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 For many internationals moving to Denmark, opening a local bank account becomes one of the first administrative hurdles. But is it actually required? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260429/do-you-need-to-open-a-danish-bank-account-when-you-move-to-denmark Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:05:25 +0200 do-you-need-to-open-a-danish-bank-account-when-you-move-to-denmark Do you want to read more about politics, migration issues, Danish culture, Danish language, or something else entirely? Becky Waterton is The Local Denmark's new editor, and she wants to know what you want us to write about. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260401/tell-the-local-denmarks-new-editor-what-issues-you-want-us-to-cover Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:26:58 +0200 tell-the-local-denmarks-new-editor-what-issues-you-want-us-to-cover Norway's Constitution Day on May 17th is a massive street party celebrated all over the country, whereas Denmark's version, June 5th, is a subdued affair. Rasmus Glenthøj, a historian specialising in Nordic nationalism, explains why. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250515/why-doesnt-denmark-have-a-national-day-like-norways-may-17th Thu, 15 May 2025 11:53:36 +0200 why-doesnt-denmark-have-a-national-day-like-norways-may-17th From 'enoghalvtreds' (51) to 'nioghalvfems' (99), we look at how the Danish language ended up with such a bizarre numbering system. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200826/how-did-the-danish-language-end-up-with-its-crazy-numbers Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:10:23 +0200 how-did-the-danish-language-end-up-with-its-crazy-numbers Every year, Google compiles trending search terms. From Taylor Swift to the Euros and the US election, here's what people in Denmark have been trying to find out more about in 2024. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241210/taylor-swift-politics-and-handball-what-people-in-denmark-googled-this-year Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:24:34 +0100 taylor-swift-politics-and-handball-what-people-in-denmark-googled-this-year 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 18:08:36 +0200 how-to-start-a-club-or-forening-for-your-sport-or-hobby-in-denmark Danes are known for their ironic sense of humour and love of teasing. But can they take it as well as give it out? We asked readers if they've ever succeded in properly offending a Dane. Here are the answers so far. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240416/manhood-butter-and-piracy-how-foreigners-have-managed-to-offend-danes Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:51:39 +0200 manhood-butter-and-piracy-how-foreigners-have-managed-to-offend-danes In Denmark, it can be seen as rude and intrusive to start a conversation with a total stranger. Except, it seems, in certain circumstances. Here's our best guess at what they are. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220701/when-can-you-talk-to-a-stranger-in-denmark-without-annoying-them Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:52:48 +0200 when-can-you-talk-to-a-stranger-in-denmark-without-annoying-them People from Copenhagen aren't known for having the most positive feelings towards their country cousins on the Jutland peninsular. The Local asked some Copenhageners what they really thought. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240415/relaxed-traditional-tight-fisted-what-copenhageners-think-of-people-from-jutland Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:07:23 +0200 relaxed-traditional-tight-fisted-what-copenhageners-think-of-people-from-jutland Foreigners in Denmark are often introduced to "Janteloven", or 'The Law of Jante' - a concept that underpins certain Danish cultural values. But what does it mean exactly and does it help Danish society? https://www.thelocal.dk/20231129/were-not-used-to-people-that-shine-denmarks-janteloven-explained Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:33:54 +0100 were-not-used-to-people-that-shine-denmarks-janteloven-explained Denmark’s royals boast popularity ratings of over 80 percent, while the percentage of Danes with a negative view of King Frederik, Queen Mary and Queen Margrethe is in single figures. Why is this? https://www.thelocal.dk/20240115/insanely-popular-why-are-the-danish-royals-so-important-to-danes Mon, 15 Jan 2024 15:41:03 +0100 insanely-popular-why-are-the-danish-royals-so-important-to-danes From naked communal showers at the swimming pool, to nude running races and topless sunbathing; Denmark is a country where nudity is commonplace. We take a look at why. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230327/why-are-danes-comfortable-being-naked Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:58:04 +0200 why-are-danes-comfortable-being-naked Denmark's days will get a lot shorter and the nights much longer after the clocks go back this weekend but with these tips you can not only survive ,but also embrace this unique aspect of Danish life. https://www.thelocal.dk/20231027/embrace-hygge-how-to-survive-denmarks-long-nights-this-winter Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:37:04 +0200 embrace-hygge-how-to-survive-denmarks-long-nights-this-winter Church tax in Denmark is voluntary but 72 percent of the population pay it. We take a look at why. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230503/why-does-denmark-have-church-tax-and-do-you-need-to-pay-it Wed, 03 May 2023 17:42:38 +0200 why-does-denmark-have-church-tax-and-do-you-need-to-pay-it Denmark has a long and storied history of producing many great – and some not quite so great – television shows and series. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220916/danish-tv-the-best-shows-to-watch-to-understand-danish-society Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:47:33 +0200 danish-tv-the-best-shows-to-watch-to-understand-danish-society It's perhaps a depressing thing to hear for those wrestling with learning Danish numbers. But they didn't use to be this way. Before about 1300, they were, well, normal. And the Jutlanders may be to blame. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210630/who-gave-denmark-its-insanely-complex-numbering-system Wed, 30 Jun 2021 10:32:00 +0200 who-gave-denmark-its-insanely-complex-numbering-system Danes have a love for their flag bordering on obsession — not only is it a symbol of patriotism for national holidays and football games, the Dannebrog is also the default theme for birthday parties (yes, even for children) and is a staple for celebrations of any sort. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210727/why-doe-danes-love-the-danish-flag-so-much Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:49:28 +0200 why-doe-danes-love-the-danish-flag-so-much Danish children have trouble learning their mother tongue, and this changes the way adults interact with them, argue researchers Morten Christiansen and Fabio Trecca in this fascinating article from The Conversation. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210630/danish-children-struggle-to-learn-their-vowel-filled-language-and-this-changes-how-adult-danes-interact Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:27:10 +0200 danish-children-struggle-to-learn-their-vowel-filled-language-and-this-changes-how-adult-danes-interact