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Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens opens Christmas season with over a million lights

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These European destinations reward tourists for good behaviour

European cities have been inspired by Copenhagen’s CopenPay good behaviour reward scheme.

Lifestyle

Scandi ever after: Why are couples flocking to Denmark to get married?

Couples who tired of complex bureaucracy and who don’t live in Denmark are increasingly getting married in the Scandinavian country - prompting some to dub Copenhagen the “Las Vegas of Europe.” Here’s why – and the reason why locals aren’t too thrilled about the situation.

Travel News

Copenhagen and Prague will soon be a direct train ride away

The Czech Comfortjet train will have a dining car and children’s cinema, and there’s plans for a night service, too.

Europe News

Police examine suspicious package at Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen

Security around Israeli and Jewish institutions across Europe has been rarmped up after a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in June and as concern mounts over how Israel is conducting its military operation in Gaza.

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Experiences

New night train to connect 100 European cities by 2035

A new company is launching sleeper trains with entirely private rooms.

Art

1,300 runners illuminate Copenhagen in stunning Light Festival event

Copenhagen’s historic harbour lit up as over 1,300 runners, wrapped in glowing light chains, transformed the city into a moving artwork.

Food and Drink

Would you run 21km for cake? Copenhagen hosts bakery half marathon

Copenhagen hosted the Fastelavn Bun Run, a 21.1 km half marathon where participants stopped at ten bakeries to sample traditional fastelavnsboller.

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Copenhagen illuminated by light festival until 23 February

Copenhagen lights up for three weeks, expecting to attract over 400,000 visitors despite cold winter.

Destinations

Inside Europe’s reward schemes for eco-friendly tourists

Schemes reward visitors for picking up litter, taking planet-friendly forms of transport and volunteering on conservation projects.

Green News

Less concrete and more green space: Denmark’s plan to avoid flooding

Around the world, estimates suggest economic costs to cities from rising seas and inland flooding could top €950 billion by 2050.

Business

Danish royal court announces end to the practice of royal warrants

The sweeping changes to the royal warrant system, which dates back to the 1800s, are being widely seen as an attempt to modernise the monarchy under King Frederik X and Queen Mary.

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Danish royals host Icelandic president to boost business ties

King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark hosted a state banquet for Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir during her official visit, which aimed to strengthen business ties and promote sustainable development.

Europe News

Two arrested after Israeli embassy explosions in Copenhagen

Danish broadcaster DR said the teenagers, aged 16 and 19, are suspected of acting "in association and together with prior agreement with one or more perpetrators."

Denmark

Two explosions heard near Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen

No-one is said to have been injured by the twin blasts, whose origin has not yet been made clear.

Water Matters

Climate resilience: Copenhagen's dream of a flood-proof city

In partnership with the European Commission

The Danish capital is preparing for an upsurge in torrential rain over the coming decades due to climate change. Giant infrastructure is being built above and below ground to make the city more resilient to heavy downpours.

Conscious Travel

Why is Copenhagen encouraging tourists to litter-pick?

Tourists to the Danish capital will be rewarded with free food and activities - but only if they take part in environmentally friendly tasks.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Justice must prevail against Denmark’s ‘ghetto laws’

A ruling in our favour would also have wider resonance for similar neighbourhoods across Denmark whose cases are currently on hold awaiting this decision, Majken Felle writes.

Design

Dare to Dream: Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign celebrates its 11th edition

More than 400 designers and makers are taking part in Denmark's biggest design festival, opening Wednesday 12 June.

Art

Copenhagen exhibition explores early years of street artist Banksy

The exhibit, "Banksy & Street Art: The Early Years," at the Masters and Contemporary Art Museum (MACA), covers Banksy's work from 1989 to 2010.

Experiences

Euroviews. These three European cities show you can get tourism policies right

To harness the power of travel, alleviate the drawbacks with smart policies, and make our world more tolerant and inclusive in the process — that’s the vision I’d like to offer, Peter Lochbihler writes.