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www.thelocal.dkA 30-year-old dual national could be stripped of Danish citizenship after being accused of sharing far-right propaganda.
Danish prosecutors seek to strip citizenship from man accused of sharing far-right propaganda
A 30-year-old dual national could be stripped of Danish citizenship after being accused of sharing far-right propaganda.
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.
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.
Snow ploughs were deployed on the streets of Copenhagen on Friday for the first time in 15 years, while the National Police urged the public to consider staying home if possible.
'Stay at home': Denmark freezes with Copenhagen under deepest snow since 2011
Snow ploughs were deployed on the streets of Copenhagen on Friday for the first time in 15 years, while the National Police urged the public to consider staying home if possible.
Heavy snow ongoing, Canada and France open consulates in Greenland, Vestas posts profit and more news from Denmark this Friday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Heavy snow ongoing, Canada and France open consulates in Greenland, Vestas posts profit and more news from Denmark this Friday.
Heavy snow is set to continue in Denmark throughout Thursday evening and into Friday. Which parts of the country will be worst-hit?
Which parts of Denmark will be worst hit by snow storms this week?
Heavy snow is set to continue in Denmark throughout Thursday evening and into Friday. Which parts of the country will be worst-hit?
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.
Denmark's Maersk to cut 1,000 jobs as 2025 sales down
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.
Digital services suffer outage, heavy snow, influenza cases up and more news from Denmark this Thursday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Digital services suffer outage, heavy snow, influenza cases up and more news from Denmark this Thursday.
The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, but Denmark does not benefit from any of them.
Why is Denmark not part of the EU’s Blue Card work permit scheme?
The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, but Denmark does not benefit from any of them.
The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most?
Which nationalities get the most EU Blue Cards and where do they go?
The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most?
Denmark’s citizenship test includes a special section on ‘Danish values’ with questions not covered by the revision material. So how do you pass them?
How to pass the ‘Danish values’ questions on Denmark’s citizenship test
Denmark’s citizenship test includes a special section on ‘Danish values’ with questions not covered by the revision material. So how do you pass them?
The cold weather is set to continue in Denmark with heavy snow including snowstorms forecast across the country from Thursday.
Denmark braces for heavy snow on Thursday
The cold weather is set to continue in Denmark with heavy snow including snowstorms forecast across the country from Thursday.
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 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.
Generous child care and parental leave policies in Denmark erase a large portion of the ‘motherhood penalty’ experienced by working mothers in other countries, Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan Alexandra Killewald writes in The Conversation.
How Denmark’s child care and parental leave help ease the 'motherhood penalty'
Generous child care and parental leave policies in Denmark erase a large portion of the ‘motherhood penalty’ experienced by working mothers in other countries, Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan Alexandra Killewald writes in The Conversation.
Government plans to reduce class sizes, Novo Nordisk predicts sales drop, wind knocks over van on motorway and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Government plans to reduce class sizes, Novo Nordisk predicts sales drop, wind knocks over van on motorway and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.
Two young Swedes were sentenced to jail terms on Tuesday for throwing grenades at Israel's embassy in Denmark over a year ago.
Two Swedes jailed in Denmark for attack on Israeli embassy
Two young Swedes were sentenced to jail terms on Tuesday for throwing grenades at Israel's embassy in Denmark over a year ago.
Denmark is currently experiencing exceptionally windy and cold conditions, but the blustery weather might bring you a windfall.
How the harsh Danish winter can save money on your energy bill
Denmark is currently experiencing exceptionally windy and cold conditions, but the blustery weather might bring you a windfall.
Sweden and Denmark announced on Tuesday that they plan to procure air defence systems worth 2.6 billion kronor ($290 million) for Ukraine, as the war-torn country struggles to fend off massive Russian bombardments.
Sweden and Denmark pledge $290 million to Ukraine air defence
Sweden and Denmark announced on Tuesday that they plan to procure air defence systems worth 2.6 billion kronor ($290 million) for Ukraine, as the war-torn country struggles to fend off massive Russian bombardments.
The switch from PostNord to Dao as Denmark’s letter distribution service has resulted in disruptions to communication between health authorities and patients.
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.
Sixty percent of Danes now consider the United States an adversary, with less than a fifth seeing the fellow NATO member as an ally, a poll conducted for public broadcaster DR showed on Tuesday.
Majority of Danes 'now see US as an adversary'
Sixty percent of Danes now consider the United States an adversary, with less than a fifth seeing the fellow NATO member as an ally, a poll conducted for public broadcaster DR showed on Tuesday.
