Denmark

Destinations

Tourists in Denmark ditch the beach as record rainfall hits

Denmark's tourism is suffering as the country faces its wettest 12 months ever recorded.

25/07/2024

wellbeing

Schools in Denmark are trialling lie-ins for teens to help boost sleep

Amid a growing awareness of youth mental health, some 20 schools in Denmark have pushed back their start times following a two-year trial.

25/07/2024

Europe News

Denmark regulates camper van tourism after clashes with locals

In Denmark, locals often complain that camper van tourists park en masse - sometimes blocking the views at beauty spots - and litter the environment.

19/07/2024

Living

Turn green actions into currency with Copenhagen’s new tourist scheme

Tourists who travel by public transport or bike will be rewarded with perks such as free coffee and museum admissions.

18/07/2024

Conscious Travel

Why is Copenhagen encouraging tourists to litter-pick?

Tourists to the Danish capital will be rewarded with free food and activities - but only if they take part in environmentally friendly tasks.

09/07/2024

Culture news

Rare sauropod skeleton debuts in Denmark

Denmark's Museum of Evolution displays a rare, 97% complete skeleton of a Camarasaurus Grandis, a sauropod with a 13-meter neck.

09/07/2024

Travel News

Behind the scenes of Denmark’s record-breaking underwater rail tunnel

Europe is set to welcome the world’s longest underwater road and rail tunnel. Here’s how it’s being built.

02/07/2024

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Justice must prevail against Denmark’s ‘ghetto laws’

A ruling in our favour would also have wider resonance for similar neighbourhoods across Denmark whose cases are currently on hold awaiting this decision, Majken Felle writes.

26/06/2024

Europe News

Denmark cow and pig 'flatulence tax' to be rolled out in 2030

The Scandinavian country pitched a 'flatulence tax' scheme, which was met with industry-wide support and is expected to be carried by the national parliament.

26/06/2024

Culture news

Secrets of the Viking Völva revealed at Denmark’s National Museum

A new exhibition opening at Denmark’s National Museum is exploring the history and legacy of a mysterious female Viking sorceress, known as… the Völva.

26/06/2024

Denmark

Denmark makes new pact to counter tech giants and protect children

The government in Copenhagen and several children's organisations are joining forces in a new alliance against social media platforms.

26/06/2024

Eco-Innovation

How scientists are growing seafood under offshore wind farms

Denmark is serving up a side of mussels alongside renewable power.

24/06/2024

Travel News

World’s longest underwater road and rail tunnel begins construction

Denmark's Fehmarnbelt tunnel will slash travel times between Scandinavia and Central Europe.

19/06/2024

Health news

Denmark ‘too spicy’ noodles recall: Real risk or a matter of taste?

The announcement by the Danish food safety regulator has been met with derision by people who like a taste of the hot stuff.

12/06/2024

Europe News

'I am not quite myself': Danish PM gives first interview after attack

Danish Prime Minister Metter Frederiksen suffered minor whiplash in a street attack that follows a wave of attacks on politicians across Europe.

11/06/2024

Design

Dare to Dream: Copenhagen's 3daysofdesign celebrates its 11th edition

More than 400 designers and makers are taking part in Denmark's biggest design festival, opening Wednesday 12 June.

11/06/2024

Europe News

Danish Prime Minister suffers 'light whiplash' in assault on street

The Prime Minister's office said she was 'left in shock' after being pushed by a man in a Copenhagen street but was able to walk away afterwards.

07/06/2024

Denmark

Major fire engulfs Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk

A large fire broke out at Novo Nordisk's offices near Copenhagen today, the second blaze to hit the Ozempic-maker in a week, the company posted on social media.

22/05/2024

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Novo Nordisk faces another fire

A major fire has broken out at a building at the head quarters of Danish pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk

22/05/2024

Moments

This AI-powered seal guides tourists around an island in Denmark

Fanø, an island in the Wadden Sea, is popular with nature-loving tourists.

22/05/2024

Food and Drink

Are you ready for Michelin-starred dining in the stratosphere?

Danish chef Rasmus Munk is set to take his Michelin-star quality dining to space with a new project that will take diners up to the stratosphere to enjoy a meal unlike anything on Earth.

15/05/2024

Green News

'Blood sport': Controversial whale slaughter begins in Faroe Islands

Critics say the practice is cruel and unnecessary, though defenders claim it is an integral part of island life and resist what they see as meddling by outsiders.

07/05/2024

Business

Novo Nordisk owner invests millions in quantum computing

Novo Holdings, the parent company of the maker of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, is investing millions to create a global innovation hub for quantum technology in Denmark.

02/05/2024

Art

Copenhagen exhibition explores early years of street artist Banksy

The exhibit, "Banksy & Street Art: The Early Years," at the Masters and Contemporary Art Museum (MACA), covers Banksy's work from 1989 to 2010.

02/05/2024

Business

Novo Nordisk beats Q1 estimates as weight-loss drugs drive growth

Danish pharmaceutical titan Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announces a significant year-over-year increase in net profit and sales for the first quarter of 2024.

02/05/2024

Denmark

Danish stonemason's eco-friendly gravestones challenge tradition

A Danish stonemason is changing the way cemeteries and funerals contribute to CO2 emissions by designing an eco-friendly gravestone.

27/04/2024