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The UK isn't alone, Denmark also wants to fly asylum seekers to Rwanda

Human rights groups have strongly criticised any move to "outsource" Danish asylum claims to the African nation, but major political parties are in agreement.

10/10/2022

Denmark

Danish island of Bornholm suffers complete blackout

The island is located between Sweden and Germany and is close to where the recent Nord Stream gas leaks were discovered.

10/10/2022

Design

Danish museum lets loose with giant balls

What might appear to be a bouncy game of giant-sized billiards is actually the recreation of a playful 1970s art installation, on display at a museum on the outskirts of Copenhagen.

10/10/2022

Denmark

Euroviews. Mental health impact of war unprecedented in Europe since WWII | View

The World Health Organization is highlighting the impact of the Ukraine war to mark World Mental Health Day on Monday, 10 October.

10/10/2022

Denmark

'Rather unusual': Denmark PM calls snap election after support drops

"We haven't seen anything like this in the past 30 years or so," political scientist Rune Stubager told Euronews.

05/10/2022

Denmark

Denmark's queen 'sorry' for stripping royal titles from grandchildren

Queen Margrethe II said her grandchildren "are my great joy and pride" but won't restore their titles of prince and princess.

03/10/2022

Denmark

Baltic Nord Stream 2 pipeline no longer leaking natural gas

Denmark's Energy Agency says one of the two ruptured pipelines in the Baltic Sea appears to have stopped leaking natural gas.

01/10/2022

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'Shocked': Denmark's queen strips royal titles from grandchildren

From 1st January 2023 the four children of Queen Margrethe II's youngest son will no longer be allowed to used the titles prince or princess.

29/09/2022

Denmark

Fourth leak found on Nord Stream pipeline after alleged sabotage

Russia and the West have traded blame over mysterious leaks found on the undersea gas pipelines

29/09/2022

Sport

Denmark's 2022 World Cup kit will 'protest' against host nation Qatar

Manufacturer Hummel said the kit has a "dual message" to support the team and protest against Qatar's "human rights record".

28/09/2022

Europe News

Explosions recorded before discovery of major Baltic Sea gas leaks

Poland called it sabotage while Denmark said "deliberate actions" caused the leaks

27/09/2022

Earth News

Denmark becomes first to pledge funding for climate ‘loss and damage’

The government said it was ‘grossly unfair’ that those least responsible for climate change were forced to foot the bill for the consequences. Will other countries now do the same?

21/09/2022

Earth News

Danish prince enjoys cricket cookie: Should you try insect food too?

Cricket cookies are a tasty snack, according to Denmark’s crown prince.

21/09/2022

Denmark

Denmark's former foreign intelligence chief charged with spying

Lars Findsen is accused of leaking state secrets to several people, including some journalists.

16/09/2022

Denmark

Euroviews. This summer tells us climate change doesn't care where you live | View

"Think of this sweltering European summer as a memo from our future selves. It’s telling us rich countries will not get off scot-free—or even close to it," argues Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

16/09/2022

Denmark

Denmark’s Margrethe II marks 50 years as queen with muted celebrations

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II scales back her jubilee festivities in light of her UK counterpart’s -- and first cousin's -- death.

11/09/2022

Denmark

Queen Margrethe scales down jubilee events after Elizabeth II's death

Several events marking the Danish monarch's 50 years on the throne have been put off or curtailed at her request, following the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth.

09/09/2022

Denmark

European standup paddle championships promotes sustainability

Hundreds of athletes from across Europe compete in spectacular surroundings off Denmark's west coast

01/09/2022

Denmark

Baltic states pledge wind power hike to cut reliance on Russian gas

Seven countries want to produce 20 gigawatts of wind power by 2030, enough to supply electricity to 20 million households.

31/08/2022

Denmark

Denmark and Germany approve Baltic Sea wind hub to offset Russian gas

When established by 2030, the project could supply electricity to up to 4.5 million European homes.

29/08/2022

Denmark

Teenage girl dies after 'tragic accident' on roller coaster in Denmark

Initial investigations suggest the rear of the rollercoaster at Tivoli Friheden in Aarhus broke loose and came off the rails.

14/07/2022

Nature

Watch divers in Denmark hand plant carbon-sequestering seagrass

Underwater gardeners in Denmark are hand planting carbon-capturing seagrass meadows.

11/07/2022

Denmark

Danish PM Frederiksen avoids impeachment over illegal mink cull order

Frederiksen was given an official, symbolic reprimand after an investigation.

05/07/2022

Denmark

What do we know about Copenhagen's deadly shopping centre attack?

Police said on Monday that the attack which left three dead and four seriously hurt was not terror-related and the gunman acted alone, selecting his victims at random.

04/07/2022

Denmark

Three dead in Copenhagen shopping centre attack, say Danish police

Danish police said a 22-year-old suspect was detained but it was too early to speculate on the motive for Sunday afternoon's shooting at Field’s, one of Scandinavia's biggest shopping centres.

03/07/2022

Culture news

A new Danish museum wants to tell the stories of refugees

The museum opens at a time when Denmark has been criticised by the EU for its tough asylum and anti-migration policies.

01/07/2022