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April 5, 2015
Copenhagen will now get yet another food market. "Kødbyen Mad & Marked" opens this weekend in the hip Meatpacking District in Vesterbro. Photo: Kødbyen Mad & Marked
Copenhagen’s new food market opens
With the opening of yet another food market in Copenhagen this weekend, the city is strengthening its brand as the gastro capital of Scandinavia. This time everyone should be able to afford it. READ
Easter celebrations
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The complete guide to Easter in Denmark
Invited to some Danish Easter festivities but aren't sure what is going on? The Local gives you a survival guide to get you through the Easter weekend. READ
Entrepreneurs in Denmark
Jesper Løvendahl. Photo: Submitted
Company helps expats catch a ride
In our ongoing weekly feature series on Denmark’s entrepreneurs, we speak with Jesper Løvendahl, CEO of ExpatRide, a service that helps expats with leasing and financing of new and used cars. READ
The Danish National Bank this week started reissuing treasury bills, indicating that it has won the first battle against international currency speculators. Photo: John Widebæk Hertz/Colourbox
Danish Central Bank reissues treasury bills
Danmarks Nationalbank, the Danish National Bank, this week started reissuing treasury bills as a first victory against international currency speculators. READ
April Fools' Day
In Denmark we had you fooled that the country was introducing English as an official language. Photo: Claus Fisker/Scanpix
April Fool! The Local's day in gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. So, as the clock strikes 12pm, it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
Denmark has donated 250 million Danish kroner for 2015 to the victims of the Syrian conflict. It is estimated that some 18 million people have been affected by the conflict. Photo: SyriaFreedom/Flickr
Denmark donates 250 million kroner to Syria
At an international donor conference for Syria held in Kuwait this week, Denmark has committed another 250 million Danish kroner for 2015 to the victims of the war-torn country. This brings Denmark’s total aid to Syria to more than 1 billion Danish kroner, according to the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. READ
Denmark has been ranked second in a recent European study looking at air pollution and measures taken to reduce it. And the many bikes get a lot of praise. Photo: Colourbox
Copenhagen is Europe's second-cleanest city
It’s official: Copenhagen is one of the world’s greenest cities. Out of 23 European cities Copenhagen ranks second only to Zurich in terms of air pollution (or lack thereof), according to the European Environmental Bureau. READ
Working in Denmark
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Working in Denmark: The CV structure
Job search expert Franco Soldera from NemCV continues to walk you through the job search process, focusing this time on the importance of a well-structured CV. READ
No Spring yet: Bad weather has closed the Danish main bridge, "Storebæltsbroen," potentially causing major Easter traffic jam. Photo: Colourbox
Danish bridge reopens after bad weather
UPDATED: The calendar may indicate that Spring is in the air, but this is far from reality in Denmark. Today the main bridge, “Storebæltsbroen” – linking the western part of the country with the East – was temporarily closed due to ice falling from its cables. READ
Volunteers cook using unsold fruit and vegetables from local farmers. Photo: Jutland Station
Cultures in the mix at Aarhus People's Kitchen
The idea of a people’s kitchen, or Folkekøkken, is not unheard of in Denmark. Copenhagen is full of them. Aarhus, on the other hand, has only one, and it’s unlike any other: it doesn’t cost any money. READ
Features
In Time Travel Aarhus, Ripudaman Singh blends the city's past and present. Photo: Submitted
Indian expat takes 'time travel' through Aarhus
Ripudaman Singh combined his twin passions for photography and Aarhus into an exhibition that brings the city's past alive. READ
The Local List
A bird's eye view of the true capital of Scandinavia. Photo: Colourbox
Ten ways Copenhagen beats Stockholm
Stockholm often claims to lead the way when it comes to all things tech, culture and equality, but here at The Local Denmark, we're convinced Copenhagen trumps the Swedish city as the true capital of Scandinavia. READ 9 Comments
Working in Denmark
As if settling into a new job wasn't enough, you'll also need to figure out whether you want to join a union and/or an A-kasse. Photo: Colourbox
Working in Denmark: Unions and A-kasse
Human resources expert Nancy Rasmussen gives an introduction to picking the union that is right for you and how to protect your finances through private unemployment insurance. READ
Opinion
The author argues that Americans would be better off if they ditched their dreams of a big house and SUV and instead adopted 'the Danish way'. Photo: Kasper Thye/Copenhagen Media Center
'The Danish way' trumps the American dream
The American author of a new book about Danish parenting writes that the Danes' focus on empathy makes them much happier than Americans who pursue material goods. READ 30 Comments
Copenhagen shootings
Many prominent Danish voices have remained defiant in the wake of the Copenhagen shootings. Photo: Søren Bidstrup/Scanpix
Danish free speech fight continues after attacks
Prominent Danish free speech advocates like Flemming Rose remain defiant in the aftermath of the Copenhagen attacks, but an opinion poll reveals that Danes' support for publishing potentially offensive material has decreased. READ
More News
Every tenth child in Denmark is born to a single mother, statistics show. The state pays for fertility treatment but some argue that this has to stop. Photo: Tipstimes.com/Flickr
'Solo mums' on the rise in Denmark
In Denmark, you can get your education and health care for free and if you're a woman who still hasn't found the love of your life but still wants a child, the state will also cover your artificial insemination costs. But this is too much, some Danes now argue. READ
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Denmark boasts highest labour costs in EU
Hourly labour costs in Denmark reached 300.30 Danish kroner (€40.30) - the highest rate across the European Union. READ 3 Comments
Danish military planes had by February been on some 250 missions as part of the war against the terror group Isis, according to Ritzau. And the bill adds up. Photo: Colourbox
Denmark's Isis war bill adds up
Denmark spent 213 million Danish kroner fighting against terror group Isis during a four-month period ending in February this year, according to Ritzau. READ
Copenhagen is already in talks with Hamburg about hosting some of the Olymic events if Hamburg becomes the host city in 2024. Photo: Flickrworker/Wikipedia Commons.
