Video Technology in Denmark Helps Save Injured Biker
October 22, 2025
After a Danish biker suffered severe injuries in a crash, a passerby’s quick thinking and new video technology in Denmark during 112 calls sped up the rescue.
Maria van der Vliet
Maria van der Vliet is a writer and editor born and raised in Denmark by expat parents. Having moved between countries and cultures since childhood, Maria writes about Danish life with an insider's knowledge and an international outlook.
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Only 10% Of Intensive Care In Denmark Backed By Science
October 22, 2025
Only 10% of treatments in intensive care in Denmark are supported by high-quality scientific evidence, prompting a Nordic research collaboration led by Denmark.
SMS Fraud In Denmark Lets Telecoms Read Private Messages
October 21, 2025
Denmark’s major telecom providers, under a government-approved SMS filter to combat SMS fraud in Denmark, accessed thousands of text messages.
Free Press In Denmark Under Fire As Town Targets Local Paper
October 21, 2025
A municipality has scrapped a local newspaper citing cost cuts, while keeping other media. Critics accuse this move of undermining free press in Denmark.
New EU Driver License Rules Target Young, Reckless Drivers
October 21, 2025
The European Union approved tougher EU driver license rules to curb fatal accidents, focusing on stricter penalties for young drivers and zero-tolerance DUI.
Record Demand For Danish Christmas Aid As Costs Soar
October 21, 2025
Blue Cross Denmark braces for record Danish Christmas aid demand as food prices soar straining low-income families. Households can apply until November 20.
Healthcare In Denmark Wastes Millions On Unneeded Tests
October 21, 2025
Four in ten leaders in healthcare in Denmark report routine overtesting – MRIs, blood tests, cancer screenings – driven by patient pressure and tradition.
Space Technology In Denmark Gets Record 2.7 Billion Boost
October 20, 2025
Denmark pledges a record 2.7 billion kroner over four years to boost space technology In Denmark and reduce European dependence on the U.S.
Illegal Online Gambling in Denmark Rising Fast
October 20, 2025
Over 28% of online gambling in Denmark now occurs on illegal offshore websites, with Danes spending over 2 billion kr on unregulated crypto-casinos and betting.
Experts Warn Denmark’s Welfare System Near Breaking Point
October 20, 2025
New research warns that Denmark’s welfare system is overstretched and under-resourced, leaving overwhelmed public workers and unmet citizen expectations.
