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 Growing up in Denmark has made Christmas a magical time in my childhood memories. Here are five Danish customs I look back on fondly. https://www.thelocal.dk/20191223/my-five-favourite-danish-childhood-christmas-memories Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:56:43 +0100 my-five-favourite-danish-childhood-christmas-memories There’s a surprising amount of history, science and culture bound up in the different approaches to co-sleeping, both in Denmark and around the world. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210408/why-do-danes-use-separate-duvets-for-sleeping Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:10:51 +0200 why-do-danes-use-separate-duvets-for-sleeping The path to Danish citizenship is famously complicated and difficult to achieve, but several factors motivate people to become nationalised Danes, writes Divya Rao. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200918/citizenship-in-denmark-what-drives-foreigners-to-apply-for-a-danish-passport Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:08:51 +0200 citizenship-in-denmark-what-drives-foreigners-to-apply-for-a-danish-passport Winter in Denmark can be a shock to the system, particularly for those of us who come from warmer, drier climes. But if you know where to look, you can find the right rain gear to keep the Danish drops off your head. https://www.thelocal.dk/20211103/essential-rain-gear-for-a-wet-danish-winter-and-autumn-spring-and-summer Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:12:21 +0100 essential-rain-gear-for-a-wet-danish-winter-and-autumn-spring-and-summer Several new laws and rule changes are expected to enter into force or go through consideration in Denmark next year. The Local has compiled a list of the most important ones. https://www.thelocal.dk/20221230/key-policy-changes-in-denmark-in-2023-that-you-need-to-know-about Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:21:25 +0100 key-policy-changes-in-denmark-in-2023-that-you-need-to-know-about If you're using your time off to plan some of your holiday activities for 2023, then it's always a good idea to check the dates of the public holidays, and the days they fall on. https://www.thelocal.dk/20221230/when-are-denmarks-public-holidays-in-2023 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:13:56 +0100 when-are-denmarks-public-holidays-in-2023 The requirements for applying and becoming a Danish citizen have seen a number of notable changes over the years, writes Divya Rao. https://www.thelocal.dk/20200925/what-challenges-can-you-expect-on-the-path-to-danish-citizenship Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:08:19 +0200 what-challenges-can-you-expect-on-the-path-to-danish-citizenship Free ferries, bigger festivals and outdoor concerts, and the EU's digital Covid-19 pass. Here are some of the things that change in Denmark in July. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210628/what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-july-2021 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:57:41 +0200 what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-july-2021 What is actually meant by 'Danish values'? We asked our readers in Denmark for their thoughts. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210210/what-do-future-citizens-of-denmark-think-danish-values-are Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:21:16 +0100 what-do-future-citizens-of-denmark-think-danish-values-are The price of purchasing a car in Denmark is a lot less than what it will actually cost you to get your vehicle on the road. https://www.thelocal.dk/20190710/explained-why-is-it-so-expensive-to-buy-a-car-in-denmark Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:29:30 +0200 explained-why-is-it-so-expensive-to-buy-a-car-in-denmark Safe streets, opportunity in the workplace and a great quality of life are some of the reasons graduates choose to stay in Denmark. Here, four graduates talk about their journey from student to working life. https://www.thelocal.dk/20201022/why-do-foreign-international-students-choose-to-remain-in-denmark-after-graduation Thu, 22 Oct 2020 11:31:27 +0200 why-do-foreign-international-students-choose-to-remain-in-denmark-after-graduation Uncertainty, strict residency requirements and difficulty accessing the labour market are a few of the reasons why some foreign nationals have left Denmark. Here, three people explain why they left to seek opportunities elsewhere. https://www.thelocal.dk/20201106/why-foreigners-leave-denmark-when-they-want-to-stay Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:40:30 +0100 why-foreigners-leave-denmark-when-they-want-to-stay More than 6,000 people will take the Danish citizenship test today. How many of the questions can you get right? https://www.thelocal.dk/20191221/how-many-danish-citizenship-test-questions-can-you-answer-correctly Sat, 21 Dec 2019 15:00:00 +0100 how-many-danish-citizenship-test-questions-can-you-answer-correctly Coronavirus rules, travel restrictions and car registration fees are among the areas set to see announcements, updates or rule changes in Denmark in June. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210531/what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-june-2021 Mon, 31 May 2021 15:28:11 +0200 what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-june-2021 We asked our readers in Denmark for their thoughts on the public sports facilities in Copenhagen. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210527/swimming-pools-are-always-so-packed-what-you-think-of-copenhagens-sports-facilities Thu, 27 May 2021 19:53:26 +0200 swimming-pools-are-always-so-packed-what-you-think-of-copenhagens-sports-facilities The Danish government on Wednesday proposed major spending on new public sports facilities in the Copenhagen area. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210526/have-your-say-how-do-you-rate-the-public-sports-facilities-in-copenhagen Wed, 26 May 2021 17:20:41 +0200 have-your-say-how-do-you-rate-the-public-sports-facilities-in-copenhagen The Greater Copenhagen region does not have enough sports halls, football pitches or swimming pools relative to its number of residents, according to the government, which wants to allow local authorities to build new facilities. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210526/does-copenhagen-need-more-public-sports-facilities Wed, 26 May 2021 11:02:31 +0200 does-copenhagen-need-more-public-sports-facilities All goods bought outside the EU will be subject to Value Added Tax in Denmark from July 1st. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210518/danish-customers-face-vat-charges-on-all-non-eu-purchases Tue, 18 May 2021 16:10:28 +0200 danish-customers-face-vat-charges-on-all-non-eu-purchases Coronavirus restrictions, toys, tyres and vaccine passports are among the areas set to see announcements, updates or rule changes in Denmark in May. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210428/what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-may-2021 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:32:24 +0200 what-changes-about-life-in-denmark-in-may-2021 The latest tightening of Denmark’s citizenship rules contains elements specifically designed to target minorities who seek Danish naturalisation. That makes them both discriminatory and racist, argues The Local guest columnist Naqeeb Khan. https://www.thelocal.dk/20210423/opinion-why-denmarks-new-citizenship-requirements-are-discriminatory-and-racist Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:25:21 +0200 opinion-why-denmarks-new-citizenship-requirements-are-discriminatory-and-racist