Danish word of the day: Overskud Have you completed all your tasks with time and energy to spare today?

Have you completed all your tasks with time and energy to spare today?

Danish Moderates attending government talks for first time in 12 days The Moderate Party, who hold a crucial kingmaker role in post-election negotiations to find Denmark's new government, have ignored calls from the left-wing parties to rejoin negotiations for almost two weeks. Until today.

The Moderate Party, who hold a crucial kingmaker role in post-election negotiations to find Denmark's new government, have ignored calls from the left-wing parties to rejoin negotiations for almost two weeks. Until today.

Meteor shower over Denmark tonight could bring 20 shooting stars an hour The Lyrid meteor shower, named after the constellation Lyra, peaks over the next few days, which in other words means that there will be a lot of shooting stars in the night sky over Denmark tonight.

The Lyrid meteor shower, named after the constellation Lyra, peaks over the next few days, which in other words means that there will be a lot of shooting stars in the night sky over Denmark tonight.

Nine Danish holidays you won't find on official calendars Everybody knows about Christmas, Easter, and Constitution Day on June 5th. But what are some Danish annual holidays you won’t find on any calendar? Here are a few:

Everybody knows about Christmas, Easter, and Constitution Day on June 5th. But what are some Danish annual holidays you won’t find on any calendar? Here are a few:

Why is a welfare agreement from 2006 affecting Danish government negotiations? The Social Democrats' decision not to recognise a 20-year-old agreement on pensions has been cited by the right-wing Liberals and Conservatives as a move to block a government that includes their parties. What is the agreement and why is it important?

The Social Democrats' decision not to recognise a 20-year-old agreement on pensions has been cited by the right-wing Liberals and Conservatives as a move to block a government that includes their parties. What is the agreement and why is it important?

EU tightens rules for Brits travelling to Europe with pets The EU has moved to tighten rules on pet passports, closing a loophole that has been used by many British second-home owners since Brexit.

The EU has moved to tighten rules on pet passports, closing a loophole that has been used by many British second-home owners since Brexit.

Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Right-wing parties criticise Social Democrats in joint statement, high chance of shooting stars tonight and Metro trains get a makeover. Here's Denmark's news on Wednesday.

Right-wing parties criticise Social Democrats in joint statement, high chance of shooting stars tonight and Metro trains get a makeover. Here's Denmark's news on Wednesday.

'Stone age' ticket system preventing travellers in Europe from taking trains Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system.

Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system.

Moderate leader: Danish PM 'must make a choice' in government negotiations After more than ten days of refusing to attend negotiations to find Denmark's new government, Moderate leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen has broken his silence, telling chief negotiator Mette Frederiksen that she "has to make a choice".

After more than ten days of refusing to attend negotiations to find Denmark's new government, Moderate leader Lars Løkke Rasmussen has broken his silence, telling chief negotiator Mette Frederiksen that she "has to make a choice".

New direct trains from Germany to Copenhagen to launch this spring From late spring, Germany will see the launch of new direct trains from Dresden, Berlin and Hamburg to the Danish capital.

From late spring, Germany will see the launch of new direct trains from Dresden, Berlin and Hamburg to the Danish capital.

Denmark jails man and revokes citizenship for promoting terror on social media A Danish court sentenced a 30-year-old French-Danish man to six years in prison for promoting terrorism by sharing far-right materials on social media.

A Danish court sentenced a 30-year-old French-Danish man to six years in prison for promoting terrorism by sharing far-right materials on social media.

Copenhagen region launches mobile labs to tackle groundwater pollution Region Hovedstaden, the Copenhagen region, has created two mobile laboratories which will be used to test polluted soil and groundwater on-site, according to a press release from the region.

Region Hovedstaden, the Copenhagen region, has created two mobile laboratories which will be used to test polluted soil and groundwater on-site, according to a press release from the region.

Danish word of the day: Grineren Never heard of this Danish word of the day? You must be having a laugh.

Never heard of this Danish word of the day? You must be having a laugh.

Temperatures expected to hit 17C in Denmark this week This week is set to be warm and sunny with little to no wind and temperatures could hit 17C for the first time this year in Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen.

This week is set to be warm and sunny with little to no wind and temperatures could hit 17C for the first time this year in Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen.

More than three billion Danish kroner will be worthless in six weeks Denmark is in the process of phasing out a number of banknotes and the country's national bank warns that 3.3 billion kroner in notes is set to become worthless at the end of May.

