A landmark agreement has been reached by the European Parliament and Council on the reform of EU rules around customs that include new measures to tackle e-commerce from non-EU countries. What will it mean for consumers?
The Danish word for Maundy Thursday, the Thursday before Easter, is skærtorsdag. But what does skær mean, and what do Danes do on this day?
In this episode, Newport-Beach-based Danish-Brazilian entrepreneur Natasha Fisker talks about her two new business ventures, the science-backed skincare brand Checked Out that promises wellness that works overnight, and fashion app Button that is an AI digital assistant for one's closet.
Easter traffic set to peak today, Danish lamb hard to find ahead of Easter and job site inundated after April Fool prank. Here's Denmark's news on Thursday.
Easter, like Christmas, is one of those times when internationals may feel disoriented. A couple of tips can definitely help make your long weekend easier
Denmark is set for a mixed but generally mild Easter period across the four largest cities, with limited sunshine and occasional light rain. In Copenhagen, Thursday begins partly cloudy with temperatures rising to 12°C before settling into a cooler, cloudier pattern on Friday, where highs drop to 9°C and light rain arr…
On Wednesday, two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder charges following a shooting in Kastrup on Tuesday night. According to the charges, at least 14 shots were fired with an AK-47 into a ground-floor apartment where a couple and their three children were sleeping. No one was injured in th…
Following tradition, several Danish media outlets and companies published April Fools’ stories on Wednesday. Berlingske claimed pig’s milk would hit supermarkets in May, noting its similarity to human milk. Politiken reported that National Museum director Rane Willerslev sent his identical twin brother to meetings he f…
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue opened on April 1 at MCH Messecenter Herning, marking its first appearance in the EU. The interactive event places visitors inside the Minecraft universe, where they complete a mission to save a village under attack. The experience runs through August 23, 2026, with tickets availab…
Toni McKee is a communications manager with more than two decades of experience in Denmark. “Finding a job now is harder than it was, but here careers are less linear.”
Do you want to read more about politics, migration issues, Danish culture, Danish language, or something else entirely? Becky Waterton is The Local Denmark's new editor, and she wants to know what you want us to write about.
April 1st is a day of pranks in Denmark, just like in many other countries. Here are some of the best ones from Danish media and companies this year.
People in Denmark pay a lot for groceries, with the country’s 25 percent VAT on food among the highest in Europe. How can you lower your Danish food bill?
Starting Wednesday, April 1, new rules for the placement of alcoholic beverages in Danish stores come into effect. Alcoholic drinks, such as beer and alcopops, may no longer be positioned near checkout areas or next to candy, chips, toys, or produce departments. The guidelines, agreed upon in summer 2025 by the retail…
Starting April 1st, Sweden is reducing VAT on all food from 12 percent to 6 percent until late 2027, a move costing 37 billion SEK. The Danish retailers’ association (DSK) warns this will increase cross-border trade, threatening Danish revenue and jobs. Denmark currently has a 25 percent VAT on all goods, the highest f…
The Danish C25 index rose 1.6 percent Wednesday morning following President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the U.S. could withdraw from the Iran conflict within two to three weeks. This optimism follows gains on Wall Street and hopes that the Hormuz Strait will reopen, stabilizing global oil supplies. Consequently, oil…
In 2025, puma twins were born at Krokodille Zoo in Denmark, with one cub missing its eyes. Recent examinations by veterinarians and eye specialists, including ultrasound and CT scans, have confirmed that the blind puma is healthy and thriving. Experts determined that the cub will never be able to see due to nearly non-…
Denmark's football players, press and fans were all united in anger and disappointment on Wednesday after the men's team lost their World Cup playoff match against the Czech Republic. It means Denmark will miss out on the World Cup for the first time since 2014.
