The Local Denmark 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 Denmark snubs bustling halal tourism industry Denmark is ranked below many of its European counterparts when it comes to offering Muslim-friendly travel services and accommodation, 2018’s Global Muslim Travel Index finds. https://www.thelocal.dk/20180722/denmark-snubs-bustling-halal-tourism-industry Sun, 22 Jul 2018 14:58:59 +0200 denmark-snubs-bustling-halal-tourism-industry Danish Muslim graveyard offers to bury French terrorist Denmark’s Islamic burial authority has offered to bury one of the French terrorists behind last month's church attack, triggering condemnation from Muslims and non-Muslims alike. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160804/danish-muslim-graveyard-offers-to-bury-french-terrorist Thu, 04 Aug 2016 11:00:03 +0200 danish-muslim-graveyard-offers-to-bury-french-terrorist 'Topple Danish government to drive through Muslim ban' One of the Danish People’s Party’s most influential figures has called for it to topple the minority centre-right government of Lars Løkke Rasmussen in a bid to force through a temporary ban on Islamic immigration. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160729/topple-danish-government-to-drive-through-muslim-ban Fri, 29 Jul 2016 17:34:58 +0200 topple-danish-government-to-drive-through-muslim-ban Danes: Muslims must speak out against terrorism A new survey conducted by Megafon found that three out of four Danes want moderate Muslims and imams to be more vocal in dissociating themselves from terrorist acts. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160725/danes-muslims-must-do-more-to-condemn-terrorism Mon, 25 Jul 2016 16:42:06 +0200 danes-muslims-must-do-more-to-condemn-terrorism Muslim ‘girls only’ swimming sessions ripple Danish waters Hundreds of young Muslim girls have flocked to swimming lessons in Copenhagen's immigrant-heavy Tingbjerg district after Hovedstadens Svømmeklub (Capital City Swimming Club) introduced segregated swimming sessions. https://www.thelocal.dk/20160427/muslim-girls-only-swimming-sessions-ripple-danish-waters Wed, 27 Apr 2016 17:09:33 +0200 muslim-girls-only-swimming-sessions-ripple-danish-waters Copenhagen cuts ties with Muslim group The Copenhagen City Council voted on Thursday evening to sever official ties with the Islamic Society in Denmark but some say that decision will increase the risk of radicalization and terror attacks. https://www.thelocal.dk/20151113/copenhagen-ends-partnership-with-muslim-group Fri, 13 Nov 2015 09:26:32 +0100 copenhagen-ends-partnership-with-muslim-group Copenhagen may cut ties with Muslim group The City of Copenhagen has given the Islamic Society in Denmark (Det Islamisk Trossamfund) a 30-day deadline to condemn controversial statements made by some of the society’s members. https://www.thelocal.dk/20151103/copenhagen-threatens-to-cut-ties-with-muslim-group Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:47:40 +0100 copenhagen-threatens-to-cut-ties-with-muslim-group Another Muslim cemetery vandalized in Denmark Funen Police are investigating the destruction of up to 60 tombstones in a Muslim cemetery in Odense. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150902/muslim-cemetery-vandalized-in-denmark Wed, 02 Sep 2015 10:52:25 +0200 muslim-cemetery-vandalized-in-denmark Suspect held after arson attack on Islamic centre A 35-year-old man was arrested on Sunday for allegedly attempting to set fire to a building used by the Islamic Society in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150816/copenhagen-mosque-arson-suspect-held Sun, 16 Aug 2015 22:42:14 +0200 copenhagen-mosque-arson-suspect-held Copenhagen to get new mega-mosque The construction of a new mosque in the Nordvest district is expected to begin in 2017 and will be funded by private "no strings attached" donations, the Islamic Society in Denmark said. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150624/copenhagen-mega-mosque-coming Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:20:07 +0200 copenhagen-mega-mosque-coming Calls for unity in wake of Muslim cemetery attack Politicians and community leaders have reacted to the desecration of a Muslim cemetery by urging unity and self-control. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150608/calls-for-unity-in-wake-of-muslim-cemetery-desecration Mon, 08 Jun 2015 12:46:36 +0200 calls-for-unity-in-wake-of-muslim-cemetery-desecration Copenhagen area Muslim cemetery desecrated UPDATED: Police now view the destruction of up to 50 graves as "political-religious vandalism" after initially being accused of not taking it seriously. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150606/muslim-cemetery-vandalized-near-copenhagen Sat, 06 Jun 2015 14:49:43 +0200 muslim-cemetery-vandalized-near-copenhagen Danish Muslims urged not to vote Two radical Islamic groups in Denmark argue that democracy is incompatible with their religion and have told Muslims to boycott the June 18 election. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150605/danish-muslims-urged-not-to-vote Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:28:57 +0200 danish-muslims-urged-not-to-vote Half of Danes want to limit Muslims in Denmark Depending on who you ask, the fact that 50 percent of Danes want to limit the number of Muslims in the country is either "common sense" or a sign of waning tolerance. https://www.thelocal.dk/20150204/half-of-danes-want-to-limit-muslims-in-denmark Wed, 04 Feb 2015 17:21:00 +0100 half-of-danes-want-to-limit-muslims-in-denmark