(IN BRIEF) The University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with Rigshospitalet, has introduced a clinically validated gene-editing method to identify harmful inherited mutations that raise cancer risk. Developed at the university’s Biotech Research and Innovation Center, the CRISPR-Select technique allows scientists … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Education, Healthcare, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged BRCA2, breast cancer, BRIC, cancer diagnosis, cancer risk, CRISPR-Select, gene editing, genetic testing, genomic medicine, hereditary cancer, Maria Rossing, ovarian cancer, personalized medicine, Rigshospitalet, The Journal of Clinical Investigation, University of Copenhagen, variant classification
(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group and Domea.dk have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at advancing the green transition in Denmark’s affordable housing sector. Through this collaboration, Domea.dk becomes the first non-profit housing organization to test and implement VELUX’s Living … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged affordable housing, Artelia engineers, Domea.dk, EFFEKT architects, Faxe, healthy indoor climate, Living Places, low carbon footprint, Netherlands partnership, partnership, prototype Copenhagen, resource efficiency, scalable design, social housing, sustainability, Thomas Holluf Nielsen, Tina Mayn, UK partnership, VELUX Group, Zealand
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has named Berlin Mærsk, its 14th dual-fuel methanol container ship, at HHI’s Ulsan facility on 18 June 2025. Part of a six-ship series delivered this year under the Danish flag, Berlin Mærsk retains the Ane Mærsk class … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 17, 480 TEU, A.P. Moller – Maersk, AE3 service, Anda Cristescu, Ane Mærsk class design, Berlin Mærsk, Danish flag, decarbonisation, dual-fuel methanol propulsion, fleet renewal, HHI Ulsan, Hyundai Heavy Industries, maritime innovation, Ole Graa Jakobsen, partnership, Shanghai, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected to execute the pre-engineering of a large-scale carbon capture plant at Kredsløb’s Aarhus district heating facility, tasked with removing approximately 435 000 tonnes of CO₂ annually using BASF’s OASE® blue solvent technology. The contract, … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Aarhus, Andritz, BASF, carbon capture, CCS pool funding, Clean Air Technologies, decarbonization, digitalization, flue gas treatment, green transition, Harald Reissner, Kredsløb, OASE blue, partnership, plant engineering, pre-engineering, Q2 2025 order intake, sustainability, sustainable biomass
(IN BRIEF) ISS has expanded its international partnership with a leading global professional services company through a new contract in India worth DKK 100 million annually. Starting in July 2025, ISS will provide integrated facilities services, including technical support and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 2024, Agility, Carl-Fredrik Bjor, contract, DKK 100 million, efficiency, facility services, global partnership, global revenue, INDIA, integrated services, ISS, partnership, placemakers, professional services, sustainability, technical support, workplace experience, workplace experiences
(IN BRIEF) The EIF and EIFO have signed the first deal under the EU’s Ukraine export credit guarantee facility, which supports European businesses exporting to Ukraine. The facility, offering up to €20 million in guarantees, aims to enhance trade between … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Small Business, Technology, Ukraine
Tagged Denmark, economic integration, EIF, EIFO, EU accession, EU Member States, European Union, export credit, export guarantee, green transition, Morten Bødskov, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Peder Lundquist, recovery, SMEs, sustainability, trade, UKRAINE, Valdis Dombrovskis, Yulia Svyrydenko
(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy has received its first major order for its Danish subsidiary, SFC Energy Denmark, to supply hydrogen fuel cell technology for point of presence (PoP) stations in the fibre optic network of Norlys Fibernet A/S. The order … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged clean energy, climate-neutral energy, Denmark, Dr. Peter Podesser, EFOY Hydrogen, emergency power supply, energy resilience, ESG Strategy, fibre optic networks, hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen technology, Magnus Just Olesen, Norlys Fibernet, partnership, PoP stations, power solutions, renewable energy, SFC Energy, SFC Energy Denmark, stationary fuel cells, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Nike and the LEGO Group have launched an exciting global partnership to inspire active and creative play among children. The collaboration will introduce immersive experiences and co-branded products, such as the LEGO® Nike Dunk set and Nike footwear … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged active play, A’ja Wilson, children’s play, creative play, football, football activation, global partnership, Greater China, immersive experiences, International Day of Play, kids, LEGO Group, LEGO Minifigure, LEGO Nike Dunk set, LEGOLAND California Resort, Nike, Nike Air Max Dn x LEGO, Nike Dunk Low x LEGO, Nike Grind courts, partnership, sport culture
(IN BRIEF) Dantaxi, Denmark’s largest taxi service, has been acquired by Uber, expanding Uber’s service to 75 out of 98 municipalities in Denmark. This move combines Uber’s advanced technology with Dantaxi’s well-established local presence, offering over 3,500 professional drivers across … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, CEO Carsten Aastrup, Danish mobility, Dantaxi, Denmark, electric fleet, electric vehicles, general manager Maurits Schönfeld, mobility platform, partnership, public transportation, regulatory compliance, ride hailing, sustainability, taxi services, Triton, Uber, urban mobility, zero-emission
(IN BRIEF) A team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen has revealed groundbreaking findings about insulin resistance, showing that it varies widely on a molecular level even among healthy individuals and those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This discovery … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Anna Krook, Atul Deshmukh, diabetes research, early diagnosis, insulin resistance, Jeppe Kjærgaard Northcote, Karolinska Institutet, molecular signatures, muscle tissue, personalized treatments, precision medicine, proteomics, Steno Diabetes Center, type 2 diabetes, University of Copenhagen
