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Denmark's Queen Margrethe designs set for Cinderella
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe has taken on the role of a scenographer, designing the set for a new production of the classic fairytale Cinderella, at the Pantomime Theatre in…Denmark’s Queen Margrethe has taken on the role of a scenographer, designing the set for a new production of the classic fairytale Cinderella, at the Pantomime Theatre in…
Images released of Rodin sculpture thieves
Over one month since the theft of French sculptor Auguste Rodin’s “Man with the Broken Nose” from a museum in Copenhagen, police have releasedOver one month since the theft of French sculptor Auguste Rodin’s “Man with the Broken Nose” from a museum in Copenhagen, police have released
Denmark calls national elections for June 18th
Denmark’s prime minister has called national elections for 18 June. Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s centre-left Social Democrats are set to face stiffDenmark’s prime minister has called national elections for 18 June. Helle Thorning-Schmidt’s centre-left Social Democrats are set to face stiff
Copenhagen police on terror alert make one arrest
Police in Copenhagen have made one arrest after raiding an apartment building in the area where the suspected killer from last month’s terror attackPolice in Copenhagen have made one arrest after raiding an apartment building in the area where the suspected killer from last month’s terror attack
Hundreds attend funeral of gunman behind Copenhagen terror attacks
Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of gunman Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein, who shot dead two people and wounded five others, in terrorHundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of gunman Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein, who shot dead two people and wounded five others, in terror
Danish authorities had been warned about radicalisation risk of Copenhagen gunman
A minute of silence was held in the Danish parliament on Tuesday for the two victims of shooting attacks in Copenhagen at the weekend. Denmark's domestic intelligence agency (PET) has admitted it waA minute of silence was held in the Danish parliament on Tuesday for the two victims of shooting attacks in Copenhagen at the weekend. Denmark's domestic intelligence agency (PET) has admitted it wa
Police find no explosives in suspect package at Copenhagen cafe
Danish police say no explosives have been found in a suspect package left outside a Copenhagen cafe, the scene of a fatal shooting three days agoDanish police say no explosives have been found in a suspect package left outside a Copenhagen cafe, the scene of a fatal shooting three days ago
Denmark holds vigils to honour shooting victims
Candles have been lit across Denmark at evening vigils to honour the victims of two deadly shooting attacks in the capital at the weekend. A gunmanCandles have been lit across Denmark at evening vigils to honour the victims of two deadly shooting attacks in the capital at the weekend. A gunman
Danish police reveal suspected Copenhagen gunman had a record of violence
Danish police have launched an extensive operation in the capital Copenhagen, following the weekend shootings at an internet cafe and a synagogueDanish police have launched an extensive operation in the capital Copenhagen, following the weekend shootings at an internet cafe and a synagogue
Forensic teams probe background of man suspected of Copenhagen shootings
Police are carrying out a wide ranging investigation into the man suspected of carrying out two fatal gun attacks in Copenhagen. He was shot dead byPolice are carrying out a wide ranging investigation into the man suspected of carrying out two fatal gun attacks in Copenhagen. He was shot dead by
Denmark 'devastated' after Copenhagen killings
Denmark is in shock following the deadly attacks that left two people dead and five wounded. Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt laidDenmark is in shock following the deadly attacks that left two people dead and five wounded. Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt laid
Police kill suspected gunman after deadly Copenhagen attacks
Police shot and killed a man in Copenhagen early on Sunday, believed to have been the gunman behind two deadly attacks that left the Danish capitalPolice shot and killed a man in Copenhagen early on Sunday, believed to have been the gunman behind two deadly attacks that left the Danish capital
Police in dawn shoot-out following two deadly attacks in Copenhagen
A lone gunman targeted a Copenhagen synagogue hours after a separate attack on a freedom of speech debate. Two people were killed.A lone gunman targeted a Copenhagen synagogue hours after a separate attack on a freedom of speech debate. Two people were killed.
