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When will Denmark see the heaviest traffic in summer 2026?
Most schools in Denmark broke up on Friday, June 26th, marking the start of the summer exodus from Denmark's big cities to summer houses on the coast. Here are the days when the Danish Roads Directorate expects the heaviest traffic.
On the Agenda: What's happening in Denmark this week
The first week of the school summer holiday means everyday life slows down, but not enough to slow down the Danes’ love of festivals. This week’s agenda includes a week of music, US Independence Day celebrations, and summer activities for the kids.
How to watch the 2026 World Cup knockout stage on Danish TV
Despite Denmark not qualifying for the tournament this time, football fever is still sweeping the country during the 2026 FIFA World Cup - here's how to watch it.
Denmark phases out physical Rejsekort travel card
At midnight on Monday the physical Rejsekort travel card will officially be retired, with travellers instead having to use the Rejsekort app or the new physical Basiskort travel card.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Two fifths of Danes against new Swedish nuclear power plant at Barsebäck, heatwave officially over, last day to use physical Rejsekort and more news from Denmark on Monday.
More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO
The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
At least 191 million Europeans face 35C on Sunday
At least 191 million people are forecast to endure temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday in Europe, with the heat particularly intense in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, according to AFP estimates.
Records tumble as European heatwave moves east
Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.
How to save on rail travel in Denmark in the summer of 2026
Denmark’s rail operator DSB scrapped its popular summer travel pass last year, but all is not lost if you’re on the lookout for a heavily discounted train trip this summer.
At least 193 million in Europe to face temperatures above 35C on Saturday
At least 193 million people across Europe are expected to experience temperatures above 35C on Saturday, AFP calculations found, up from Friday as the heatwave was set to shift eastwards.
Denmark marks hottest temperature on record at 36.6C
Denmark recorded its highest temperature on record on Saturday, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said.
EU worries jet fuel supply situation to worsen
Commercial supplies of jet fuel may worsen this summer despite the improving situation in the Strait of Hormuz, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Friday.
European heatwave's unlikely accomplice is an ocean 'cold blob'
The heatwave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner-in-crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent.
Danish students and caps: What’s all the noise about?
During the month of June, Danish towns are overtaken by jubilant young adults wearing assorted styles of graduation caps (studenterhuer). The Local brings you a guide to what the caps mean, their history and significance.
Gender-neutral pronouns and BMO: Denmark's official dictionary reveals new words
Denmark's official dictionary, Den Danske Ordbog (DDO), has released a list of new official words and phrases, and new meanings for existing words, which are now considered part of the Danish language.
Climate change to blame as heatwave hits Europe's economies
Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Denmark could beat 79-year-old weather record on Saturday, far-right MP stripped of spokesperson roles after controversial posts and high fire risk this weekend. Here's Denmark's news on Friday.
What do Denmark's weather warnings actually mean?
Denmark's weather agency issues warnings for potentially dangerous weather, on a three-point scale. What does the weather alert system mean, and what should you do if there's a warning?
LATEST: More than 100 million Europeans suffer in temperatures above 35C
At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of Africa.
New Danish government relaunches proposal to loosen work permit rules
A work permit proposal to introduce a lower salary threshold for citizens of 16 non-EU countries originally put forward by Denmark's former government has been relaunched by the new government.
Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Copenhagen Airport set for record-breaking summer, Health Agency issues heatwave advice and Danish politicians discuss migration policy in first debate since election. Here's Denmark's news on Thursday.
'People are at risk': Europe urged to invest in healthcare as heatwaves intensify
The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday.
Danish party leaders discuss migration policy in first debate since election
Liberal Party leader Troels Lund Poulsen and Social Democrat leader Mette Frederiksen, currently Prime Minister, discussed migration policy in their first debate since Denmark's new government, which the Liberals are no longer a part of, took power.