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 Music fans in Denmark have a lot to look forward to in August. Big names from the UK, the US, and elsewhere are set to perform at arenas, festivals and other concert venues this year. Here is your chronological guide to the must-see artists. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260520/live-music-the-international-artists-performing-in-denmark-in-2026 Wed, 20 May 2026 14:06:02 +0200 live-music-the-international-artists-performing-in-denmark-in-2026 First Taco Bell set to open first restaurant in Denmark, new fees on Mærsk containers, and other news from Denmark on Friday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260731/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-55 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:30:43 +0200 today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-55 From commuting to grocery shopping, mobile apps have made many of our daily tasks simpler. Here are some of the best apps to have on your phone if you live in Denmark. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230214/17-essential-phone-apps-to-make-your-life-in-denmark-easier Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:05:50 +0100 17-essential-phone-apps-to-make-your-life-in-denmark-easier You may think that receiving benefits when out of work in Denmark would restrict you from taking holiday and time away from the required job applications. However there are situations where this is allowed. https://www.thelocal.dk/20240924/can-i-go-on-holiday-while-receiving-unemployment-benefits-in-denmark Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:06:11 +0200 can-i-go-on-holiday-while-receiving-unemployment-benefits-in-denmark Mastering the Danish language can sometimes feel like a bit of a "hård nyser". However, expressions like this one will make you look like a pro to Danes. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260730/danish-expression-of-the-day-en-hard-nyser Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:26:37 +0200 danish-expression-of-the-day-en-hard-nyser Denmark, and in particular Copenhagen, is famous for its bike culture, and some foreigners are understandably eager to give the country's exceptional biking infrastructure a try. Before you jump on a bike, make sure you're aware of Danish biking etiquette, to avoid conflict with Danish cyclists. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260730/your-essential-guide-to-denmarks-cycling-rules-and-etiquette Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:42:19 +0200 your-essential-guide-to-denmarks-cycling-rules-and-etiquette Record number of brain trauma cases, Denmark’s only gorilla troop has had a baby, and other news from Denmark on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260730/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-50 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:33:42 +0200 today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-thursday-50 If you have a work permit in Denmark but lose your job, can you remain in the country while looking for new work? The answer depends on several factors. https://www.thelocal.dk/20230413/how-can-a-foreign-work-permit-holder-stay-in-denmark-after-losing-a-job Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:20:28 +0200 how-can-a-foreign-work-permit-holder-stay-in-denmark-after-losing-a-job Danish students can claim the national state student grant (SU) when enrolled on approved youth and higher education programmes. But can foreign nationals also qualify for the state-financed student support? https://www.thelocal.dk/20220422/su-can-foreigners-receive-denmarks-state-student-grant Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:16:02 +0200 su-can-foreigners-receive-denmarks-state-student-grant If you like Danish pastries, this word is a good one to add to your repertoire. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260729/danish-word-of-the-day-snask Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200 danish-word-of-the-day-snask Have you ever wondered what’s up with those tiny bathrooms in old Copenhagen apartments? Keep reading to learn about the history behind them. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260729/whats-up-with-copenhagen-apartments-minuscule-bathrooms Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:46:35 +0200 whats-up-with-copenhagen-apartments-minuscule-bathrooms Our writer, Emma Pouncey, recounts how she dealt with Copenhagen's crazy rental market over the years and gives tips on how to secure a home in the capital city. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260729/what-i-learned-from-dealing-with-copenhagens-crazy-rental-market Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:53:18 +0200 what-i-learned-from-dealing-with-copenhagens-crazy-rental-market The Øresund bridge sees record number of crossings, Denmark sees rise in number of single-children families and more news on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260729/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-64 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:10:51 +0200 today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-64 With warmer weather forecast, now would be a good time to read up on what beaches you can spend a few hours on around Copenhagen. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260728/a-guide-to-copenhagens-lovely-beaches Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:08:31 +0200 a-guide-to-copenhagens-lovely-beaches Applying to a university in any country can be a stressful experience. Writer Emma Pouncey, tells her story, and gives three takeaways on what to know about getting into a Danish university. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260728/the-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-getting-into-a-danish-university Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:52:48 +0200 the-3-things-you-need-to-know-about-getting-into-a-danish-university University offers go out, sales of Danish summer houses on the rise, and more news from Denmark on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260728/today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-57 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:39:56 +0200 today-in-denmark-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-57 The summer season is well underway, which means that it’s prime time for weddings. If you’ve received an invitation to a Danish wedding, keep reading. You’re going to have to prepare yourself for sock-cutting and many of the other wacky Danish wedding traditions. They are bound to happen. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260727/excessive-kissing-and-cut-off-socks-denmarks-weird-and-wonderful-wedding-traditions Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:48:50 +0200 excessive-kissing-and-cut-off-socks-denmarks-weird-and-wonderful-wedding-traditions The two cliffs of Hanklit and Knudeklint, which overlook Denmark's Limfjord in the north of Jutland, were on Saturday given UNESCO World Heritage status. https://www.thelocal.dk/20260727/looking-glass-to-the-past-danish-cliffs-win-unesco-world-heritage-status Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:45:29 +0200 looking-glass-to-the-past-danish-cliffs-win-unesco-world-heritage-status It can be frustrating having to regularly check which date is meant by a given week number, but there’s method in the numerical merry-go-round. https://www.thelocal.dk/20220826/why-do-danes-insist-on-using-week-numbers-instead-of-dates Fri, 26 Aug 2022 15:16:28 +0200 why-do-danes-insist-on-using-week-numbers-instead-of-dates Wondering what that yoghurt and biscuit dessert is, or where everyone went? You're probably a newcomer to the Danish summer. https://www.thelocal.dk/20250717/four-unusual-danish-summer-habits-that-confuse-newcomers Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:13:43 +0200 four-unusual-danish-summer-habits-that-confuse-newcomers