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If you want to become a Danish citizen, you have to prove your knowledge of the country's culture, history, politics and more by taking a citizenship test. Would you pass?
QUIZ: Can you pass the Danish citizenship test?
If you want to become a Danish citizen, you have to prove your knowledge of the country's culture, history, politics and more by taking a citizenship test. Would you pass?
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December 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
If you want to become a Danish citizen, you have to prove your knowledge of the country's culture, history, politics and more by taking a citizenship test. Would you pass?
Terminating a rental contract in Denmark is a common yet strictly regulated process, and as a tenant, you need to be aware of both your rights and responsibilities if you decide to terminate your lease.
EXPLAINED: How to get out of a rental contract in Denmark
Terminating a rental contract in Denmark is a common yet strictly regulated process, and as a tenant, you need to be aware of both your rights and responsibilities if you decide to terminate your lease.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Terminating a rental contract in Denmark is a common yet strictly regulated process, and as a tenant, you need to be aware of both your rights and responsibilities if you decide to terminate your lease.
Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?
How immigration trends will change around Europe in 2026
Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?
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December 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Residency and citizenship crackdowns, repatriation grants, caps on foreign population, elections and all amid an expected and continued rise in the polls for the right... how will immigration trends change around Europe in 2026?
Our column Inside Denmark looks at the stories we’ve been talking about over the past week. Today, the announcement that there will be no further VAT reductions on food this side of the election.
Inside Denmark: No cuts on food tax could be a disappointment all round
Our column Inside Denmark looks at the stories we’ve been talking about over the past week. Today, the announcement that there will be no further VAT reductions on food this side of the election.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Our column Inside Denmark looks at the stories we’ve been talking about over the past week. Today, the announcement that there will be no further VAT reductions on food this side of the election.
We've chosen a tasty noun for our Danish word of the day, but it's a word that can also describe an embarrassing situation.
Danish word of the day: Kiks
We've chosen a tasty noun for our Danish word of the day, but it's a word that can also describe an embarrassing situation.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We've chosen a tasty noun for our Danish word of the day, but it's a word that can also describe an embarrassing situation.
What is the most valuable piece of advice you could give someone moving to Denmark? We asked our readers in the country for theirs.
‘Invest in Danish’: The best pieces of advice for people moving to Denmark
What is the most valuable piece of advice you could give someone moving to Denmark? We asked our readers in the country for theirs.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
What is the most valuable piece of advice you could give someone moving to Denmark? We asked our readers in the country for theirs.
The parliament of the Faroe Islands, a self-governing territory of Denmark, has voted to legalise abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, liberalising some of Europe's strictest laws on the procedure.
Faroe Islands liberalise abortion laws among Europe's strictest
The parliament of the Faroe Islands, a self-governing territory of Denmark, has voted to legalise abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, liberalising some of Europe's strictest laws on the procedure.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The parliament of the Faroe Islands, a self-governing territory of Denmark, has voted to legalise abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, liberalising some of Europe's strictest laws on the procedure.
New embassies to open, Faroe Islands pass new abortion law, last minute mayor drama in local town and more news from Denmark this Friday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Friday
New embassies to open, Faroe Islands pass new abortion law, last minute mayor drama in local town and more news from Denmark this Friday.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:08 AM
New embassies to open, Faroe Islands pass new abortion law, last minute mayor drama in local town and more news from Denmark this Friday.
Denmark’s government said on Thursday that it will not reduce VAT on any food products before the next parliamentary election, which is likely to take place in late 2026.
No reduction on Danish food VAT before next election
Denmark’s government said on Thursday that it will not reduce VAT on any food products before the next parliamentary election, which is likely to take place in late 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Denmark’s government said on Thursday that it will not reduce VAT on any food products before the next parliamentary election, which is likely to take place in late 2026.
Authorities in Denmark have issued a warning over potential harmful chemicals in fake Labubu dolls after authorities in Sweden, Norway and Denmark confiscated almost 9,000 of the counterfeit toys.
Nordic countries seize thousands of potentially harmful fake Labubu dolls
Authorities in Denmark have issued a warning over potential harmful chemicals in fake Labubu dolls after authorities in Sweden, Norway and Denmark confiscated almost 9,000 of the counterfeit toys.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Authorities in Denmark have issued a warning over potential harmful chemicals in fake Labubu dolls after authorities in Sweden, Norway and Denmark confiscated almost 9,000 of the counterfeit toys.
Denmark, which last year introduced a pioneering carbon tax on livestock farming, on Wednesday announced an agreement to cut nitrogen emissions from agriculture and curb water pollution.
Denmark targets farm nitrogen emissions to boost water quality
Denmark, which last year introduced a pioneering carbon tax on livestock farming, on Wednesday announced an agreement to cut nitrogen emissions from agriculture and curb water pollution.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Denmark, which last year introduced a pioneering carbon tax on livestock farming, on Wednesday announced an agreement to cut nitrogen emissions from agriculture and curb water pollution.
New effort to improve employment rates for people with disabilities, nitrogen emissions quota for farming, influenza cases up and more news from Denmark this Thursday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Thursday
New effort to improve employment rates for people with disabilities, nitrogen emissions quota for farming, influenza cases up and more news from Denmark this Thursday.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM
New effort to improve employment rates for people with disabilities, nitrogen emissions quota for farming, influenza cases up and more news from Denmark this Thursday.
