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Which countries in Europe impose language tests for residency permits? Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does each country compare and what level of language do they require?

Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does each country compare and what level of language do they require?

07.03.2026 09:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside Denmark: Why pensions are again a Social Democratic election strategy Our column Inside Denmark takes a closer look at the stories we’ve been talking about over the last seven days. This week, a huge debate about (relatively) early retirement.

Our column Inside Denmark takes a closer look at the stories we’ve been talking about over the last seven days. This week, a huge debate about (relatively) early retirement.

07.03.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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50 phrases to help you get by in a Danish-speaking office Work in an office? Look no further if you want to impress your Danish-speaking colleagues with these work-related phrases.

Work in an office? Look no further if you want to impress your Danish-speaking colleagues with these work-related phrases.

07.03.2026 06:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Non-EU nationals in Denmark urged to check residence card expiry Some non-EU nationals with Danish permanent residence permits will need to update them in the coming months, authorities have stated.

Some non-EU nationals with Danish permanent residence permits will need to update them in the coming months, authorities have stated.

06.03.2026 14:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Danish Word of the Day: Valgflæsk Today's word of the day will help you digest political talk at election time.

Today's word of the day will help you digest political talk at election time.

06.03.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Danish shipping giant Maersk suspends routes over Mideast war Danish shipping giant Maersk said on Friday it was suspending two intercontinental transit routes because of the war in the Middle East.

Danish shipping giant Maersk said on Friday it was suspending two intercontinental transit routes because of the war in the Middle East.

06.03.2026 13:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Parties present election proposals on pensions and renting homes, King and Queen to proceed with Australia visit and more news from Denmark this Friday.

Parties present election proposals on pensions and renting homes, King and Queen to proceed with Australia visit and more news from Denmark this Friday.

06.03.2026 05:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pollution exposure in Europe linked to mental health problems Environmental pollution is linked to several mental health disorders in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned, arguing that enforcing legislation would result in Europeans being both less depressed and less anxious.

Environmental pollution is linked to several mental health disorders in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned, arguing that enforcing legislation would result in Europeans being both less depressed and less anxious.

05.03.2026 13:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Denmark’s Liberals lose ground in latest poll ahead of election The Liberal (Venstre) party has seen its vote share slightly reduced in a new election poll less than three weeks before the general election, but predicting an overall winner remains difficult.

The Liberal (Venstre) party has seen its vote share slightly reduced in a new election poll less than three weeks before the general election, but predicting an overall winner remains difficult.

05.03.2026 12:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Denmark inaugurates first flight with sustainable fuel Denmark has inaugurated its first domestic aviation route powered 40-percent by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an alternative expected to cut CO2 emissions on the route by 3,000 tonnes a year.

Denmark has inaugurated its first domestic aviation route powered 40-percent by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an alternative expected to cut CO2 emissions on the route by 3,000 tonnes a year.

05.03.2026 09:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday New study shows rise in chronic illnesses, Maersk suspends bookings in Gulf, bridge to be named after Queen and more news from Denmark this Thursday.

New study shows rise in chronic illnesses, Maersk suspends bookings in Gulf, bridge to be named after Queen and more news from Denmark this Thursday.

05.03.2026 05:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Danish PM candidate rejects far-right call for fewer Muslims Liberal (Venstre) party leader Troels Lund Poulsen, who wants to lead a conservative government after this month’s election, has rejected calls from the far right to reduce the number of Muslims in Denmark.

Liberal (Venstre) party leader Troels Lund Poulsen, who wants to lead a conservative government after this month’s election, has rejected calls from the far right to reduce the number of Muslims in Denmark.

04.03.2026 13:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Food delivery service Just Eat confirms Denmark exit The food delivery app Just Eat is set to vanish from the Danish market after the company announced it will discontinue operations in the country.

The food delivery app Just Eat is set to vanish from the Danish market after the company announced it will discontinue operations in the country.

04.03.2026 12:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The history of the Danish letter Ø It might look quintessentially Danish, but the letter ø is far from unique to the national language and has a longer history than you might imagine.

It might look quintessentially Danish, but the letter ΓΈ is far from unique to the national language and has a longer history than you might imagine.

04.03.2026 09:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday A quarter of children schooled outside public system, β€˜sustainable’ flight set for takeoff, Vestas CEO threatens to move abroad and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.

A quarter of children schooled outside public system, β€˜sustainable’ flight set for takeoff, Vestas CEO threatens to move abroad and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.

04.03.2026 05:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How many 'new' Danish citizens can vote in the 2026 election? Who has the right to vote in the Danish general election, and how many recently-naturalised citizens can cast their ballot on March 24th?

