https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Several EU countries have caused a stir when they called to shut Spain out of the EU's visa-free Schengen travel zone after the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in Morocco was overwhelmed this week by thousands of migrant arrivals. Is that possible? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260731/can-an-eu-member-state-be-kicked-out-of-schengen-zone Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:18:33 +0200 can-an-eu-member-state-be-kicked-out-of-schengen-zone Today’s Danish word is probably not something you want to feel. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240618/danish-word-of-the-day-klam Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:03:39 +0200 danish-word-of-the-day-klam If you're visiting or staying in Denmark for any length of time and are planning on doing some travelling, a generous neighbour or relative might offer you access to their vehicle. But what does the law say about driving someone else's car in Denmark? https://www.thelocal.dk/20240916/can-you-drive-a-friend-or-relatives-car-in-denmark Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:44:57 +0200 can-you-drive-a-friend-or-relatives-car-in-denmark Denmark is known as an expensive country and dental care is not fully covered by the public health system. But it's possible to avoid both toothache and severe wallet pain. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230306/how-much-does-it-cost-to-go-to-the-dentist-in-denmark Mon, 06 Mar 2023 15:56:01 +0100 how-much-does-it-cost-to-go-to-the-dentist-in-denmark Denmark's prime minister has called for the EU to consider suspending Spain from the Schengen agreement, which allows passport-free travel, after 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260731/mette-frederiksen-we-should-consider-suspending-schengen-agreement-with-spain Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:33:02 +0200 mette-frederiksen-we-should-consider-suspending-schengen-agreement-with-spain Music fans in Denmark have a lot to look forward to in August. Big names from the UK, the US, and elsewhere are set to perform at arenas, festivals and other concert venues this year. Here is your chronological guide to the must-see artists. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260520/live-music-the-international-artists-performing-in-denmark-in-2026 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:06:02 +0200 live-music-the-international-artists-performing-in-denmark-in-2026 First Taco Bell set to open first restaurant in Denmark, new fees on Mærsk containers, and other news from Denmark on Friday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260731/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-55 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:30:43 +0200 today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-55 From commuting to grocery shopping, mobile apps have made many of our daily tasks simpler. Here are some of the best apps to have on your phone if you live in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230214/17-essential-phone-apps-to-make-your-life-in-denmark-easier Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:05:50 +0100 17-essential-phone-apps-to-make-your-life-in-denmark-easier You may think that receiving benefits when out of work in Denmark would restrict you from taking holiday and time away from the required job applications. However there are situations where this is allowed. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240924/can-i-go-on-holiday-while-receiving-unemployment-benefits-in-denmark Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:06:11 +0200 can-i-go-on-holiday-while-receiving-unemployment-benefits-in-denmark Mastering the Danish language can sometimes feel like a bit of a "hård nyser". However, expressions like this one will make you look like a pro to Danes. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260730/danish-expression-of-the-day-en-hard-nyser Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:26:37 +0200 danish-expression-of-the-day-en-hard-nyser Denmark, and in particular Copenhagen, is famous for its bike culture, and some foreigners are understandably eager to give the country's exceptional biking infrastructure a try. Before you jump on a bike, make sure you're aware of Danish biking etiquette, to avoid conflict with Danish cyclists. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260730/your-essential-guide-to-denmarks-cycling-rules-and-etiquette Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:42:19 +0200 your-essential-guide-to-denmarks-cycling-rules-and-etiquette As firefighters struggle to contain some of the worst European wildfires in living memory with reduced numbers of aerial water bombers, production of the iconic aircraft creaks along half a world away in a Canadian factory. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260730/why-europe-wont-get-any-new-canadair-water-bombers-any-time-soon Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:23:51 +0200 why-europe-wont-get-any-new-canadair-water-bombers-any-time-soon Record number of brain trauma cases, Denmark’s only gorilla troop has had a baby, and other news from Denmark on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260730/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-50 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:33:42 +0200 today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-50 If you have a work permit in Denmark but lose your job, can you remain in the country while looking for new work? The answer depends on several factors. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230413/how-can-a-foreign-work-permit-holder-stay-in-denmark-after-losing-a-job Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:20:28 +0200 how-can-a-foreign-work-permit-holder-stay-in-denmark-after-losing-a-job Danish students can claim the national state student grant (SU) when enrolled on approved youth and higher education programmes. But can foreign nationals also qualify for the state-financed student support? https://www.thelocal.dk/20220422/su-can-foreigners-receive-denmarks-state-student-grant Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:16:02 +0200 su-can-foreigners-receive-denmarks-state-student-grant If you like Danish pastries, this word is a good one to add to your repertoire. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260729/danish-word-of-the-day-snask Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200 danish-word-of-the-day-snask Have you ever wondered what’s up with those tiny bathrooms in old Copenhagen apartments? Keep reading to learn about the history behind them. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260729/whats-up-with-copenhagen-apartments-minuscule-bathrooms Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:46:35 +0200 whats-up-with-copenhagen-apartments-minuscule-bathrooms Our writer, Emma Pouncey, recounts how she dealt with Copenhagen's crazy rental market over the years and gives tips on how to secure a home in the capital city. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260729/what-i-learned-from-dealing-with-copenhagens-crazy-rental-market Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:53:18 +0200 what-i-learned-from-dealing-with-copenhagens-crazy-rental-market The Øresund bridge sees record number of crossings, Denmark sees rise in number of single-children families and more news on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260729/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-64 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:10:51 +0200 today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-64 With warmer weather forecast, now would be a good time to read up on what beaches you can spend a few hours on around Copenhagen. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260728/a-guide-to-copenhagens-lovely-beaches Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:08:31 +0200 a-guide-to-copenhagens-lovely-beaches