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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Wednesday dlvr.it/TG8WMw

Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Wednesday

Two-thirds of seniors get Covid vaccine, artwork showcases female politicians, AI use in welfare criticised and more news from Denmark this Wednesday.

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Why most people in Denmark will pay less in tax in 2025 dlvr.it/TG7zcP

Why most people in Denmark will pay a lower tax percentage in 2025

Preliminary tax returns for 2025, which were released on Tuesday, are likely to show lower tax for most people in Denmark compared to 2024, if all other factors are constant. Here’s why.

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Can you get Danish citizenship through ancestry? dlvr.it/TG7nYB

Can you get Danish citizenship through ancestry?

For Irish citizenship, it's enough to have a grandparent, for Greek, a great-grandparent, and for an Italian one all you need to do is prove descent from someone born since the country's foundation...

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Danish police end investigation into Old Stock Exchange fire dlvr.it/TG7mFX

Danish police end investigation into Old Stock Exchange fire

Copenhagen police on Tuesday said the cause of a blaze that damaged the city's historic former stock exchange, Børsen, was unknown but ruled out a crime as they closed their investigation.

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Denmark releases 2025 preliminary tax statements dlvr.it/TG7lq9

Denmark releases 2025 preliminary tax statements

The Danish Tax Agency released the preliminary tax statement for 2025 to all taxpayers in the country on Tuesday, meaning now is a great time to check your information is up to date.

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Where have house prices gone up the most in Denmark? dlvr.it/TG6x2L

Where have house prices gone up the most in Denmark?

House prices have risen in each of Denmark’s five regions since the beginning of this year, but you may be surprised about the region with the steepest increase.

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Thousands of Danish homeowners could get tax bill from IT error dlvr.it/TG6k8P

Thousands of Danish homeowners could get tax bill from IT error

Some 75,000 homeowners in Denmark could get a tax subsidy over 5,000 kroner higher than the correct amount, according to a report from the country's public broadcaster, DR.

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EU in new push to make European train travel easier with single ticket plan dlvr.it/TG6fXJ

EU in new push to make European train travel easier with single ticket plan

The EU is launching a new effort to simplify cross-border train travel. The idea is to make it possible for passengers to travel through different European countries with one single ticket.

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Danish Conservative party urges major spending to protect from climate change dlvr.it/TG6XfF

Danish Conservative party urges major spending to protect from climate change

The Conservative Party wants to allocate more than ten billion kroner by 2030 to protect Denmark against the effects of climate change.

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Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Monday dlvr.it/TG6Q4J

Today in Denmark: A roundup of the news on Monday

Conservative party wants more climate spending, Danish politicians visit Taiwan, traditional exams could make comeback and more news from Denmark this Monday.

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Danish Maersk container ship denied docking at Spanish port over arms to Israel dlvr.it/TG5pH3

Danish Maersk container ship denied docking at Spanish port over arms to Israel

A Maersk container ship has been refused entry to the Spanish port of Algeciras, the Danish shipping company said Saturday, denying that the vessel is transporting arms to Israel.

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How to write a polite letter or email in Danish dlvr.it/TG5kwZ

How to write a polite letter or email in Danish

Writing letters may be a dying art to some extent, but the need to write a polite email or other message is still alive and well. What should you avoid in an email if you don't want to appear rude?

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How can a work permit holder stay in Denmark after losing a job? dlvr.it/TG5krs

How can a work permit holder stay in Denmark after losing a job?

If you have a work permit in Denmark but lose your job, can you remain in the country while looking for new work? The answer depends on several factors.

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Ten ways to improve your chances of finding a job in Denmark dlvr.it/TG4wxL

Ten ways to improve your chances of finding a job in Denmark

Job searching in Denmark can be a daunting and lengthy process with many hurdles to overcome. The Local spoke to Kay Xander Mellish, author of 'How to Work in Denmark', for her tips on submitting a...

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Ten of Denmark's best and most-loved Christmas markets dlvr.it/TG4GhM

Ten of Denmark's best and most-loved Christmas markets

Spellbinding Christmas markets offering up a cosy atmosphere, handmade gifts, and an authentic experience are available all over Denmark.

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Don’t just wait for it to end: How to get through Denmark’s long, dark winters dlvr.it/TG4FRZ

Don’t just wait for it to end: How to get through Denmark’s long, dark winters

Denmark’s cold, dark months can be formidable for even the most resilient internationals. So how can we actively embrace winter in our adopted country, rather than just waiting for the days to get...

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Wooden bricks set to sea off Denmark to track plastic waste dlvr.it/TG4CBX

Wooden bricks set to sea off Denmark to track plastic waste

Some 500 wooden bricks were dropped into the waters of Lemvig in northwest Denmark on Thursday for a project aimed at mapping how rubbish moves about in the world's seas.

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Danish trade union demands change of permanent residency rules to include education dlvr.it/TG4B9F

Danish trade union demands change of permanent residency rules to include education

Major Danish trade union Dansk Metal has called for time spent in education to count towards permanent residency criteria, citing the labour market’s high dependence on foreign labour.

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Checklist: How to move to Denmark as an American ⬇️
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If the presidential election has you thinking of leaving the US – or indeed if you want to move to Denmark for any other reason – there are some hurdles to overcome first. Here's a look at the various routes available to US citizens.⬇️ tinyurl.com/3whf6hhp

Checklist: How to move to Denmark as an American

If you want to move to Denmark for love, work, adventure or any other reason, there are some hurdles to overcome first. Here's a look at the various routes available to US citizens.

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