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John Gascoigne: Superannuation will remain affordable and sustainable
Rotorua Daily Post
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A critical point frequently overlooked in cross-country comparisons on superannuation, such as between Denmark and New Zealand, for example, is that superannuation systems can vary enormously in terms of cost, administrative efficiency, equity,...
NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor: Easing Macroeconomic Pressures and Favorable Business Climate
Lagos Post Online
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July 7, 2025
The Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) is the flagship survey-based report of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), supported by Stanbic IBTC. The report obtains qualitative information on the current business performance within the Nigerian...
King Frederik of Denmark laughs and chats with Duchess of Edinburgh at Wimbledon's royal box - as he attends tennis tournament without his wife Queen Mary
Daily Mail
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July 7, 2025
King Frederik of Denmark looked to be in high spirits as he enjoyed the tennis on day eight of Wimbledon this afternoon - without his wife, Queen Mary. He was seated in the revered royal box at SW19, and was seen grinning as he chatted up a storm...
Slate enters Danish market with acquisition of essential retail and residential portfolio from Nrep
Europe Real Estate
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In a significant move that signals growing investor confidence in the Nordics, Slate Asset Management has made its debut in Denmark by acquiring a portfolio of five grocery-anchored retail properties and two adjacent residential assets from Nrep,...
Trump's threat over Greenland isn't 'over and done' yet, warns Danish foreign minister
Yahoo News - Canada
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July 7, 2025
Donald Trump's expansionist threat over Greenland is not "over and done" yet, even if the prospect of a military intervention remains improbable, says Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark's foreign affairs minister, as he reaffirms his offer to deepen...
Pioneering Welsh scheme recycles 15 tonnes of fishing gear
Nation.Cymru
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July 7, 2025
Discarded fishing gear – Image: Canva More than 15 tonnes of end-of-life fishing gear has been recycled since 2023 through a pioneering initiative that aims to protect marine environments in Wales. The scheme is being delivered as part of a...
Sustainable, but stil challenging
The Malta Independent
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"Malta moves closer to achieving UN sustainability goals," screamed some newspaper headlines last week, when the United Nations released its annual report on its Sustainable Development Goals around the world. The important qualification was that...
Sustainability at Taylor’s Port
The Portugal News
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The company’s holistic approach integrates environmental stewardship in vineyard management, winemaking, packaging, and community engagement. In the vineyards, Taylor’s employs its award-winning Sustainable Vineyard Model. Key initiatives include...
The Danish Connection: Roskilde gossip, a DNA scandal & why young Danes are having less sex
The Copenhagen Post
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July 7, 2025
Podcast With half of the population of Copenhagen at Roskilde this week, Eva away in Aalborg and the weather being a bit of a joke , Melissa and Rachel bring you a chatty episode to cheer you up looking into three of the top stories in Denmark...
DESMI reinforces commitment to sustainability, local talent in Tanzania
Daily News Tanzania
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July 7, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM : DESMI Africa, a subsidiary of the global oil spill response equipment manufacturer DESMI Ro-Clean based in Odense, Denmark, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development, local talent empowerment, and improved service...
Denmark to push major EU tax and customs reforms by December 2025
Euro Weekly News
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July 6, 2025
Danish buildings. Credit: Pixabay, Pexels Denmark aims to finalise key EU tax and customs agreements during its six-month EU Council Presidency from July to December 2025, including reforms on customs rules, energy taxation, and carbon border...
Can Denmark keep the EU green?
Deutsche Welle
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July 7, 2025
The streets of Denmark's second city Aarhus are full of clues that this is a climate-conscious country. Bottle recycling machines greet pedestrians at regular intervals; bike paths are teeming with cyclists in rain or shine — often with kids or...
Microsoft signs offtake deal for waste-to-energy facility CCS retrofit
ESG Dive
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July 9, 2025
Dive Brief: Microsoft will receive 2.95 million tonnes of carbon removal credits from a deal with Gaia, a Denmark-based waste-to-energy carbon capture project that is expected to go online and deliver credits beginning in 2029, according to a...
Military spending splurge ‘risk factor’ for EU economy, says Denmark
EurActiv
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July 7, 2025
COPENHAGEN – The EU’s push to boost military expenditure could undermine the bloc’s financial stability unless EU countries curb soaring deficit and debt levels, according to Denmark’s economy minister. Stephanie Lose told Euractiv that Europe...
Breathing Dirty Air? It May Raise the Risk of a Common Brain Tumor
Newswise
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July 9, 2025
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4:00 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025 Highlights: People exposed to air pollution were more likely to develop meningioma, a typically noncancerous brain tumor. Ultrafine particles—from exhaust, smoke and emissions—were...
Acme Smoked Fish Names New CEO
Progressive Grocer
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July 9, 2025
Current head people officer Rob Snyder will take the reins of Acme at the start of 2026. (Image Credit: LinkedIn) Snyder moves into the top role from his current position as chief people and sustainability officer. His background includes more...
Cooperatives in the Caribbean: A proven path to decent work and sustainable development
721 News
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July 6, 2025
The Caribbean is at a critical juncture. Climate change is battering our shores, global economic shocks are testing our resilience, and social inequalities continue to leave too many behind. Amid these challenges, a powerful and time-tested...
Denmark’s Ciff Evolves Into Global Hub, Emphasizing Partnerships and Sustainable Fashion
The MDS
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July 1, 2025
Ciff wants August to be more than just the return of fashion fairs. The event aims to demonstrate that a show can act as a cultural platform, commercial laboratory and radar for Nordic and international talent. “It’s not just about placing orders,...
Ljubljana, Maribor fare poorly in long-term air pollution exposure
STA
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July 6, 2025
Copenhagen, 6 July - The European Environment Agency (EEA) has launched the European city air quality viewer, showing a long-term exposure divide across the continent. The two Slovenian cities included in the tool, Ljubljana and Maribor, are on...
SUNOTEC acquires 400MWp solar, 600MWh BESS project site in Latvia
Power Technology
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July 9, 2025
European renewable energy provider SUNOTEC has completed the purchase of SIA DSE Lazas Solar’s solar and energy storage project in Latvia from Danish Sun Energy. This acquisition will pave the way for the construction of a new photovoltaic (PV)...