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 Copenhagen has since 2010 sought a more even distribution at its schools between children with Danish and minority ethnic backgrounds. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200114/denmark-why-copenhagen-has-taken-steps-to-increase-diversity-in-its-classrooms Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:00:54 +0100 denmark-why-copenhagen-has-taken-steps-to-increase-diversity-in-its-classrooms Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration has announced new rules regarding the family reunification of children, after controversial cases in which children were deported caused public outcry. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190220/new-danish-rules-for-family-reunification-of-children-announced Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:04:13 +0100 new-danish-rules-for-family-reunification-of-children-announced After the newest wave of reports in the Danish media of children with foreign backgrounds being deported, Integration Minister Inger Støjberg said on Monday that she would consider ways to avoid such cases in the future. https://www.thelocal.dk/20181029/after-child-deportations-minister-promises-to-look-over-danish-residency-laws Mon, 29 Oct 2018 18:12:01 +0100 after-child-deportations-minister-promises-to-look-over-danish-residency-laws A series of reports in Danish media of children with foreign backgrounds who have faced deportations over immigration rules have resulted in pushback against current legislation. https://www.thelocal.dk/20181019/danish-integration-laws-under-scrutiny-after-child-deportations Fri, 19 Oct 2018 21:15:37 +0200 danish-integration-laws-under-scrutiny-after-child-deportations 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 There is no sign that employees fasting during Ramadan has any adverse effect on hospitals in Denmark, according to the country’s health ministry. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180618/denmarks-ministry-of-health-contradicts-stjberg-over-ramadan-claims Mon, 18 Jun 2018 15:08:34 +0200 denmarks-ministry-of-health-contradicts-stjberg-over-ramadan-claims A national bus operator and an occupational health doctor have spoken out to debunk immigration minister Inger Støjberg’s claim that fasting during Ramadan is a potential safety risk. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180522/no-problems-with-fasting-muslim-colleagues-danish-medic-bus-company Tue, 22 May 2018 12:36:33 +0200 no-problems-with-fasting-muslim-colleagues-danish-medic-bus-company A Danish minister known for her strong anti-immigration views on Monday May 21st called for Muslims to take time off work during the fasting period of Ramadan, saying the practice is "dangerous for all of us". https://www.thelocal.dk/20180521/danish-minister-muslims-shouldnt-work-during-ramadan-its-dangerous-for-society Mon, 21 May 2018 14:15:04 +0200 danish-minister-muslims-shouldnt-work-during-ramadan-its-dangerous-for-society Moving to a new country can play havoc with one's sense of identity. But there are plenty of things that can be done to make transitioning to life in a place like Denmark more pleasant and homely, writes our guest columnist Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180215/opinion-a-foreigners-attitude-hacks-for-transitioning-to-life-in-denmark Thu, 15 Feb 2018 13:28:17 +0100 opinion-a-foreigners-attitude-hacks-for-transitioning-to-life-in-denmark A tailor-made approach to creating a feeling of belonging for all groups in international contexts can strengthen Danish society, writes guest columnist Thomas Mulhern. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180124/opinion-how-to-make-denmark-global-and-local Wed, 24 Jan 2018 18:00:00 +0100 opinion-how-to-make-denmark-global-and-local The deportation of 13-year-old Yiming Liu has been suspended after her lawyer appealed against the decision. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170531/13-year-old-deportation-threatened-schoolgirl-allowed-to-stay-in-denmark Wed, 31 May 2017 18:16:17 +0200 13-year-old-deportation-threatened-schoolgirl-allowed-to-stay-in-denmark The 13-year-old Chinese stepdaughter of a Danish former soldier has been told to leave Denmark by authorities, who say that the schoolgirl will not be able to integrate. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170531/denmark-family-may-move-abroad-as-13-year-old-daughter-faces-deportation Wed, 31 May 2017 11:58:38 +0200 denmark-family-may-move-abroad-as-13-year-old-daughter-faces-deportation Integration is a two-way street, even if cultural appropriation isn’t, argues The Local’s guest columnist Judy Wanjiku Jørgensen, who moved to Denmark from Kenya in 2013. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170421/opinion-my-humbling-journey-into-a-surprising-scandinavian-life Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:00:00 +0200 opinion-my-humbling-journey-into-a-surprising-scandinavian-life Denmark’s integration minister Inger Støjberg says that citizens should contact authorities if they witness “many people walking around in the back, not speaking Danish at all” in pizzerias. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170330/stjberg-report-pizzerias-where-danish-isnt-spoken Thu, 30 Mar 2017 14:01:28 +0200 stjberg-report-pizzerias-where-danish-isnt-spoken Denmark’s long-running, some might say exhausting, debate on just what it means to be ‘a Dane’ has flared up again thanks to the wording of a declaration approved by parliament. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170213/danes-once-again-discuss-who-is-a-dane Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:39:59 +0100 danes-once-again-discuss-who-is-a-dane