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EURATEX & DM&T call on Danish Presidency of the EU for stability
EURATEX and its Danish member Dansk Mode & Textil are calling upon the Danish Presidency of the EU to bring back stability and transparency to the European agenda. These last few months we have seen major upheavals and turbulence in global...

Danish parliament speaker highlights green tech cooperation with China
Søren Gade, Speaker of the Danish Parliament. (Photo: Ida Marie Odgaard/Ritzau Scanpix) Denmark and China should continue strengthening their partnership in green technology and sustainable industries, said Søren Gade, Speaker of the Danish...

Not just a number: how aging rates vary by country
Different countries are aging at different rates due to a myriad of factors including health problems, social inequality and environmental issues. Knowing the reasons can allow for intervention to prevent rapid aging. What factors affect aging...

Copenhagen Architecture Biennial will be held from 18 September to 19 October 2025
The inaugural Copenhagen Architecture Biennial makes its debut from 18 September to 19 October 2025, under the theme Slow Down. Organised by CAFx (Copenhagen Architecture Forum), the new biennial marks a shift from the previous annual festival...

Danish biotech Cellugy wants to replace microplastics in cosmetics
Danish biotech Cellugy has raised €8.1mn in EU funding to accelerate production of a biodegradable material designed to replace microplastics in cosmetics. The grant, awarded under the EU’s LIFE Programme for environmental projects, will support...

SEPLINE: Socioeconomic Position in Epidemiological Research—A National Guideline on Danish Registry Data
Introduction Over the past decades, addressing socioeconomic differences in health has gained growing scientific, clinical, and political attention, increasing the demand for studies investigating the impact of socioeconomic position on health...

Providing sustainable energy solutions for local communities
Two EU-backed projects show local energy communities the path to energy autonomy and sustainability. In 2021, the EU-funded SERENE(opens in new window) and SUSTENANCE(opens in new window) projects set out to develop sustainable energy systems that...

Minister: Estonia cannot adopt unfeasible obligations with new climate targets
The European Union wants to reduce carbon emissions by 90 percent by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. Estonia agrees with the plan only if the necessary technology exists and interim assessments are realistic, Minister of Energy and the Environment...

Jones sets the pace on weather-affected day in Austria
Sam Jones carded an impressive seven under par 62 to take a one-shot lead after a weather-affected opening day of the Interwetten Open. The 29-year-old made the perfect start to his opening round with an eagle at the first hole before adding two...

Europe Boils Under Record Heatwaves: Climate Change No Longer a Theory, But a Deadly Reality
Watan-Climate change is battering Europe from its typically warm southern regions to its colder northern nations, breaking record-high temperatures. Cities like Paris, Rome, Madrid, and Athens have recorded temperatures exceeding 40°C, prompting...

Gene Editing Opens Pathway to Saving Endangered Species
An international scientific team says gene editing technologies can be repurposed to provide a transformative solution for restoring genetic diversity and saving endangered species. In an article “Genome engineering in biodiversity and...

Boiling in Brussels: Climate fights and Orbán vs. Pride
Europe baked, the Atomium shut early — and Brussels finally unveiled its long-delayed climate target. Host Sarah Wheaton speaks with POLITICO Climate Reporter Louise Guillot, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Nick Vinocur and EU Politics...

The UK’s housing crisis is about quality and sustainability, not just numbers
Crises can bring out the best in us as a society. We are forced to examine what we value, how we do things, and to challenge some of the assumptions that have been allowed to persist unchecked. The housing crisis is not just a crisis of numbers,...

Meteorites inspire BIG and Doug Aitken's glowing cracked plazas in Copenhagen
anchor Bella Arena plaza. Image credit: BIG, Playtime and Ping-Pong Space BIG has been selected to redesign three prominent public spaces in the Ørestad area of Copenhagen, Denmark. Titled The Impact, the project will redevelop more than 500,000...

Climate Change Deniers Are Switching Tactics
Coal-fired power station with smoking chimneys. getty Climate misinformation has shifted focus, moving away from denying that climate change is happening, and instead working to cast doubt on proposed solutions. An analysis of thousands of...

As global powers race for Arctic control, Middle East faces strategic ripples
Much attention has recently been paid to the Arctic, a region once characterized by peaceful cooperation among Arctic powers, which includes the USA, Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Greenland/Denmark, and Canada. This shift is largely...

Is Denmark’s EU Presidency A New Dawn for the Plant-Based Transition?
6 Mins Read As Denmark kicks off its EU Council presidency, it is spearheading efforts to shift the bloc towards a plant-based food system. For years now, diplomacy has thwarted the EU’s climate ambitions, whether that’s to do with redirecting...

Estonian band Duo Ruut's Denmark show canceled after airport mishap
Estonian folk band Duo Ruut were forced to cancel their appearance at the Roskilde festival in Denmark after their signature instrument – the kannel – did not make it to the venue in time. Estonian folk band Duo Ruut were forced to cancel their...

Denmark’s Cellugy Gets €8M EU Funding for Fossil-Free Skincare Materials
4 Mins Read Danish biotech firm Cellugy has secured €8.1M via an EU grant to scale up its bio-based alternative to fossil-based skincare ingredients. To rid the cosmetics industry of its fossil fuel dependence, Danish startup Cellugy has received...

By 2030, Europe Should Be Able to Defend Itself on Its Own, Danish Ambassador Says
By 2030, Europe should be able to defend itself on its own, Danish Ambassador to Bulgaria Flemming Stender said on Thursday, presenting the priorities of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2025. He...