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 On the face of it, it's a gamechanger: an AI Dane permanently in your pocket who never loses patience and switches to English. But do AI language tools actually work? And if so, which is the best? We'd love to hear about your experiences. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260408/tell-us-what-ai-language-tools-are-you-using-to-learn-danish Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:04:06 +0200 tell-us-what-ai-language-tools-are-you-using-to-learn-danish Despite claims that the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks would be "fully operational" by April 10th, many airports have reported disruption and some Channel ports don't even have the technology for full rollout yet. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260411/full-rollout-of-new-eu-border-checks-hit-by-delays-and-disruption Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:56:38 +0200 full-rollout-of-new-eu-border-checks-hit-by-delays-and-disruption Wolt drivers in Copenhagen are set to go on strike on Friday evening. They argue that their pay has fallen significantly since last year for the same work, although the company's CEO disagrees. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260410/exploiting-immigrants-copenhagens-wolt-drivers-to-go-on-strike Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:19:34 +0200 exploiting-immigrants-copenhagens-wolt-drivers-to-go-on-strike It can be hard for newcomers to Denmark to make friends with Danes, who have settled routines and longstanding friendship groups. So what can you do to come in from the cold? https://www.thelocal.dk/20250905/how-can-newcomers-make-danish-friends-in-denmark Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:22:25 +0200 how-can-newcomers-make-danish-friends-in-denmark The ceasefire in the Middle East and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has caused stock markets worldwide to shoot upwards, and Denmark's is no different. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260408/danish-stocks-skyrocket-following-iran-us-ceasefire Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0200 danish-stocks-skyrocket-following-iran-us-ceasefire Denmark's interim prime minister Mette Frederiksen has told reporters that negotiations are far from over as she continues talks with parties on the left and centre to find a new government. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260407/latest-danish-pm-warns-new-government-may-not-be-possible-as-talks-drag-on Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:10:45 +0200 latest-danish-pm-warns-new-government-may-not-be-possible-as-talks-drag-on 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 The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260404/european-drivers-choke-on-rising-diesel-prices Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:17:02 +0200 european-drivers-choke-on-rising-diesel-prices The number of people acquiring the citizenship of a European country has increased massively compared to a decade ago. Experts say that the trend has accelerated in recent years due various factors. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260403/why-more-and-more-people-are-acquiring-citizenship-in-european-countries Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:09:12 +0200 why-more-and-more-people-are-acquiring-citizenship-in-european-countries Fjord Line has reopened its fastest route between Norway and Denmark in time for the spring and summer seasons. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260402/high-speed-ferry-service-between-norway-and-denmark-reopens Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:26:07 +0200 high-speed-ferry-service-between-norway-and-denmark-reopens A landmark agreement has been reached by the European Parliament and Council on the reform of EU rules around customs that include new measures to tackle e-commerce from non-EU countries. What will it mean for consumers? https://www.thelocal.dk/20260402/shein-temu-why-european-consumers-will-pay-more-for-cheap-online-orders Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:38:55 +0200 shein-temu-why-european-consumers-will-pay-more-for-cheap-online-orders MitID, the digital ID system used to access public service platforms and make online payments in Denmark, has now been restored after an extended outage on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260331/denmarks-mitid-digital-id-system-inaccessible-due-to-outage Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:26:53 +0200 denmarks-mitid-digital-id-system-inaccessible-due-to-outage April has a bad reputation when it comes to the weather, with sun, rain, wind and even snow all on the cards. But surprisingly, new stats show that it’s actually Denmark's driest month. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260331/why-april-could-mean-better-danish-weather-than-you-might-think Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:59:06 +0200 why-april-could-mean-better-danish-weather-than-you-might-think Last week’s Danish general election left the identity of the new government dependent on negotiations between the elected parties, including the two representatives from Greenland. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260331/what-could-greenlandic-politicians-ask-for-in-danish-government-talks Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:14:25 +0200 what-could-greenlandic-politicians-ask-for-in-danish-government-talks European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU's new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the Easter holidays.” https://www.thelocal.dk/20260330/european-airports-record-longer-border-waiting-times-as-ees-deadline-looms Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:31:07 +0200 european-airports-record-longer-border-waiting-times-as-ees-deadline-looms The X2000 high speed rail connection between Copenhagen and Stockholm is set to be reintroduced later this year. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260330/copenhagen-stockholm-high-speed-rail-connection-set-to-return Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:19:32 +0200 copenhagen-stockholm-high-speed-rail-connection-set-to-return With lines 5C and 19 now using electric powered-buses, the entire Copenhagen bus network now runs on renewable energy. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260330/copenhagens-buses-are-now-100-percent-electric Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:35:58 +0200 copenhagens-buses-are-now-100-percent-electric The UK government is set to further increase the cost of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travellers from Europe, coinciding with the implementation of tougher entry rules. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260207/uk-to-hike-price-of-electronic-travel-authorisation-for-foreign-travellers Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:19:47 +0100 uk-to-hike-price-of-electronic-travel-authorisation-for-foreign-travellers Danish wind turbine maker Vestas said on Monday that it is adjusting production, with around 440 jobs in Denmark likely to be cut. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260330/danish-wind-turbine-giant-vestas-set-to-cut-over-400-jobs Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:26:34 +0200 danish-wind-turbine-giant-vestas-set-to-cut-over-400-jobs A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260329/over-12-tonnes-of-new-kitkat-chocolate-range-stolen-in-europe Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:14:52 +0200 over-12-tonnes-of-new-kitkat-chocolate-range-stolen-in-europe