Denmark

Denmark

Copenhagen: New island settlement to house 35,000 people

The Danish prime minister has announced proposals for a new island to be built by the harbour to also protect the city from rising sea levels

09/10/2018

Denmark

Danske bank saga continues as US now opens investigation

Danske bank saga continues as US now opens investigation

04/10/2018

Living

The best sustainable scandi fashion brands

Build a lasting wardrobe with these ethically and ecologically sound Nordic labels

03/10/2018

Denmark

Why some Danes are moving abroad in order to live at home

Denmark's immigration laws make it harder for its own citizens than for residents of other EU countries to bring in foreign partners.

10/09/2018

Denmark

Denmark calls up second-string players amid dispute with regular stars

Denmark has been forced to call up football players from its five-a-side indoor format after a dispute with the country’s regular squad members.

04/09/2018

Green News

The art of living Danish? Explore five unique homes in Copenhagen

What's it like to live on a houseboat? Find out in this interactive experience where five Copenhageners show of their homes.

30/08/2018

Denmark

'Most radical organisation': Brazen neo-Nazi group eyes Scandinavia

The Nordic Resistance Movement, a neo-Nazi organisation, has made its way into Denmark. But politicians and activists aren't sitting idly.

25/08/2018

Denmark

Too much happiness? Resisting the self-help craze in Denmark

Lately, young Danes have been suffering from pressure to be happy all the time. But is too much happiness good? Danish author Svend Brinkmann says "no".

24/08/2018

Denmark

Tivoli Gardens celebrates 175th anniversary

Last year, it welcomed just over 4.6 million people, making it the 24th most popular amusement park in the world. And it's kept up with technology by using virtual reality headsets for those on the 'Demon' named roller coaster!

12/08/2018

Denmark

Worst drought in Scandinavia for 70 years hits farm output

Livestock farmers in Scandinavia are struggling to feed their livestock as the worst drought in 70 years hits harvests

10/08/2018

Denmark

Denmark has ridiculed itself with burka ban, activist tells Euronews

Franco-Algerian businessman and political activist Rachid Nekkaz, who pays the fines of women caught wearing burkas, has hit out at a new ban in Denmark.

08/08/2018

Denmark

First woman in Denmark fined for wearing full-face veil

A 28-year-old woman in Denmark has become the first person in the country to be charged for wearing a niqab.

04/08/2018

Denmark

Denmark: Face Veil ban in public takes effect from 01 August

The day before a ban on wearing face veils takes effect in Denmark, women wearing the niqab hand out leaflets in Copenhagan on Tuesday protesting against the ban. It's after the Danish parliament passed a law in May, banning face veils in public

01/08/2018

Denmark

These pictures put northern Europe’s heatwave in perspective

Newly-released images from space have highlighted the effects of this month’s heatwave on parts of northern Europe.

25/07/2018

Denmark

Annual World Santa Claus Congress kicks off in Denmark

Hundreds of Santas, pixies, and elves gathered in amusement park Bakken near Copenhagen on Monday to celebrate the 61st annual World Santa Claus Congress.

24/07/2018

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Annual World Santa Claus Congress kicks off in Denmark

Hundreds of Santas, pixies, and elves gathered in amusement park Bakken near Copenhagen on Monday to celebrate the 61st annual World Santa Claus Congress.

24/07/2018

Denmark

Scientists develop artificial ovary to help women conceive after cancer treatment

Danish scientists have taken early steps towards creating an artificial human ovary designed to help women conceive after cancer treatments that can damage fertility.

02/07/2018

Denmark

Dutch Senate approves partial ban of face veils

The Upper House of parliament approved the law on Tuesday to ban covering the face in government buildings, schools and hospitals

26/06/2018

Cult

Tivoli Gardens turns 175 years in August

Celebrations started in May with a special Disney float taking part. The second oldest operating amusement park in the world opened in 1843

15/06/2018

Denmark

Saving their bacon: MPs back plans for Denmark-Germany border fence

Denmark is pushing ahead with a 70-km fence on its border with Germany to help protect its lucrative pork exports.

04/06/2018

Denmark

Denmark circumcison ban to be discussed in parliament

A campaign calling for the circumcision of boys under 18 to be illegal, except for medical reasons, will be discussed in the Danish parliament.

01/06/2018

Denmark

Denmark bans full-face veils in public

The ban was put forward by the centre-right government, which says veils are contrary to Danish values.

31/05/2018

Denmark

Neo-Nazis dump trash outside homes of Danish politicians

"The whole problem of the situation was that instead of directing their action or process towards the institution, it was directed at me and directed to the place where I live with my family," said Lasse Olsen to Euronews.

29/05/2018

Denmark

Copenhagen and Malmo want to build "world's first international metro"

City chiefs in Denmark and Sweden are looking at spending up to €4 billion on what is thought to be the world’s first international metro.

29/05/2018

Denmark

Denmark to force 'ghetto' children to learn about democracy and Christ

Children living in areas of Denmark with large numbers of immigrants will be forced to attend school for 25 hours per week to learn about democracy, equality and major public holidays.

28/05/2018

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Denmark's crown prince makes 50th birthday appearance

Denmark's Crown Prince Frederik made an appearance on the balcony of Copenhagen's Amalienborg Palace to mark his 50th birthday

27/05/2018