Cash payouts could go to wealthy individuals, departure centre residents to be excluded from voting, Ørsted boosted by US ruling and more news from Denmark this Tuesday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Cash payouts could go to wealthy individuals, departure centre residents to be excluded from voting, Ørsted boosted by US ruling and more news from Denmark this Tuesday.
Anyone who wants to become a naturalised Dane must pass the country’s citizenship test. How hard is the test and how many people pass it?
What is the pass rate on Denmark’s citizenship test?
Anyone who wants to become a naturalised Dane must pass the country’s citizenship test. How hard is the test and how many people pass it?
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Monday he was seeking "concrete results" from ongoing talks with the United States.
Greenland PM wants 'concrete' results from US talks
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Monday he was seeking "concrete results" from ongoing talks with the United States.
Biting temperatures in January made last month the coldest month at the start of the year in recent history.
January 2026 was Denmark’s ‘coldest for 16 years’
Biting temperatures in January made last month the coldest month at the start of the year in recent history.
Stop and search zone in Odense, dead sperm whale washes up near Skagen, freezing weather and more news from Denmark this Monday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Stop and search zone in Odense, dead sperm whale washes up near Skagen, freezing weather and more news from Denmark this Monday.
Danish police and prosecutors use terminology in criminal investigations and trials which don’t always match up with words used in English-language systems. We explain the various terms in use.
EXPLAINED: What do the Danish words used in crime investigations mean?
Danish police and prosecutors use terminology in criminal investigations and trials which don’t always match up with words used in English-language systems. We explain the various terms in use.
Danish has at least three different ways of expressing the English word "think": tænke, tro and synes. Learning when to use each of these words correctly is a good way to sound like a true Dane and to make sure your point gets across.
How to think in Danish: tænke, tro or synes?
Danish has at least three different ways of expressing the English word "think": tænke, tro and synes. Learning when to use each of these words correctly is a good way to sound like a true Dane and to make sure your point gets across.
More than a thousand are expected to join a silent march in Copenhagen on Saturday organised by Denmark's veterans' association to protest against US President Donald Trump's comments downplaying the role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan.
Danish war veterans to hold silent march after Trump 'insult'
More than a thousand are expected to join a silent march in Copenhagen on Saturday organised by Denmark's veterans' association to protest against US President Donald Trump's comments downplaying the role of non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan.
Our weekly newsletter Inside Denmark looks at some of the stories we’ve been talking about in the last seven days. This week, the state of the post post-PostNord.
Inside Denmark: How is Denmark’s new letter service getting on?
Our weekly newsletter Inside Denmark looks at some of the stories we’ve been talking about in the last seven days. This week, the state of the post post-PostNord.
The deadline for the full implementation of the Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES), the new EU digital border system, has been postponed from April to September amid concerns over travel disruptions during the summer season, a European Commission spokesperson said on Friday.
EU delays full rollout of EES border system over travel chaos concerns
The deadline for the full implementation of the Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES), the new EU digital border system, has been postponed from April to September amid concerns over travel disruptions during the summer season, a European Commission spokesperson said on Friday.
Many learners of Danish find the two articles ‘en’ and ‘et’ a regular source of frustration because it’s hard to know which is the right one to use. But there are some good prompts that can help you make the correct choice.
Are there any rules for using ‘en’ and ‘et’ in Danish?
Many learners of Danish find the two articles ‘en’ and ‘et’ a regular source of frustration because it’s hard to know which is the right one to use. But there are some good prompts that can help you make the correct choice.
Denmark's new deportation reform includes provisions allowing authorities to place ankle tags on residents of deportation facilities for individuals without residence rights.
Denmark to put ankle tags on deportation facility residents
Denmark's new deportation reform includes provisions allowing authorities to place ankle tags on residents of deportation facilities for individuals without residence rights.
Denmark will expel non-Danish citizens who have served prison terms of a year or more for serious crimes, the government announced on Friday as it presented new measures to tighten its immigration policy.
Denmark to deport foreign nationals who receive one-year prison sentences
Denmark will expel non-Danish citizens who have served prison terms of a year or more for serious crimes, the government announced on Friday as it presented new measures to tighten its immigration policy.
Social Democrats win school elections, Greenland mayor slams German comedian’s flag stunt, biting cold weather to continue and more news from Denmark this Friday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Social Democrats win school elections, Greenland mayor slams German comedian’s flag stunt, biting cold weather to continue and more news from Denmark this Friday.
The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90-day rule, as part of a future overall of its visa system. It also asked EU countries to make visa access "simpler and faster" for skilled workers.
