Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

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 →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Denmark, Financial, Food & Beverage, Investment, Russia

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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