Airlines have been announcing their new flight schedules for 2026 so if you need to travel from Denmark next year we've listed the new services so you can plan ahead.
LISTED: The new flights to and from Denmark in 2026
Airlines have been announcing their new flight schedules for 2026 so if you need to travel from Denmark next year we've listed the new services so you can plan ahead.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Airlines have been announcing their new flight schedules for 2026 so if you need to travel from Denmark next year we've listed the new services so you can plan ahead.
A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.
Dual citizenship for Americans in Europe threatened by proposed law
A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A US Senator has introduced a bill that aims to eliminate the possibility of dual citizenship for American citizens. If passed the bill would affect those planning to naturalise in European countries as well as those who already have.
The Social Democratic mayor of Danish town Herlev has raised concerns over the tone of his party’s ongoing rhetoric towards immigration.
Danish Social Democrat criticises own party for ‘harsh’ immigration rhetoric
The Social Democratic mayor of Danish town Herlev has raised concerns over the tone of his party’s ongoing rhetoric towards immigration.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Social Democratic mayor of Danish town Herlev has raised concerns over the tone of his party’s ongoing rhetoric towards immigration.
As Europe seeks to break its dependence on China's rare earths, a Canadian firm operating in Greenland is looking at mining the key smartphone and electric-vehicle ingredients there, its chief executive told AFP.
Greenland's nascent mining industry boosted by rare-earth elements
As Europe seeks to break its dependence on China's rare earths, a Canadian firm operating in Greenland is looking at mining the key smartphone and electric-vehicle ingredients there, its chief executive told AFP.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
As Europe seeks to break its dependence on China's rare earths, a Canadian firm operating in Greenland is looking at mining the key smartphone and electric-vehicle ingredients there, its chief executive told AFP.
Airbus has said that up to 628 of its A320 planes worldwide may need to be inspected for a metal plate “quality issue” that has come to light.
Up to 628 Airbus planes need inspection for metal plate ‘quality issue’
Airbus has said that up to 628 of its A320 planes worldwide may need to be inspected for a metal plate “quality issue” that has come to light.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Airbus has said that up to 628 of its A320 planes worldwide may need to be inspected for a metal plate “quality issue” that has come to light.
Report on kids’ social media use, students protest closure of prayer room, rare earth mining on Greenland and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Wednesday
Report on kids’ social media use, students protest closure of prayer room, rare earth mining on Greenland and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Report on kids’ social media use, students protest closure of prayer room, rare earth mining on Greenland and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.
What's the most valuable piece of advice you could give someone moving to Denmark? We'd like to know your thoughts.
TELL US: What advice would you give someone moving to Denmark?
What's the most valuable piece of advice you could give someone moving to Denmark? We'd like to know your thoughts.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:16 PM
What's the most valuable piece of advice you could give someone moving to Denmark? We'd like to know your thoughts.
Danish and Ukrainian officials have marked the start of construction of a facility that will supply rocket fuel to Ukraine, believed to be the first such scheme in a NATO nation.
Denmark starts work on rocket fuel facility for Ukraine
Danish and Ukrainian officials have marked the start of construction of a facility that will supply rocket fuel to Ukraine, believed to be the first such scheme in a NATO nation.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Danish and Ukrainian officials have marked the start of construction of a facility that will supply rocket fuel to Ukraine, believed to be the first such scheme in a NATO nation.
A new series of coins featuring King Frederik was released into circulation in Denmark on Tuesday.
IN PICTURES: Denmark releases new coins featuring King Frederik
A new series of coins featuring King Frederik was released into circulation in Denmark on Tuesday.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
A new series of coins featuring King Frederik was released into circulation in Denmark on Tuesday.
Residents of the Nordic countries ‒ Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland ‒ are eating more meat and less fruit and veg, moving less and getting heavier, a new report on lifestyles in the region has shown.
'Grim reading': New report shows Nordic countries eating worse and moving less
Residents of the Nordic countries ‒ Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland ‒ are eating more meat and less fruit and veg, moving less and getting heavier, a new report on lifestyles in the region has shown.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Residents of the Nordic countries ‒ Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Finland ‒ are eating more meat and less fruit and veg, moving less and getting heavier, a new report on lifestyles in the region has shown.
New figures on child poverty, government action plan against antisemitism, declining numbers of common birds and more news from Denmark this Tuesday.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Tuesday
New figures on child poverty, government action plan against antisemitism, declining numbers of common birds and more news from Denmark this Tuesday.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:31 AM
New figures on child poverty, government action plan against antisemitism, declining numbers of common birds and more news from Denmark this Tuesday.
Advent calendars in Denmark come in all shapes, sizes and formats.
Danish word of the day: Julekalender
Advent calendars in Denmark come in all shapes, sizes and formats.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Advent calendars in Denmark come in all shapes, sizes and formats.
Drivers in Denmark can now write directly to the Ministry of Transport if they have unfairly been issued with a fine by a private parking company.
Denmark offers new way to complain against 'unfair' parking fines
Drivers in Denmark can now write directly to the Ministry of Transport if they have unfairly been issued with a fine by a private parking company.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Drivers in Denmark can now write directly to the Ministry of Transport if they have unfairly been issued with a fine by a private parking company.