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Novo Nordisk stock sinks by 17% after bleak 2026 forecast

Shares tumbled after the company predicted a 5–13% decline in 2026 sales and operating profit, citing lower US prices and rising competition.

04/02/2026

Denmark

Two Swedish citizens jailed in Denmark for attack near Israeli embassy

Court in Copenhagen jailed the pair for 14 and 12 years respectively for terrorism and attempted murder over the attack in October 2024.

03/02/2026

Health news

Why weight loss drugs aren't Denmark's trump card in Greenland dispute

Novo Nordisk, the Danish manufacturer of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has a large market share in the US. But it's not enough to put pressure on US President Donald Trump's administration during Greenland talks, experts say.

02/02/2026

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'No words': Danish war veterans hold silent march in Copenhagen to protest against Trump's remarks

In Denmark, veterans who went to war alongside US troops took to the streets of Copenhagen.

01/02/2026

Denmark

Denmark to expel non-Danish citizens if jailed for one year or more

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen acknowledged the government was acting "unconventionally" by not waiting for court decisions in deportation cases.

30/01/2026

Denmark

Greenland gets new place on updated Danish coins

Greenland has its own place on Denmark's new coins, having previously shared its place on the currency with the Faroe Islands. Since December 2025, Denmark has been issuing new coins throughout the kingdom, having updated them to feature the new king, Frederik X, who ascended to the throne in 2024.

30/01/2026

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Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen visits Greenland for 'show of support'

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen visits Greenland's capital Nuuk for talks with the territory's leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen after a turbulent week.

24/01/2026

Denmark

Greenland's sovereignty is not negotiable, Denmark’s prime minister says

Denmark’s prime minister insisted that her country cannot negotiate on its sovereignty on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he agreed a “framework of a future deal” on Arctic security with the head of NATO. Security in the Arctic is "a matter for all of NATO," Mette Frederiksen said.

22/01/2026

Tech News

Denmark turns to apps to boycott US products amid Greenland tensions

Mobile apps designed to help consumers identify and avoid American-made products have climbed to the top of Denmark's app store charts following President Donald Trump's recent comments about acquiring Greenland.

22/01/2026

Europe News

Thousands take part in 'Hands off Greenland' protests in Denmark

Large crowds of demonstrators marched through Copenhagen and other Danish cities on Saturday in support of Greenland's sovereignty amid tensions with the US.

17/01/2026

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Copenhagen protesters rally for Greenland amid Trump’s push for US control

Hundreds rallied in Copenhagen backing Greenland, waving flags and holding anti-Trump placards.

17/01/2026

Denmark

Greenland's prime minister says his country chooses Denmark over US

Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen of Greenland said on Tuesday that his country choses Denmark over the US a day before officials from the three governments are set to meet at the White House. "Greenland will not be owned by the United States." Nielsen added.

13/01/2026

Denmark

Danish soldiers would shoot back if invaded, government confirms

Danish soldiers must open fire even without orders if US troops were to try and capture Greenland by force, according to a 1952 directive that Denmark's Defence Ministry confirmed remains in place, domestic media reported.

08/01/2026

Europe News

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland so badly?

The US president's latest remarks about a possible annexation of Greenland have drawn condemnation from Denmark and Europe more widely.

05/01/2026

Tech News

Why Christmas tree farms are turning to drones and AI this year

Christmas tree farms around the world are increasingly turning to drones, artificial intelligence (AI), satellite imaging, and laser scanning to manage their fields more efficiently.

25/12/2025

Tech News

Which EU countries are considering banning social media for children?

European countries such as the UK, Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Finland and Germany are considering restrictions on children’s social media.

23/12/2025

Denmark

Denmark demands territorial respect after Trump posts Greenland envoy

The government in Copenhagen has insisted on respect for its country's territorial integrity on Monday, after the US president appointed the Louisiana governor as an envoy to bring Greenland under US control.

22/12/2025

Denmark

Denmark blames Russia for cyberattacks on water utility and websites

Denmark accused Russia on Thursday of cyberattacks on water utility that burst pipes and on election websites, the first time Copenhagen publicly blamed Moscow.

19/12/2025

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Danish minister hails progress made as EU presidency nears end

As Denmark prepares to hand over the EU Presidency torch to Cyprus, its European Affairs Minister tells Euronews that her country made significant gains on priority points, from simplification to migration.

18/12/2025

Europe News

Danish minister: Joining EU alone insufficient for Ukraine's security

Under a reported US peace plan, Ukraine would join the EU as early as January 2027 as part of broader security guarantees. But Denmark's Minister for European Affairs told Euronews that this alone cannot shield Ukraine from future Russian aggression.

17/12/2025

Health news

Denmark agrees on payout for Inuit women forcibly given contraception

An estimated 4,500 women could be entitled to compensation.

10/12/2025

The Cube

Are sperm banks in Denmark rejecting donors based on their IQ?

An online claim that Denmark requires sperm donors to have an IQ of 85 is false, although one sperm bank in the country, Donor Network, does use an IQ threshold.

04/12/2025

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Inside Lego's festive operation: meeting holiday demand

Holiday shoppers in Denmark browse new Lego sets as factories in Billund run nonstop to meet seasonal demand. Designers and automated warehouses keep production moving.

27/11/2025

Ecotech

Depleted oil field to become Europe’s first offshore CO2 storage site

When the project begins commercial operations next year, it is expected to become the European Union’s first fully-operational offshore CO2 storage site.

26/11/2025

The Cube

Fact check: Are cows in Denmark dying over Bovaer additive?

Misinformation and controversy surrounding the methane-reducing Bovaer feed additive hit the UK last year, and has now travelled over to Denmark.

24/11/2025

Earth News

Why Denmark is the most climate ambitious country

Denmark announces incredibly ambitious climate targets at this year’s COP30

19/11/2025