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Night-shift robots: Danish supermarket trains humanoids to restock

For now, they are slower than supermarket workers, though the start-up says advances in AI will help improve their speed and precision.

14 October 2026

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Denmark tests humanoid robots in supermarkets to help to ease staff workload at night

Denmark’s Salling Group is trialling Hive Robots in stores to handle demanding restocking, freeing staff for customer service while robots work mainly at night.

11 October 2026

Tech News

Denmark introduces bill to protect people’s faces and voices from deepfakes

The bill follows a broad political agreement reached in June 2025 but would still allow satire, parody and political or social criticism unless it constitutes misinformation posing serious dangers to others.

8 October 2026

Tech News

Hackers get data of 8.8 million in 'extremely serious' Danish breach

A major cybersecurity breach has exposed the personal data of 8.8 million people in Denmark.

5 October 2026

Culture news

Inside a fan-run gathering for adult LEGO enthusiasts

LEGO reported a net profit of around €1.15 billion in the first half of this year, up 32% on the same period last year, as toymakers increasingly cater to adults buying toys for themselves.

2 October 2026

Europe News

Danish military admits flaws in report about 2025 drone incursions

In a revised report of the incident at Skrydstrup air base released Thursday, the military admitted that their account might have been mistaken.

1 October 2026

Denmark

How are Danes reacting to the US-Greenland security deal?

People in Copenhagen give mixed reactions to a new security deal between the US, Denmark and Greenland, with some welcoming closer Arctic cooperation while others say the agreement does little to ease their concerns.

24 September 2026

Europe News

Denmark says Russian invasion of NATO country 'highly unlikely'

European countries have been on high alert for any Russian interference, with fears that Moscow could target Kyiv's Western backers as the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine drags on into its fifth year.

24 September 2026

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Ancient Roman Pula transformed by contemporary light art

A 2,000-year-old Roman city transformed by contemporary light art.

22 September 2026

Europe News

Danish PM condemns Russian flare attack on helicopter as 'reckless'

Russia says it was Danish pilots being provocative, in a war of words that's becoming a pattern along NATO's eastern edge

15 September 2026

Europe News

Denmark's intelligence agency warns Russia preparing acts of sabotage

Moscow has been widely accused by Western officials of running a campaign of sabotage and disruption with the aim of undermining support for Ukraine and destabilising European nations.

3 September 2026

wellbeing

How VR helped a woman silence 27 years of schizophrenia voices

One hypothesis is that making an invisible symptom something patients can see, hear and respond to gives them greater control over it.

29 August 2026

Culture news

Blacksmiths recreate Viking Age anchor using ancient techniques in Denmark

An international team of blacksmiths is recreating a Viking Age anchor using techniques and materials believed to have been used more than 1,000 years ago.

25 August 2026

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Watch: Viking Age anchor recreated with hammer and bellows in Denmark

Blacksmiths recreate a Viking Age anchor with bloomery iron and historic techniques at Aggersborg in northern Denmark.

25 August 2026

Travel News

Faroe Islands expands its self-navigating car itineraries

Travellers are invited to hop in a car and let the GPS take them to lesser-known spots – and the destinations are a secret until you arrive.

25 August 2026

Europe News

Victims of abuse at youth care home to be compensated by Denmark

According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, between 1949 and 1976, personal accounts and its files showed "serious and systemic failings during the stay of the 13 former residents in this home, which was under state supervision."

24 August 2026

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Neon lights and lanterns glow in new Hikari area at Tivoli, Denmark

Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens Hikari, a Japanese-inspired district with neon lights, art, a new ride and views of the historic Japanese Tower.

19 August 2026

Travel News

Revolut is opening an airport lounge in Copenhagen

The fintech company’s first foray into the market will be the largest common-use lounge in the Schengen area.

17 August 2026

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Hundreds join Copenhagen kayak parade in support of Greenland

Hundreds of kayakers paddled through Copenhagen harbour on Sunday waving Greenlandic flags, marking the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples in a show of solidarity with Greenland.

10 August 2026

Tech News

Denmark tightens rules to curb AI cheating in secondary schools

The new Danish measures include oral defences for written take-home exams, and monitoring tools for screen-use during in-school written tests.

7 August 2026

Food and Drink

Copenhagen’s iconic restaurant Noma reopens after abuse accusations

Denmark’s iconic Noma restaurant reopens today, but its founder will not be at its helm. Nor will it have its three stars in the Michelin Guide.

5 August 2026

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Armoured fighters storm Denmark’s Spøttrup Castle for IMCF world championship

Nearly 600 armoured fighters from 30 countries have gathered at Denmark's Spøttrup Castle for the International Medieval Combat Federation (IMCF) World Championship, turning one of Scandinavia's best-preserved medieval fortresses into an arena for full-contact historical combat.

24 July 2026

Europe News

France says Iceland has 'nothing to lose' in EU membership talks

Iceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015.

20 July 2026

Europe News

Greenland institute halts new collaborations with the US

The Trump administration has cut billions of dollars in public research funding and fired government scientists.

15 July 2026

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Santas fill Danish streets for annual congress

Dozens of Santas and Mrs. Clauses gather in Aalborg, Denmark, for the World Santa Claus Congress, with parades, family activities and summer festivities.

9 July 2026

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Rescued bile bears released in Denmark forest

Six rescued Asiatic black bears from South Korea start a new life in Denmark’s Knuthenborg Safaripark after an international rescue operation.

3 July 2026