The Local Denmark

The longstanding dispute between Canada and Denmark – and how the unlikely foes will try to settle it

Thu, 24 May 2018 11:00:53 +0200

Canada and Denmark announced on Wednesday the creation of a task force to try to solve a longstanding territorial dispute over a tiny Arctic island that once provoked a diplomatic feud.

What can Scandinavia learn from Canada on immigration?

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:40:55 +0100

What can Scandinavia learn from Canada when it comes to immigration and integration, asks Trygve Ugland of Bishop's University in this analysis first published by The Conversation.

Danish running champ meets bear in Canada

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:43:27 +0200

As an elite orienteering competitor, Søren Bobach is used to navigating tricky terrain and unforeseen obstacles but a recent run in Canada had quite the surprise in store.

Danish culture for English speakers

Sat, 23 Aug 2014 10:15:00 +0200

Aarhus – the city that changed its name to a more English-friendly spelling and adopted an English-language slogan – is now offering cultural performances in English.

Canada to push Arctic claim in Denmark

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 10:59:00 +0200

Canada's foreign affairs minister will be in Denmark next week to discuss the Arctic in a meeting that will be closely watched by Moscow.

Aarhus-based Brit sets off Canadian media storm

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 16:52:00 +0200

After a five-week trip to Canada, Holly Chabowski felt compelled to write a letter that harshly criticised the nation's car-centric infrastructure. The Canadian press quickly got wind of it, turning her into a reluctant spokeswoman for sustainable cities.