Denmark’s Heart Gala 2025 Raises Record Funds
September 14, 2025
Denmark’s Heart Gala 2025 raised DKK 23.59 million for cardiovascular health, funding heart disease research, prevention campaigns and patient care.
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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New Danish Air Defense Strategy, Denmark Invests Billions
September 14, 2025
Denmark has ordered two long-range SAMP/T “Mamba” air defense systems from France and Italy as part of a historic $8.4 billion Danish air defense buildup.
Danes Unite With Fundraiser For Children in Global Crises
September 7, 2025
On September 7, Save the Children Denmark’s annual nationwide fundraiser for children mobilises over 10,000 volunteers to collect donations.
Danish Mission in Ukraine Hit by Russian Strike
September 7, 2025
A humanitarian Danish mission in Ukraine was struck by a Russian missile only 24 hours after Denmark announced plans to host Ukrainian weapons production.
Danish Wine Industry Poised for Exceptional 2025 Vintage
September 7, 2025
The Danish wine industry anticipate an outstanding 2025 vintage after a warm summer boosted grape ripening and climate change extends the winegrowing season.
New Swedish Study Shows Why Some People Live to 100
September 7, 2025
A new Swedish study from the Karolinska Institute finds centenarians age more slowly, delay chronic diseases and benefit from genetics and lifestyle.
Denmark’s Coastal Fisheries Collapse Amid Oxygen Crisis
September 7, 2025
A 23-year high in oxygen depletion, driven by climate change has rendered fishing economically impossible, causing Denmark’s coastal fisheries to collapse.
Ministry Hid Danish Coastal Pollution to Protect Industry
September 6, 2025
Danish authorities knowingly withheld data on Danish coastal pollution for years, prioritizing business interests over legal obligations and EU rules.
Denmark Can’t Cut Danish Food VAT Due To IT Hurdles
September 6, 2025
Sweden will cut food VAT from 12% to 6%. Meanwhile, Danish Food VAT stays at a flat 25% tax because outdated IT systems can’t handle multiple rates.
Reshopper Bans Shein Over Product Safety Concerns
September 6, 2025
Danish secondhand marketplace Reshopper bans Shein, removing over 6,700 items in 24 hours amid concerns over chemical safety and EU compliance.