Danish grocers concerned Swedish VAT cut will increase border shopping, government negotiations continue and temperatures set to rise next week. Here's Denmark's news on Wednesday.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth refused to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to NATO’s collective defense during a press conference on Tuesday. When asked if the U.S. remains committed to the principle that an attack on one ally is an attack on all, Hegseth stated that NATO decisions lie with the President, ad…
Starting Wednesday, April 1, it will be illegal in France to use, possess, sell, or purchase nicotine pouches. According to the government’s website, the ban includes other oral nicotine products like gum and lozenges, but excludes medical replacement therapies. Potential fines for violations are currently unknown. Thi…
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk is cutting approximately 400 positions at its Bloomington facility in Indiana following a “comprehensive restructuring.” Scheduled for early May, the layoffs will leave about 1,400 employees at the site, which produces the weight-loss drug Wegovy. Novo Nordisk acquired the plant…
Denmark will miss the upcoming World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada after losing to the Czech Republic in a penalty shootout on Tuesday. Following a 2-2 draw where Joachim Andersen and Kasper Høgh scored for Denmark, Rasmus Højlund, Anders Dreyer, and Mathias Jensen missed their spot-kicks. Brian Riemer’s side trai…
Warm weather may reach Denmark after Easter. A forecast from the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) shows that in about a week, temperatures could potentially hit 20 degrees Celsius. Meteorologist Jesper Eriksen states that most forecasts agree warmer air is approaching, though its timing and duration remain uncerta…
Danish car sales rose significantly in the first quarter of 2026, with 43,802 new registrations, a 16.8% increase from 2025. Mobility Denmark reports that electric vehicles (EVs) drove this growth, comprising 80% of all new cars and 95% of private registrations. CEO Mads Rørvig links this surge to impending tax-reducti…
As part of the 2024 throne succession, King Frederik officially took ownership of Marselisborg Castle in Aarhus on March 30. The Royal House confirmed the property was transferred as an inheritance and gift valued at approximately 1.5 million DKK, significantly lower than its 2020 valuation of 41.5 million DKK. Unlike…
For many international women in Denmark, building a life can feel isolating at first. Through a volunteer-run network in Copenhagen, women from around the world come together for events, art and culture, sport sessions, and more
A planned night train from Basel to Copenhagen and Malmö will not enter service after the Swiss Parliament rejected financial support for the route. Swiss Federal Railways said the train, which had been scheduled to start in April 2026, is not economically viable without subsidies. “Without financial support measures,…
Two Danish television series have been selected to compete at the international series festival Canneseries in France, according to Nordisk Film and DR. The series “Høst” and “Slangedræber” will take part in the festival, where they will compete for awards. “Høst,” produced by DR and set to premiere in the autumn, is a…
Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to the United States at the end of April, Buckingham Palace said. During the visit, they are set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. “Following advice from His Majesty’s government and at the invitation of the President of the United States, the King and…
Lidl is recalling “10 Skrabeæg størrelse M” due to a salmonella risk identified during a spot check. The recall concerns eggs with a best-before date of March 23, 2026, which have been sold across Denmark since February 27. Although the article states this expiration date has passed, consumers are urged to check their…
While European countries implement political measures to counter high fuel prices caused by the war in the Middle East, are Denmark’s options limited by the fact it currently has an interim government?
MitID, the digital ID system used to access public service platforms and make online payments in Denmark, has been inaccessible for much of Tuesday.
April has a bad reputation when it comes to the weather, with sun, rain, wind and even snow all on the cards. But surprisingly, new stats show that it’s actually Denmark's driest month.
Last week’s Danish general election left the identity of the new government dependent on negotiations between the elected parties, including the two representatives from Greenland.
Starting in August, 18-year-old Princess Isabella will undergo 11 months of military service at the Guard Hussar Regiment in Slagelse following her graduation from Øregård Gymnasium. The Princess, second in the line of succession, will be among the first to complete the newly extended 11-month service, consisting of fi…
Several shots were fired at two apartments on Kastruplundgade in Kastrup around 2:00 AM on Tuesday, with residents, including children, inside at the time. No injuries were reported. Copenhagen Police said five to ten shots were fired, likely from an automatic weapon, striking both the ground and first floors. Investig…
Copenhagen Municipality has sold a large site near Copenhagen South station in Valby to developer Skanska, paving the way for a new mixed-use district. The project includes up to 270 homes, around 130 nursing home units, and commercial space. About half of the housing will be public family and youth housing. The develo…
Princess Isabella, the eldest daughter of the King and Queen of Denmark, will be among the first teenagers to take part in 11 months of obligatory military service.
Last week, a SAS stewardess tested positive for alcohol in Denmark, according to the Swedish media outlet Aftonbladet. SAS press chief Alexandra Lindgren Kaoukji stated that the airline has zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs on duty and takes the incident very seriously. This marks the second time in just over a mont…
Greenland wants greater control over foreign policy and the ability to represent its own interests abroad without Danish representatives present, a newly elected lawmaker said ahead of government talks in Denmark. Naaja Nathanielsen, a member of the Danish Parliament from Greenland and part of the Inuit Ataqatigiit par…
Apartments in Kastrup hit by gunfire, employment rises for 25th month in a row and AI tools cause drop in visits to healthcare platform. Here's Denmark's news on Tuesday.
Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz Hansen turned a deficit of nearly 54 million kroner in 2024 into a profit of over 23 million kroner in 2025. Founded in 1872 and known for classics like “The Egg,” the company improved earnings through organizational efficiencies and adjustments implemented in 2025. These measures in…
Borgernes Parti chairman Lars Boje Mathiesen recently announced the expulsion of member Jacob Harris. This follows reports that a curator recommended Harris for bankruptcy disqualification regarding his company, Krokodille ApS, citing grounds for police investigation. Mathiesen stated the party received warnings about…
Visitor numbers for Patienthåndbogen on sundhed.dk are falling, potentially due to Google’s increased use of artificial intelligence. Monthly visitors dropped from 1.5 million in January 2025 to 1 million in November, a 31% decline. Google’s AI Overviews provide quick summaries at the top of search results, pushing cre…
Who needs reality television when you have Danish politics? The highly fragmented result of the Danish general elections on March 24 has already spawned some of the most difficult government negotiations in recent history, with left/red bloc holding 84 seats, right/blue bloc 77 seats and the Moderates in the middle wit…
Many international medical professionals, as well as highly skilled professionals from other industries, moved to Denmark expecting to find jobs that suited them. Many ended up in the lowest-paying industry in the country
European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the Easter holidays.”
With a record-breaking number of passengers expected in the coming days, the airport advises arriving earlier than usual and packing some items in advance.
Children across Denmark are off from school and many kindergartens this week due to the Easter holidays, with closures typically covering Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. Most supermarkets and shops are closed on these public holidays, meaning Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday, so resi…