Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

EC fines Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck over anticompetitive agreements

Posted on 20, June 2013 by

Brussels, 20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has imposed a fine of € 93,8 million on Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck and fines totalling € 52,2 million on several producers of generic medicines. In 2002, Lundbeck agreed with each of these … Read the full press release →

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Vestas launched global campaign to channel public support toward political action favouring wind energy

Posted on 19, June 2013 by

Vestas Group Senior Vice President Morten Albæk says, “The wind industry is being attacked by media-savvy and politically influential adversaries who often display a brazen disregard for factual information. The “Act on Facts” campaign is our way of fighting back.” … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Marketing, Media, Society, Technology

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International researchers discovery could lead to new means to combat malaria

Posted on 14, June 2013 by

14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, the University of Oxford, NIMR Tanzania and Retrogenix LTD, have identified how malaria parasites growing inside red blood cells stick to the sides of … Read the full press release →

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Saxo Bank launched Trade Navigator on TradingFloor.com

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Saxo Bank, the multi-asset online trading and investment specialist, has launched Trade Navigator on TradingFloor.com, a new trading tool that provides daily technical insight into around 200 instruments. By amalgamating several known and widely used technical indicators … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Commodities, Denmark, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment

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Chr. Hansen introduces new culture to ensure the quality of your mozzarella cheese

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Chr. Hansen introduces the next generation of its popular STI™ cheese cultures — the most dependable solution for mozzarella and other pasta filata type cheeses on the market. No longer should cheese manufacturers accept the cost of … Read the full press release →

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TDC A/S launches new strong organizational setup to strengthen brands and customer experience

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Based on the group strategy presented in November 2012 TDC now launches a new, strong organizational setup. The new organization will further strengthen brands and customer experience across the group. The ambition to strengthen the multibrand approach … Read the full press release →

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Saxo Bank newly launched Saxo TV to be led by the former Bloomberg TV News anchor, Owen Thomas

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Saxo Bank, the multi-asset online trading and investment specialist, has launched Saxo TV, led by the former Bloomberg TV News anchor, Owen Thomas, to provide on-demand business and financial analysis. Saxo TV is integrated with TradingFloor.com, Saxo … Read the full press release →

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New solution from Chr. Hansen targets the formation of holes in cooked whole muscle products

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The world’s total meat supply keeps increasing. Sky-rocketing by 300% from 1961 to 284 million tons in 2007, the world meat consumption is expected to double once more by 2050 (source: The New York Times). Chr. Hansen’s … Read the full press release →

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Bang & Olufsen and Universal Music deliver the best experience of sound and music with a limited edition version of the Les Misérables in Blu-Ray DVD

Posted on 29, May 2013 by

Bang & Olufsen celebrates the launch of its new surround sound speaker system, BeoLab 14, with a limited edition version of the Les Misérables in Blu-Ray DVD. The award-winning audio soundtrack comes to life in Bang & Olufsen showrooms around … Read the full press release →

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Bang & Olufsen announced the all-new surround sound speaker system The BeoLab 14

Posted on 27, May 2013 by

Bang & Olufsen announces the launch of an all-new surround sound speaker system that combines compact aesthetics and outstanding acoustic innovation to deliver the thrill of high-end surround performance without filling up the home with boxy black speakers. The new … Read the full press release →

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ISS Group reports Q1 2013 results

Posted on 24, May 2013 by

Revenue for the first quarter of 2013 amounted to DKK 19.5 billion – driven by an organic growth of 2.7% Operating margin was 4.4% compared with 4.5% for the same period in 2012 Net profit was DKK 71 million compared … Read the full press release →

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The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals named ISS world’s best outsourcing company

Posted on 23, May 2013 by

23-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals has ranked ISS as the #1 on its annual list of the world’s best outsourcing service providers – The Global Outsourcing 100. ISS, a leading global facility services provider, has been … Read the full press release →

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93,307 LEGO railway elements long enough to be awarded a Guinness World Record

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 93,307 LEGO elements. That’s what it took to build a LEGO railway long enough to be awarded a Guinness World Record for the longest plastic toy train track – precisely 4000.25 meters long. More than 80 LEGO enthusiasts … Read the full press release →

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The LEGO Group to become sole owner of LEGO® Education in North America as of January 1, 2014

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Since forming the venture in 1997 Pitsco and LEGO Education have forged a strong partnership and achieved remarkable growth. The decision to acquire the business in full reflects a desire by The LEGO Group to continue to prioritize … Read the full press release →

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Arla acquires the last 25% of the joint venture that controls its Russian activities

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Acquisition to cement Arla’s Russian ambitions 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After more than five successful years in Russia, Arla has purchased the last 25 pct. of the joint venture that controls its Russian activities. The former owner, Mike Lyasko, will continue … Read the full press release →

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EC finds Copenhagen multiarena public co-financing in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that the proposed public co-financing of a new multiarena in Copenhagen, Denmark was in line with EU state aid rules. In particular, the Commission found that the public funding was both proportionate … Read the full press release →

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Acclaimed Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg won EU Prix MEDIA at Cannes Film Festival

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Acclaimed Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg is the winner of the 2013 European Union Prix MEDIA. The prize is awarded to the best new film project with box-office potential eligible for support from the EU MEDIA programme … Read the full press release →

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A world you like: industry and public sector representatives from 10 EU Member States to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases in Denmark

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Climate Action: European Commission engages industry to spread best climate practices Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Monday 8 April 2013, industry and public sector representatives from 10 European Member States participate in a field trip to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Society, Technology