Copenhagen chips in for 2024 Olympic events
You may be able to watch a biking race or some other Olympic events in Copenhagen in 2024 - at least if the mayor of Copenhagen gets his way. READ 2 Comments
Young Greenlanders are leaving the island for better opportunities abroad, causing a brain drain to the fragile economy. Photo: Colourbox
Greenland: Brain drain to Denmark
Just a few years back, Greenland rode on a wave of optimism as untapped oil and gas-resources seemed to secure that long-wanted independence from Denmark. Today it looks different and young people are leaving. READ
Christiania case
A file photo shows an unrelated police bust in Christiania in January 2013. Photo: Jens Nørgaard Larsen/Scanpix
Final Christiania tally: 76 sentenced to 187 years
Ten additional guilty verdicts on Friday put an end to what has been characterized as Denmark’s largest ever cannabis case. READ 11 Comments
American post-rock master Russian Circles hit the Jazzhouse on April 28th. Photo: Chris Strong
Denmark's ten must-see concerts in April
With clocks being set ahead an hour on Sunday, spring is finally ready to hit full bloom. Here are our picks for the best concerts to help you ring in the new season. READ
Alps plane crash
A SAS plane coming in for landing at Copenhagen airport. Photo: Johan Nilsson/TT
Scandinavian airlines change cockpit rules
UPDATED: Norwegian and SAS airlines have announced that they will require two staff in each plane's cockpit at all times following the Germanwings crash this week. READ
Denmark issues 11,000 invalid passports
If you or your family members have been issued a Danish passport since February, it may include a vital mistake that makes it invalid for international travel. READ 2 Comments
Only in Geneva do taxi rides cost more. Photo: Colourbox
Copenhagen airport cab fares second priciest
Taxi transfers from downtown Copenhagen to the airport are the second most expensive in Europe, according to research released on Friday from a UK-based travel money specialist. READ
From our other editions:
April Fool's Day
In Austria we had you fooled that the government had proposed a hike in sales tax for garden gnomes. Photo: Shutterstock
April Fool! The Local's day in gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. So, as the clock strikes 12pm, it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
April Fools' Day
Were you fooled into believing that Switzerland was bringing back the bicycle infantry in the Swiss Army? Photo: Rasbak/Wikimedia Commons
April Fool: The Local's collection of gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. Now it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
Hurricane Niklas
This train in Lower Saxony had to stop after striking a fallen tree. Photo: DPA
Storm Niklas kills at least three, stops trains
Hurricane “Niklas” has reportedly claimed three victims, while trains have been cancelled across Germany as the storm rages. READ
April Fools' Day
In Spain we had you fooled that Benidorm had banned full English breakfasts.
April Fool! The Local's day in gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. So, as the clock strikes 12pm, it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
France is home to 300,000 foreign students. Photo: Simone Ramella/Flickr
Studying in France: what you need to know
France is one of the most popular study destinations in the world, with nearly 300,000 foreign students. Relatively low tuition fees and the chance to live in France are certainly appealing, but France’s confusing higher education system can be frustrating to navigate. READ
Hot chocolate photo: Shutterstock
Gran poisons family with expired hot chocolate
All she wanted was to serve her loved ones a tasty drink. But a grandmother from Vicenza is in a spot of bother after three children and an adult fell ill after she gave them hot chocolate that was 25 years out of date. READ
April Fools' Day
In Norway we had you fooled that reindeer had become 'Norway's new salmon'. Photo: M.prinke/Flickr
April Fool! The Local's day in gags
No, you weren’t going crazy when you scrolled through The Local this morning. Today, our network temporarily lost its marbles for April Fools' Day. So, as the clock strikes 12pm, it’s time for The Local to fess up and reveal which of our stories were red herrings. READ
Dancing protestors oppose the dance permits on the streets of Stockholm in 2012. Photo: Lars Pehrson/SvD/TT
Sweden keeps ban on spontaneous dancing
Spontaneous dancing remains outlawed in Sweden except in venues with special “dance licences” after a majority in parliament voted down a move to free the feet. READ
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