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Latest news and need-to-know information on business, businesses, investment, mergers & acquisitions, stock market and more in Denmark.
Job cuts at Denmark's Novo much larger than first expected
Job cuts at pharmaceutical company Novo, previously known as Novo Nordisk, ended up much larger than previously expected, with a total 13,000 full time jobs cut compared to the 9,000 previously forecast.
Danish companies fear fines after new EU packaging rules
Dansk Industri, believes companies have been given too short notice to implement new EU rules regarding packaging and is urging authorities to hold off on dealing out fines.
Novo Nordisk files lawsuit against competitor
Novo Nordisk, Denmark’s biggest pharmaceutical company, has filed a lawsuit against competitor, Eli Lilly, for misleading marketing.
SAS predicts 29,000 new jobs in Denmark and southern Sweden by 2030
Scandinavian airline SAS said on Tuesday that it will invest heavily in Copenhagen Airport, creating new jobs, and buy up to 40 new Airbus jets in its biggest aircraft order ever, signalling a turnaround after years of financial woes.
Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk says data leaked in cyber incident
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs, said Thursday it had been hit been hit by a cybersecurity incident resulting in data being leaked.
Novo Nordisk scraps new Danish factory plans
Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs, said on Wednesday it was abandoning plans for a new factory in Denmark to make drugs for rare diseases, citing "shifts in global demand".
Novo Nordisk layoffs cause employment to fall for first time in 17 months
New preliminary figures from Statistics Denmark have shown that employment in the country fell in February, for the first time in 17 months
Denmark's Novo Nordisk signs deal with OpenAI to develop new drugs
Danish pharmaceuticals group Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs, announced a "strategic partnership" with OpenAI on Tuesday to accelerate the development of new medications.
Co-founder of Copenhagen's Noma steps down after claims he hit and bullied staff
Danish chef Rene Redzepi, co-founder of the world renowned Noma restaurant, said on Thursday he was quitting following allegations of abuse of staff.
Danish toy maker Lego posts record profit despite geopolitical turmoil
Denmark's Lego, the world’s number one toy maker, on Tuesday posted record sales and profits for its 2025 financial year, marking a "fantastic" year, despite global tensions, the company's CEO said.
Food delivery service Just Eat confirms Denmark exit
The food delivery app Just Eat is set to vanish from the Danish market after the company announced it will discontinue operations in the country.
Uber confirms expansion of food delivery platform to Denmark
Uber’s food delivery service Uber Eats is set to expand to seven new European countries including Denmark.
Danish wind energy group Ørsted posts 2025 profit despite US woes
Danish wind energy giant Ørsted on Friday posted strong earnings for 2025 following a restructuring and despite the US administration's attempts to block two of its wind farm projects.
Denmark's Maersk to cut 1,000 jobs after sales drop
Danish shipping giant Maersk said Thursday that it would cut 1,000 corporate positions as it reported lower revenue for 2025 and warned of continued overcapacity in the shipping industry this year.
Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk's shares plunge after sales warning
Shares in the Danish pharmaceuticals group Novo Nordisk nosedived on Wednesday after the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs warned of lower sales this year.
Danish health authority says patient letters delayed after switch to new service
The switch from PostNord to Dao as Denmark’s letter distribution service has resulted in disruptions to communication between health authorities and patients.
Which companies pay the most tax in Denmark?
Novo Holdings, which owns a large proportion of shares in pharma giant Novo Nordisk, was the top business tax payer in Denmark in 2024.
Eight brands you didn’t know were Nordic and two that wish they were
Plenty of Scandinavian brands have made it overseas, but did you realise these companies have Nordic origins?
PostNord to deliver last-ever letters in Denmark
Wednesday marks the final day letters can be sent and received in Denmark with PostNord, the successor of the former national post service Post Danmark.
Airbus says 'up to 628' planes need inspection for metal plate problem
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has said that up to 628 of its A320 planes worldwide may need to be inspected for a metal plate “quality issue” that has come to light.
IN NUMBERS: Denmark’s foreign-owned companies and where they are from
Over 13,000 foreign-owned companies in Denmark can be traced to countries across the world and have a record for international recruitment, according to national statistics.
Danish delivery service Wolt backs down in dispute with restaurants
Wolt, the popular delivery service used by many Danish restaurants, has decided to revoke a clause which prevented restaurants from setting lower in-house prices than those available on the Wolt platform.
Danish wind energy giant Vestas to cut 190 office jobs
Wind turbine maker Vestas is to cut 190 of its office-based jobs in Denmark, it said on Wednesday.