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New giraffe born in Denmark zoo

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At least 18 injured, five critically, in train crash in Denmark

Police were unable to provide information about the cause of the accident, which occurred near a level crossing in a rural wooded area near the town of Hillerod, about 40 kilometres north of Copenhagen.

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Berlin offers free entry for tourists who help pick up litter

Visitors to Berlin could receive vouchers this summer for picking up litter. The BerlinPay scheme takes its cue from Copenhagen, linking green behaviour with enjoyable rewards.

Culture news

Danish warship sunk by Nelson discovered beneath Copenhagen harbour

Marine archaeologists are racing to excavate the wreck of the flagship Dannebroge before construction begins on a massive new housing project set to cover the site.

Travel News

These European destinations reward tourists for good behaviour

Cities in Europe have been inspired by Copenhagen’s good behaviour rewards with Bremen the latest to announce the launch of a new scheme.

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Destinations

Travelling with kids? These are Europe’s easiest family city breaks

Denmark’s capital Copenhagen was the highest ranked city in a new ‘family breaks index’ with Berlin, Barcelona, Florence and Amsterdam rounding up the top five.

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.

Art

Copenhagen Light Festival: Hundreds take part in Light Run on snow

Around 1,000 runners took part in a night race through illuminated installations during the Copenhagen Light Festival. Wearing light chains and glowing costumes, participants ran through the Danish capital, combining sport, public space and contemporary light art. Watch the video above for more.

Food and Drink

Why have the world's best chefs been cooking in Copenhagen?

Building on the legacy of Noma and the New Nordic food movement, elite chefs from 26 countries gathered to exchange techniques and recipes.

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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.

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

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen has opened its Christmas season, transforming from Halloween in 11 days with over a million lights. The festive season runs until early January.

Moments

How to take an epic no-fly trip around Scandinavia by bus and train

Scandinavia is one of Europe’s most expensive destinations, but choosing the right transport can mean considerable savings.

Destinations

‘Never the same thing twice’: How Copenhagen became a jazz destination

Since the 1950s, dozens of jazz greats have staged residencies in Copenhagen.

Art

Why is this vulva-reminiscent banana the hit of 2025’s Enter Art Fair?

A new banana-centric artwork by Danish artist Thyra Hilden has been exhibited and sold at Copenhagen’s Enter Art Fair. Here's why it has been one of the standouts of this year's edition.

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.