Today's Denmark News Recap: An Overview of the Daily Headlines on Tuesday
University Applications Remain City-Centric
A new report reveals that Danish university applications continue to favour major cities, with no significant change in geographical patterns. The preference for urban centres is primarily due to better academic opportunities, social life, and career prospects.
Mads Fjord Jørgensen, head of higher education with think tank DEA, emphasises that for the government's plan to spread higher education across Denmark to succeed, it will require long, sustained effort.
Weather Alert: Low-Pressure System Approaching
A new low-pressure weather system is expected to move across Denmark from Tuesday evening into the early hours of Wednesday. The system could bring between 30 and 50 millimetres of rain over a 24-hour period, with larger volumes possible in some locations. Southwest Jutland and the peninsula's west coast may experience localised cloudbursts.
Phone Scams Target Elderly Citizens in Denmark
Scammers have been involved in phone scams in the district in July, with several perpetrators already identified. South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police have identified a suspect involved in phone scams targeting elderly citizens. The public's tips contributed to the identification of the suspect, according to investigator Anders Adfelt of South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police.
Stock Market Reacts to EU-US Trade Deal
The Danish C25 index ended with a modest decline of 0.4 percent after the EU and the United States announced a trade deal on Sunday. The deal includes a 15 percent tariff on European exports to the US, which markets had been expecting, according to Jacob Pedersen, senior stock market analyst at Sydbank.
University Admissions Unchanged in Major Cities
University admissions in the biggest cities (Aalborg, Aarhus, Odense, Copenhagen) remain unchanged, with three out of four students admitted to higher education programs in these cities.
Important Reminder: Banks Never Request Payment Card Details
Adfelt stressed that such crimes have a serious impact on victims. He also emphasised that banks will never send employees to collect payment cards from customers or ask for PIN codes.
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Art and science are subjects that urban universities offer more extensively, attracting students from across the country due to the increased opportunities and resources available in major cities. Given the city-centric nature of university applications, policy-and-legislation aiming to spread higher education across Denmark could face challenges, as noted by Mads Fjord Jørgensen. In a separate matter, it is worth noting the general-news of phone scams targeting elderly citizens in Denmark, a concern highlighted by Anders Adfelt of South Zealand and Lolland-Falster Police, who reminds the public that banks never request payment card details.
