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 An EU-funded report from a Turkish thinktank has caused outrage in Denmark after it accused the country of widespread Islamophobia, with "exclusionary" political campaigns, and "a normalisation of everyday discrimination of Muslims". https://www.thelocal.dk/20191106/outrage-in-denmark-after-eu-funded-report-calls-it-islamophobic Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:02:37 +0100 outrage-in-denmark-after-eu-funded-report-calls-it-islamophobic Egyptian journalist Farah Bahgat recently left Denmark after a year living and studying in Aarhus and Copenhagen. Here, she reflects on her lasting impressions of the Scandinavian country. https://www.thelocal.dk/20181010/my-best-and-worst-days-in-denmark Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:30:01 +0200 my-best-and-worst-days-in-denmark It’s safe to say that Bono does not like Jimmie Åkesson. For the second time this month, the U2 frontman compared the Sweden Democrats’ leader to a Nazi during a concert. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180930/u2s-bono-takes-shots-at-swedish-and-danish-politics-during-copenhagen-gig Sun, 30 Sep 2018 15:57:51 +0200 u2s-bono-takes-shots-at-swedish-and-danish-politics-during-copenhagen-gig Denmark’s immigration policies have been under scrutiny worldwide in recent years, with its infamous 'jewellery law', the recent ban on burkas and Integration Minister Inger Støjberg's decision to celebrate immigration restriction with cake all receiving their fair share of coverage – and criticism – from international media outlets. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180910/bbc-cross-examines-danes-on-integration-policy Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:46:19 +0200 bbc-cross-examines-danes-on-integration-policy A group of women in Aarhus say they aim to challenge preconceived views about Islamic dress, currently high on Denmark’s news agenda, by initiating dialogue. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180423/because-i-have-children-and-i-dont-want-to-get-into-problems-i-will-remove-my-veil Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:20:41 +0200 because-i-have-children-and-i-dont-want-to-get-into-problems-i-will-remove-my-veil A majority in Denmark’s parliament has voted in favour of a ban on certain types of face-covering clothing in public, effectively banning the Islamic burqa and niqab from August 1st. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180531/danish-parliament-passes-ban-on-burqa-and-niqab Thu, 31 May 2018 14:16:50 +0200 danish-parliament-passes-ban-on-burqa-and-niqab A widely-discussed proposal to ban public wearing of face-covering garments including the burqa and niqab is set to be voted on in Denmark’s parliament. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180419/police-will-not-forcibly-remove-burqas-from-women-danish-justice-minister Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:32:40 +0200 police-will-not-forcibly-remove-burqas-from-women-danish-justice-minister The Danish government on Tuesday formally proposed a ban on Islamic full-face veils such as the niqab and burqa in public spaces, making it likely to become the next European country to restrict the wearing of the religious garment. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180207/denmark-formally-proposes-ban-on-islamic-full-face-veil-in-public Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:07:43 +0100 denmark-formally-proposes-ban-on-islamic-full-face-veil-in-public A Ministry of Justice proposal for a new law against the wearing of the burka in public could apply to all "comprehensively masking items" - including masks, helmets and false beards. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180126/denmarks-burka-ban-could-also-forbid-masks-and-fake-beards Fri, 26 Jan 2018 12:29:33 +0100 denmarks-burka-ban-could-also-forbid-masks-and-fake-beards Government coalition parties the Liberal (Venstre) and Liberal Alliance parties have both announced their support for a public ban on garments that mask the face. https://www.thelocal.dk/20171006/denmark-government-announces-support-for-burqa-ban Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:33:27 +0200 denmark-government-announces-support-for-burqa-ban Less than a quarter of Danes oppose a ban on the burqa and niqab, according to a new survey. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170929/majority-of-danes-want-to-ban-burqa-survey Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:57:01 +0200 majority-of-danes-want-to-ban-burqa-survey The Danish opposition Social Liberal (Radikale Venstre) Party has clarified its position after a spokesperson appeared to suggest the party would join conservatives in supporting a ban on burqas. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170713/danish-party-corrects-spokesperson-on-burka-ban Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:42:19 +0200 danish-party-corrects-spokesperson-on-burka-ban A proposal to bar public workers in Faxe Municipality from wearing burqas and niqabs on the job failed to pass on Thursday night. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160826/danish-citys-proposed-burqa-ban-fails Fri, 26 Aug 2016 11:05:39 +0200 danish-citys-proposed-burqa-ban-fails An adult education centre in the northern Copenhagen suburb of Lyngby has told six female students that they can no longer attend classes unless they remove their niqabs, a veil worn by some Muslim women that covers most of the face but leaves an opening for the eyes. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160504/danish-school-rejects-muslim-students-over-niqab Wed, 04 May 2016 13:16:59 +0200 danish-school-rejects-muslim-students-over-niqab An international student at the University of Southern Denmark was appalled by what he perceived to be a display of “institutionalized racism” by a Danish youth organization but the group says it’s a case of cultural misunderstanding. https://www.thelocal.dk/20151009/danish-youth-group-accused-of-racist-burqa-skit Fri, 09 Oct 2015 10:19:03 +0200 danish-youth-group-accused-of-racist-burqa-skit A European court decision upholding France's ban on face-covering veils may have implications for Denmark. The Danish People's Party wants to see a similar ban enacted at home and the legal path may now be clear. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140702/df-wants-to-bring-burka-ban-to-denmark Wed, 02 Jul 2014 15:17:00 +0200 df-wants-to-bring-burka-ban-to-denmark