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 Denmark's PM was visiting Denmark's King on Friday after the leader of the Moderate Party abandoned the long-drawn out talks and called for the Liberal Party's leader to lead the next round. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260508/danish-pm-loses-bid-to-form-government-as-moderates-back-new-talks Fri, 08 May 2026 16:37:48 +0200 danish-pm-loses-bid-to-form-government-as-moderates-back-new-talks Sweden has ordered the expansion of a key power interconnector to Denmark to be halted after failing to reach agreement with the European Commission over bottleneck fees. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260508/sweden-halts-construction-of-power-cable-to-denmark-in-eu-row Fri, 08 May 2026 12:46:05 +0200 sweden-halts-construction-of-power-cable-to-denmark-in-eu-row Foraging for seasonal berries during summer is a passion shared by anyone from families to gourmet restaurants. Here’s what to know before you set off scouring Denmark for some sweet treats, wicker basket in hand. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240724/when-and-where-can-you-pick-berries-for-free-in-denmark Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:33:18 +0200 when-and-where-can-you-pick-berries-for-free-in-denmark If you’re happy about ticking items off your to-do list, this Danish expression will get the job done. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230911/danish-expression-of-the-day-sa-er-den-ged-barberet Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:59:21 +0200 danish-expression-of-the-day-sa-er-den-ged-barberet A fire has broken out in an apartment building in northwest Copenhagen, with more than a hundred people evacuated and smoke visible from across the city. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260508/a-hundred-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-in-copenhagen Fri, 08 May 2026 13:32:56 +0200 a-hundred-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-in-copenhagen Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Thursday slammed as "indecent" reported attempts by an American to pay locals $200,000 each to sign a petition calling for Greenland to join the US. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260508/greenland-slams-bid-to-buy-signatures-for-petition-to-join-us Fri, 08 May 2026 08:54:57 +0200 greenland-slams-bid-to-buy-signatures-for-petition-to-join-us Mærsk thanks US for freeing stranded ship, Red-Green Alliance optimistic about government talks, and other news from Denmark on Friday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260508/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-43 Fri, 08 May 2026 08:43:53 +0200 today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-43 A Danish passenger who had been aboard the expedition cruise ship Hondius disembarked in April, before a hantavirus case was confirmed on the vessel, according to the ship’s operator. The Danish Patient Safety Authority says the person is now in self-isolation in Denmark and has not developed symptoms. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260507/danish-passenger-in-isolation-after-voyage-on-virus-hit-ship Thu, 07 May 2026 15:59:13 +0200 danish-passenger-in-isolation-after-voyage-on-virus-hit-ship Learning a language is a minefield of embarrassment, frustration and potential rudeness. From struggling to get the gender right to wrestling with inverted word order, here are some of the perils of learning Danish. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240205/four-aspects-of-learning-danish-that-baffle-english-speakers-and-one-easy-one Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:47:09 +0100 four-aspects-of-learning-danish-that-baffle-english-speakers-and-one-easy-one Given that nowhere in Denmark is more than 52km from the sea, fresh fish can be surprisingly hard to get hold of. When one of The Local's readers asked why, we tried to find the answer. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240828/why-cant-you-find-fresh-fish-in-supermarkets-in-denmark Wed, 28 Aug 2024 15:52:22 +0200 why-cant-you-find-fresh-fish-in-supermarkets-in-denmark Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the Moderate party, has been seen meeting with right-wing parties despite ongoing government negotiations to form a centre-left government. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260507/danish-moderates-in-talks-with-right-wing-parties-despite-negotiations-with-left Thu, 07 May 2026 13:51:10 +0200 danish-moderates-in-talks-with-right-wing-parties-despite-negotiations-with-left Denmark's Diabetes Association warns that as many as 100,000 people in Denmark may be living with type 2 diabetes without knowing it. What are the signs, and what should you do if you think you might be diabetic? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260507/up-to-100000-people-in-denmark-may-have-type-2-diabetes-what-are-the-signs Thu, 07 May 2026 12:44:33 +0200 up-to-100000-people-in-denmark-may-have-type-2-diabetes-what-are-the-signs Denmark has the most expensive household water in Europe, and prices are expected to rise further in the coming years. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260507/report-denmarks-water-most-expensive-in-europe-and-price-set-to-rise Thu, 07 May 2026 12:09:42 +0200 report-denmarks-water-most-expensive-in-europe-and-price-set-to-rise More than 12,000 children miss one in four school days, property owners to be issued new tax statements and more news from Denmark on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260507/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-40 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:03:33 +0200 today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-40 Why do Danes compare painting their apartments to tasting blood? https://www.thelocal.dk/20220512/danish-expression-of-the-day-at-fa-blod-pa-tanden Thu, 12 May 2022 17:46:53 +0200 danish-expression-of-the-day-at-fa-blod-pa-tanden Denmark has around 100,000 voluntary clubs and associations and many Danes are involved in at least one of them. How can you start your own? https://www.thelocal.dk/20240722/how-to-start-a-club-or-forening-for-your-sport-or-hobby-in-denmark Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:08:36 +0200 how-to-start-a-club-or-forening-for-your-sport-or-hobby-in-denmark Denmark has a good record on road safety, but accidents still happen. What steps do you need to take if you are involved in one, and does it make a difference if you are driving a foreign-regstered vehicle? https://www.thelocal.dk/20240910/what-should-you-do-if-you-are-involved-in-a-traffic-accident-in-denmark Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:53:16 +0200 what-should-you-do-if-you-are-involved-in-a-traffic-accident-in-denmark The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260506/us-threatens-to-scrap-eu-visa-waivers-over-data-sharing-demands Wed, 06 May 2026 12:42:51 +0200 us-threatens-to-scrap-eu-visa-waivers-over-data-sharing-demands Has the prospect of summer barbeques got you wondering what activities are allowed on your balcony in Denmark? We've got you covered. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240528/from-bbqs-to-laundry-what-you-can-and-cant-do-on-your-balcony-in-denmark Tue, 28 May 2024 14:20:38 +0200 from-bbqs-to-laundry-what-you-can-and-cant-do-on-your-balcony-in-denmark If the number of apartments on the market keeps rising this could put a damper on price hikes, according to a property economist. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260506/number-of-apartments-on-sale-in-copenhagen-rises-for-fourth-consecutive-month Wed, 06 May 2026 10:45:25 +0200 number-of-apartments-on-sale-in-copenhagen-rises-for-fourth-consecutive-month