(IN BRIEF) DSV has expanded its partnership with UNICEF to enhance emergency support for children worldwide. This collaboration will increase the number of in-kind flights, providing quicker and more efficient access to essential supplies in crisis zones. The two organizations … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Society, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Crisis Response, DSV, emergency aid, global network, humanitarian action, humanitarian partnership, in-kind flights, life-saving supplies, supply chains, UNICEF, UNICEF partnerships, vulnerable children
(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S has appointed Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel as its new Chief People & Culture Officer (CPCO) and Executive Vice President, People & Culture, effective July 1, 2025. Anne-Christine brings extensive experience in people management and large-scale transformations, having previously … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel, appointment, Chief People & Culture Officer, Corporate Leadership, DFDS, Executive Vice President, Hempel A/S, HR, leadership, organizational culture, People & Culture, Pernille Fritz Vilhelmsen, sustainability, transformation
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have made a breakthrough in the biosynthetic production of Taxol, a widely used chemotherapy drug. By identifying the enzymes responsible for the final steps in the biosynthetic pathway of Taxol, the team … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged biosynthetic production, biotechnology, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, environmental sustainability, Feiyan Liang, ovarian cancer, Pacific yew tree, pharmaceutical innovation, Sotirios Kampranis, sustainable drug production, sustainable medicine, Taxol, University of Copenhagen
(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has expanded its logistics services in Australia by entering into a port logistics agreement with Kimberley Metals Group (KMG) at the port of Wyndham, Western Australia. The project will see NORDEN providing additional assets for the transshipment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Anne Jensen, barge transport, Comilog, fixed-term charter, freight solutions, Gabon, Infrastructure Development, Integrated Logistics, iron ore transshipment, Kimberley Metals Group, KMG, logistics expansion, NORDEN, partnership, port logistics, supply chain optimization, sustainability, Western Australia, Wyndham port
(IN BRIEF) ECE has announced the development of the first Ruby-branded hotel in Denmark, located in Copenhagen’s Frederiksberg district. The hotel will feature 219 design rooms, a winter garden, and a panoramic roof terrace. Scheduled to open in early 2027, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Real Estate, Travel
Tagged Accura, Berlin, Copenhagen, Denmark, ECE, Elena Günther-Jakobs, Frederiksberg, Gammel Kongevej, Henrie W. Kötter, Hospitality, hotel conversion, hotel development, hotel project, Rome, Ruby brand, Ruby Group, sustainable properties, Venice
(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI A/S has appointed Anne Sweeney to its Board of Directors, bringing over three decades of experience from leading companies in the entertainment and global brands sectors. Sweeney, who has been on the LEGO A/S Board since 2020, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Anne Sweeney, Board of Directors, Climate Strategy, Connie Hedegaard, entertainment industry, executive roles, global brands, Harvard University, J. Paul Getty Trust, KIRKBI A/S, LEGO A/S, Mayo Clinic, Netflix, sustainability, Thomas Kirk Kristiansen
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has acquired UK-based consultancy Temple, adding 150 employees to its workforce and significantly expanding its capabilities in environmental and sustainability services. The acquisition strengthens Ramboll’s expertise in biodiversity, impact assessments, and sustainability, supporting its long-term goals and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, arboriculture, Barking Riverside, biodiversity, biodiversity advisory, East West Rail, environmental consultancy, High Speed 2, i3 Solutions, impact assessments, Jersey Hospital, K2 Management, Mark Skelton, Mark Southwood, Philippa Spence, Ramboll, River Thames Scheme, Southwood Foundation, sustainability, Temple, UK
(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI A/S has appointed Karina Schmitt Lund as the future CEO of its Financial Investments division, set to become an independent business area by 2026. Karina brings over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, having held … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, asset management, Bank of America, BlackRock, CEO, Denmark, DKK 79 billion, Financial Investments, financial sector, investment portfolio, Karina Schmitt Lund, Kirk Kristiansen family, KIRKBI A/S, KIRKBI Climate, KIRKBI Education, KIRKBI restructuring, leadership, LEGO Group, LEGO Holding, Morgan Stanley, Søren Thorup Sørensen
(IN BRIEF) On June 11, 2025, the LEGO Group will celebrate its inaugural World Play Day, in honor of the UN’s International Day of Play (IDOP). The event will unfold across multiple cities globally, including London, Berlin, Boston, and Shanghai, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 'Build the Change', CHILDREN, cities, community events, creativity, global event, immersive experiences, International Day of Play, kids' ideas, LEGO Group, Mark Rober, play, playful cities, Playmakers, Serpentine, sustainable cities, urban spaces, World Play Day, Younes Zarou, Zoe Wees
(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University’s recent study challenges the notion of segregated communities in Denmark, revealing that ethnic integration is progressing faster than commonly perceived. Using registry data, the research shows that more Danes are mixing across ethnic lines, with significant … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Society, Technology
Tagged Aalborg University, Christian Albrekt Larsen, Danish society, Denmark, ethnic integration, ethnic minorities, immigrant background, immigration, inter-ethnic marriages, mixed origin children, public perception, SCHOOLS, social transformation, societal change, workplace diversity
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