Data centers used 4.5 trillion liters of water in 2025
August 7, 2026
Data centers consumed water equivalent to the annual needs of over 600 million people in 2025, according to a new UN report covered by DR today.
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Gitonga Riungu covers sustainability, business and politics in Denmark. Gitonga's articles add context and perspective so readers understand why a story matters.
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Denmark joins French nuclear cooperation program
August 6, 2026
Denmark joins France’s nuclear deterrence program alongside seven other countries, but the government insists no nuclear weapons will be stationed on Danish soil under the new strategic cooperation.
Messerschmidt regrets Christiansborg tour for pro-Russian leader
August 6, 2026
Danish politician Morten Messerschmidt admits regret over giving a controversial Christiansborg tour to pro-Russian leader, acknowledging it was a mistake amid growing scrutiny of foreign influence in Danish politics.
Corner art show opens at Langelinieskuret for 50 kr
August 4, 2026
An exciting new art exhibition has opened at Langelinieskuret with corner-focused artwork for just 50 kr admission. Will you discover fresh perspectives on everyday architectural spaces at this unique Copenhagen cultural event?
Denmark Expands Cosmetics Labels to List 81 Allergens
July 31, 2026
From today, Danish cosmetics must list 81 fragrance allergens by name instead of hiding them under “Parfum.” Why does this matter? If you’ve ever had a patch test come back positive for something unpronounceable, checking what’s actually in your face cream just got easier.
Berlin Pride Attack Sparks Europe-Wide Manhunt
July 26, 2026
A car plowed into Berlin’s Pride parade, killing one and injuring 16. Now eight European countries, including Denmark, are hunting the 21-year-old suspect with alleged Islamist ties. Can border security stop him?
Denmark werewolf is fake: museum confirms 2014 hoax
July 24, 2026
Denmark’s viral werewolf isn’t an ancient mystery at all—museum records prove it was deliberately created in 2014 to test whether visitors can distinguish folklore from fact, yet social media still treats it as real.
Denmark’s Falling Birth Rate Saves Billions Annually
July 16, 2026
Denmark’s falling birth rate could save 15 billion kroner yearly by cutting childcare and school costs. Sounds good? The catch: fewer workers means trouble later. A demographic win that might be too good to be true.
Giraffe deaths at Danish zoos: what expats should know
July 14, 2026
A Danish giraffe’s sudden death recalls the 2014 Marius case, when Copenhagen Zoo euthanised a healthy young giraffe for breeding management and faced no charges despite international outcry and a police review.
Sostrup Slot: Why Tourists Confuse Private Castle Rules
July 10, 2026
Lego heir and designer claim unwelcome tourists, but Norddjurs Municipality treats Sostrup Slot as a recreational and heritage area. Visitors may walk the grounds but not enter, creating predictable friction between private project and public assumption.
