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Denmark braces for incoming snow storms
Parts of the country are facing something of white-out over the next couple of days with heavy snow fall in several areas forecast by meteorologists.
Snow storms are expected today on islands Bornholm, Lolland-Falster and Møn, while other areas could also see snow drifts and disruptions due to the weather. Temperatures will be between -1 and -5 degrees Celsius.
Jævn til hård vind fra nordøst, stedvis sne og fygning, og varsel om snestorm i sydøst ved Falster, Møn og Bornholm. Det er blevet vinter i Danmark ❄️?(foto: Hans Martin Skou). pic.twitter.com/Yee3gs36he
— DMI (@dmidk) February 9, 2021
Police have meanwhile advised residents of southern Zealand and Lolland-Falster to remain home due to the treacherous driving conditions.
Sydsjælland, Lolland og Falster. Vejret er ikke til at spøge med. Bliv hjemme, hvis det er muligt, men hvis du skal ud af køre, så kom afsted i god tid, kør efter forholdene og pas på dig selv og andre. #politidk
— Sydsjællands og Lolland-Falsters Politi (@SSJ_LFPoliti) February 9, 2021
Number of houses for sale falls for tenth month in a row
Potential home buyers in Denmark have fewer options for the tenth month in row.
According to industry interest organisation Finans Danmark, the 23,195 houses for sale in the country at the end of January represents a decrease of just under 9,000 compared to a year ago and the tenth consecutive monthly fall.
The reduction in houses for sale has been accompanied by increases in the prices for which homes are put on the market. The increases are 7 percent for houses and 9 percent for apartments over the last 12 months,, news wire Ritzau writes.
Liberal party wants to ‘test values’ of future Danish citizens
The opposition Liberal (Venstre) party says it wants to test applicants for Danish citizenship to test whether or not they have “Danish values”, whatever that may mean.
Specifically, the party wants to add five questions to the country’s citizenship test about what appear to be its own views on what constitutes the Danish mindset.
Additionally, it wants would-be nationals to write a cover letter with their application, explaining why they want to become Danish.
Negotiations are currently ongoing between Danish parties about possible changes to citizen rules. We’ll have more details on the Liberals’ proposals in an article today.
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Denmark braces for incoming snow storms
Parts of the country are facing something of white-out over the next couple of days with heavy snow fall in several areas forecast by meteorologists.
Snow storms are expected today on islands Bornholm, Lolland-Falster and Møn, while other areas could also see snow drifts and disruptions due to the weather. Temperatures will be between -1 and -5 degrees Celsius.
Jævn til hård vind fra nordøst, stedvis sne og fygning, og varsel om snestorm i sydøst ved Falster, Møn og Bornholm. Det er blevet vinter i Danmark ❄️?(foto: Hans Martin Skou). pic.twitter.com/Yee3gs36he
— DMI (@dmidk) February 9, 2021
Police have meanwhile advised residents of southern Zealand and Lolland-Falster to remain home due to the treacherous driving conditions.
Sydsjælland, Lolland og Falster. Vejret er ikke til at spøge med. Bliv hjemme, hvis det er muligt, men hvis du skal ud af køre, så kom afsted i god tid, kør efter forholdene og pas på dig selv og andre. #politidk
— Sydsjællands og Lolland-Falsters Politi (@SSJ_LFPoliti) February 9, 2021
Number of houses for sale falls for tenth month in a row
Potential home buyers in Denmark have fewer options for the tenth month in row.
According to industry interest organisation Finans Danmark, the 23,195 houses for sale in the country at the end of January represents a decrease of just under 9,000 compared to a year ago and the tenth consecutive monthly fall.
The reduction in houses for sale has been accompanied by increases in the prices for which homes are put on the market. The increases are 7 percent for houses and 9 percent for apartments over the last 12 months,, news wire Ritzau writes.
Liberal party wants to ‘test values’ of future Danish citizens
The opposition Liberal (Venstre) party says it wants to test applicants for Danish citizenship to test whether or not they have “Danish values”, whatever that may mean.
Specifically, the party wants to add five questions to the country’s citizenship test about what appear to be its own views on what constitutes the Danish mindset.
Additionally, it wants would-be nationals to write a cover letter with their application, explaining why they want to become Danish.
Negotiations are currently ongoing between Danish parties about possible changes to citizen rules. We’ll have more details on the Liberals’ proposals in an article today.
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