An EU-funded report from a Turkish thinktank has caused outrage in Denmark after it accused the country of widespread Islamophobia, with "exclusionary" political campaigns, and "a normalisation of everyday discrimination of Muslims".
Egyptian journalist Farah Bahgat recently left Denmark after a year living and studying in Aarhus and Copenhagen. Here, she reflects on her lasting impressions of the Scandinavian country.
It’s safe to say that Bono does not like Jimmie Åkesson. For the second time this month, the U2 frontman compared the Sweden Democrats’ leader to a Nazi during a concert.
Denmark’s immigration policies have been under scrutiny worldwide in recent years, with its infamous 'jewellery law', the recent ban on burkas and Integration Minister Inger Støjberg's decision to celebrate immigration restriction with cake all receiving their fair share of coverage – and criticism – from international media outlets.
A group of women in Aarhus say they aim to challenge preconceived views about Islamic dress, currently high on Denmark’s news agenda, by initiating dialogue.
A majority in Denmark’s parliament has voted in favour of a ban on certain types of face-covering clothing in public, effectively banning the Islamic burqa and niqab from August 1st.
A widely-discussed proposal to ban public wearing of face-covering garments including the burqa and niqab is set to be voted on in Denmark’s parliament.
The Danish government on Tuesday formally proposed a ban on Islamic full-face veils such as the niqab and burqa in public spaces, making it likely to become the next European country to restrict the wearing of the religious garment.
A Ministry of Justice proposal for a new law against the wearing of the burka in public could apply to all "comprehensively masking items" - including masks, helmets and false beards.
Government coalition parties the Liberal (Venstre) and Liberal Alliance parties have both announced their support for a public ban on garments that mask the face.
The Danish opposition Social Liberal (Radikale Venstre) Party has clarified its position after a spokesperson appeared to suggest the party would join conservatives in supporting a ban on burqas.
An adult education centre in the northern Copenhagen suburb of Lyngby has told six female students that they can no longer attend classes unless they remove their niqabs, a veil worn by some Muslim women that covers most of the face but leaves an opening for the eyes.
An international student at the University of Southern Denmark was appalled by what he perceived to be a display of “institutionalized racism” by a Danish youth organization but the group says it’s a case of cultural misunderstanding.
A European court decision upholding France's ban on face-covering veils may have implications for Denmark. The Danish People's Party wants to see a similar ban enacted at home and the legal path may now be clear.
