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Man in Denmark hands in 80 guns and grenade during weapons amnesty

More than 8,400 weapons have been turned in to Danish police this month as part of a nationwide amnesty to tackle violence between criminal gangs.

15/11/2024

Business

Danish royal court announces end to the practice of royal warrants

The sweeping changes to the royal warrant system, which dates back to the 1800s, are being widely seen as an attempt to modernise the monarchy under King Frederik X and Queen Mary.

14/11/2024

Destinations

Travellers share best off the beaten path destinations in Europe

Bavaria, Cornwall, Amorgos: Europe’s best off the beaten path destinations to visit in 2025.

07/11/2024

Europe News

Swedish and Danish premiers discuss ways to tackle gang crime

Sweden has seen a surge in shootings and bombings committed by gangs over the last year, which has spilled over the border into Denmark and Norway.

31/10/2024

EuroVerify

Is the UK’s child poverty rate 10 times that of the Nordic countries?

A widely-seen social media post claims that child poverty in the UK is significantly higher than in the Nordic countries. However, the numbers don't appear to tell the truth.

11/10/2024

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Danish royals host Icelandic president to boost business ties

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a state banquet for Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir during her official visit, which aimed to strengthen business ties and promote sustainable development.

09/10/2024

Business

Denmark's DSV raises €5bn in share sale to fund Schenker acquisition

The Danish logistics company is raising funds to buy Schenker, the logistics unit of German state railway Deutsche Bahn.

04/10/2024

Europe News

Two arrested after Israeli embassy explosions in Copenhagen

Danish broadcaster DR said the teenagers, aged 16 and 19, are suspected of acting "in association and together with prior agreement with one or more perpetrators."

03/10/2024

Denmark

Two explosions heard near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen

No-one is said to have been injured by the twin blasts, whose origin has not yet been made clear.

02/10/2024

Europe News

Denmark cleans up damage after floods wreak havoc

51 of the country's 98 municipalities have been told to draw up flood protection plans by the Danish coastal authority, amidst fears that flooding will worsen in the future.

30/09/2024

Culture news

Archaeologists uncover more than 50 Viking skeletons in Denmark

The discoveries suggest that the Vikings were involved in trade networks far more extensive than previously thought.

30/09/2024

Europe News

Kosovo prison prepares to receive 300 inmates from Denmark

The deal, which was originally signed in 2021, only became a treaty earlier this year when it was approved by Kosovo's parliament.

26/09/2024

Economy

Denmark raises aid pledge to World Bank's low-income countries fund

Denmark, one of 52 countries funding development projects through the World Bank's initiative, is urging other countries to join it in tackling the 'most pressing development and climate challenges' facing the world today.

25/09/2024

Business

Danish logistics giant DSV buys Schenker from Deutsche Bahn

DSV will become the world's largest logistics company thanks to the acquisition.

14/09/2024

Business

Denmark's DSV secures Deutsche Bahn unit despite union resistance

DSV will become the world's largest logistics company thanks to the acquisition.

13/09/2024

Europe News

Denmark and Sweden tackle gang crime with cross-border operations

Malmö in southern Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark have faced escalating gang violence in recent years, which has intensified over the summer to the point where police from both countries are now operating across borders.

11/09/2024

Water Matters

Climate resilience: Copenhagen's dream of a flood-proof city

In partnership with the European Commission

The Danish capital is preparing for an upsurge in torrential rain over the coming decades due to climate change. Giant infrastructure is being built above and below ground to make the city more resilient to heavy downpours.

10/09/2024

Europe News

Danish man faces terrorism charges over arson at Jewish woman's home

A group with links to a banned gang allegedly set fire to balcony furniture at the woman's house in May.

10/09/2024

Green News

EU lawmakers call for release of marine activist Paul Watson in Denmar

American-Canadian activist was arrested in Greenland over a 2010 encounter with a Japanese whaling ship.

05/09/2024

Travel News

Southern European tourists flock to Denmark to escape the heat

While the south swelters, Denmark’s mild temperatures and extended daylight hours are providing the perfect summer escape for many.

20/08/2024