JYSK to acquire a majority shareholding in the IDdesign group

Posted on 5, April 2013 by

5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — JYSK is set to acquire a majority shareholding in the IDdesign group, while Axcel will retain a significant ownership interest. The partnership marks the start of a new phase of development for IDdesign. With total revenue … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Financial, Investment, Retail

JYSK continues to support Save the Children Denmark on the project Work2Learn in Bangladesh

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — For four years JYSK has cooperated with Save the Children Denmark on the project Work2Learn in Bangladesh. JYSK continues the support in 2013 – now as a business partner. JYSK has for the last four years cooperated … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Non Profit, Retail, Society

The Copenhagen-based European Environment Agency fails budget discharge test

Posted on 20, March 2013 by

20-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Copenhagen-based European Environment Agency was the only EU agency whose management of EU funds in 2011 was not approved by the Budgetary Control Committee on Tuesday. In other votes, the European Commission and other EU institutions … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Society

NOTICE of the Annual General Meeting of FLSmidth & Co. A/S

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 04-2013, 11 March 2013 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors hereby calls the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 5 April 2013 at 16.00 (CET) at Radisson Blu … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Management

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has purchased two ATR 72-500s, MSN 799 and MSN 818 from Azerbaijan Airlines

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 789 to Airlinair

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Norwegian web newspaper Nettavisen, which is owned by Egmont and Amedia, has achieved its best result ever

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Norway, Nettavisen, which is an exclusively internet-based newspaper, came out of 2012 with a profit of 8.5 million Norwegian Kroner before taxes. The turnover was approximately 85 million NOK and even though the exact numbers are … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Norway, Technology

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 42-600, MSN 1004 to Seacons Trading Pte. Ltd.

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

TrustNordisk: Danish films sold well in Berlin

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

“Nymphomaniac” has been sold to the US and Canada, “The Keeper of Lost Causes” to the UK and Australia. TrustNordisk, one of the largest Scandinavian sales agents, report a round of really good sales at the Berlin Film Festival. “We … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Denmark, Entertainment, Media

NAC has leased one ATR 72-600, MSN 1068 to Smooth Aviation Pte. Ltd. to be operated by Air KBZ

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 72-600, MSN 1068 to Smooth Aviation Pte. Ltd. in Signapore which will be operated by Air KBZ. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Nordisk Film Interactive is ready for the PlayStation 4

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sony has now announced the video game console PlayStation 4, which will give fans worldwide a whole new gaming experience. Nordisk Film Interactive is ready to handle sales. At midnight of Thursday, February 21 (UK time), Sony … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Denmark, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Media, Technology

The Board of the University of Copenhagen has decided to appoint Ralf Hemmingsen Rector until 1 March 2017

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of the University of Copenhagen has decided to appoint Ralf Hemmingsen Rector until 1 March 2017. Ralf Hemmingsen has been Rector since November 2005 and his term will therefore total over 11 years. The position … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Education, Healthcare

University of Copenhagen partner in online learning platform

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

The University of Copenhagen is now an official partner in the world’s most important platform for online courses, Coursera. The platform offers courses in everything from Søren Kierkegaard to global health, and the project looks to revolutionise the way in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Education, Internet & Online, Technology

University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University: This is why it takes so long to get over tendon injuries

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

THE ACHILLES HEEL OF THE BODY 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Getting over damage to tendons can be a long and painful process. By combining the nuclear tests of the 1950s with tissue samples and modern technology, a research collaboration between the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Education, Healthcare, Science, Society

Danish scientists make racehorses fertile

Posted on 25, February 2013 by

25-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ten percent of mares have difficulties conceiving. But now two Danish researchers have discovered what the trouble is and produced a product to help such horses become pregnant. The product has been successfully tested in the field … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Education, Healthcare, Science, Sports

University of Copenhagen: Exploring human self-understanding and its limits

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Professor Claudia Welz from University of Copenhagen is the first theologian ever to receive one of the Ministry of Education’s prestigious EliteForsk research awards. The honor is given to internationally recognized young academics. Five PhD students … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Denmark, Education, Religion, Science, Society

University of Copenhagen: Protein paves the way for correct stem cell differentiation

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A single embryonic stem cell can develop into more than 200 specialized cell types that make up our body. This maturation process is called differentiation and is tightly regulated through strict control of gene activity. If the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Danske Bank reports net profit of DKK 4.7 billion (EUR 636.6 million) for 2012

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Announcement of financial results 2012 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Danske Bank today announced its financial results for 2012. The announcement and the annual report can be viewed at www.danskebank.com/reports. Highlights are shown below. In 2012, Danske Bank Group posted a profit before tax … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Financial

NAC delivers one Dash 8 Q400, MSN 4058 to Eznis Airways, Mongolia

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one Dash 8 Q400, MSN 4058 to Eznis Airways, Mongolia. 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Fraunhofer eGovernment Center: Awakening the dormant potential of e-government

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

E-government holds the promise of gains in efficiency and satisfaction for case workers. In Denmark, seven government ministries have already undergone a full digital changeover. Now researchers have adapted the model for German government agencies. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Electronic communication … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Germany, Government, Internet & Online, Science, Technology

NAC sells one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation for partout. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release →

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Payment specialist Nets selects Telenor for telecom services in five European countries

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has entered an agreement with Nets, a European provider of payments, card and information services to supply them with telecom and data services in five European countries for the next three years. Telenor’s ability to provide … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Estonia, Financial, Finland, Internet & Online, Norway, Sweden, Technology, Telecom