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Denmark’s green party wants smoother path to citizenship

Denmark’s green party wants smoother path to citizenship

The environmentalist Alternative party says it wants it to be easier for applicants to be granted Danish citizenship, and also believes it should not be possible to revoke citizenship following nationalization.

Seven golden rules for moving abroad with children

Seven golden rules for moving abroad with children

Starting a new life abroad is daunting at any age. And for children, who might not have a say in the big move, there is lots of excitement and anxiety about the new place they will soon call home.

 
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Alleged ringleader admits murders of Scandinavian hikers in Morocco

Alleged ringleader admits murders of Scandinavian hikers in Morocco

The alleged leader of a group of jihadists admits killing one of two Scandinavian hikers in Morocco, and accuses his co-defendant of killing the other.

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Here are the Danish social no-gos you should never break

Here are the Danish social no-gos you should never break

We asked our readers to tell us about the Danish social taboos they've encountered, so you can avoid making the same mistakes and spare yourself some blushes.

‘If you have an accident, no-one is coming for you’

‘If you have an accident, no-one is coming for you’

Your profession may take you to risky destinations but it’s your job to make sure you’re protected.

 
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How Denmark plans to get more women in leading jobs

How Denmark plans to get more women in leading jobs

There are too few women in leading roles at Danish companies, and change in the area is currently too slow, Minister for Gender Equality Eva Kjer Hansen has said.

Analysis: What does the EU election result mean for Denmark’s general election?

Analysis: What does the EU election result mean for Denmark’s general election?

Centrist parties, including Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen’s Liberals, fared well in Sunday’s EU elections, while the nationalist Danish People’s Party suffered badly. But how might the results affect next week’s general election?

Unpredictable Danish weather set for change on Thursday

Unpredictable Danish weather set for change on Thursday

A change in weather patterns on Thursday could either bring warm sunshine or cool, rainy days.

Revealed: How April's pilot strike hit SAS figures

Revealed: How April's pilot strike hit SAS figures

A week-long strike by Scandinavian airline SAS, which stranded hundreds of thousands of passengers, has led to poor traffic figures for the airline for the month of April.

EU vote faces new covert digital threats: report

EU vote faces new covert digital threats: report

New players are exploiting internet lawlessness to disrupt democracy at this week's European elections, says a new report that points a finger at far-right populists and cyber militias.

Why does Sweden’s love for vegetarianism create an appetite for objection?

Why does Sweden’s love for vegetarianism create an appetite for objection?

A number of schools in Sweden have cut meat from their menus in recent years, sometimes provoking strong reactions, and companies have also experienced backlashes.

 

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