- Denmark edition
August 27, 2014
Royals get a raise in new budget proposal
Parliamentary budgets for years have allotted less money to the Royal House than they actually cost, so the new budget proposal attempts to fix that. READ
VIDEO: Vice shines light on bestiality in Denmark
“In Denmark, zoophilia is legal. In Denmark, everything is legal.” A new video report from Vice examines bestiality in Denmark by speaking with zoophiles who defend their actions and activists trying to ban the practice. READ
Chinese stars cruise to wins in Copenhagen
Spending increase sets stage for election
The budget proposal released on Tuesday calls for Denmark to increase public spending and raise its deficit to the maximum level, prompting the opposition to accuse the coalition government of buttering up its left-wing allies. READ
Russian tourist boom goes bust
A long-term steady increase in the number of Russian tourists to Denmark has flatlined in light of the strained relationship between Russia and the West. READ
Jailed Dane begins new hunger strike in Bahrain
Activist Abdulhadi al-Khawaja started a new hunger strike on Monday. The last time he did it, it led to a massive – but unsuccessful – attempt to get him released. READ
Denmark to take weapons, not aid, to Iraq
An original offer of humanitarian assistance has now turned into a mission to exclusively transport weapons and ammunition. READ
A foodie's dream, a dietician's nightmare
Copenhagen Cooking helps boost the Danish capital's position as arguably the most important food city in Europe, but you wouldn't know it from the diet of everyday Danes. READ
Jørgensen opens world title bid with win
The Dane looks destined for a match-up with Lee Chong-Wei, who started off with a bang in what might be his best chance to grab elusive world championship. READ
Bomb threat shut down central Odense
Police blocked off part of central Odense after a report of a bomb threat being delivered to a job centre. READ
Danish culture for English speakers
Aarhus – the city that changed its name to a more English-friendly spelling and adopted an English-language slogan – is now offering cultural performances in English. READ
Hidden dangers lurk in Denmark
Recent news events have shaken "deeply neurotic" columnist Michael Booth's perceptions of his adopted homeland. Is Denmark less safe than we've been led to believe? READ
Denmark's icon... that we can't show you
The Little Mermaid is perhaps the most photographed attraction in the entire country, but Danish media outlets are extremely hesitant to publish a photo of the sculpture. READ
Copenhagen just got a LOT bigger
New marketing strategy aims to rebrand all 46 municipalities and two regions on the island of Zealand as 'Copenhagen' in a bid to woo foreign investors. A branding expert told The Local that the plan makes sense, but only when targeted at investors with little knowledge of the area. READ
Get off your high horse, Copenhagen cyclists
In Copenhagen, two-wheeled travellers act like they own the place. Columnist Michael Booth has had enough of the pushy, entitled cyclists. READ
History-maker Momota crashes in Copenhagen
Surprise defeat of Kento Momota on opening day of the World Badminton Championships at the Ballerup Super Arena. READ
Brazil irked by 'second class' designation
Opposition party Venstre's proposal to offer easier immigration to people from certain countries was enough to get the Brazilian Embassy to write an angry letter to Søren Pind. READ
Danes against pay raise for MPs
A majority of parliament thinks it is time to consider a pay raise for their themselves but a recent poll showed that most Danes heartily disagree. READ
Danish journo conveyed Foley's final message
Daniel Rye Ottosen and James Foley were held together in captivity for over a year. The Danish journalist committed his American companion's final message to memory so that he could pass it on to family members. READ
Up to 12,000 infected with MRSA: experts
"Simple mathematics" means that human deaths will result from an increase in the number of people infected with the antibiotic-resistant bacteria, two leading experts have warned. READ
Twins run to history at Ironman Copenhagen
With some major help from his brother Steen, Peder Mondrup became the first person with cerebral palsy to complete an Ironman contest. READ
Danes vie for badminton crown at home
Danish hopes Jan Ø Jørgensen, Hans-Kristian Vittinghus and Viktor Axelsen will hope the home support at the Badminton World Cup in Copenhagen will be enough to best world number one Lee Chong Wei, who has defeated Jørgensen in 12 of 13 previous meetings. READ
Danes among those injured in Malmö clash
A protest against the Party of the Swedes spiralled out of control in Malmö, Sweden on Saturday. Around 200 Danes crossed the Øresund Bridge to participate and at least two of them were injured. READ
Copenhagen cyclists to get another new bridge
A long-discussed bridge over Copenhagen Harbour will now be a reality by 2018. City officials say it will cut down on bike congestion and help better connect the city. READ
Salmonella fears lead to egg recall
Eggs and egg products sold in popular stores like Netto and Føtex have been recalled after salmonella is discovered among chickens used by Hedegaard Foods. READ
Vienna teenager strangles wild boar piglet
A teenager has strangled a baby wild boar in Vienna’s Lainzer Tiergarten wildlife preserve - apparently out of boredom. READ
Teen shot dead in Saint Gallen city mosque
UPDATE: One person was killed Friday in a shooting in the prayer hall of a mosque in the Swiss city of Saint Gallen, police said. Media reports said the victim was 18 and was killed as a result of a row between Albanian families. READ
Size does matter in this case, rules judge
A judge has ordered a deliveryman's manhood to be measured after he claimed in court that it was too small for him to be guilty of exhibitionism. READ
Miss Spain comes out of closet on Instagram
The winner of the 2013 Miss Spain contest, Patricia Yurena, has become the first holder of the tile to declare herself gay, posting a picture of herself with her lover in bed on the social media site Instagram. READ
Parisian kicked off flight 'because he smelled'
An investigation is underway to see whether American Airlines may be guilty of discrimination after a passenger from Paris claims he was forced off a plane because he smelled. The airline denies the allegation. READ
Italian minister criticized over topless beach photo
Italian weekly Chi has published a topless photo of Education Minister Stefania Giannini, which has sparked debate about her choice of beach attire rather than the right to privacy. READ
Terrorists may lose Norwegian citizenship
The government is considering withdrawing Norwegian citizenship from people taking part in terror activities and wars abroad. READ
What's On in Sweden
Autumn has arrived in Sweden, which means grey skies are approaching. But summer goes out with a skip, hop, and a bang - the annual Color Run is taking place in Stockholm this weekend. READ
Culture
What makes Danish TV so cool?
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Education
A new era for Denmark's public schools
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Opinion
Why Denmark’s health service needs treatment
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Culture
Danish art project slammed as "racist" by Swedes
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Opinion
Denmark: The land of no entry (for Muslims)
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Society
Is Denmark the ugly stepsister of Scandinavia?
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Society
The secret to Danish happiness is finally revealed
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Culture
Hans Christian Andersen letter reveals his lasting heartbreak
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National
Denmark to look at decriminalising drugs
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Travel
Copenhagen's new cycling bridge opens
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Business & Money
Copenhagen is the most expensive city in the north
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Business & Money
My Danish Career: 'Denmark supports creative types'
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National
Europe's biggest gun store opening in Denmark
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Culture
Danish firm cleared in Killing jumper court case
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Society
VIDEO: 'Denmark will definitely legalize weed'
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Travel
Take in Copenhagen from a new vantage point
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Features
10 signs you've been in Denmark too long
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National
Denmark's first 'real' mosque opens amid controversy
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Tech
Dane wants to correct Google Translate's 'bias'
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Culture
Danish design: Artistry meets functionality
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Politics
WikiLeaks reports the FBI to Danish police
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National
Danes in Sweden sound off about life on the other side of the bridge
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Opinion
'I'm sick and tired of the immigration debate': MP
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