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 The arrival of 2025 will see a number of new traffic rules and provisions in Denmark, affecting a range of areas from tyres to fuel prices to emissions zones. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250103/the-new-traffic-laws-drivers-in-denmark-should-know-about-in-2025 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:33:59 +0100 the-new-traffic-laws-drivers-in-denmark-should-know-about-in-2025 Annual collective bargaining negotiations kick off in Denmark on January 6th, with experts expecting the country's labour shortage to play a big role in the talks. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241219/labour-shortages-vs-flexibility-denmarks-wage-bargaining-round-starts-in-january Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:23:36 +0100 labour-shortages-vs-flexibility-denmarks-wage-bargaining-round-starts-in-january The end of the festive season, royal pomp, new transport fares and new tax rules are among the changes you can expect Denmark to ring in with the New Year. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241227/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-january-2025 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:18:06 +0100 key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-january-2025 From obligatory work and the citizenship fee to a flight tax and asbestos restrictions, several new laws and rule changes take effect in Denmark on January 1st, 2025 or later in the year. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241230/key-law-changes-in-denmark-in-2025-that-you-need-to-know-about Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:09:31 +0100 key-law-changes-in-denmark-in-2025-that-you-need-to-know-about The coming year brings both good and bad for homeowners in Denmark. While valuations are now back at peak levels, mortgage rates are also set to rise for many people. Here's what homeowners need to know. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241216/what-homeowners-in-denmark-can-expect-in-2025 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:31:47 +0100 what-homeowners-in-denmark-can-expect-in-2025 Do Denmark's public holidays fall favourably on the 2025 calendar, or will there be a so-called 'arbejdsgiverjul' ('bosses' Christmas') next year? Here's how to make the most of your days off. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241227/how-to-make-the-most-of-denmarks-public-holidays-in-2025 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:23:52 +0100 how-to-make-the-most-of-denmarks-public-holidays-in-2025 Will you be ringing in the New Year in Denmark? Here’s our guide to greeting 2025 Danish style. https://www.thelocal.dk/20221230/new-years-eve-in-denmark-how-to-celebrate-in-style Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:52:14 +0100 new-years-eve-in-denmark-how-to-celebrate-in-style From lower tax to the citizenship fee and rental contracts in English, here are the changes you can expect to see in Denmark throughout 2025. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241212/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-2025 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:34:33 +0100 key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-2025 The Danish parliament has passed a law requiring certain foreign residents with longstanding records of unemployment to perform obligatory work to receive welfare benefits. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241219/danish-obligatory-work-for-unemployed-foreigners-to-take-effect-from-january-1st Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:32:08 +0100 danish-obligatory-work-for-unemployed-foreigners-to-take-effect-from-january-1st The toll for Denmark’s Great Belt Bridge will be reduced in 2025, meaning a reduction of the difference between the drive-up-price and the discounted automatic payment. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241213/denmark-to-cut-toll-price-but-reduce-discount-on-great-belt-bridge Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:32:01 +0100 denmark-to-cut-toll-price-but-reduce-discount-on-great-belt-bridge Denmark’s housing ministry has confirmed an official English version of the authorised rental contract will be made available, making it easier for many foreign tenants to understand their contracts. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241210/denmark-to-introduce-english-version-of-official-rental-contract Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:01:22 +0100 denmark-to-introduce-english-version-of-official-rental-contract An exhibition on the work of anonymous British graffiti artist Banksy is set to debut in Copenhagen in the spring. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241205/copenhagen-to-get-banksy-exhibition-in-2025 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:08:14 +0100 copenhagen-to-get-banksy-exhibition-in-2025 Municipalities across Denmark will be given the option to ban vehicles with polluting emissions in specific areas. Plans to use the measure are already afoot in a number of cities. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241204/danish-local-authorities-permitted-to-introduce-zero-emissions-zones Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:12:25 +0100 danish-local-authorities-permitted-to-introduce-zero-emissions-zones A direct flight between Aarhus Airport and Spanish holiday destination Alicante is one of three routes set to return next year after being operated by budget airline Norwegian during the 2024 summer season. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241128/airline-norwegian-confirms-return-of-aarhus-holiday-flights-in-2025 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:41:46 +0100 airline-norwegian-confirms-return-of-aarhus-holiday-flights-in-2025 A new feature to be released on the Rejsekort app in 2025 will allow passengers to check in their dogs and bicycles. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241125/you-can-soon-check-your-dog-and-bicycle-in-to-copenhagen-metro-with-rejsekort-app Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:40:10 +0100 you-can-soon-check-your-dog-and-bicycle-in-to-copenhagen-metro-with-rejsekort-app The transport company Midttrafik, which covers a large part of Jutland, has announced updated ticket prices for rail and bus services in 2025. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241119/how-rail-and-bus-prices-will-change-in-aarhus-and-central-jutland-in-2025 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:46:08 +0100 how-rail-and-bus-prices-will-change-in-aarhus-and-central-jutland-in-2025 The transport companies covering Copenhagen, Zealand and eastern Denmark’s smaller islands have announced updated ticket prices for 2025. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241119/heres-how-east-denmarks-rail-and-bus-prices-will-change-in-2025 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:56:58 +0100 heres-how-east-denmarks-rail-and-bus-prices-will-change-in-2025 SAS is making Copenhagen into its main global Denmark next year, and Norwegian Airlines are also expanding. Here are the new direct flights you can catch in 2025. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241115/listed-the-new-direct-flights-to-and-from-denmark-in-2025 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:35:42 +0100 listed-the-new-direct-flights-to-and-from-denmark-in-2025 The Danish Tax Agency released the preliminary tax statement for 2025 to all taxpayers in the country on Tuesday, meaning now is a great time to check your information is up to date. https://www.thelocal.dk/20241112/denmark-releases-2025-preliminary-tax-statements Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:42:06 +0100 denmark-releases-2025-preliminary-tax-statements