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INTERVIEW: 'There is a person behind each Danish citizenship application'
Danish citizenship applicants affected by the pause in processing of applications have launched a campaign for applications to be resumed. We spoke to campaign organisers to find out more about their appeal.
Danish royals mourn passing of Norway's King Harald
Denmark's King Frederik and Queen Mary paid tribute to Norway's King Harald V, whose death at the age of 89 was announced on Friday.
SAS launches direct route from Denmark to India for first time in 17 years
Scandinavian airline SAS has launched a new route between Mumbai and Copenhagen with five flights a week, making it the airline's first direct route between the two countries in 17 years.
An essential guide to travelling through Copenhagen Airport with kids
Flying with children can be stressful at the best of times, so here are The Local’s best tips for departing from Copenhagen Airport with your kids in tow.
Sweden set to double three-month deadline for (some) laid-off work permit holders
Sweden is finally moving forward with a proposal to extend the three-month deadline for work permit holders who lose their jobs to six months, bringing Swedish work permit rules in line with a new EU directive.
How Sweden wants to make it easier to change employers on a work permit
Sweden is finally moving forward with an EU directive to scrap the rule which requires work permit holders to apply for an entirely new permit if they change employer within the first two years.
Copenhagen crowned world's most liveable city for second year in a row
The 2026 Economist Intelligence Unit Global Liveability Index has crowned Copenhagen the world's most liveable city for the second consecutive year, with the Danish capital scoring highly for stability, education, infrastructure and culture.
Denmark sees rise in applicants for university courses taught in English
More than 84,000 people applied for university and other higher education courses in Denmark in the first round of grades-based applications, with the number of applicants for courses taught in English rising by 4 percent since last year.
What counts as a heatwave in Sweden?
In other parts of the world, 25C (77F) is an average summer’s day, so why do Swedes feel the heat more, and what can be done to mitigate the effect of heatwaves in the future?
Why is Midsummer's Eve celebrated in Sweden?
Midsummer's Eve is always celebrated in Sweden on the Friday between June 19th and 25th, despite the fact that the actual date of the midsummer solstice and the longest night of the year often falls on a different day.
The final hurdle: What happened at my 'personal appearance' for Swedish citizenship
The last step before a citizenship application can be approved is the personal appearance at a Migration Agency office. The Local's Becky Waterton had her appointment last week – here's what happened.
Can you still buy things in Denmark if payment service Nets is down?
Payment provider Nets reported an outage for much of Thursday which caused card payments across the country to be declined. What can you do if you need to pay for something?
INTERVIEW: 'Danish rhetoric on migration is switching off people like me'
Clive Eley moved to Denmark just over five years ago from the UK with his wife, a Dane who has spent most of her life outside of Denmark. Since arriving in Denmark he has noticed the tone towards immigrants change for the worse, and now believes that Denmark is turning away the people it wants to attract.
LATEST: Danish train accident victims no longer in critical condition
Danish emergency services said on Friday that the condition of the five people left with critical injuries after Thursday's train crash north of Copenhagen had improved and their injuries were no longer life-threatening.
PhD student refused Swedish permit and told to apply from abroad despite son's disability
Anna Metreveli, a Russian PhD student in sociolinguistics, had her application to switch to a new residence permit rejected on the grounds that she did not leave Sweden to reapply, which has left her education and her son's right to specialised education and healthcare in the country up in the air.
Danish travel companies claim fuel shortages 'no threat' to summer holidays
Danish travel companies have rejected reports that a lack of jet fuel poses a risk to Danish flights in the coming months, writing that travellers from Danish airports have "nothing to worry about".
Danish MP could lose seat after reports she actually lives in Sweden
Newly-elected Danish MP Emilie Schytte, who became independent shortly after the country's election in March, is in hot water after claims in Danish media that she actually lives in the Swedish city of Malmö. What happens if the reports are true?
Danish PM opens up government negotiations to centre-right parties
After coming under pressure from the Moderates, Denmark's interim prime minister Mette Frederiksen has opened up negotiations to find Denmark's next government to two right-wing parties: the Conservatives and the Liberals.
Why do Swedes celebrate holidays a day early?
Sweden is getting ready to celebrate Easter this weekend, although Swedes will be tucking into eggs and herring on Saturday, rather than celebrating on Sunday as Christians do in many other countries. But why is this?
How to buy your own Swedish island
Ever felt like spending your summers lounging around on your own island? Or have you always wanted to build a James Bond-style supervillain fort in the middle of the Stockholm archipelago?
ANALYSIS: Five key takeaways from the 2026 Danish election result
All votes have been counted in the Danish election and the final result has left the red bloc in a slim lead, but with many questions yet to be answered before a new government can take office. Here are five key takeaways from Tuesday's result.
Swedish Fika Calendar: Why Swedes eat waffles on March 25th
Hej and welcome to the latest instalment of The Local's Fika Calendar, where we guide you through the most important cake, pastry and other food-related days in the Swedish year.
SKARS-GUIDE: Who's who in Sweden's Skarsgård acting dynasty?
Alongside Abba and Ikea, Oscar nominee Stellan Skarsgård and his many children are some of Sweden's most famous international exports. But who are they and what have you seen them in?