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Europe Decoded

Mental health: Is its youth living up to Denmark’s happiness claims?

The average prevalence of mental disorders for adolescents in Europe was 16.3% in 2019.

19/03/2023

Health news

Inside the creepy basement that houses a collection of 10,000 brains

An opportunity to find treatments for mental health conditions or a reminder of a dark period of history? Denmark's "Brain Collection" is both.

18/03/2023

Denmark

Denmark inaugurates CO2 underwater graveyard

Denmark is the first country to open an underwater burial site for CO2 and also import the gas from other countries.

08/03/2023

Tech News

Denmark's parliament urges staff to delete TikTok over security fears

The popular video-sharing app, which is Chinese-owned, faces intensifying scrutiny in Europe.

28/02/2023

Health news

Drug addiction experts warn teen opioid abuse is soaring in Denmark

Experts warn that opioid pills are "highly addictive" and can lead to severe side effects.

27/02/2023

Earth News

Farming tax vital to Denmark's climate target, says government adviser

Farming in Denmark is expected to account for 40 per cent of emissions by 2030 if no new policies are introduced.

21/02/2023

Nature

Record-breaking hedgehog lived eight times longer than average

Researchers cried ‘tears of joy’ at discovering the world’s oldest European hedgehog in a conservation study.

20/02/2023

Business Planet

How standards are helping LEGO keep children safe

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet explores how LEGO Group tests the physical properties and cybersecurity issues of its products.

07/02/2023

Art

Medieval treasures unearthed by amateurs on show at National Museum

Denmark’s National Museum is showing an array of medieval treasures unearthed by hobbyist metal detectors and history buffs.

07/02/2023

Denmark

Copenhagen Light Show brightens winter nights

Copenhagen's three-week light festival attracts artists from all over the world. Installations and pop-up shows are created throughout the Danish capital.

06/02/2023

Travel News

Fehmarnbelt: Inside the world’s longest road and rail tunnel

The Fehmarnbelt tunnel could slash travel times between Central Europe and Scandinavia.

01/02/2023

Denmark

Livin' on a prayer: Denmark turns to God to save public holiday

PM Mette Frederiksen wants to scrap a centuries-old holiday to boost NATO defence spending.

21/01/2023

Culture news

World’s best restaurant Noma will close at the end of 2024

The Danish restaurant, crowned the ‘world’s best' five times in its 20-year history, says it's closing to transform into a gastronomic laboratory.

09/01/2023

Denmark

Silent fireworks create New Year's displays even a dog could love

Dogs in Denmark might get a small respite this New Year’s weekend, as the sale of silent fireworks jumped last year.

30/12/2022

Europe News

Danish lawmaker acquitted of EU funds fraud

Danish lawmaker acquitted of EU funds fraud

21/12/2022

Denmark

Danske Bank fined €470m over international money laundering scandal

The Danish bank had already admitted to defrauding US-based banks in a multi-billion-dollar scheme to gain access to the US financial system.

14/12/2022

Denmark

Denmark set for first left-right government coalition in 40 years

The Social Democratic leader ditched talks with traditional left-wing allies, arguing that a broad government across the political divide was needed at a time of international uncertainty.

14/12/2022

Health news

This ultrasound robot can help detect rheumatoid arthritis earlier

A new ultrasound robot could help hospitals scan patients for rheumatoid arthritis more efficiently and at an earlier stage.

08/12/2022

Destinations

Copenhagen’s winter wonderland twinkles with a million lights

Get into the festive spirit and get hyggeligt at Tivoli gardens this Christmas.

05/12/2022

Denmark

Danish election: A month on, why has a new government not been formed?

It seemed forming a new government would be straightforward, but that's not proven to be the case. Here's why.

01/12/2022

My Europe Series

Denmark's long COVID patients feel abandoned by pandemic response

Denmark declared victory over COVID -- twice. So why are Danes still sick?

30/11/2022

Denmark

Denmark won't support Infantino's re-election amid armband controversy

The Danish Football Association's move follows FIFA's threat to give an immediate yellow card to players wearing the anti-discrimination 'OneLove' armband.

24/11/2022

Denmark

Danish woman jailed for travelling to Syria to support IS

The suspect was repatriated from the Kurdish-controlled Roj camp in October 2021.

18/11/2022

Denmark

Faroe Islands foreign minister dismissed after homophobic remarks

Jenis av Rana had stated that he could not support Denmark's conservative leader as the country's prime minister as he is gay, ahead of the recent election.

08/11/2022

My Europe Series

From kingmakers to comeback kids, five takeaways from Danish election

Incumbent Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen secured another term in office after left-wing parties secured 90 seats in parliament - but what other interesting things did we find out?

02/11/2022

Europe News

'Thrilled and proud': PM Frederiksen's delight at Danish election win

The Social Democrats again became the biggest party in parliament with 27.5% of votes.

02/11/2022