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Last updated Fri 16 Oct, 10:07 CET · 24 stories from DR, The Copenhagen Post and Uniavisen. We summarise the facts in our own words and link to the original Danish or English article.
Mette Frederiksen has hesitated over the question of whether Europe can trust the United States.
A convicted man escaped from institution staff while at a shopping centre.
Flights in Italy have been delayed or cancelled because of technical problems.
A new, large species of tick has been discovered in Norway, and it runs after its prey.
A court has delivered its verdict in the defamation case brought by Morten Messerschmidt against Martin Lidegaard over allegedly injurious statements.
Archaeologists have excavated more than 1,000 graves with human remains under Hans Tavsens Park in Nørrebro, next to Assistens Cemetery.
Greenland’s parliament unanimously adopted a resolution directing the government to draft legislation for a temporary ban on deep-sea mining.
Denmark’s 20 crematoria could switch from oil- and gas-powered ovens to electric models if authorities approve a lower minimum temperature requirement.
A new single-shot combination vaccine for influenza and Covid-19 has been given to a person in Denmark, the first in Europe, and could replace two separate jabs.
Every second new van is electric, according to DR.
A video of a quarrel that has led to party leaders appearing in court is available to watch again.
A man was arrested in Aarhus with an object that resembled a pistol.
Frederiksberg City Court will today decide whether Martin Lidegaard defamed Morten Messerschmidt during a debate in Randers last November.
Three children and a teacher were killed in a school shooting in Oregon, where a local person intervened before police arrived.
Sønderthon 2.0 has set a Danish record.
The article asks whether a centre-right media outlet can become too centre-right.
Gas, oil and electricity have become more expensive after the US and Israel began a war against Iran, raising fears that authorities may need to intervene before winter.
For newcomers: Higher energy prices can affect heating and electricity bills for people living in Denmark.
Archaeologists have excavated more than 1,000 skeletons in Hans Tavsens Park on Nørrebro, remains of poor people from the 1800s, as the area is due to become a climate-adapted park.
For newcomers: The planned redevelopment of Hans Tavsens Park may affect local residents' access to green space in Nørrebro.
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How to register for a CPR number in Denmark: when you must register, how to apply online, what to bring, and how long the card takes.
Quick answer: If you plan to stay in Denmark for more than three consecutive months, you must register with the Civil
How to get MitID in Denmark: create it with your passport in the app, get it at Borgerservice, what it costs, and what to do if you lose it.
Quick answer: MitID is Denmark's national digital ID. You get it in one of two ways: with the MitID app by scanning your
How to open a Danish bank account as a foreigner: what you need, which banks to try, why banks refuse, and your right to a basic payment
Quick answer: You need a CPR number and usually MitID before a Danish bank will open a normal account. Banks must follow
How to get a Danish tax card (skattekort): apply in E-tax, understand your tax rate, claim deductions, and use the researcher tax scheme.
Quick answer: You need a digital tax card (skattekort) before your employer pays you, or you will be taxed at 55%. Get it by
How to rent in Copenhagen as a foreigner: deposit and prepaid rent costs, landlord screening, CPR and MitID, waiting lists, scams and tenant
Quick answer: Renting in Copenhagen means competing for a private home through portals and agents, paying a deposit of up to
Insurance in Denmark: the three mandatory policies, the contents cover almost everyone needs, typical 2026 prices in DKK, and how to compare
Quick answer: Three things are mandatory in Denmark: employers must carry work-injury insurance (arbejdsskadeforsikring),
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