Denmark

Denmark

Denmark's government wants to reduce the retirement age to 61

The measure is designed to support those in "the toughest jobs", prime minister Mette Frederiksen said.

18/08/2020

Earth News

Danish swimmers occupy North Sea to demand ban on oil exploration

The Greenpeace activists want to prove that Denmark isn't as green as people think.

18/08/2020

Denmark

Denmark's vegan party says it has enough support to run for parliament

Denmark is set to have a new contender in future elections in the form of the vegan party, which says it now has enough support to run for parliamentary seats.

07/08/2020

Denmark

All eyes on the Arctic: US, China and Russia race to control far north

As the Arctic ice sheet melts, the United States, Russia and China are racing for a share of the region’s energy and mineral resources.

23/07/2020

Denmark

Whaling season is back in the Faroe Islands amid coronavirus concerns

The government urged fishermen to avoid large gatherings, as the local whaling practice requires multiple boats to trap the animals, before the hunters physically enter the water to kill them with knives.

19/07/2020

Earth News

Facebook data centre donates excess heat to warm 7,000 Danish homes

These giant warehouses full of computers can get very warm.

09/07/2020

Denmark

'He's very patient': Denmark PM postpones her wedding for a third time

"I have to do my job and protect Denmark's interest," Mette Frederiksen wrote on Facebook, praising her "amazing man" for being patient.

26/06/2020

Denmark

Football restarts in Europe as Faroe Islands kick off season

Two months behind schedule, the Faroe Islands has started its football season - the first official football league in western Europe to restart since March

11/05/2020

Denmark

Denmark gives go-ahead for €7 billion underwater tunnel to Germany

The Fehmarnbelt Link will allow trains and cars to cross the strait in just seven and ten minutes respectively. At the moment, a ferry takes about an hour to make the crossing.

27/04/2020

Earth News

Could this be the moment for virtual reality travel?

Tourist attractions across the world are offering online experiences for those trapped inside by social distancing.

22/04/2020

Denmark

The tiles on this Danish square help tackle air pollution

The tiles of Langelands Square, in the Frederiksberg district of the Danish capital, have a special coating that helps absorb nitrogen dioxide (NO2).

10/03/2020

Earth News

Leading sustainable fashion summit cancelled in May due to coronavirus

The annual sustainability event in Copenhagen is being moved, due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak.

06/03/2020

Denmark

Denmark marks 100 years since the vote to reunify the country

The region of Schleswig voted 100 years ago on whether to remain with Germany or join Denmark, which ultimately led to a split.

10/02/2020

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Copenhagen Light Festival brightens up Danish capital

Copenhagen's third annual Light Festival sparked into life over the weekend, with colourful displays from artists and designers brightening up the Danish city.

04/02/2020

The Cube

Outrage after Chinese stars replaced with illustration of coronavirus

A Chinese flag with an illustration of the deadly coronavirus instead of stars has caused controversy.

28/01/2020

Business Planet

Trillions at stake: how to get a slice of the public pie

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet travels to Denmark to look at the opportunities and challenges faced by small and medium sized firms when it comes to winning lucrative public sector contracts.

13/12/2019

Business Planet

'It's a win-win': why small companies should aim big

In partnership with The European Commission

There's a perception that small companies are excluded from lucrative government contracts. But should they be? Business Planet meets a man who plays a key role in awarding public contracts to private companies.

13/12/2019

Denmark

Police in Denmark make arrests over suspected terror plot

Police in Denmark said they made several raids around the country, arresting a number of people in connection with suspected preparations for an Islamist militant attack

11/12/2019

Next Series

The world's largest E-ferry, connects two islands without emmiting CO2

In partnership with The European Commission

It's hoped the vessel will pave the way to achieving carbon neutrality and the full electrification required by the international maritime authorities.

25/11/2019

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Opulent €135,000 Christmas tree unveiled in Copenhagen

It's covered in 3,000 crystals.

19/11/2019

Denmark

Denmark to strip suspected ISIS fighters of consular assistance

Denmark has already announced plans to strip dual nationals of their citizenship if they have travelled abroad to fight with militant groups.

17/11/2019

Denmark

Watch: See the world's longest sand sculpture on Denmark's west coast

Created by 40 artists from around the world, it is 200m long, 7m high and took 10 days to make.

25/10/2019

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Danish lighthouse moved to save it from coastal erosion

One of the Danish west coast's major tourist attractions, Rubjerg Knude Fyr, is being relocated.

22/10/2019

Earth News

Would you enjoy a nice cold beer if the bottle was made from paper?

Beer brand Carlsberg has just announced its most sustainable bottle design yet.

16/10/2019

Denmark

Denmark to strip citizenship from fighters with dual nationality

Denmark says it plans to accelerate the processing of legislation that would allow the government to strip citizenship from dual nationals who have left to fight for militant groups abroard.

14/10/2019

Denmark

What's Copenhagen's magic formula to reduce CO2 levels?

The City of Copenhagen has set the very ambitious goal of becoming the world’s first carbon neutral capital by 2025.

10/10/2019