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Spicy South Korean noodles return to Danish stores
A decision to ban three South Korean noodle products, which put Danish food authorities in the international news earlier this summer, has been partially reversed.
'Swedish child soldiers' involved in 25 criminal cases in Denmark this year
Denmark’s Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard says what he describes as ‘child soldiers’ from Sweden have been involved in 25 criminal incidents in Denmark since April.
Inside Denmark: Energy drink row and could extradition request be rejected?
Energy drinks under the spotlight, Denmark has an extradition problem to solve and why doctors can ask for an English interpreter at your appointment. Our weekly column Inside Denmark takes a look at what the country has been talking about this week.
Inside Denmark: Desperation over student housing and Denmark’s Olympic hopes
International and Danish students face worsening housing issues, Denmark is all set for the Olympics and the rain shows no sign of letting up. Our weekly column Inside Denmark takes a look at what the country has been talking about this week.
Inside Denmark: US visitors, green freebies for tourists and is the rain getting you down?
From a surge in tourists from the United States, to Copenhagen’s efforts to make tourism more green and responsible, Inside Denmark takes a look at what the country has been talking about this week.
Inside Denmark: Worry-free Crown Prince Christian and beware of the 'ethics police'
The heir to the Danish throne graduates, a new version of an old scam and verdict is reached in grim trial that gripped Denmark. Our weekly column Inside Denmark takes a look at what the country has been talking about this week.
'You only eat beige food': What do Danes really think about the English?
Ahead of another high-profile clash between the Danish and English national football teams, The Local Denmark’s Michael Barrett reflects on the Nordic nation’s attitudes to the British.
Why Copenhagen is one of the cheapest cities in the world to attend international school
New research has been published placing Copenhagen as one of the cheapest cities in the world for international school fees. The result is no surprise, by why are private international school costs so low in a relatively expensive country like Denmark?
Inside Denmark: The show all Danes are talking about and justifying the citizenship fee hike
From Inger Støjberg’s appendix to citizenship fees and possibly the Danish TV event of the year, the weekly column Inside Denmark takes a look at what we've been talking about in Denmark this week.
Why isn't May 1st a public holiday in Denmark but is in Sweden and Norway?
People in Sweden and Norway have the day off on May 1st, but a large section of the Danish workforce does not. Why is this?
Argentinian president Milei to visit Denmark and meet PM Frederiksen
The President of Argentina Javier Milei is scheduled to arrive in Copenhagen on Sunday for a visit to Denmark during which he will meet Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
'Unbearable': New film reveals life at Denmark's controversial deportation centre
Making the first ever film about residents of Kærshovedgård, Denmark’s controversial ‘departure centre’ for rejected asylum seekers, presented obstacles and lessons, the director of a new documentary about the facility told The Local.
Denmark's military spending now in line with Nato GDP target
Nato has recognised that Denmark, which has consistently spent less than the target for Nato members on its military in recent years, now fulfils the spending criteria, the Danish minister of defence said on Wednesday.
Denmark and UK agree deal on voting rights for British nationals
The United Kingdom and Denmark have signed a treaty that will allow all British and Danish citizens to stand and vote in local elections in each other’s countries.
Denmark ends adoptions from abroad as government sanctions bureau
Denmark’s only international adoption bureau Danish International Adoption (DIA) is to close, effectively ending adoption from abroad to the Nordic country.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen proclaims Frederik X king of Denmark
With the words 'Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II has abdicated, long live His Majesty King Frederik X', Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Sunday afternoon proclaimed the new Danish regent in front of thousands in Copenhagen.
Denmark’s Queen Margrethe announces abdication in New Year speech
Queen Margrethe of Denmark will step down as regent after 52 years on the throne on January 14th 2024, she announced in her New Year's Eve speech on Sunday.
LATEST: What we know so far about police anti-terror arrests in Denmark
Police in Denmark have made several arrests in response to a suspected planned terror attack, and two suspects have been remanded in custody by Frederiksberg District Court. Here’s what we know so far.
Why does Denmark have three EU 'opt-outs' and what do they mean?
Denmark has three separate areas on which it is not bound by the same commitments as other EU member states. Why does it have these exemptions, and what do they mean?
What’s it like driving from Scandinavia to the UK with a young family?
With the cost of airline tickets increasingly discouraging, is driving from Scandinavia to the UK becoming a more attractive option? The Local Denmark editor Michael Barrett gave it a try.
How do other EU countries’ post-Brexit residence permits compare to Denmark?
After reports this week that Danish authorities plan to deport a British national who failed to apply for post-Brexit residence status on time, we look at how other EU countries have applied residency permit rules following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Denmark confirms plan to reintroduce face mask rules
The Danish government said on Wednesday it plans to reintroduce face mask requirements on public transport and in supermarkets and other consumer settings. Rules relating to the coronapas Covid-19 health pass could also be broadened.
Why visitors vaccinated in Denmark are struggling to get an EU Covid-19 certificate
People vaccinated against Covid-19 during short, temporary stays in Denmark are currently issued with documentation incompatible with the EU Digital Covid Certificate.