It's easy to feel isolated from the political process, especially as a foreigner living in another country. But even if you’re not a Danish citizen, it’s still possible for you to influence politics here.

With more than 140 different playgrounds in Copenhagen, families are spoilt for choice when it comes to free play areas for their children. Here are ten of our favourite options.

Denmark's Queen Margrethe, 86, has undergone an angioplasty procedure after being admitted to hospital this week for chest pain, the palace said Friday in a statement.

A Danish ode to clubbing will fill the airwaves in Saturday's Eurovision grand final in Vienna after making it through the second semi-final on Thursday alongside Australia's entry.

Liberal leader continues talks with six parties on new government, dead whale stuck off coast of Anholt, and other news from Denmark on Friday.

You may have tasted kanelsnegle, romkugler and tebirkes, but have you tried these hard-to-find cakes yet? If not, you're missing out.

If you’ve lived in Denmark for a while, you might be acquainted with social conventions particular to the Scandinavian country. For others who have recently relocated, certain things might come as a surprise.

Denmark's Queen Margrethe, who abdicated in 2024, has been admitted to hospital due to chest pain, the Royal House of Denmark said on Thursday.

Danish pharmaceuticals giant Novo Nordisk, maker of the popular Ozempic and Wegovy anti-obesity drugs, said on Wednesday it was abandoning plans for a new factory in Denmark to make drugs for rare diseases, citing "shifts in global demand".

There are a number of outstanding reasons to be familiar with today's word of the day.

The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.

New figures from property site Boligsiden show that the price of a standard 80 square metre apartment in Copenhagen has risen from around 4.8 million kroner in April last year to 6 million this year.

Danish supermarkets in price war, property prices still rising despite high supply and more news from Denmark on Wednesday.

When things are falling to pieces all around you and you feel like sailing off into the breeze.

If you work for an employer in Denmark, it’s worth being aware of the labour laws that provide for annual leave.

With Denmark's government still having the final say on its foreign policy and the US continuing to pile on pressure, Greenland needs to have a new Danish government in place as soon as possible, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the country's prime minister, has said.

Whether you've been living in the Danish capital for a year, a decade, or even longer, we want to hear your thoughts on how Copenhagen has changed.

Thursday May 14th marks the Christian feast of Ascension Day, known as Kristi Himmelfart in Denmark. As well as sounding a bit rude, it means a day off work and the chance of a long weekend.

Danish People's Party will not support Moderate government, foreign ministry warns Middle East war could affect flights and more news from Denmark on Tuesday.

Rail passengers will soon be able to travel directly by train from Berlin to Oslo. Described as part of a boom in long-distance rail travel, the new ICE L service promises a greener, simpler way to reach Scandinavia.

For when you just can't deal.

Ascension Day, an important festival for Denmark's Lutheran Church, always falls on a Thursday, meaning many workers get to enjoy a four-day weekend. Here's what you need to know.

The day before Ascension Day is one of the biggest travel days of the year in Denmark, with hundreds of thousands of people setting off for their first beach break of the year. Here's what you need to know about the likely traffic hotspots.

Liberal leader Troels Lund Poulsen has taken over from Social Democrat's Mette Frederiksen to head talks to find a new Danish government. Poulsen has been set a two week deadline.

Danish PM loses bid to form government, Mother's Day parade raises over 150,000 kroner to combat maternal mortality and other news from Denmark on Monday.

The European Commission on Friday clarified rules on air passenger rights given possible fuel shortages and travel disruption amid conflict in the Middle East in the coming months.

Talks to form a government in Denmark after inconclusive elections in March failed Friday and the king appointed a new negotiator to replace Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

Danish police and prosecutors use terminology in criminal investigations and trials which don’t always match up with words used in English-language systems. We explain the various terms in use.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was visiting Denmark's King on Friday to ask for another attempt to form a government after the leader of the Moderate Party called for Liberal Party leader Troels Lund Poulsen to lead the next round of talks.

Foraging for seasonal berries during summer is a passion shared by anyone from families to gourmet restaurants. Here’s what to know before you set off scouring Denmark for some sweet treats, wicker basket in hand.

If you’re happy about ticking items off your to-do list, this Danish expression will get the job done.

A fire has broken out in an apartment building in northwest Copenhagen, with more than a hundred people evacuated and smoke visible from across the city.

Sweden has ordered the expansion of a key power interconnector to Denmark to be halted after failing to reach agreement with the European Commission over bottleneck fees.

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Thursday slammed as "indecent" reported attempts by an American to pay locals $200,000 each to sign a petition calling for Greenland to join the US.

Mærsk thanks US for freeing stranded ship, Red-Green Alliance optimistic about government talks, and other news from Denmark on Friday.

A Danish passenger who had been aboard the expedition cruise ship Hondius disembarked in April, before a hantavirus case was confirmed on the vessel, according to the ship’s operator. The Danish Patient Safety Authority says the person is now in self-isolation in Denmark and has not developed…

Learning a language is a minefield of embarrassment, frustration and potential rudeness. From struggling to get the gender right to wrestling with inverted word order, here are some of the perils of learning Danish.

Given that nowhere in Denmark is more than 52km from the sea, fresh fish can be surprisingly hard to get hold of. When one of The Local's readers asked why, we tried to find the answer.

Lars Løkke Rasmussen, leader of the Moderate party, has been seen meeting with right-wing parties despite ongoing government negotiations to form a centre-left government.

Denmark's Diabetes Association warns that as many as 100,000 people in Denmark may be living with type 2 diabetes without knowing it. What are the signs, and what should you do if you think you might be diabetic?

Denmark has the most expensive household water in Europe, and prices are expected to rise further in the coming years.

More than 12,000 children miss one in four school days, many property owners to be issued new tax statements and 100 million kroner donation to fund new outdoor centres. Here's Denmark's news on Thursday.

Why do Danes compare painting their apartments to tasting blood?

Denmark has a good record on road safety, but accidents still happen. What steps do you need to take if you are involved in one, and does it make a difference if you are driving a foreign-regstered vehicle?

Denmark has around 100,000 voluntary clubs and associations and many Danes are involved in at least one of them. How can you start your own?

The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens.

Has the prospect of summer barbeques got you wondering what activities are allowed on your balcony in Denmark? We've got you covered.

If the number of apartments on the market keeps rising this could put a damper on price hikes, according to a property economist.

As of Wednesday, negotiations to form Denmark's new government have been going on for 43 days, one day longer than the 42-day record set after the 2022 election. What's the status of negotiations?

Government negotiations longest in Danish history, sirens to be tested at noon and man-made chemicals and PFAS widespread in Danish soil samples. Here's Denmark's news on Wednesday.