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 A work permit proposal to introduce a lower salary threshold for citizens of 16 non-EU countries originally put forward by Denmark's former government has been relaunched by the new government. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260625/new-danish-government-relaunches-proposal-to-loosen-work-permit-rules Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:38:10 +0200 new-danish-government-relaunches-proposal-to-loosen-work-permit-rules The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace https://www.thelocal.dk/20260624/explained-why-europe-is-the-worlds-fastest-warming-continent Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:42:20 +0200 explained-why-europe-is-the-worlds-fastest-warming-continent Denmark's defence ministry said on Monday a Greenlandic airline had been selected to help the military with transport and surveillance in the strategic Arctic region. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260623/denmark-hires-greenland-airline-for-arctic-surveillance Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:18:58 +0200 denmark-hires-greenland-airline-for-arctic-surveillance Foreigners whose names were included in the January citizenship bill submitted to the Danish parliament have told The Local of their anger and disappointment at reaching the final hurdle only to have their hopes frustrated. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260623/i-am-starting-to-think-denmark-will-just-cease-granting-citizenships-entirely Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:04:38 +0200 i-am-starting-to-think-denmark-will-just-cease-granting-citizenships-entirely The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possible. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260623/why-the-extreme-heat-is-wreaking-havoc-on-europes-trains Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:47:44 +0200 why-the-extreme-heat-is-wreaking-havoc-on-europes-trains The European Union is moving closer to creating a digital euro as an alternative payment system for Europeans. But why are lawmakers so keen to create a virtual currency and how would it work for EU residents? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260623/europeans-are-fully-awake-why-the-eu-is-pushing-for-a-new-digital-euro Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:28:04 +0200 europeans-are-fully-awake-why-the-eu-is-pushing-for-a-new-digital-euro EU countries have finally agreed on a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the changes impact you and why have airlines reacted angrily? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260616/what-europes-new-deal-for-airline-passenger-rights-means-for-you Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:31:49 +0200 what-europes-new-deal-for-airline-passenger-rights-means-for-you Danish Liberal leader Troels Lund Poulsen, who is currently leading the negotiations to find Denmark's new government, said in a press conference on Tuesday that a coalition of his party, plus Liberal Alliance and the the Conservatives offered the "best possibility" of forming a new goverment. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260519/best-possibility-denmark-heads-towards-new-right-wing-government Tue, 19 May 2026 11:04:47 +0200 best-possibility-denmark-heads-towards-new-right-wing-government 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 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 Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the Moderates, who play a crucial kingmaker role in ongoing Danish government negotiations, has refused further meetings with Social Democrat leader Mette Frederiksen. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260410/moderate-leader-refuses-further-government-talks-with-danish-pm Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:06:49 +0200 moderate-leader-refuses-further-government-talks-with-danish-pm Denmark's interim prime minister Mette Frederiksen has told reporters that negotiations are far from over as she continues talks with parties on the left and centre to find a new government. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260407/latest-danish-pm-warns-new-government-may-not-be-possible-as-talks-drag-on Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:10:45 +0200 latest-danish-pm-warns-new-government-may-not-be-possible-as-talks-drag-on Drones flew over multiple airports across Denmark and caused one of them to close for hours, police said on Thursday morning after a similar incident this week prompted Copenhagen airport to shut. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250925/multiple-danish-airports-affected-in-new-round-of-drone-flights Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:03:32 +0200 multiple-danish-airports-affected-in-new-round-of-drone-flights A government plan reported on Friday could make it easier for people from 16 non-EU countries to obtain a work permit in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250627/denmark-to-ease-work-permit-rules-for-16-non-eu-countries Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:38:44 +0200 denmark-to-ease-work-permit-rules-for-16-non-eu-countries Denmark's parliament has voted through a 50 percent hike in the fee for citizenship, taking the cost of an application to 6,000 kroner, more than five times what it was just a decade ago. The new fee takes effect on May 1st. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250424/danish-parliament-votes-through-unfair-hike-to-citizenship-fee Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:07:00 +0200 danish-parliament-votes-through-unfair-hike-to-citizenship-fee Budget airline Ryanair confirmed on Friday the closure of its two-aircraft base at Billund Airport blaming the Danish government’s decision to implement an air travel tax. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250131/breaking-ryanair-confirms-major-cuts-to-flights-from-two-danish-airports Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:19:57 +0100 breaking-ryanair-confirms-major-cuts-to-flights-from-two-danish-airports Budget airline Ryanair is set to close its base at Billund, Denmark's second-largest airport, according to media reports on Friday. If confirmed it would mean a potential reduction in services alongside job losses. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250124/ryanair-set-to-close-base-at-denmarks-billund-airport Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:42:00 +0100 ryanair-set-to-close-base-at-denmarks-billund-airport Three applicants for Danish citizenship have been asked to attend an interview with the committee in parliament responsible for granting it, in an unusual move that has raised questions about its legal basis. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241202/why-has-denmark-summoned-citizenship-applicants-to-interviews-in-parliament Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:02:20 +0100 why-has-denmark-summoned-citizenship-applicants-to-interviews-in-parliament The return of Donald Trump to the White House may be catastrophic for US democracy. It could be even more destructive for Europe, writes John Lichfield. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241106/opinion-trumps-win-spells-crisis-for-europe-but-it-could-save-the-eu Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:06:36 +0100 opinion-trumps-win-spells-crisis-for-europe-but-it-could-save-the-eu The date of November 10th for the launch of the new EU border system, the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), is “no longer on the table”, the EU s Commissioner Ylva Johansson announced on Thursday afternoon following a meeting of EU home affairs ministers in Luxembourg. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241010/launch-of-europes-new-ees-border-system-officially-delayed-again Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:53:08 +0200 launch-of-europes-new-ees-border-system-officially-delayed-again