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'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.

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.

Europe

Nord Stream gas leaks caused by 'several hundred kilos of explosives'

The Nord Stream gas pipeline leaks were caused by "at least two detonations" with an explosive load of "several hundred kilos," Denmark and Sweden said in a joint letter.

30 September 2022

Denmark

'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 September 2022

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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 September 2022

Norway

Norway and Denmark tighten energy security after pipeline 'attack'

The European Union has also vowed to retaliate for any attack on Europe's energy networks.

28 September 2022

Poland

Norway-Poland Baltic Pipe opens in move to cut Russia gas dependency

The pipeline carrying gas from the Norwegian shelf is central to Poland's plan to diversify away from Russian supplies that began years before the invasion of Ukraine.

27 September 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 September 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 September 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 September 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.

9 September 2022

Denmark

European standup paddle championships promotes sustainability

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

1 September 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.

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.

World News

Good News: Just a two-minute walk after a meal is very good for you

Stay positive – in some places, thanks to some people and some institutions, the world is getting better.

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.

Food and Drink

Feta cheese is Greek, EU's top court tells Denmark

The European Union's top court has ruled against Denmark and says the country has mislabelled white cheese as "feta".

Denmark

Danish PM Frederiksen avoids impeachment over illegal mink cull order

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

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.

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.