Who has the right to vote in the Danish general election, and how many recently-naturalised citizens can cast their ballot on March 24th?

03.03.2026 16:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Copenhagen Airport flights disrupted by war in Middle East Up to 12,000 passengers have experience disruption to flights at Copenhagen Airport because of the war in the Middle East.

Up to 12,000 passengers have experience disruption to flights at Copenhagen Airport because of the war in the Middle East.

03.03.2026 14:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What is Danish 'bloc politics' and why is it making a comeback in the 2026 election? How do parties and candidates get elected in Denmark, what are the 'red' and 'blue blocs', and why is the current government unusual? Our five-minute guide to Danish party politics and elections helps make sense of the chaos.

How do parties and candidates get elected in Denmark, what are the 'red' and 'blue blocs', and why is the current government unusual? Our five-minute guide to Danish party politics and elections helps make sense of the chaos.

03.03.2026 12:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Denmark part of French nuclear deterrence plan, few houses on market, Novo Nordisk to expland plant in Ireland and more news this Tuesday.

Denmark part of French nuclear deterrence plan, few houses on market, Novo Nordisk to expland plant in Ireland and more news this Tuesday.

03.03.2026 06:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Denmark’s left takes narrow lead in early election poll The β€˜red-bloc’ of left-wing and centre-left parties in Denmark’s parliament have a narrow advantage in the first poll completed after the general election was announced.

The β€˜red-bloc’ of left-wing and centre-left parties in Denmark’s parliament have a narrow advantage in the first poll completed after the general election was announced.

02.03.2026 13:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Denmark in March 2026 From the general election to tax statements and the clocks going forward, there are plenty of changes afoot in Denmark this month.

From the general election to tax statements and the clocks going forward, there are plenty of changes afoot in Denmark this month.

02.03.2026 09:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Denmark's Liberals unveil plan for five-year provisional citizenship Denmark's Liberal (Venstre) party wants to introduce a new five-year probationary period for people granted Danish citizenship.

Denmark's Liberal (Venstre) party wants to introduce a new five-year probationary period for people granted Danish citizenship.

02.03.2026 08:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Monday New citizenship policy from Liberal party, far-right party demands Muslims leave Denmark, intelligence services warn of election interference and more news from Denmark this Monday.

New citizenship policy from Liberal party, far-right party demands Muslims leave Denmark, intelligence services warn of election interference and more news from Denmark this Monday.

02.03.2026 05:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Danish shipping giant Maersk suspends vessel transit through Strait of Hormuz Danish shipping company Maersk said on Sunday it was halting passage through the narrow Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman, next to Iran, for "safety" reasons.

Danish shipping company Maersk said on Sunday it was halting passage through the narrow Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman, next to Iran, for "safety" reasons.

01.03.2026 15:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Six ways to make a great impression at a Danish home If you get invited to a Danish home for the first time, there are a few small ways you can leave a positive impression.

If you get invited to a Danish home for the first time, there are a few small ways you can leave a positive impression.

01.03.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Culture, politics, food: what makes Europeans proud of their country? A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons.

A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons.

28.02.2026 11:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside Denmark: Why is wealth tax suddenly a hot election topic? Our column Inside Denmark takes a closer look at the stories we’ve been talking about over the last seven days. This week, the emergence of wealth tax as a major election issue.

Our column Inside Denmark takes a closer look at the stories we’ve been talking about over the last seven days. This week, the emergence of wealth tax as a major election issue.

28.02.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Danish intelligence warns of foreign interference in election campaign Denmark's intelligence service warned Friday that a foreign power may try to sway the country's general election on March 24 and that it was a priority target for Russia because of its support for Ukraine.

Denmark's intelligence service warned Friday that a foreign power may try to sway the country's general election on March 24 and that it was a priority target for Russia because of its support for Ukraine.

28.02.2026 07:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜For SΓΈren!’: How to NOT swear in Danish (while feeling like you are) Like English speakers, Danes absolutely love to use fake swear words – and you should too, as they sound gloriously quaint coming from the mouth of a foreigner.

Like English speakers, Danes absolutely love to use fake swear words – and you should too, as they sound gloriously quaint coming from the mouth of a foreigner.

28.02.2026 06:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Danish Liberal leader Poulsen declares prime minister candidacy The leader of the Liberal (Venstre) party, Troels Lund Poulsen, has announced that he is putting himself forward as a candidate for prime minister in the March general election.

The leader of the Liberal (Venstre) party, Troels Lund Poulsen, has announced that he is putting himself forward as a candidate for prime minister in the March general election.

27.02.2026 14:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0