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A century-old Dane got a royal surprise when one of her birthday greetings came from King Frederik X himself

Hailing from Nordjylland, Martha Kirstine Stieper turned 100 on January 23. Having seen three kings and a queen sit on the throne over her...

The Danish short film, “Ridder Lykke,” has secured an Oscar nomination in the Live Action Short Film category

The Danish short film, “Ridder Lykke,” has secured an Oscar nomination in the Live Action Short Film category, DR reported. Directed by Lasse Lyskjær...

3 out of 4 working fathers are choosing to take their 11 weeks of non-transferable paternity leave

3 out of 4 working fathers are choosing to take their 11 weeks of non-transferable paternity leave, a survey by Megafon for Mødrehjælpen has...

Alcohol-free beer is gaining popularity, with Danish breweries selling 11.5% more non-alcoholic beers last year compared to 2022

Sales increased because of improvements in the quality of the drinks and a rising health-conscious trend. Last year, members of the Danish Brewers’ Association...

Is your surname Jensen or know someone with that last name? Well, you’re not alone, as every 4 out of 10 Danes have a...

In Denmark, “Jensen” is among the top three Danish surnames that have been around for over 100 years, alongside “Nielsen” and “Hansen”. However,...