Denmark is in the process of phasing out a number of banknotes and the country's national bank warns that 3.3 billion kroner in notes is set to become worthless at the end of May.

Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Government negotiations still ongoing, sunshine and warm weather forecast this week and royal twins hold confirmation. Here's Denmark's news on Monday.

Government negotiations still ongoing, sunshine and warm weather forecast this week and royal twins hold confirmation. Here's Denmark's news on Monday.

Inside Denmark: Why I love Denmark in the spring Our column Inside Denmark takes a closer look at the stories we’ve been talking about over the last seven days. This week, editor Becky Waterton writes about the latest government negotiations and why she loves this time of the year in Denmark.

Our column Inside Denmark takes a closer look at the stories we’ve been talking about over the last seven days. This week, editor Becky Waterton writes about the latest government negotiations and why she loves this time of the year in Denmark.

Airlines fear jet-fuel rationing due to Mideast war The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war.

The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war.

How to think in Danish: tænke, tro or synes? Danish has at least three different ways of expressing the English word "think": tænke, tro and synes. Learning when to use each of these words correctly is a good way to sound like a true Dane and to make sure your point gets across.

Danish has at least three different ways of expressing the English word "think": tænke, tro and synes. Learning when to use each of these words correctly is a good way to sound like a true Dane and to make sure your point gets across.

Danish word of the day: Fødselsdag Today’s word of the day is the Danish word for birthday: fødselsdag.

Today’s word of the day is the Danish word for birthday: fødselsdag.

Why do Danes use their national flag as a birthday banner? If you ever drive past a Danish house with the national flag flying high and scores of small paper versions decorating the front garden, you are more likely to have stumbled upon a child’s birthday than a nationalist convention.

If you ever drive past a Danish house with the national flag flying high and scores of small paper versions decorating the front garden, you are more likely to have stumbled upon a child’s birthday than a nationalist convention.

How soon could jet fuel shortages ground flights in Europe? The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers.

The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers.

Danish travel companies: Fuel shortages 'no threat' to summer holidays Danish travel companies have rejected reports that a lack of jet fuel poses a risk to Danish flights in the coming months, writing that travellers from Danish airports have "nothing to worry about".

Danish travel companies have rejected reports that a lack of jet fuel poses a risk to Danish flights in the coming months, writing that travellers from Danish airports have "nothing to worry about".

One in five apartments in Denmark sold above asking price in March A third of apartments in Aarhus sold above asking price last month, and a fifth of apartments in Denmark as a whole ‒ the highest monthly figure ever recorded by property website Boligsiden.

A third of apartments in Aarhus sold above asking price last month, and a fifth of apartments in Denmark as a whole ‒ the highest monthly figure ever recorded by property website Boligsiden.

Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Bird flu discovered in mammals, Denmark could see warmest day of the year so far this weekend and other news from the country on Friday.

Bird flu discovered in mammals, Denmark could see warmest day of the year so far this weekend and other news from the country on Friday.

Danish expression of the day: Lille fredag Can't wait for the weekend to arrive? 'Lille fredag' means it's just around the corner.

Can't wait for the weekend to arrive? 'Lille fredag' means it's just around the corner.

The three tasty treats that make spring in Denmark a forager's dream Spring has sprung in Denmark, which means there's a wide range of produce on offer in the Danish countryside, if you know where to look.

Spring has sprung in Denmark, which means there's a wide range of produce on offer in the Danish countryside, if you know where to look.

UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme The UK and European Union said they have signed the legal texts allowing Britain to rejoin the bloc's Erasmus student exchange scheme, five years after Brexit forced its departure.

The UK and European Union said they have signed the legal texts allowing Britain to rejoin the bloc's Erasmus student exchange scheme, five years after Brexit forced its departure.

LISTED: The new flights from Denmark this spring and summer Denmark's airports are going from strength to strength, with Copenhagen Airport recently setting a new passenger record every single month for an entire year. This spring and summer, it promises to get busier still as SAS, Norwegian, and low-cost rivals launch new routes.

Denmark's airports are going from strength to strength, with Copenhagen Airport recently setting a new passenger record every single month for an entire year. This spring and summer, it promises to get busier still as SAS, Norwegian, and low-cost rivals launch new routes.

Today in Denmark: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Trains in eastern Denmark still not back to normal, fire in central Copenhagen restaurant and other news from Denmark on Thursday.

Trains in eastern Denmark still not back to normal, fire in central Copenhagen restaurant and other news from Denmark on Thursday.