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Inconclusive Danish election leaves PM Frederiksen’s future unclear

Incumbent Premier Mette Frederiksen's Social Democrats won 21.8% of the vote, their lowest share in 120 years. The left bloc won 84 seats, short of a majority. Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s moderates are now kingmakers with 14 seats as coalition talks begin.

Lifestyle

The 5 best vintage shops in Copenhagen, according to It-Girls

Copenhagen has long been on it-girls’ radar as street style sets the tone and vintage rivals luxury. In the Danish capital, fashion is about personality and history – Danes prove that great looks come from pieces with a past, worn effortlessly and with confidence.

Denmark

Iranian opposition’s Lion and Sun flag hoisted at Iranian Embassy in Copenhagen

According to reports published by outlets including Iran International and the Jerusalem Post, two Islamic Republic diplomats have recently stepped down from their posts and applied for asylum.

Greenland

Danish deployed troops in Greenland fearing US invasion, reports say

Danish public broadcaster DR said it had seen a military operations order dated 13 January that described an operation organising the defence of Greenland.

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Europe in Motion

How do Europeans want the war in Ukraine to end?

As Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, Europeans differ in terms of how much they care if Kyiv wins, according to a new survey.

Denmark

Denmark calls early election in March after Trump-Greenland standoff

Denmark will hold early elections on 24 March as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks a new mandate after a tense standoff with the US over Greenland.

The Cube

Did Trump's Greenland bid spark laughter inside the Danish parliament?

According to viral social media videos, Trump's Greenland takeover plans sparked hysterical laughter inside the Danish parliamentary chamber. In reality, the clips have been miscaptioned.

Culture Series

Constructions and compositions: the world according to Ingrida Rutkutė

Ingrida Rutkutė is all about the visuals. She's tried many different professions but photography always rises to the top. As a fashion photographer she worked with Bottega Veneta and many others has been a regular presence at fashion weeks in Paris, Milan and Copenhagen.

Denmark

Russia's 'shadow fleet' reported in Danish waters almost daily in 2025

Sailing from the Gulf of Finland and through the Baltic Sea, the ageing and poorly-maintained tankers mainly transport crude oil as well as refined products such as gasoline and diesel.

Nature

Red street lamps are protecting light-shy creatures across Europe

The change in colour is part of a scheme to reduce the effects of light pollution, particularly on nocturnal animals.

Denmark

Danish product-scanning apps gain traction amid renewed calls to boycott US goods

Mobile apps, designed to help shoppers identify and boycott American goods, have seen a surge in use in Denmark. It comes after US President Donald Trump’s repeated desires to acquire Greenland. Watch the video above for more.

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Canadian flag raised as consulate opens in Greenland

Canada and France opened a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, where Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand raised the Canadian flag during an official ceremony.

Markets

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.

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.

Sweden

Sweden and Denmark to supply Ukraine with €245m air defence system

Sweden and Denmark will send €245 million in TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to Ukraine, boosting protection as Russia escalates strikes on energy sites.

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.

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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.

World News

Danes and Italians protest against US Greenland threat and ICE

Danish veterans held a silent protest at the US Embassy in Copenhagen after Trump belittled allied sacrifices and talked of controlling Greenland. While parallel protests in Milan opposed ICE’s role at the upcoming Winter Olympics.

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.

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.

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