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Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig crowned Miss Universe 2024

Denmark's Victoria Kjaer Theilvig has been crowned the 73rd Miss Universe. The 21-year-old skilled dancer, entrepreneur, and future lawyer dazzled the world, emerging victorious over 126 contestants to claim the prestigious title. 

Denmark to introduce world's first livestock carbon tax

From 2030, methane emissions caused by flatulence from cattle and pigs will be taxed at a rate of 300 kroner ($43) per tonne of CO2 equivalent.

'Everything is possible': Denmark unawed by hosts Germany in last-16

Denmark drew 0-0 with Serbia in Munich on Tuesday but qualified second in the group after the parallel England-Slovenia Group C match finished with the same scoreline.

Denmark edge out Slovenia to book Euro 2024 spot

Albania also qualified on Friday, drawing 1-1 in Moldova to ensure they would finish in the top two in Group E.

Italy cruise as Denmark edge towards Euro 2024 spot

Giacomo Bonaventura curled in his first Italy goal and Domenico Berardi produced a fine strike of his own to double the lead in Bari.

Man Utd lose playmaker Eriksen until May

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen is likely to be ruled out until early May by an ankle injury he suffered in the FA Cup win over Reading, the club said Tuesday.

Group D permutation: Who will join France in last 16?

With two wins in two, defending champions France have already guaranteed their place in the last 16, leaving Australia, Denmark, and Tunisia to fight it out for the remaining spot from Group D. 

France 3-1 Denmark: What’s your prediction?

Having lost twice to Denmark recently, France will be taking nothing for granted when they look to secure their qualification for the knockout stages with a game to spare in Group D on Saturday.

Denmark 'will not be silenced' over human rights in Qatar, says coach

Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand said Friday his team will not be silenced over the issue of human rights at the Qatar World Cup and hopes the tournament can spark reforms in football.

November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022

‘Our goal for the World Cup broadened’

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen says his country's goals at the World Cup have increased after the boost they got from their run to the European Championship semi-finals last year.

November 3, 2022
November 3, 2022

Adored Eriksen the talisman for dynamic Denmark

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen's return from a near-fatal heart attack at Euro 2022 to the peak of his powers during recent internationals has the country's fans dreaming of what the playmaker can achieve at the World Cup.

October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022

Denmark will travel to Qatar WC without families in human rights protest

Denmark's players will travel to the 2022 World Cup without their families, local media reported on Tuesday, as the Danish FA (DBU) wants to minimise activity in Qatar as a protest against the country's human rights record.

May 31, 2018
May 31, 2018

Denmark bans Islamic full-face veil in public spaces

Denmark today became the latest European country to ban the Islamic full-face veil in public spaces in a move slammed by human rights campaigners as "a violation of women's rights".

November 3, 2017
November 3, 2017

Lego House in Denmark to host sleepover party for one family

Denmark recently opens-- a 12,000 square meter lego house which is made up of 12 million bricks -- will be hosting a rare sleepover experience for one lucky family, in partnership with Airbnb.

May 18, 2016
May 18, 2016

Yunus awarded for women empowerment

Women Deliver, a New York-based global organisation, awards Grameen Bank Founder Dr Muhammad Yunus for his innovation in women empowerment.

May 1, 2016
May 1, 2016

Denmark approves 5-yr dev partnership with Bangladesh

Denmark has approved a five-year development partnership with Bangladesh.

March 2, 2016
March 2, 2016

Dhaka girl made Danish ‘shadow ambassador’ for Women’s Day

A girl from Dhaka has been selected to become the shadow ambassador for a day with the Embassy of Denmark in Bangladesh.

January 13, 2016
January 13, 2016

Denmark MPs debate tough new laws on immigration

Plans to seize the assets of asylum-seekers are among controversial new measures on immigration being debated by MPs in Demark's parliament.

January 11, 2016
January 11, 2016

‘Whiskey war’ for barren island!

Canada and Denmark have been in an interesting 'whiskey war' since early 1930s over an uninhabited half-square-mile island that has no apparent natural resources, located far in the Arctic North.