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Wildfires hit Greenland after record temperatures
Police in Greenland warned people to stay away from western areas of the island as wildfires scorched swathes of scrubland.
Two arrested as Europe egg scandal spreads to Denmark
Dutch investigators arrested two suspects Thursday over Europe's widening tainted egg scandal, as Denmark announced that 20 contaminated tonnes had been sold there.
Denmark plan 'Rocky' victory in women's Euro final
When Denmark take on hosts Netherlands in Sunday's women's Euro final, it will be like Rocky Balboa fighting Apollo Creed for the second time, says Danish coach Nils Nielsen.
'Crazy journey' to Euro 2017 final for Denmark's Røddik
More than eleven years ago, defender Line Røddik embarked on a "crazy journey" ending, for now, in Sunday's women's Euro final against the Netherlands in Enschede.
Danish 'keeper Sørensen retires after 24 seasons
Former Denmark international goalkeeper Thomas Sørensen said Monday he is retiring from professional football after a playing career spanning 24 years.
Apple to invest $900 million in Danish data plant
Apple on Monday said it would invest six billion Danish kroner ($920 million, 810 million euros) in a data centre in Denmark, its second in the country to run entirely on clean energy.
Danish jihadist arrested in Spain wanted to buy weapons there
A Danish man arrested in Spain on suspicion of fighting with Islamic State (Isis) jihadists in Syria was planning to buy weapons in the country, the interior ministry said Monday.
Cyberattack blocks Maersk terminals, new orders
Danish shipping mammoth Maersk said Wednesday it had shut down some of its computer systems after a global cyberattack disrupted operations at its terminals and hindered it from taking new orders.
Scientists to explore meltwater at Greenland Cold War camp
Scientists in Denmark plan an expedition to Greenland's remote northwest to measure how fast ice is melting around a Cold War-era US military base, which risks leaking toxic waste into the environment.
Denmark revokes 334-year-old blasphemy law
Danish lawmakers on Friday repealed a centuries-old blasphemy law which forbid public insults of a religion, such as the burning of holy books like the Qur'an, cementing the country's attachment to freedom of expression.
Danish Jehovah's Witness arrested after Russia raid
Russian security forces have raided a Jehovah's Witnesses service and arrested a Danish citizen in the latest move against the Christian group since Moscow banned it as an "extremist organisation".
Activists urge EU to rebuke Denmark for Faroe whale hunt
Environmental campaigners on Wednesday urged the EU to take action against Denmark, accusing officials there of facilitating the traditional annual hunt of pilot whales in the Faroe Islands.
Denmark open to sending more troops to Afghanistan: minister
Denmark's defence minister said Tuesday that Copenhagen is open to sending additional troops to Afghanistan, amid expectations that the United States will soon announce an increased commitment to the country.
Chinese carmaker Geely to be largest shareholder of Denmark's Saxo bank
Danish bank Saxo said on Friday that Chinese carmaker Geely, the owner of Volvo, would become its largest shareholder by buying around 30 percent of its capital.
Maersk to pay 3.7 billion euros for German rival
The world's leading container shipping company, Danish Maersk Line, said Friday it would pay 3.7 billion euros ($4 billion) for the acquisition of German competitor Hamburg Süd.
Denmark's Dong Energy profits soften as wind drops
Denmark's leading wind energy group Dong Energy said Thursday earnings fell in the first quarter, partly because winds were not up to snuff at the start of the year.
Danish musicians in aquariums make sounds in a silent world
Talk about fluid tunes: A group of innovative Danish musicians submerged like fish in an aquarium have created an underwater concerto with instruments specially adapted to resonate in a silent world.
Faroe Islands resume search for oil riches
The Faroe Islands, a Danish autonomous territory, will resume its search for oil soon, launching the fourth licensing round for exploration since 2000 and the first since 2008.
South Korea 'Rasputin' daughter will be extradited: Danish court
A Danish court on Wednesday ordered the extradition of the daughter of Choi Soon-Sil, the woman at the centre of a corruption scandal that led to the impeachment of South Korea's president.
Faroe Islands eye fishing agreement with UK after Brexit
The Faroe Islands, an autonomous archipelago in Denmark, said on Wednesday it wanted to negotiate on a fisheries agreement with the Britain after its exit from the EU, a concern for the Faroese economy.
Uber halts services in Denmark after new taxi law
Ride-sharing group Uber on Tuesday said it would temporarily withdraw its business in Denmark, where a new taxi law restricts cab services.
'Godfather' of Danish football jailed
The flamboyant former boss of top Danish club FC Copenhagen, Flemming Østergaard, nicknamed "Don Ø" for his dapper appearance likened to a mafia boss, was jailed Thursday for stock market offences.
Denmark’s Lego stacks up 'supernatural' record sales
Lego on Thursday announced record revenues for 2016, but slow profit growth marked the end of years of boost for the inventor of the famous multi-coloured plastic bricks.