Category: Denmark

Per Norgard, Daring Symphonic Composer, Dies at 92

Considered the father of Danish contemporary music, he aspired to works in which “everything came out of a single note,” he said, “like the big bang.”
With Direct Flights From the U.S., Greenland Awaits More Tourists

Already in the geopolitical spotlight, the country prepares for the first direct flights from the United States. In the capital of Nuuk, the expected tourism influx is both exciting and worrying.
Trump’s Tariffs May Rewire Markets’ Psychology

Trade tensions have begun to force a rethink about how much investors and businesses should bet on the United States.
Greenland’s Minerals: The Harsh Reality Behind the Glittering Promise

There is excitement about the potentially lucrative resources scattered around the island, especially the rare earths. But extreme weather, fired-up environmentalists and other factors have tempered hopes of a bonanza.
Denmark Updates Coat of Arms Amid Trump Push to Buy Greenland

Before President-elect Donald Trump’s latest remarks, King Frederik X signaled his commitment to the territory in a decidedly old-fashioned way.
Making Danish Holiday Crafts

In the land of hygge, handmade paper decorations have long brought holiday cheer — and a chance to share the simple joys of crafting.
Mette Lykke Helps Keep Food Out of the Trash in 19 Countries

Mette Lykke leads Too Good to Go, which operates in 19 countries to reduce waste and make surplus food accessible.
In Denmark, a Watchmaking Couple Plans for the Future

Christian and Hannelore Lass are still filling orders for their brand’s first timepiece, but a bigger workshop has them looking ahead.
A Recipe for Rødgrød Med Fløde, a Danish Berry Pudding That Tastes Like Summertime

Rødgrød med fløde takes Mette Hay, a co-founder of the home goods company Hay, back to her grandparents’ garden.
How Ozempic Is Transforming a Small Danish Town

In Kalundborg, population under 17,000, Novo Nordisk is making huge investments to increase production of its popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy.
Inside Novo Nordisk, the Company Behind Ozempic and Wegovy

Novo Nordisk’s factories work nonstop turning out Ozempic and Wegovy, its blockbuster weight-loss drugs, but the Danish company has far bigger ambitions.
Denmark Closes Shipping Lane Over Risk of Accidental Missile Launch

The military said the missile malfunctioned during a test aboard a warship, and there was a possibility it could fly a short distance, but no risk of the warhead exploding.