Latest society & culture news and updates from Denmark in English.
A national survey reveals two-thirds of Danish sixth grade teachers have students who cannot attend school due to psychological and social challenges. Student absenteeism has reached concerning levels in Denmark's folkeskole system. The findings highlight growing mental health pressures on young students.
Danish authorities recall Silverboom Shiraz-Merlot red wine due to potential glass fragments in bottles. Consumers should return or discard affected bottles immediately. The recall covers specific lot numbers sold nationwide.
Denmark continues to experience unusually mild autumn weather with temperatures around 13°C. Scattered rain is expected, particularly in Jutland, while calm conditions prevail nationwide. The warm pattern may extend further into November.
Denmark plans 25,000 new social housing units over the next decade, with 1,500 reserved for low-income residents. The initiative addresses growing affordability concerns in major cities where rising prices threaten social diversity. Housing Minister Sophie Hæstorp Andersen says the plan will help maintain mixed-income communities.
A Danish biogas plant near Hjørring gets approval to triple production despite neighbor complaints about health-impacting odors. The expansion permits annual processing of 600,000 tons of agricultural waste while local residents continue protesting the facility's environmental impact.
Danish police suspend search for missing 76-year-old Hanne overnight. The operation near Aars will resume in daylight as teams need better visibility to check wooded areas. Residents are asked to check their properties for any signs of the woman.
A Danish court sentenced a man to two and a half years in prison for causing the death of police officer Magnus Buhl Hansen on Copenhagen's Langebro bridge. The case took six years to resolve after the defendant fled abroad. The conviction brings closure to one of Denmark's most followed traffic crime cases.
Copenhagen's mobile medical unit reports substance-affected youth as their most common patients. The weekend service near City Hall Square begins its third season in November. Emergency officials note consistent patterns of young people needing care for impairment.
Eighth grade students from Køge Lilleskole won 25,000 kroner in Denmark's Climate Match competition. They helped digitize historical ship logs for climate research alongside 6,000 other students. The initiative shows how young people can contribute meaningfully to scientific work.
A Copenhagen wheelchair user faces involuntary manslaughter charges after colliding with and killing a cyclist. Prosecutors are seeking a fine rather than prison time in the unusual traffic case. The accused woman denies any guilt in the February incident.
Bornholm residents battle over seasonal homes as dark winter months reveal vacant properties. Local elections could determine whether Denmark's Baltic Sea island restores full-time residency requirements to maintain community life year-round.
Denmark plans to let citizens pause pension payments and return to work more easily. The proposal aims to create a more flexible retirement system. It could help address workforce shortages while giving retirees more options.
Danish voters identify elderly care as their top political priority, with debates intensifying over nursing home closures and robot vacuum implementation. The issue reflects broader concerns about balancing technology with human touch in Scandinavia's renowned welfare system.
A Danish man faces weapons charges after allegedly attempting to take a police officer's gun at a Herning hospital. The incident occurred when police responded to a call about an uncooperative individual. The case carries a mandatory minimum two-year prison sentence under Danish law.
Danish citizens lost nearly 46 million kroner to online banking fraud in the first half of the year, with scammers taking over 40,000 kroner per successful case. Criminals are using new strategies to bypass security measures, according to financial authorities. Vishing scams remain the most common method used by fraudsters.
A wheelchair user faces negligent manslaughter charges after a collision with a cyclist in Copenhagen. Prosecutors are seeking a fine in the case scheduled for court in November. The defendant maintains her innocence in the unusual traffic incident.
Two Thai women received prison sentences and deportation for running human trafficking ring and brothels in Danish towns. The court found they controlled 25 women's lives and earnings while operating mold-infested prostitution facilities. Both defendants have appealed their convictions.
North Jutland police have released new details about a missing 76-year-old woman's clothing as the search expands. Authorities are asking residents to check properties and outbuildings across the rural region. The woman disappeared from her home near Aars on Sunday.
Norway launches a national campaign urging citizens to return unused antibiotics to pharmacies. The initiative aims to reduce antibiotic resistance and prevent environmental contamination. Health officials warn that improper disposal makes bacteria resistant to treatment.
Two Thai women received multi-year prison sentences for trafficking 25 women into prostitution in Denmark. The court found they controlled victims' lives and earnings in mold-infested buildings. Both defendants have appealed the verdict.
Two Thai women received prison sentences and deportation orders for human trafficking in Denmark. The Kolding Court convicted them of exploiting five women from Thailand. Both defendants have appealed the verdict.
Aalborg University preserves music and business communication degrees while cutting other programs. The decision follows Denmark's education reform and reflects shifting priorities in Nordic higher education.
Fifteen former employees describe a toxic work environment at Aalborg Theater with fear, harsh management, and excessive overtime. The Danish Working Environment Authority investigated bullying concerns earlier this year. Theater management claims improvements while former staff detail ongoing issues.
A Copenhagen court hears the case of a police officer killed in a bridge crash six years ago. The driver admits to excessive speed and fleeing the scene. The trial follows the suspect's extradition from the United Arab Emirates.