The Latest Breaking News from Denmark

Denmark’s generous child care and parental leave policies erase 80% of the ‘motherhood penalty’ for working moms

For many women in the U.S. and around the world, motherhood comes with career costs.

The Conversation · Feb 2

Why Denmark can't use Ozempic as a trump card with the US in Greenland talks

Novo Nordisk, the Danish manufacturer of weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, has a large market share in the US. But it's not enough to put pressure on US President Donald Trump's administration during Greenland talks, experts say.

Euronews · Feb 2

Denmark's Queen Mary Is Set to Return Home to Australia, and Royal Fans Can't Contain Their Excitement

"Love our Aussie girl. Such a beautiful human."

Marie Claire · Feb 1

King and Queen of Denmark lock in Australian visit

The green transition and economic security will be on the agenda when the Danish royal couple embark on their fourth official trip to Australia.

AAP · Jan 30

Greenland gets new place on updated Danish coins

Greenland has its own place on Denmark's new coins, having previously shared its place on the currency with the Faroe Islands. Since December 2025, Denmark has been issuing new coins throughout the kingdom, having updated them to feature the new king, Frederik X, who ascended to the throne in 2024.

Euronews · Jan 30

Did the US ever ‘give back’ Greenland to Denmark, as Trump claims?

When Nazi Germany began its occupation of Denmark in April 1940, Greenland suddenly found itself cut off from its colonial power and thrust into the centre of North Atlantic wartime strategy. The US took control of Greenland temporarily, establishing bases and defence perimeters there to prevent Germany from using the…

The Conversation · Jan 29

EU designates Iran’s revolutionary guard as terrorist organisation – as it happened

The EU has just designated Iran’s revolutionary guard as terrorist organisation, the bloc’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas confirmed.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29

Macron hosts Denmark and Greenland leaders in show of European unity

Talks in Paris will put Europe’s support for Greenland and Denmark in the spotlight, as focus sharpens on Arctic security and development.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 28

World Cup 2026 Faces Boycott Calls From Germany, Netherlands and UK Over Trump Greenland Annexation Plans

European nations debate boycotting World Cup 2026 following Trump's Greenland annexation threats and immigration enforcement tactics

International Business Times UK · Jan 27

Greenland’s Inuit have spent decades fighting for self-determination

Amid the discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Danish and European leaders about who should own Greenland, the Inuit who live there and call it home aren’t getting much attention.

The Conversation · Jan 27