Winds and stormy weather to hit Denmark today

Storm system Otto is expected to hit Denmark starting this afternoon until late in the night. Heavy rain and later winds with gusts of stormstrength. …

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What’s On In Copenhagen in February

There are activities for all the family to enjoy this month. Here’s our pick of some of the best. The article continues below. by Louise …

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First flag flying day in 2023: Crown Princess Mary’s birthday

Flags will be flying on all official buildings and on buses on 5 February in celebration of the popular Crown Princess Mary, whose Australian roots …

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Buy leftovers for DKK 40 – use the Too Good To Go App

Launched in Denmark in 2016, the money saving App, Too Good To Go, has become a huge success – so much so that it can …

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Flags flying on half today at Amalienborg after the death of ex-King Konstantin II of Greece

A united family, the three sisters and their husbands shared many happy times together and the Danish royal family share the sorrow of ex Queen …

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Which Danish names are the most common?

Living in Denmark, you have probably noticed all the Danes you meet with a surname ending on sen; a first name and surname ending on …

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Lise Nørgaard – death of a grand lady

Aged 105, she had lived a full life and was a household name in most Danish families – she passed away on 1 January. The …

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A much viewed speech. What’s so special about the Queen’s New Year’s Eve speech?

Watched by approx. 2 million viewers in Denmark, every year, via DR1 and TV2, the Queen’s New Year’s speech is an integral part of the …

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Your gift-wrapping paper is not recyclable

The Danish paper recycling association asks consumers to refrain from putting their Christmas gift-wrapping paper in the bin for paper recycling. The article continues below. …

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Fireworks are legal to buy now but only to use from 27 December until 1 January

You may have noticed the adverts for fireworks popping up just now. They are legal to buy from mid December but illegal to use until …

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