The Latest Breaking News from Copenhagen

‘I want to make myself obsolete’: the MP fighting for Greenland’s self-governance

Qarsoq Høegh-Dam aims to use his seat in Danish parliament to shift power from Copenhagen to Nuuk

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

Lost Danish warship sunk by Admiral Nelson discovered after 225 years

Divers are racing against time to excavate the 19th-century wreck of the Dannebroge

The Independent UK · Apr 2

Podcast: From Ljubljana to Copenhagen: A dramatic week at the polls

Danes and Slovenians cast their ballots earlier this week in key parliamentary elections. We take a look and what these votes mean for the European Union.

Euronews · Mar 27

Danish Soldiers Ready to Blow Up Greenland's Runways Over Trump Invasion Fears, Says Report

Danish broadcaster DR reports that soldiers in Greenland were prepared to destroy runways to block US forces following President Trump's annexation rhetoric. The 'Arctic Endurance' exercise reportedly masked a high-stakes defensive operation involving five European nations.

International Business Times UK · Mar 20

Iranian opposition’s Lion and Sun flag hoisted at Iranian Embassy in Copenhagen

According to reports published by outlets including Iran International and the Jerusalem Post, two Islamic Republic diplomats have recently stepped down from their posts and applied for asylum.

Euronews · Mar 19

Denmark reportedly flew blood bags to Greenland in preparation for a US attack

Amid Trump threats, Copenhagen also sent over explosives intended to blow up runways, according to Danish media

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

British schoolgirl stranded in Denmark after return flight blocked over UK border rules

Exclusive: Hanne, 16, from Sussex, was not allowed to board flight to London after weekend in Copenhagen

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

A wealth tax for schools: Frederiksen’s shift left stirs debate before Denmark’s early election

PM’s proposal to tax super-rich and fund schools wins praise as her handling of the Greenland crisis boosts her standing across party lines – but not all voters are convinced

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

Travelling with young kids? These are Europe’s easiest city breaks for families

Denmark’s capital Copenhagen was the highest ranked city in a new ‘family breaks index’ with Berlin, Barcelona, Florence and Amsterdam rounding up the top five.

Euronews · Mar 16

Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from Noma over abuse allegations, says 'an apology is not enough'

Celebrity chef René Redzepi, founder of iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and several other international recognitions for its New Nordic cuisine, announced his resignation in the wake of allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark. “I have worked to be a better leader and…

The Times of India · Mar 12