Danish - English - NAATI translations

22/12/2022

"Kyiv" has been named Word of the Year 2022 in Denmark. The previous spelling "Kiev" reflected the Russian name of the Ukraine's capital, and in March 2022, media and public agencies decided to change it to "Kyiv" to show respect for the Ukrainians.

Dansk Sprognævn har sammen med Klog på Sprog på DR P1 kåret 'Kyiv' som årets ord. Og om noget står Ukraines hovedstad som symbol for året 2022.

03/02/2022

Denmark is set to become the first EU country to lift all of its COVID-19 restrictions despite record numbers of cases. This is the second attempt. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/denmark-to-lift-all-covid-19-restrictions-despite-record-number-of-cases/af9560a1-b8ef-4dd6-9770-28266b281e6b?fbclid=IwAR3kZk3aIUziwOhxsf_tcf72SqZJjw7o2OQZoF_5wrQ-kR4W8W-YC7HpypU

It is the second time Denmark has tried to return to a pre-pandemic lifestyle, having lifted all restrictions on 10 September before bringing them back in two months later.

06/01/2022

Denmark has an ambitious goal of making all domestic flights green by 2030. This can be a green breakthrough not only for Denmark but for the whole world. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/denmark-wants-to-make-all-its-domestic-flights-green-by-2030/3f480dd6-eafd-49b8-b348-705787192c6e?fbclid=IwAR1iFR2qr15xn2_2Nb1FRM92vAyWwAhhy9KVBNY5pI597ypjVW9NgEKV8sI

The aviation industry is one of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.

19/04/2021

Good news! From April 21, Denmark opens borders for arrivals from Australia!

I sidste uge blev et politisk flertal enige om en ny aftale, der skal lempe rejserestriktioner.

31/03/2021

God Påske, allesammen!

18/01/2021

Interesting observations about the Danish culture.

An Expat Dilemma

26/06/2020

If someone wonders how the Danish language sounds to speakers of other languages. A 29 year old Swede was stopped by the Swedish police. He was so drunk that the police at first thought that he was speaking Danish:). That, basically, sums it up.

29-årig svensk mand havde drukket grogg hos en ven. Så huskede han ikke mere.

26/05/2020

The Danish government thinks that Denmark can do a better job with waste recycling. Under the new rules, waste collection procedures will be unified in the whole country. Currently, Danes are required to sort their waste into three types, but soon they will need to use 10 different types of containers. The experts mean it will also help with CO2 emissions. https://www.altinget.dk/artikel/live-regeringens-bud-paa-en-mere-groen-affaldssektor

15/04/2020

It is great to read about the DKK 75 mln. package delivered by the Århus City Council and Salling Foundation to support the City's cultural life during COVID-19. It would be even better if Australian chains David Jones and Myer could follow the Salling's initiative and do something good for the cultural life in Australia!

09/01/2020

Danes have already donated 700.000 DKK to fighting bushfires in Australia.

På få dage har danskerne doneret knap 700.000 kroner til hjælpearbejdet.

07/01/2020

Danish firemen are ready to come and help their Australian colleagues, however they need a request from the Australian authorities.

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