Denmark

Denmark

Denmark forms leftist government with youngest prime minister

While the new left-leaning government is unlikely to fundamentally change Denmark's economic policy, Frederiksen, 41, has promised to increase welfare spending after years of austerity.

26/06/2019

Denmark

Watch: World's oldest flag, the Danish Dannebrog, celebrates 800th bir

The Danish flag's red background represents courage, while the white of the cross stands for peace.

17/06/2019

Denmark

Danish PM Rasmussen concedes electoral defeat to Social Democrat party

Denmark's Prime Minister Lars Rasmussen conceded defeat to the Social Democrats in parliamentary elections and announced his government's resignation

06/06/2019

Denmark

Opposition red bloc win Danish election as right wing parties flounder

Results show the red bloc holds the plurality of votes in the Danish elections

05/06/2019

Denmark

Everything you need to know to understand Denmark's general election

Climate and immigration are key concerns for voters, an expert told Euronews.

04/06/2019

Denmark

Watch: Who are people planning to for vote in Denmark's election?

We've been out on Denmark's streets to see how people are planning to vote ahead of the country's June 5 poll.

03/06/2019

Denmark

Danish students learn to relax with anti-stress dog

Sif may be a Labrador but at this school everyone thinks she's a great Dane.

31/05/2019

Denmark

Meet the far-right leader who wants to deport all Denmark's Muslims

Convicted of racism, accused of Nazi ties, known for burnings of the Quran... and about to become a Danish MP?

30/05/2019

World

Small-scale Danish fishermen push back against industrial fishing

Traditional fishermen in the Danish village of Thorupstrand are pushing back against large-scale fishing operations that they say are threatening their livelihood and through that, their way of life.

23/05/2019

Green News

The cycling guide to Copenhagen

Taking in a new city is all the more fun - and eco friendly - on wheels. We took to the saddle and biked around Copenhagen.

20/05/2019

Ocean

Danish fisheries take back control

In partnership with the European Commission

Small scale fisheries in Denmark are thriving after being threatened out of existence over the past decade.

17/05/2019

Ocean

How small scale fisheries saved Danish fishing communities

In partnership with the European Commission

How cooperatives helped small scale Danish fisheries save their communities.

17/05/2019

Ocean

Activists are raising funds to save Danish wooden boats

Small, traditional boats have been essential to Danish fishermen for generations, but their future looks increasingly bleak. Meet the fishermen fighting to preserve the tradition and learn what makes these boats special, in this 360° video.

17/05/2019

Denmark

Watch: World's first car built from LEGO bricks unveiled in Denmark

Watch: World's first car built from LEGO bricks unveiled in Denmark

17/05/2019

Denmark

Danish candidate advertises election campaign on Pornhub

Danish politician Joachim B. Olsen is spreading his message by advertising his campaign on pornography website Pornhub.

13/05/2019

Denmark

Denmark's prime minister announces general election date

The country will elect a new parliament next month.

07/05/2019

Living

Turning forgotten resources into dignifying jobs

Inside a slow fashion label that trains and employs female prisoners in Peru and Thailand.

06/05/2019

Denmark

Danish Quran-burning politician gaining support for election candidacy

The far-right Stram Kurs party is edging closer to its 20,000 voter declaration target in order to qualify for candidacy in Denmark's upcoming parliamentary elections.

25/04/2019

Denmark

LEGO reveals braille bricks for visually impaired children

LEGO has revealed its new collection of braille bricks, which are currently undergoing testing around Europe, and are set for general release in 2020.

25/04/2019

My Europe Series

Positive energy: Danish island leads renewable revolution

In this episode of Insiders, Euronews' Hans von de Brelie travels to Denmark to find out about the efforts on the island of Samsø to slow down climate change.

12/04/2019

Denmark

Sustainable 45-metre observation towers opens in Denmark

It takes 15 minutes to walk the 650-metre twisted path to the top. The reward is a 360-view above the treetops.

02/04/2019

World

Denmark introduces mandatory course for divorce-seeking couples

From today couples with children will have to do an online course before they can get a divorce.

01/04/2019

Denmark

Denmark plans to deprive jihadists' children of their citizenship

It's an issue that is a major headache for other countries in Europe, too.

28/03/2019

Denmark

Danish MP told baby 'unwanted' in parliament by Speaker | #TheCube

Although Denmark is renowned for its liberal laws, a controversy swarmed the parliament Tuesday afternoon, after the Speaker told an MP her baby was 'unwanted'.

20/03/2019

World

Denmark has pervasive rape culture, says human rights group Amnesty

Despite being concerned one Europe's most gender equal countries, Denmark has a "pervasive rape culture" and systemic problems in dealing with rape, according to a report from Amnesty International. The report is calling for a change in the definition of rape, to focus on the importance of consent.

12/03/2019

Denmark

Outdated laws let rapists act with impunity in Denmark: report

Despite Denmark’s image as a land of gender equality, the reality for women is starkly different, with shockingly high levels of impunity for sexual violence, according to Amnesty International.

05/03/2019