as well. If you haven’t been to this country or at least don’t know anything about it, you’re missing a big part of your life. […]

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General

Copenhagen is Best Nordic City

Hats off one more time for Copenhagen! After grabbing the top 3 spot in the world’s Best Restaurants list, here comes another record breaking news on the Danish capital.
This latest achievement makes Denmark the best city in the Nordic countries. This time, it’s about the city in its entirety and not just a part of it. […]