EU announces plan to extend 90-day rule for certain non-EU workers
The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90-day rule, as part of a future overall of its visa system. It also asked EU countries to make visa access "simpler and faster" for skilled workers.
A change of rate policy at one of Denmark’s major financial institutions could pave the way for cheaper mortgages in 2026.
Why a mortgage might cost you less in Denmark in 2026
A change of rate policy at one of Denmark’s major financial institutions could pave the way for cheaper mortgages in 2026.
The European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line on the hot-button issue.
EU announces new push to overhaul visa system and deportations policy
The European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line on the hot-button issue.
Novo Holdings, which owns a large proportion of shares in pharma giant Novo Nordisk, was the top business tax payer in Denmark in 2024.
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.
Denmark's foreign minister said on Thursday he was "more optimistic" after talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland.
Denmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over Greenland
Denmark's foreign minister said on Thursday he was "more optimistic" after talks kicked off with the United States over Greenland.
Police officer killed in motorway accident, US-Denmark-Greenland talks begin, intelligence service to recruit hackers and more news this Thursday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Police officer killed in motorway accident, US-Denmark-Greenland talks begin, intelligence service to recruit hackers and more news this Thursday.
The US Embassy in Copenhagen said it meant no harm by removing flags placed by Danish protesters outside the building and has now replaced them.
US Embassy in Copenhagen restores Danish flags from Trump protest
The US Embassy in Copenhagen said it meant no harm by removing flags placed by Danish protesters outside the building and has now replaced them.
Writing letters may be a dying art to some extent, but the need to write a polite email or other message is still alive and well. What should you avoid in an email if you don't want to appear rude?
How to write a polite letter or email in Danish
Writing letters may be a dying art to some extent, but the need to write a polite email or other message is still alive and well. What should you avoid in an email if you don't want to appear rude?
Denmark’s government on Wednesday announced a political agreement that will cut VAT on food, but it will not take effect for another two years.
Denmark confirms plan to cut VAT on food but not until 2028
Denmark’s government on Wednesday announced a political agreement that will cut VAT on food, but it will not take effect for another two years.
Prisoners sent to home countries to serve sentences, Danish and Greenlandic PMs meet European leaders, why it feels extra cold outside and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Prisoners sent to home countries to serve sentences, Danish and Greenlandic PMs meet European leaders, why it feels extra cold outside and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.
Today’s Danish expression might be just the thing you need.
Danish expression of the day: At falde på et tørt sted
Today’s Danish expression might be just the thing you need.
From renewed discussion of the 'burqa ban' to Fastelavn and more daylight, here are some of the changes you can expect to see in Denmark this February.
KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Denmark in February 2026?
From renewed discussion of the 'burqa ban' to Fastelavn and more daylight, here are some of the changes you can expect to see in Denmark this February.
Families, pensioners, unemployed persons and students are all set to benefit from a tax-free payout from the Danish state this summer, in a move designed to help with rising food prices.
Denmark to give free cash to families and low income groups
Families, pensioners, unemployed persons and students are all set to benefit from a tax-free payout from the Danish state this summer, in a move designed to help with rising food prices.
Children who are born outside the UK to at least one British parent are, in many cases, automatically entitled to British citizenship - but changes to the UK travel rules means that these children may now be required to get a UK passport to travel to Britain.
Are children born to Brits in Europe now required to have a UK passport?
Children who are born outside the UK to at least one British parent are, in many cases, automatically entitled to British citizenship - but changes to the UK travel rules means that these children may now be required to get a UK passport to travel to Britain.
Snow causes rail and road disruptions, NATO chief Rutte comments on agreement he made with Trump, and government gets poll boost. Here’s the news from Denmark this Tuesday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Snow causes rail and road disruptions, NATO chief Rutte comments on agreement he made with Trump, and government gets poll boost. Here’s the news from Denmark this Tuesday.
A new poll has shown huge gains for Denmark Social Democratic and Moderate parties in recent weeks.
Danish government gets poll surge amid Greenland crisis
A new poll has shown huge gains for Denmark Social Democratic and Moderate parties in recent weeks.
Nine European nations including France, Germany, Denmark, Norway and the UK vowed on Monday to build up North Sea offshore wind power with the aim of boosting climate-friendly energy while reducing dependence on foreign powers.
France, Germany and Nordic countries back North Sea wind power at summit
Nine European nations including France, Germany, Denmark, Norway and the UK vowed on Monday to build up North Sea offshore wind power with the aim of boosting climate-friendly energy while reducing dependence on foreign powers.