Copenhagen: Man killed in police shoot-out after two deadly attacks
Police in Denmark have killed a man during an early morning shoot-out at a Copenhagen railway station. They believe he was one of possibly multiplePolice in Denmark have killed a man during an early morning shoot-out at a Copenhagen railway station. They believe he was one of possibly multiple
Energy-efficient street lights could be a 'smart' way to cut carbon emissions
Denmark is carrying out an exercise in energy efficiency. A Copenhagen suburb is taking part in a massive experiment to determine the effectivenessDenmark is carrying out an exercise in energy efficiency. A Copenhagen suburb is taking part in a massive experiment to determine the effectiveness
First 'Grand Mosque' opens in Denmark
Thanks to some 20 million euros from Qatar, Denmark’s Muslims have their first ‘Grand Mosque’, complete with a minaret. Dubbed Scandinavia’sThanks to some 20 million euros from Qatar, Denmark’s Muslims have their first ‘Grand Mosque’, complete with a minaret. Dubbed Scandinavia’s
Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst returns home in triumph
Austrian singer Conchita Wurst arrived with the Eurovision trophy at the airport in Vienna on Sunday May 11, 2014. The bearded drag queen made aAustrian singer Conchita Wurst arrived with the Eurovision trophy at the airport in Vienna on Sunday May 11, 2014. The bearded drag queen made a
Conchita's Eurovision triumph: "victory for tolerance"
Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst has described her win as “not just a victory for me, but for the people who believe in a future withoutEurovision winner Conchita Wurst has described her win as “not just a victory for me, but for the people who believe in a future without
Pop, points and politics: who will take the Eurovision prize?
Eurovision supporters, gathered in the 2014 host city of Copenhagen, have been predicting how the countries will vote in Saturday evening’s grandEurovision supporters, gathered in the 2014 host city of Copenhagen, have been predicting how the countries will vote in Saturday evening’s grand
Final rehearsals for Eurovision Song Contest
Saturday’s Eurovision Song Contest final is promising the usual mix of glitz and kitsch, with some controversy thrown in too. Bearded drag queenSaturday’s Eurovision Song Contest final is promising the usual mix of glitz and kitsch, with some controversy thrown in too. Bearded drag queen
Austria in, Ireland out: stage set for Eurovision Final after second semi
All 26 of Saturday’s Eurovision finalists are known after the second semi-final in Copenhagen. Another five countries went by the wayside – amongAll 26 of Saturday’s Eurovision finalists are known after the second semi-final in Copenhagen. Another five countries went by the wayside – among
Russia and Ukraine both through to Eurovision final
Both Russia and Ukraine are set to take centre stage at the Eurovision song contest on Saturday after qualifying in Tuesday’s semi-final inBoth Russia and Ukraine are set to take centre stage at the Eurovision song contest on Saturday after qualifying in Tuesday’s semi-final in
Nice nosebag Noma back as the world's best restaurant
London’s Guildhall glowed like a meticulously decorated dessert as the Restaurant Magazine announced its self-styled world’s 50 bestLondon’s Guildhall glowed like a meticulously decorated dessert as the Restaurant Magazine announced its self-styled world’s 50 best
After Marius the giraffe, Copenhagen zoo slaughters four lions
The Copenhagen zoo made famous around the world after slaying and publicly dissecting a giraffe named Marius last February is set to trigger furtherThe Copenhagen zoo made famous around the world after slaying and publicly dissecting a giraffe named Marius last February is set to trigger further
Tunnel drill breaks through to the first metro station of the new Copenhagen Metro Cityring
A key milestone was reached Monday at the Metro construction site in Copenhagen as tunnel drill Nora broke through the wall to the future subwayA key milestone was reached Monday at the Metro construction site in Copenhagen as tunnel drill Nora broke through the wall to the future subway
Pollock and Jorn in Revolutionary Roads
An exhibition comparing the works of two of the most famous expressionist artists of the 20th century is open now near Copenhagen. TheAn exhibition comparing the works of two of the most famous expressionist artists of the 20th century is open now near Copenhagen. The
Storm rips scaffolding from building in Denmark
A savage coastal storm powered by hurricane-force gusts slashed its way through Britain and western Europe on Monday, felling trees, floodingA savage coastal storm powered by hurricane-force gusts slashed its way through Britain and western Europe on Monday, felling trees, flooding
Man killed by tiger at Copenhagen Zoo
Keepers have discovered the body of a young man killed by tigers inside their enclosure at Copenhagen Zoo. The 21-year-old is said to be a foreignKeepers have discovered the body of a young man killed by tigers inside their enclosure at Copenhagen Zoo. The 21-year-old is said to be a foreign
Bright minds win big prizes at the Inventor Awards
The great and the good from the world of technological innovation board a boat in Copenhagen for the European Inventor Award, presented by theThe great and the good from the world of technological innovation board a boat in Copenhagen for the European Inventor Award, presented by the
Powerful plates: the delicious rise of Nordic cuisine
Tracking down the world’s most wonderful food is not an easy task. Paris, Tokyo or New York? Obvious answers. But, for three years on theTracking down the world’s most wonderful food is not an easy task. Paris, Tokyo or New York? Obvious answers. But, for three years on the