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The world's biggest offshore wind farm developer Ørsted saw its shares dive into the double-digit losses as the company’s Revolution Wind project received a stop-work order from the US authorities. This comes at a testing moment for the company's finances.
Danish ex-minister stands trial for possessing child sexual material
Former MP and minister Henrik Sass Larsen is accused of possessing photo and video files containing child sexual abuse material, as well as a child-like doll made for sexual purposes.
Denmark slashes 25% book sales tax in a bid to boost reading
With data showing one in four 15-year-olds struggle to understand a simple text, Denmark is scrapping its 25% VAT on books, the world's highest tax, in a effort to tackle a growing literacy crisis.
Renaturalisation of wetlands slows global warming and species decline
For many centuries, farmers drained swamps to gain arable land. But this contributes to climate change. The European Union wants to change this, and an EU law sets out a detailed timetable: By 2050, half of the damaged moors are expected to be "healed" - a third of them through rewetting.
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At least one person killed after train collides with tanker in Denmark
A 67-year-old woman has died and around 20 others have been injured after the two vehicles collided at a crossing in southern Denmark.
Euroviews. Return of chat control: Something is rotten in the state of Denmark
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Novo Nordisk keeps growing, fuelling hopes of a stock rebound
Novo Nordisk reported 18% sales growth in the first half of 2025, despite a profit warning that triggered a record share drop. Goldman Sachs says the sell-off is overdone and analysts highlight a potential buying opportunity.
Danish zoo asks people to donate small animals to feed its predators
Aalborg zoo said the practice was "nothing new" as the appeal for small animals and horses to feed to predators sparked online backlash.
Denmark to axe Copenhagen's 'ugly and pornographic' mermaid statue
"The mermaid has completely normal proportions in relation to her size. Of course the breasts are big on a big woman," the man behind the statue said.
Scandi ever after: Why are couples flocking to Denmark to get married?
Couples who tired of complex bureaucracy and who don’t live in Denmark are increasingly getting married in the Scandinavian country - prompting some to dub Copenhagen the “Las Vegas of Europe.” Here’s why – and the reason why locals aren’t too thrilled about the situation.
Denmark’s migration reset sets stage for EU-wide rethink
Denmark has reframed the debate on migration by adopting highly restrictive rules presented through the lens of progressive politics.
Greenland starts football's shortest season after international blow
The Arctic island's ambitions of playing competitive international football remain a pipe dream after its pathway to FIFA membership was blocked.
Novo Nordisk shares plummet over 20% on weight-loss drug sale slump
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Denmark to drive GDPR simplification: Scaleups must not be forgotten
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Danish PM scolds fellow EU leaders for forgetting climate change
Some EU leaders are "starting to forget that fighting climate change should be one of our top priorities", Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
Trump's threat over Greenland isn't 'over and done' yet, warns Denmark
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