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Greenland registers tremors from Turkey earthquake

PARTNER CONTENT

Decoding the future: The college providing the skillset for next-gen jobs

Danes protest against plan to abolish public holiday

Tens of thousands of Danes protested on Sunday against the government's plan to abolish a public holiday to help fund the defence budget.

Danish rail staff report high incidence of abuse at work

Spy or jihadist? Denmark probes jailed man’s case

Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Monday

Denmark opposes Russia athletes competing at Olympics under neutral flag

IN NUMBERS: How do work permit waiting times compare in the Nordic countries?

‘More than half’ of Danes want embassy Quran burnings banned

PARTNER CONTENT

From US tech to French fashion: the MBA unlocking global opportunities

Copenhagen changes name of new baby ‘mothers’ groups’ to allow groups with dads

‘Wind-sensitive’ vehicles in Denmark: What are they and when are they not allowed on bridges?

READERS REVEAL: Is public transport good value in Denmark?

PARTNER CONTENT

Five signs you know you’re crushing it living abroad

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Denmark in February 2023?

Keep saving on gas use, a reminder to check your tax payments, movement on plans to scrap a public holiday, Fastelavn celebrations, Copenhagen Fashion Week and lighter days incoming. Here are some of the things to look out for in Denmark this February.

CULTURE

Five Danish Netflix series that aren’t Borgen

READER INSIGHTS

READERS REVEAL: What are the barriers to a successful relationship with a Dane?

READER QUESTIONS

READER QUESTION: Do Denmark’s residency rules allow you to take a side job?

PROPERTY

IN CHARTS: How bad is the situation in Scandinavian housing markets?

WORKING IN DENMARK

How many public holidays does Denmark have compared to other countries?

FAMILY

Five Danish children’s songs international parents will inevitably have to learn

BREXIT

Brexit: Brits in EU feel European and don’t want to return home

TAXES

Denmark’s tax authority to release annual returns on March 13th

WEATHER

Essential rain gear for a wet Danish winter (and spring, summer, autumn)

Winter in Denmark can be a shock to the system, particularly for those of us who come from warmer, drier climes. But if you know where to look, you can find the right rain gear to keep the Danish drops off your head.